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‘Let’s just delete all meta apps’: User shares little-known secret about Facebook Messenger
February 4, 2025
In the digital landscape, where privacy concerns are increasingly at the forefront, a recent TikTok video has sparked significant discussion regarding Meta’s data practices. The video, featuring user Jess (@slyguyjess), has garnered an impressive 4.8 million views as she raises alarming questions about Facebook Messenger’s capabilities. Jess asserts that by agreeing to the terms and conditions, users inadvertently allow Facebook Messenger to access a “Wi-Fi map,” potentially identifying all devices connected to the same network. This claim has led her to declare, “The Government’s so worried about TikTok, I’m deleting Facebook Messenger.”
As the video circulated, viewers expressed skepticism towards Meta, with many sharing their own decisions to delete not only Facebook Messenger but also other Meta platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Comments ranged from labeling Meta as a “trojan horse” to questioning the legality of accessing data from devices that haven’t explicitly agreed to the terms.
Can Facebook identify devices connected via Messenger?
The question of whether Facebook Messenger can indeed identify users and their devices through a “Wi-Fi map” remains somewhat ambiguous. However, it is known that Meta collects specific location information when users engage with its products. According to the Meta Privacy Centre, the company may receive location data based on user settings and activity across its platforms.
Meta clarifies that it can obtain location information from the network to which a device connects, including IP addresses and Wi-Fi connections. If users enable location services, Meta may access precise location data via GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. Conversely, if location services are disabled, Meta states it cannot determine a device’s exact location but can estimate an approximate location based on user activity and IP addresses.
As the conversation around digital privacy evolves, the implications of these practices continue to resonate with users, prompting a re-evaluation of their online habits and the platforms they choose to engage with.
‘Let’s just delete all meta apps’: User shares little-known secret about Facebook Messenger
In the digital landscape, where privacy concerns are increasingly at the forefront, a recent TikTok video has sparked significant discussion regarding Meta’s data practices. The video, featuring user Jess (@slyguyjess), has garnered an impressive 4.8 million views as she raises alarming questions about Facebook Messenger’s capabilities. Jess asserts that by agreeing to the terms and conditions, users inadvertently allow Facebook Messenger to access a “Wi-Fi map,” potentially identifying all devices connected to the same network. This claim has led her to declare, “The Government’s so worried about TikTok, I’m deleting Facebook Messenger.”
As the video circulated, viewers expressed skepticism towards Meta, with many sharing their own decisions to delete not only Facebook Messenger but also other Meta platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Comments ranged from labeling Meta as a “trojan horse” to questioning the legality of accessing data from devices that haven’t explicitly agreed to the terms.
Can Facebook identify devices connected via Messenger?
The question of whether Facebook Messenger can indeed identify users and their devices through a “Wi-Fi map” remains somewhat ambiguous. However, it is known that Meta collects specific location information when users engage with its products. According to the Meta Privacy Centre, the company may receive location data based on user settings and activity across its platforms.
Meta clarifies that it can obtain location information from the network to which a device connects, including IP addresses and Wi-Fi connections. If users enable location services, Meta may access precise location data via GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. Conversely, if location services are disabled, Meta states it cannot determine a device’s exact location but can estimate an approximate location based on user activity and IP addresses.
As the conversation around digital privacy evolves, the implications of these practices continue to resonate with users, prompting a re-evaluation of their online habits and the platforms they choose to engage with.