Private txting

[tloonya]

I had just heard about iphone 6.
I was trying to stay away from hi-tech stuff however I hate my current one so I am considering.
Question. Are there any phones that can make texting private like it is not visible to people that you got message?
Someone told me it can be locked but I am not getting it.

[Deleted]

You mean people looking through your phone?  Lock the screen on you phone so they can't snoop.

[andi9899]

The iphone allows people who are included in groups texts to see all the responses from everyone in the group. I don't know if you can lock it since I don't have one, I only know that I get a lot of texts when someone includes me in a mass text to a bunch of different people.

[Ryan]

I’m assuming you’re asking if the phone is sitting on your desk and you get a message, will people at the table be able to glance down and read it? If that’s what you’re asking, then yes you can change that. You can either change the alert on the lock screen to “message received” or just turn off notifications altogether.

[tloonya]

Oct 1, 2014 9:43:00 GMT -5 Ryan said:

I’m assuming you’re asking if the phone is sitting on your desk and you get a message, will people at the table be able to glance down and read it? If that’s what you’re asking, then yes you can change that. You can either change the alert on the lock screen to “message received” or just turn off notifications altogether.

Good. But can I get password on my texting so no one can get into my correspondence just by going into messaging - and here it is!

[Ryan]

Oct 1, 2014 10:49:05 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Oct 1, 2014 9:43:00 GMT -5 Ryan said:

I’m assuming you’re asking if the phone is sitting on your desk and you get a message, will people at the table be able to glance down and read it? If that’s what you’re asking, then yes you can change that. You can either change the alert on the lock screen to “message received” or just turn off notifications altogether.

Good. But can I get password on my texting so no one can get into my correspondence just by going into messaging - and here it is!

You can just password protect your phone, but once it's unlocked they can go into text messages.  

[tloonya]

Oct 1, 2014 11:12:47 GMT -5 Ryan said:

Oct 1, 2014 10:49:05 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Good. But can I get password on my texting so no one can get into my correspondence just by going into messaging - and here it is!

You can just password protect your phone, but once it's unlocked they can go into text messages.  

So if someone wants to use my phone - and I let them, they can easily go and read my texts?
I can't believe I-phones don't have that feature...

[Ryan]

Oct 1, 2014 11:41:15 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Oct 1, 2014 11:12:47 GMT -5 Ryan said:

You can just password protect your phone, but once it's unlocked they can go into text messages.  

So if someone wants to use my phone - and I let them, they can easily go and read my texts?
I can't believe I-phones don't have that feature...

I think the rationale is that if your phone is locked, then nobody can pick it up and get into your other apps.  

Don't lend other people your phone if you're that concerned.  Or delete your messages.  

[Deleted]

I figured there was probably a lot of apps for that...and there is.

itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-fortress-password-protect/id591116927?mt=8

[tloonya]

Oct 1, 2014 12:04:56 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

I figured there was probably a lot of apps for that...and there is.

itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-fortress-password-protect/id591116927?mt=8

Thanks, its perfect app.

[Deleted]

I see you've found what you were looking for. But my phone, if I have it locked I can still let someone make a call, but they won't be able to see anythings but the dial pad and call status. They couldn't go through my phone unless I unlocked it.

[tloonya]

Oct 7, 2014 8:55:03 GMT -5 @pinkcshmere said:

I see you've found what you were looking for. But my phone, if I have it locked I can still let someone make a call, but they won't be able to see anythings but the dial pad and call status. They couldn't go through my phone unless I unlocked it.

Is it iphone and how do you do this? sounds exactly what I am looking for

[HoneyBBQ]

Oct 1, 2014 9:24:29 GMT -5 tloonya said:

I had just heard about iphone 6.

[toomuchreality]

What are you saying/texting that is so private loony?!  Huh?  Give it up now...
I promise, I won't tell a soul!

[Deleted]

Oct 7, 2014 9:15:47 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Oct 7, 2014 8:55:03 GMT -5 @pinkcshmere said:

I see you've found what you were looking for. But my phone, if I have it locked I can still let someone make a call, but they won't be able to see anythings but the dial pad and call status. They couldn't go through my phone unless I unlocked it.

Is it iphone and how do you do this? sounds exactly what I am looking for

No, it's not an iphone. I'm anti iphone lol. I guess my post wasn't all that helpful.

[tloonya]

Oct 7, 2014 11:05:35 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

What are you saying/texting that is so private loony?!  Huh?  Give it up now...
I promise, I won't tell a soul!

I am not spilling the juice

[ZaireinHD]

Oct 1, 2014 11:41:15 GMT -5 tloonya said:

So if someone wants to use my phone - and I let them, they can easily go and read my texts?
I can't believe I-phones don't have that feature...

oh yea NOW I understand!! that's a good question. I would or want to lock my pictures.
by the way - yea I'm nosy!!
wouldn't look through texts - pictures though! on a chicks phone! yea
(unless I know the person really well and looking for specific person texts to see what they talk'n bout)

so until you find your answer - lock manually!
sure you can use my phone for a call, watch the person make the call, and as soon as the person put phone to ear - that's it there is no scrolling, no taping the screen! if you see that happening - take the phone back!

