Search for “Messenger.” A list of results that match Messenger will be displayed. Select the “Messenger” from the results. Choose the Messenger app developed by “Facebook,” which should be towards the top of the list. Tap “Install.” Review the required permissions and then tap “Accept” if you still want to install.
Can I install Messenger?
Messenger is available for PCs, mobile devices and tablets running Windows, Mac, iOS and Android mobile devices and tablets. All of the functions available for Messenger on Android are available on the web versions.
Can you download Messenger without Facebook?
No. You’ll need to create a Facebook account to use Messenger.
How can I recover my Facebook Messenger 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. Download the Messenger mobile app if you don’t already have it. Sign in to Messenger with the same email and password that you used for your Facebook account.
Why has my Messenger app disappeared?
If your Messages icon on Facebook is missing from the left-hand column, then you may have removed it accidentally. To get it back, you need to load a page with all of your account’s installed Facebook apps and add it to your favorites. You can add other favorite apps to this section with the same method.
Why can’t I install Messenger app?
Go to Settings>Apps>All, select Google Play Store, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Do the same for Download Manager. Now try again. If you have Facebook installed, try also Clearing Cache/Data from there, or uninstalling it completely and then reinstalling.
Why can’t I install Messenger?
The issue also may have something to do with the Facebook app. If clearing the Play Store data didn’t work for you, then reinstall or clear data of the Facebook app. You may then proceed and give the Messenger installation another go.
Can I use Messenger if I delete Facebook?
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. Download the Messenger mobile app if you don’t already have it.
