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Hide sensitive Android lock-screen notification content

Reduce message previews shown while your phone is locked.

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Here’s how to do it.

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  1. 01Open Android Settings → Notifications.
  2. 02Open Notifications on lock screen.
  3. 03Choose the option that hides sensitive content, or hides notifications entirely.

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