Facebook Messenger is no longer working - what to do?
If Facebook Messenger is no longer working, this can have various causes. With this practical tip, we show you what it can be and how you can best proceed.
1. Is there a problem with Facebook Messenger?
If Facebook Messenger for Android or iOS stops working, you should consider a possible malfunction.
- Head to the website of allestault.de and check whether a current fault is likely. If the curves in the diagram are clearly knocked out, this indicates a fault.
- In this case, you should bring some patience and wait until the problem has been resolved. In addition, ask friends and acquaintances whether they have also experienced or are experiencing any problems.
2. Have you restarted the Facebook Messenger app?
Sometimes it can happen that apps have a small error and therefore crash. You should therefore start Facebook Messenger again.
- Please try again a few times and wait a few minutes before trying again. Maybe you are lucky and the app will work again shortly afterwards.
- If other apps no longer work properly, restarting your smartphone can also be worthwhile.
3. Is Facebook Messenger up to date?
If you have not activated the automatic updates and forgot to carry out a possible update manually, it may be that the Facebook Messenger is no longer up to date and therefore no longer works.
- Therefore, go to the iTunes or Play Store and see the latest updates. If there is a new version, update the app and then start Facebook Messenger again.
4. Have you reinstalled the Facebook app yet?
If none of the options work, you should reinstall the app.
- Therefore, first go to the store and uninstall Facebook Messenger. Then search for Facebook Messenger in the store again, download the app and install it. After that, the Android or iOS app should work properly again.
In another practical tip, we will show you how to delete conversations in Facebook Messenger.