Why Aren’t My Viber Messages Showing? Let’s Find Out!

Hey there! If you’re having trouble seeing your precious Viber messages, don’t you worry! I’m here to help you sort it out. Let’s dive right into it and find out what might be causing this mystery.

First things first, let’s check if you’re using the latest version of Viber. It’s always a good idea to keep your apps up to date. So, grab your phone and make sure you have the latest version installed. That might just do the trick!

Another possibility is that your internet connection is acting up. Yeah, I know, it can be really frustrating. But don’t fret, all we need to do is check if you’re connected to Wi-Fi or have a stable mobile data connection. If the problem lies here, a simple reconnect might do the magic.

Now, let’s talk about notifications. You might have accidentally disabled Viber notifications, and that’s why you’re not seeing any messages. So, head over to your phone’s settings, find the notifications section, and make sure Viber is allowed to send you notifications. Open up Viber and see if that fixes the issue.

Oh, and here’s something fun to try out. Restart your phone! I know, it sounds kind of bizarre. But trust me, sometimes a good ol’ restart can work wonders. Give it a shot and let’s see if those sneaky messages start showing up again.

If you’re in a bit of a pickle and none of the previous steps helped, don’t worry. There’s one more thing we can try. You can uninstall, then reinstall Viber on your phone. This will give your app a fresh start and might just solve the problem. But remember to back up your chats first because uninstalling will delete your message history.

So, my friend, these are a few tricks we can use to get your Viber messages back on track. Give them a go one by one and hopefully one of them will do the trick. And remember, if all else fails, don’t hesitate to reach out to Viber support. They’re always there to lend a helping hand.

Good luck, and may your messages overflow with joy once again!

Viber isn’t a unique VOIP app, but it’s one of the oldest still in use. That means people are still actively using it and interested in how it performs, what it’s lacking, and how it’s improved over the years.

At first, Viber focused more on calls than texting. But now, more and more people are turning to texting because it’s easier to communicate and share files that way. Plus, it’s a more private method of communication… when it’s working properly.

Keep reading to discover some of the issues with Viber messages not showing up, as well as how to fix them.

Viber’s Secret Chat

Secret Chat is a really cool feature, kind of like Instagram’s 24h Stories. With Secret Chat, you can set a specific time for messages and attachments like photos and videos to be visible. After that time is up, all the content self-destructs, so to speak.

Unhiding Secret Chats

One reason why you might not see messages in Viber is because they’re sent via Secret Chat. In that case, the messages have either been erased already, or you just haven’t unhid the chat to read them.

To unhide a secret chat, follow these steps:

1. Okay, let’s start by opening the chat window.
2. Now, tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner.
3. Look for and choose “Unhide this chat.”
4. Enter your 4-digit code or use your fingerprint to confirm it’s you.

Not too difficult, right? But what if you’re not sure which chat screen to bring up?

Well, the thing is, message notifications for Secret Chat simply say “Message,” with no name or extra info.

How to Find a Hidden Chat

Finding hidden chat windows can be done in two ways: searching for the chat’s name or using the 4-digit security code. Here’s how:

1. Open the Chats Screen.
2. Select the Search Bar.
3. Type in your 4-digit security code to see hidden chats (or use the name instead).
4. Select a chat and re-enter the code to access it.

Unable to Receive or Send Messages

Here’s another unfortunate and common issue with Viber. When you can’t send or receive messages, there might be a quick fix in the Privacy menu.

1. Open Viber.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Select “Privacy.”
4. Find “Collect Analytics.”
5. Turn off this option.

It might not seem like much, but this method has been known to work.

Connection Issues

Another reason why messages may not show up on both ends of a conversation is a weak connection. Even if you see someone online, simply writing a message and hitting send doesn’t guarantee it’ll get delivered.

If your connection drops while you’re writing or right after you press send, the other person might not receive the message, even if you get a “message delivered” notification. To check your connection, try pinging a few websites or browsing and downloading something off the internet.

If your connection isn’t working properly, try the following fixes:

1. Refresh the connection.
2. Reset the router.
3. Connect to a different network.
4. Update your phone to the latest OS version.

Last but not least, a soft reset of your phone might solve the issue of poor connectivity and disappearing Viber messages.

Lost App Data

Here’s something not everyone knows about Viber. The app doesn’t store messages on its servers. All messages, personal information, and media files are stored on your phone. This means that if your phone’s cache becomes corrupted, you might lose both old and new messages.

To avoid losing messages, let me show you how to back them up:

1. Launch Viber.
2. Select “More Options.”
3. Go to “Settings.”
4. Select “Account.”
5. Tap on “Viber Backup.”
6. Choose “Backup.”

The backup process may take a few minutes, depending on how much data you have and your phone model.

Restoring Viber Data

If you’ve already used the backup feature, here’s how you can restore lost messages without reinstalling the app, updating your OS, or resorting to drastic measures:

1. Open Viber.
2. Select the “More Options” menu.
3. Go to “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Account.”
5. Head to “Viber Backup.”
6. Choose “Restore.”
7. Confirm by selecting “Restore Now.”

A pop-up window will appear, showing you the time and size of the last backup.

Get Your Messaging Right Because Sometimes You Can’t Make a Call

When you send a message on Viber, it doesn’t always mean that it has been delivered. Viber has a reputation for messages going missing or disappearing, but it’s not the only app that deals with these kinds of problems.

Have you ever experienced any issues with Viber? How did they affect your opinion of Viber compared to other similar apps? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Vladimir says:

I keep receiving notifications that I have messages in a group, but I can’t see them when I click on the notification. I also see that there are 35 unread messages in the bottom left corner, but I don’t see anything when I click on them. Any suggestions?

Chi-Guan Go says:

In one of my Viber groups, I suddenly stopped receiving messages from other members. They could see the messages I sent, but I didn’t receive anything. This issue only came to my attention when someone messaged me privately to ask if I had seen the messages from another member. What could be the problem? Eventually, I reached out to the admins and asked them to remove me from the member list and then invite me again. That solved the problem and now I can receive messages. The old messages that I had received before are still there, but the ones that were not received remain invisible.