How to Uninstall Facebook Messenger

This article teaches you how to delete the Facebook Messenger app from your iPhone or Android.

On iPhone

Find the Facebook Messenger app icon. This app icon resembles a blue speech bubble with a white bolt of lightning in it. You'll find it on one of your iPhone's Home Screens.



Tap and hold the Messenger app icon. Doing so will cause all of the apps on the screen to begin shaking.

Tap X, It's in the top-left corner of the Messenger app icon

Tap Delete when prompted. This will remove the Facebook Messenger app from your iPhone.
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On Android

Open Settings. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a white gear on a light-blue background.

Tap Apps and notifications, It's near the top of the menu, though you may have to scroll down to see this option on some phones. Doing so opens a list of your currently installed apps.

Select the Facebook Messenger app. Scroll through your available apps until you find the Facebook Messenger app, then tap it.

Tap Uninstall, It's usually near the top of the screen.

Tap Uninstall or ok facewhen prompted. This will remove the Messenger app from your Android.