[tloonya]

Oct 7, 2014 13:36:52 GMT -5 ZaireinHD said:

Oct 1, 2014 11:41:15 GMT -5 tloonya said:

So if someone wants to use my phone - and I let them, they can easily go and read my texts?
I can't believe I-phones don't have that feature...

oh yea NOW I understand!! that's a good question. I would or want to lock my pictures.
by the way - yea I'm nosy!!
wouldn't look through texts - pictures though! on a chicks phone! yea
(unless I know the person really well and looking for specific person texts to see what they talk'n bout)

so until you find your answer - lock manually!
sure you can use my phone for a call, watch the person make the call, and as soon as the person put phone to ear - that's it there is no scrolling, no taping the screen! if you see that happening - take the phone back!

Sometimes they have to step out to talk to avoid the noise around them. So I have no control there...

[ZaireinHD]

of course you have control!
would it be rude of you to follow the person out of the room?
ok - that would show your level of trust for this person

[tloonya]

Oct 8, 2014 8:43:16 GMT -5 ZaireinHD said:

of course you have control!
would it be rude of you to follow the person out of the room?
ok - that would show your level of trust for this person

I am serving customers at that time, no walking behind and watching.
Also I can't get i6 for 2 month.
Shortage in PA...wtf

[Deleted]

There's nothing on my phone I would care if anyone looked at anyhow. 

[ZaireinHD]

Oct 8, 2014 9:20:37 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

There's nothing on my phone I would care if anyone looked at anyhow. 

Hmmm....is your phone one of those fancy smartphones? that can access pictures, text and email?
or
a basic phone with just calling?

[Deleted]

Oct 8, 2014 14:30:56 GMT -5 ZaireinHD said:

Oct 8, 2014 9:20:37 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

There's nothing on my phone I would care if anyone looked at anyhow. 

Hmmm....is your phone one of those fancy smartphones? that can access pictures, text and email?
or
a basic phone with just calling?

It's a smartphone.  But it's not like I keep naked pictures of myself on there.     Nothing incriminating in my email or texts either.

[ZaireinHD]

that is funny!!
you know the ladies is good for naked pics!!

[Angel!]

I find it odd you have people you trust with your phone, but are concerned at what they may find if they go snooping. 

I also find it most interesting that the person asking for a way to lock texts also started a thread stating they think it is totally acceptable to snoop through their spouses texts & emails.

[toomuchreality]

Oct 8, 2014 15:35:25 GMT -5 Angel! said:

I find it odd you have people you trust with your phone, but are concerned at what they may find if they go snooping. 

I also find it most interesting that the person asking for a way to lock texts also started a thread stating they think it is totally acceptable to snoop through their spouses texts & emails.

I'd be more worried about them stealing my phone, or even using my minutes (my phone is prepay).

I don't have anything on my phone I'd be worried about someone else seeing. Stuff like that should probably not be left/kept on the phone.

I am definitely not a snooper.
!- I might get caught.
2- I might not like what I see (the answer). 
3- If either number 1 or number 2 happened, it wouldn't be worth it. 
4- I don't want someone snooping through my stuff.
5- I don't want to be known as a snooper. 
6- Bad karma 
7- Self respect  ←That's the big one for me.

Why not just get an cheap extra phone, if you're that concerned?
Must be some really good stuff (or really bad) on there. Perhaps your life is just so fascinating that people can't hold themselves back? 

[tloonya]

Oct 8, 2014 15:35:25 GMT -5 Angel! said:

I find it odd you have people you trust with your phone, but are concerned at what they may find if they go snooping. 

I also find it most interesting that the person asking for a way to lock texts also started a thread stating they think it is totally acceptable to snoop through their spouses texts & emails.

ITS BUSINESS RELATED ISSUE! and I d not ask for myself. I have a business related friend who's customers are sneaky people who wants to know what is the price of stuff and they will go far enough to find out. So? Anymore snotty remarks for me?

[tloonya]

Oct 8, 2014 9:20:37 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

There's nothing on my phone I would care if anyone looked at anyhow. 

Maybe you should start having some?

[gooddecisions]

It sounds like you just need to say no to these people when they ask to use your phone.

[Angel!]

Oct 10, 2014 8:49:02 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Oct 8, 2014 15:35:25 GMT -5 Angel! said:

I find it odd you have people you trust with your phone, but are concerned at what they may find if they go snooping. 

I also find it most interesting that the person asking for a way to lock texts also started a thread stating they think it is totally acceptable to snoop through their spouses texts & emails.

ITS BUSINESS RELATED ISSUE! and I d not ask for myself. I have a business related friend who's customers are sneaky people who wants to know what is the price of stuff and they will go far enough to find out. So? Anymore snotty remarks for me?

Tons more snark!!

That doesn't even make sense.  How would anyone think snooping through texts would provide the cost of items?  If that many people need to borrow a phone & it is unacceptable to just say no, then get another phone for the purpose.  Personally I just wouldn't let people borrow my phone if I was concerned...No is always an option.

Also if this was about a "friend" then why mention in the OP about you are considering getting one & do they have feature X?

I like that all your posts are about a "friend"