Check Facebook Messenger for updates
You can easily check whether an update for Facebook Messenger is available. Android users can even enjoy a newer version before anyone else.
Facebook Messenger: update available?
- You can find out whether an official update is available in the app description in the Google Play Store or in the iOS App Store. For this, the Facebook Mssenger must be installed on your device.
- If you see the "Update" button, there is an older version of Messenger on your smartphone. You can update the app with a tap on "Update".
Android: Update Facebook Messenger to beta version
Facebook regularly releases beta versions of its messenger - but only for Android users.
- To check whether a new beta is available for download, go to "Settings"> "Apps"> "Messenger".
- Now compare the version number with the version in the CHIP app portal.
- If a newer version is available, you can download and install it as an APK.