The tech giant, known for its influential platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is making significant changes to its Messenger application. Originally an extension of Facebook’s built-in chat feature, Messenger has evolved into a robust tool for instant messaging, voice and video calls, and media sharing, catering to a diverse user base.
Currently, Messenger is accessible through various platforms, including mobile apps, web browsers, and desktop applications. Users can easily sign up using their Facebook accounts or a phone number, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.
Meta shutting down Messenger app on these devices
In a recent announcement, Meta has confirmed that the Messenger app for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac will be discontinued starting Monday, December 15. The company stated in the Messenger Help Centre: “The Messenger app for Windows/Mac is being deprecated.” Following this transition, users will no longer be able to log into the app and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook desktop app for Microsoft or the website for Mac users to continue their messaging experience.
Despite this change, Mac and Windows users will still have the option to access Messenger through the Facebook app or the Messenger website, ensuring that communication remains uninterrupted.
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Will my Messenger chat history be saved?
For those concerned about their chat history, Meta assures users that it will be preserved as long as ‘secure storage’ is activated. To verify if secure storage is enabled, users can follow these steps:
- Click above your profile photo.
- Select ‘Privacy & safety’, then choose ‘End-to-end encrypted chats’.
- Click ‘Message storage’, and check if ‘Turn on secure storage’ is activated.
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Meta further advises that users who have not yet enabled secure storage should do so and set up a PIN through their desktop app to ensure their chat history is saved before transitioning to the web version. Once users migrate to Facebook.com, their chat history will be accessible across all platforms.
Meta has been approached for additional comments regarding this transition.
Meta shutting down Facebook Messenger app on these devices today
The tech giant, known for its influential platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is making significant changes to its Messenger application. Originally an extension of Facebook’s built-in chat feature, Messenger has evolved into a robust tool for instant messaging, voice and video calls, and media sharing, catering to a diverse user base.
Currently, Messenger is accessible through various platforms, including mobile apps, web browsers, and desktop applications. Users can easily sign up using their Facebook accounts or a phone number, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.
Meta shutting down Messenger app on these devices
In a recent announcement, Meta has confirmed that the Messenger app for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac will be discontinued starting Monday, December 15. The company stated in the Messenger Help Centre: “The Messenger app for Windows/Mac is being deprecated.” Following this transition, users will no longer be able to log into the app and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook desktop app for Microsoft or the website for Mac users to continue their messaging experience.
Despite this change, Mac and Windows users will still have the option to access Messenger through the Facebook app or the Messenger website, ensuring that communication remains uninterrupted.
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Will my Messenger chat history be saved?
For those concerned about their chat history, Meta assures users that it will be preserved as long as ‘secure storage’ is activated. To verify if secure storage is enabled, users can follow these steps:
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Meta further advises that users who have not yet enabled secure storage should do so and set up a PIN through their desktop app to ensure their chat history is saved before transitioning to the web version. Once users migrate to Facebook.com, their chat history will be accessible across all platforms.
Meta has been approached for additional comments regarding this transition.