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How do I delete the version of messenger that came installed on my phone?

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For Android, go to all apps, the look for messenger and uninstall or reset; it cannot be removed but it can be turned off to save space. For an iPhone, you simply press down on the app for a few seconds and an x will appear over it. Click the x and you will be asked if you want to delete the app. Confirm that you want to delete it and you are done.

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I deleted Messenger but I am still getting messages. How can I stop getting messages?

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Delete the Facebook App, too. Reinstall both and log in. if you're on an iPhone, go to settings and find Messenger. You can turn notifications off so you still get the messages, just not the notifications.

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How do I delete just one conversation?

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Open the conversation, tap the options cog, then tap "delete conversation."

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Does disable mean the same thing as uninstall?

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No. Uninstalling something means getting rid of it completely from your machine. Disabling it will stop it from working, but it will still be installed.

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How do I reinstall Facebook Messenger after uninstalling it?

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Enter your phone's application store and search for Messenger. Make sure that the app is by Facebook and not a third-party organization.

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How can I delete all my recent searches on Messenger?

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Go into "settings," and open "recent searches." Click "delete" or "clear."

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How do I remove Messenger from my desktop?

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In Windows, go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall. Select "Facebook Messenger" and follow the prompts to uninstall.

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How to delete Messenger on my Kindle?

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Go into your settings in your Kindle, go to FB Messenger, and tap on it. You will arrive at a screen that says Force Stop or Uninstall, press Uninstall.

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I accepted someone on Messenger and I want to remove them. How can I do it?

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Removing someone as a friend on Facebook is the only way to remove them from Messenger.

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How do I uninstall Messenger from my PC?

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You should be able to do it under Programs in the Control Panel. Right-click on the program and click Uninstall. See How to Open the Control Panel if you don't know how to do that.

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I can't get into Messenger; It just logs out immediately. What should I do?

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Start by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. If that doesn't work, there may be a glitch with the app, so give it a few days and try to log in again.

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