How to Unhide Viber Chats on iPhone and Android

Hidden Viber conversations remain concealed and can only be accessed by entering a 4-digit PIN that you set. Hiding Viber chats is an effective way to safeguard your online privacy, as it prevents unauthorized individuals from viewing your messages. If you're wondering how to unhide Viber conversations so you can access your chats normally, this post is for you!

The 4-digit PIN is the only way to access your secret Viber conversations. You'll need to enter this every time you want to view your secret chats. If you don't want to enter a PIN every time you want to chat, you can un-hide the conversation and treat it like a normal message. Check out the next section for details on how to un-hide a chat in Viber.

To unhide a Viber chat on your iPhone, follow these steps: 1. Unlock your iPhone and open the Viber app, making sure you're logged into your Viber account. 2. On the Viber home screen, you'll see various chat rooms and contact lists. Hidden chats won't appear here. 3. Swipe right on the screen to access more options, which will reveal a side menu. 4. In the side menu, locate and tap on "Hidden Chats" or "Hidden Conversations." This will display all your hidden chats. 5. In the "Hidden Chats" list, find the chat you want to unhide and tap on it. 6. Once you tap the hidden chat, it'll be removed from the "Hidden Chats" list and reappear in the main chat list. The chat is now visible and ready for use. 7. To prevent the chat from hiding again, ensure the "Hide Chat" option at the top of the chat room is turned off. It's usually a toggle; tap it to disable it. That's it! You've successfully unhidden a chat in Viber on your iPhone.

If you're worried about someone reading your Viber chats without your permission, you can hide your conversations with a PIN for extra security. It's easy to access these hidden chats once you enter the PIN in Viber.

Since this security feature on Viber goes beyond regular permissions, you don't have to worry about spying. The steps to view hidden chats on Viber are almost the same as above. Just follow these simple steps.

Step 1: First, launch the Viber app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Scroll down the app until you see the Search icon, tap on it, and type in the name of the contact whose chat you disabled.

Step 3: To view the hidden chat, tap on the contact's name or profile picture, and then enter the 4-digit PIN provided to you.

Notice: At this point, you should be able to read the message and continue chatting with the person.

How can I recover deleted Viber chat history on my iPhone?

Backing up your Viber chat history is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your personal information. Whether due to device damage, accidental deletion, or a malware/virus attack, it's all too easy to lose your Viber chat logs and received attachments. With a secure backup of all your data, you can quickly restore your backup to retrieve lost Viber messages.

However, many people delete Viber chat history including messages, pictures, etc without any backup. In this case, the deleted Viber chat history cannot be recovered unless you use a professional iOS data recovery software.

An advanced iPhone and iPad data recovery tool like MobiSaver can help you retrieve any deleted or lost photos, videos, contacts, chat logs, messages, and more. It can restore conversations and attachments from social apps like WeChat, WhatsApp, and Line.

Download this easy-to-use iPhone Data Recovery software and you can restore Viber chat history with just a few clicks.

Step 1: Choose the Recovery Mode

Plug your iPhone into the computer and open the MobiSaver app. On the left, select the recovery mode – “Recover from iOS Device” – and click “Start.”

Step 2: Scan your iPhone to find the lost data.

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find both the existing and some lost data for you.

Step 3: Preview and recover iPhone data

You can select the lost data you want to retrieve, like photos, videos, contacts, messages, notes, voice mail, or other files from your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4. Then hit “Recover” and save these data to another location.

Most importantly, once the process is completed, you will be able to access all of your Viber chats that were previously saved in a backup on your smartphone. When it comes to backing up and restoring Viber chats, as well as data from other social messaging apps like WhatsApp, Line, and WeChat, MobiSaver is the most effective solution.

In addition, it is very straightforward, allowing you to create secure backups of your devices on your computer's hard drive and restore them instantly when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions on Hiding and Displaying Chats in Viber

For more information on how to show hidden chats on Viber, please refer to this article.

1. How do I view hidden Viber chats on Android?

If you're an Android user, here's how to get your Viber messages back.

Step 1: Launch the Viber app on your smartphone.

Step 2. Pull up the search bar on the opened Viber app to help you find the hidden Viber conversation.

Step 3: Find the contact(s) with whom you've hidden messages, and get in touch with them. You can read our article on how to access hidden Viber messages for a full step-by-step guide on how to do this.

Step 4: Enter the four-digit PIN you chose for this contact.

Step 5: Your contact's message should now display on the screen.

(6) In the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen, select “More options.”

Step 7: Select “Chat Information” from the drop-down menu.

Step 8: Your contact's chat will open. To unhide the chat, select "Unhide this chat" from the drop-down menu.

Step 9. To verify the update, you must enter a four-digit PIN. Chat history is no longer hidden and can be read from the main screen.

2. How to hide Viber chats on iOS and Android devices?

Hiding and un-hiding chats in Viber is a straightforward process. Let's start with how to hide a conversation.

1. Open Viber on your smartphone and start a conversation from the chat screen.

Step 2. Navigate to the conversation you want to hide, and then follow the instructions below, which vary by device.

For iOS devices:

To hide a conversation on an iOS device, simply swipe left on the chat, then select “Hide” from the options that appear.

For Android devices:

If you have an Android smartphone, you can hide a chat by long-pressing it and selecting “Hide Chat.”

3. How to unhide a Viber group chat in 2022?

If you want to unhide a group chat on Viber in 2022, follow these steps.

Step 1. After opening the person's profile in Viber, tap “Chat Info” from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: The chat with the person you want to unhide will appear. Select “Unhide this chat” from the drop-down menu to make the messages visible again.

Step 3: Enter your four-digit PIN to confirm the change. You should now see the hidden chats on the main screen.

4. How do I show hidden chats on the desktop version of Viber?

Note: Secret Chats are not available for desktop and tablet users. They can't hide, view, or unhide a chat at any time.

When you use a tablet or desktop computer, all of the steganographic messages you send or receive on your phone will be invisible.

Conclusions

All the information on this page is up-to-date and applies to the latest version of the Viber mobile app, detailing how to unhide chats within Viber. Should circumstances change in the future, it's recommended to visit the official Viber Support website for the most recent updates.

Moreover, if you encounter data loss or deletion while un-hiding chats or group conversations on Viber, we offer a straightforward solution to recover lost messages. Simply follow the steps outlined above, and the MobiSaver tool will ensure all your lost messages are retrieved. Let us know if this works for you!