How to NOT preview Messages on the Lock Screen in iOS 9

Description: This article will show how to turn off viewing the content of text messages from the lock screen. This will make the messages come across as text messages instead of the text’s content.

  1. Open the Settings Application.
    iOS Home Screen, Settings
  2. Tap Notifications.
    Settings, Notifications
  3. Tap Messages.
    Settings, Notifications, Messages
  4. Scroll down to the very bottom and tap the green slider beside Show Previews until it turns gray.
    Messages, Message Options, Show Previews

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