Viewing notifications on a locked iPhone Go to Settings > Notifications > Show Previews, then from the three options select Always. This will mean that whatever mode your iPhone is in (locked or unlocked) you’ll be presented with a short version of the alert.
How can I see text messages without unlocking my iPhone?
Respond to text messages without unlocking your phone You can respond to texts directly from your lock screen by pulling down on the notification drawer and swiping over to the left on the text notification. You’ll see a “Reply” option, and tapping it will let you type a response without having to unlock your iPhone.
Can Siri read messages while phone is locked?
Siri now requires the phone to be unlocked to have her read text messages.