Read Receipts appearing for self-text despite being turned off

My Read Receipts are turned off for everyone, but when I text myself, “Read” appears beneath. Why is this happening, and how can I permanently turn off this feature?

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iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 17, 2025 4:03 AM

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Read Receipts appearing for self-text despite being turned off

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