Q&A Forum > Cyber Security > Red dot next to text messages Start a new discussion 4 replies, 2 voices Last updated by Deborah Templin 1 year, 3 months ago Viewing 4 reply threads Author Replies February 3, 2022 at 7:47 am #52221 Deborah TemplinMember @Debbytemplin@gmail.com I use an android and next to a lot of my text messages is a red circle with a number in it. Does that mean others are able to view the text? February 3, 2022 at 1:29 pm #52227 TeamKomando:JohnParticipant @264458 Hello Deborah Templin, What make and model phone do you have and who is the service provider, once I get this info I can better assist. February 3, 2022 at 1:41 pm #52229 Deborah TemplinMember @Debbytemplin@gmail.com I have a Samsung s10 and use AT&T February 18, 2022 at 11:04 am #52396 TeamKomando:JohnParticipant @264458 What happens when you read the text messages with the red circle and a number, does the circle go away after reading the message in its entirety. February 18, 2022 at 11:36 am #52397 Deborah TemplinMember @Debbytemplin@gmail.com The red dot goes away after I read the text. Author Replies Viewing 4 reply threads You must be a Komando Community member to reply to this post. Sign up or log in. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In