To Know How to Turn Off Read Receipts On Android? Read receipts let others know when you’ve read their messages, but sometimes, you may prefer a little more privacy. Whether you're using Google Messages, WhatsApp, or another chat app on Android, turning off read receipts is easy and gives you more control over your digital interactions. In Google Messages, open the app, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner, select Settings > Chat Features, and toggle Send read receipts off.