If you have become fed up with Facebook or you just want to take your time off from Facebook then deactivating your Facebook messenger is okay. Whatever might be the reason for this is best known to you, all we are here to do is to teach what steps to take if you want to take this action.
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There’s something you need to know, before you deactivate your Facebook messenger you must deactivate your Facebook account first. Also remember messenger works on mobile phones only so we will be dealing with the two most popular operating systems, Android and iPhone.
How do I deactivate my messenger
Android Users
- Open your Messenger app.
- Look at the top left corner and tap on your Profile Picture.
- Tap on Legal & Policies.
- Tap on Deactivate Messenger.
- Tap Deactivate.
iPhone Users
- Open Messenger app.
- At the top left corner tap on your Profile Picture.
- Tap on Legal & Policies.
- Tap on Deactivate Messenger.
- Tap Deactivate.
In the future, if you wish to reactivate it again, log in with your username and password. Remember to share with friends what you learned at 247Howto today.
