Top 3 Ways to Uninstall Facebook Messenger on Android

Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular Instant Messaging apps around. However, if you are already on WhatsApp, you may not find much use for it. The Messenger app comes preinstalled on certain Android smartphones as a part of the bloatware apps. If you don’t want the app around, you can easily remove it from your device. In this article, we bring you the top 3 ways to uninstall Facebook Messenger from your Android smartphone.

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Uninstall Facebook Messenger from the app drawer 

Step 1: Swipe up from your phone’s home screen to access the app drawer.

Step 2: Press and hold the Messenger icon.

Step 3: Tap the Bin icon or select Uninstall.

Step 4: Confirm your selection in the popup box.

Uninstall Facebook Messenger from Settings

Step 1: Go to Settings and select Apps.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Messenger.

Step 3: Select Uninstall from the bottom menu.

Step 4: Confirm your selection in the popup box.

Uninstall Facebook Messenger from Google Play Store

Step 1: Launch Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.

Step 2: Search for Facebook Messenger.

Step 3: Open Messenger’s app page.

Step 4: Hit Uninstall.

Step 5: Confirm your selection in the popup box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I uninstall Facebook Messenger on my Android phone?

To remove Facebook Messenger from your phone, simply tap and hold its icon in the app drawer and select ‘Uninstall’.

How do I remove the Messenger app on my phone if I can’t find it in the app drawer?

If you can’t find the Messenger app in the app drawer, go to Settings>Apps>Messenger and hit Uninstall.

Can I remove the Messenger app from my phone using Google Play Store?

Search for Messenger in Google Play Store and hit ‘Uninstall’ on the app’s page.

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Conclusion 

These are the three ways you can uninstall Facebook Messenger from your Android phone. If the Messenger app was a part of the bloatware on your device, it may refuse to uninstall. In this case, you can either disable it or use ADB to remove it from your device. Read this article, for more details.

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