How to hide message content in iMessage/text notifications on Apple Watch after watchOS 26 update?

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How to hide message content in iMessage/text notifications on Apple Watch after watchOS 26 update?

Prior to updating watchOS 26, we had the option to hide messages when a iMessage/text message would notify you on the Apple Watch. Would like to know if there is away to hide the message until I tap on the notification

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Original Title: watchos 26, how do I hide message when notified on apple watch? when notification comes through, it's shows the name and message below

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 4:57 PM

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Answer 1

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Ingo2711

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Sep 16, 2025 9:40 PM in response to jandersonhodge

Did you disable the option to "Show Summary When Locked" in the settings for notifications and enable "Tap to Show Full Notification"?

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copied from: Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support

You can also control these settings in the WatchApp on your iPhone.

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Answer 2

Oct 23, 2025 11:53 PM in response to Ingo2711

I am having this issue too. Super frustrating. All of my other notifications come in “tap to show full notification” but messages is the only one that doesn’t… I feel like I’ve tried every combination. No dice. Please fix this bug. Thanks!

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Answer 3

Sep 17, 2025 7:04 AM in response to Ingo2711

Thank you for the insight and information. I will try and see if this works!

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Answer 4

Sep 18, 2025 3:55 PM in response to jandersonhodge

We have tried everything. It’s not working on my watch but is on my husband’s watch. We have all the settings the same. And we both have the same phone, 14 Pro.

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Answer 5

Sep 29, 2025 6:34 PM in response to BrigetteYT

I still haven’t found an answer for this. I have followed every solution provided and still, no change. If something changes, I’ll follow up.

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Answer 6

Oct 3, 2025 7:21 AM in response to jandersonhodge

I have tried everything stated to fix this. Nothing works. I’ve restarted both my phone and watch. The text message still isn’t hidden. I am not happy with this update at all

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