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Can someone still message me if I uninstall Messenger?
Even if you remove the mobile Messenger app (and do not delete your Facebook account), your Facebook friends can still send you messages when you are logged into the desktop version of the site. A stand-alone web version is also available at Messenger.com.
What happens when I delete Messenger?
What Happens When You Deactivate Messenger? Now that you know how to deactivate Facebook Messenger, no one will be able to see your profile in the app or send you messages in existing conversations. If you only want to keep the Messenger service, you will need to deactivate your Facebook account for a second time.
How do I deactivate Messenger?
Now, to deactivate Messenger:
- Open the Messenger app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
- Scroll down to tap Legal & Policies, and then Deactivate Messenger. Open the “Legal & Policies” menu. Facebook; William Antonelli/Insider.
- Tap Deactivate again to confirm your choice.
Why can I not deactivate Messenger?
To deactivate Messenger, you must first deactivate your Facebook profile. There’s no way to deactivate Messenger without deactivating your Facebook profile first. If you don’t want to receive messages without deactivating Facebook, you can just remove the Messenger app.
Can you deactivate Facebook and still use Messenger?
If you’ve deactivated your account and you use Messenger, it doesn’t reactivate your Facebook account. Your friends will only be able to contact you via the Messenger app or the chat window in Facebook. Download Facebook Messenger on iOS, Android, or Windows Phone. Open the app and enter your phone number.
How do I uninstall and reinstall Messenger on my iPhone?
To delete Messenger, press and hold on the app icon until the menu appears. Then, tap Remove -> Delete App -> Delete. To reinstall Messenger, open the App Store and tap the Search tab in the lower right hand corner. Type in “Messenger”, then tap the cloud icon with an arrow point down to reinstall the app.
What happens when you uninstall the Messenger app on Android?
When you uninstall the Messenger app, people will see a hollow grey circle with a tick inside it only when they send you a message. That’s because the message isn’t delivered to you. Even when you use Facebook, the symbol will not change.
Does uninstalling Facebook Messenger delete your account?
If you click on the notification and do not have the messenger application, it will redirect you to the app store to install the messenger app. First thing first, uninstalling Facebook messenger doesn’t delete the Facebook account. The Facebook application and Messenger application on mobile devices are separate.
Why do people still receive messages if they have deleted Facebook Messenger?
Yes, if someone deleted their Facebook messenger app, they still receive messages from Facebook. Because he/she deleted Facebook messenger, not the Facebook app. That why messages are continue
Does uninstalling Facebook Messenger make you invisible?
Uninstalling the Messenger app doesn’t make your profile invisible. You are available on Messenger, and people can still text you. However, since the app isn’t installed on your phone, you will not be notified about it. But reinstalling or using the desktop version will make them available to you.