To delete Messenger from your Android device and reinstall it, follow these steps:
1. Access your Android device’s settings: Open the Settings app on your device. You can usually find it in the app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Applications” or “App Manager”: The exact name may vary depending on your device and Android version. Look for a section that manages your installed apps.
3. Locate Messenger in the list of apps: Scroll through the list of installed apps until you find Messenger. It may be listed alphabetically or under the “M” section.
4. Tap on Messenger: Once you have found Messenger in the list, tap on it to open the app’s settings.
5. Tap on “Uninstall” or “Uninstall updates”: On the Messenger app settings page, you should see an option to uninstall the app or uninstall updates. If you want to completely remove Messenger from your device, tap on “Uninstall.” If you just want to revert to the factory version of the app, tap on “Uninstall updates.”
6. Confirm the uninstallation: A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the uninstallation. Read the information carefully and tap “OK” or “Uninstall” to proceed. The app will be removed from your device.
7. Reinstall Messenger: After uninstalling Messenger, you can reinstall it by going to the Google Play Store. Open the Play Store app, search for “Messenger” in the search bar, and select the official Messenger app from Facebook. Tap on “Install” to download and install the app on your device.
8. Set up Messenger: Once the installation is complete, open the Messenger app and follow the on-screen prompts to sign in with your Facebook account or create a new account if needed. You may need to grant permissions and complete the setup process before you can start using Messenger again.
Remember that uninstalling and reinstalling Messenger will remove any chat history and settings associated with the app. If you want to keep your chat history, you can back it up beforehand using the Messenger app settings or by manually saving the conversations you want to keep.
Additionally, note that the steps provided may vary slightly depending on your device’s manufacturer, Android version, and any custom software overlays installed on your device.