How can I set my phone 16 pro to show "notification" instead of name/type of message?

When I get a text, I would like it to show notification instead of the person who is texting me. I have an iPhone 16 Pro. When I adjust the setting under the notification setting, it will either show the name of person texting me or no notification at all.

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 11:45 AM

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Jul 16, 2025 12:35 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

That’s how I have it set up. I have it marked as “allow notifications”, show preview never and with the Lock Screen checked. That shows the person sending me a message but not the actual text message. If I uncheck the Lock Screen it will not show any notification. When I open my phone it will show I have a text. Not sure if it’s the phone I have or not. I had this phone a little over a year. And just tried to change the setting. I’m not having any luck.

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How can I set my phone 16 pro to show "notification" instead of name/type of message?

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