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FACEBOOK MESSENGER – DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL FACEBOOK MESSENGER




Facebook has separated its Messenger App from their Mobile App. Now, without logging into your Facebook profile, you can just go straight and view your messages through the Messenger App.
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 You can even allow notifications so you get to know any minute a message drops and respond swiftly. It's simple and straightforward. It feels like chatting on a regular social messenger app like Whatsapp.

Even if you don't want to download the App, Facebook has kind of made it compulsory for those using the Facebook Mobile App. 

When you click on the message tab, you will be prompted to download the Messenger before you can view your messages.
The only way you can avoid downloading the app is if you only access your account through a browser or Facebook Lite which is a basic version of the Facebook Mobile App. Otherwise, you have to give it a try.

 The app is loaded with features, you will like.

How to Download and Install Facebook Messenger.

§  VisitGoogle play store if you are using an Android mobile device.
§  Go to search icon at the top and click on the search bar.
§  Type Facebook Messenger on the search section and click on the Enter key.
§  Click on the installation icon which is next to the app icon.
§  After the Facebook messenger is downloaded and installed on your device, click open.
At this stage, you need to launch the app:
§  Click on the icon of the Facebook, messenger found on your homepage after installation.
§  Enter your email address. The email must be the one you used to sign up on Facebook.
§  Enter your password. This is the same as your Facebook password.
§  Click on the Next icon.
At this stage, the Facebook messenger which is linked to your Facebook account is launched and ready to use. 

On the settings section, make sure you subscribe to the notification of messages on your device. By this, even when you are not on Facebook and a friend sends you a message on your messenger, you will get notified and can immediately access and reply to the sender.

Features of Facebook Messenger

Apart from sending and receiving messages from friends, Facebook messenger which is also known as the Facebook chat has some other interesting features. They are highlighted below.

§  Known When Your Messages Have Been Read

Whenever a message is sent to a friend, Facebook messenger has a mark on the bottom right side of the message. Once the message has been read by your friend automatically, the users icon will drop on the message. The marked blue icon will go off.

§  Make HD Calls Anywhere in the World

With the Facebook Messenger, users can make online calls. On the lower section of the area where messages are typed, users will locate a Call icon. The call can be audio calls or even video calls. Depending on how strong your network connection is, the calls are usually clear because they are HD (High Definition).

§  Snap Photo and Shoot Video

While chatting or sending a message to a friend, you can decide to send them a picture or video. This can be uploaded from your phone library, or recorded live. The icon can as well be found just below the text section of the Facebook messenger.

§  Select Stickers

While sending a message using the Facebook messenger, you can decide to add some color and fun to the conversation by adding stickers. There are stickers for laughter, crying, surprises, anger, OMG and so on. These stickers make the conversation a lot more interesting.

§  Group Chat

The Facebook Messenger has a feature that allows users to create groups and add people to those groups. Users can decide to chat with all the members of that group at the same time.

§  Record Voice Messages

During chats, if a user does not want some information to be sent in writing, they can decide to record a voice note and send it along with the other written messages.

§  Location on the Map

The Facebook messenger also has the feature to reveal your location to the person you are chatting with. To do so, click on the information icon at the top right corner of your Facebook messenger. Click on a location to draw out the map of your current location. This can be sent to the friend you are chatting with.

It is important to note that to access this feature; The user must have enabled the location feature on their phone settings.
Chats on Facebook messenger are almost free. Unlike the SMS you will not be charged for each and every message you send across to your friends. However, your data is what you pay with.

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