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How do you deactivate Messenger?
The following Messenger deactivation steps apply to both the iOS and Android platforms:
- Open Messenger;
- Click on your profile in the top left corner;
- Tap Account Settings;
- Choose Account Ownership and Control;
- Tap Deactivation and deletion;
Why can’t I deactivate my Messenger account?
The only way to deactivate Messenger is to first deactivate your Facebook account. If you don’t want to go that far, you can disable your active status, or just delete the app.
Can I deactivate my Messenger only?
Keep in mind that you can only deactivate Messenger if you previously deactivated your Facebook account.
What happens when I deactivate 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. Reactivating Messenger will also reactivate your main Facebook account.
What happens when you uninstall Messenger?
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.
How can I deactivate Messenger without deactivating Facebook?
If you want to get rid of Facebook Messenger without deactivating Facebook, your only option is to turn chat off. Additionally, you can only deactivate Facebook Messenger from one of its smartphone apps. The web interface doesn’t have a deactivate option.
How do I know if someone has deactivated Messenger?
Look for “This person is unavailable on Messenger” in the typing area. If you see this message in the area where you’d normally type a message, you are not blocked—the person has either deactivated their account, or the account was deleted by Facebook.
How do I activate Messenger after deactivating?
How to Reactivate Facebook Messenger. You can reactivate your Messenger account at any point in the future by logging back in to Facebook Messenger with your username and password. Simple!
Can I delete Messenger and reinstall it?
Nothing happens to your old messages or photos on Messenger. You can access them by reinstalling the Messenger app or checking them on the desktop.
What happens if I deactivate Facebook and uninstall Messenger?
What happens when someone deactivates their Messenger?
After someone deactivates his/her account, Facebook completely hides its profile and all its content. You cannot see his/her profile, photos, posts etc. It appears as though the account has been deleted from the site. However, you can see the past messages between you and that person.
What happens if I deactivate my Messenger?
How can I be active on Messenger?
Here is how to turn active status on or off in Messenger: Android
- Open the Messenger app on your phone.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top left.
- Now tap on Active Status.
- Then use the toggle at the top of the screen to turn your Active Status on or off.
- Tap Turn Off to confirm turning your active status off.
How do I restore my Messenger app?
Go to your phone’s settings and open your application manager. Tap Messenger. Tap Uninstall, then OK. To reinstall the Messenger app, download it again from the Play Store.
How can I reinstall my Messenger?
You can install Messenger for free using the App Store. You can also open the Messenger App Store page directly by opening the Messages section of the Facebook app and then tapping “Install.”
Can my friends still message me if I deactivate my Messenger?
You can keep using Messenger after you deactivate your Facebook account. If you had a Facebook account and deactivated it, using Messenger won’t reactivate your Facebook account, and your Facebook friends can still message you.