How to Download FB Messenger

How to Download FB Messenger: Facebook Messenger  is an app that allows you to chat with and send messages to all of your Facebook friends without having to go through the Facebook app. Facebook permits you to create a messenger account without having a Facebook account in some countries. The app is available for Android, as well as iPhone. In addition to chatting with your friend's , messenger also allows you to make free voice and video calls, send and receive money, and chat with chat bots.

How to Install Messenger on iOS and Android

Install messenger on iOS

• Open the App Store on your iOS device.
• Tap the "Search" tab at the bottom of the screen. This will open the app search field.

          Search for "Messenger." A list of matching apps appears.

• Tap "GET" next to the "Messenger" app. Make sure this is the app developed by "Facebook, Inc."
• Tap "INSTALL" to begin installing the app. This should begin downloading app immediately.

• Launch Facebook Messenger after downloading it. You can find it on one of your Home screens, or you can tap the "OPEN" button next to it in the App Store that appears when the app is downloaded.
• Sign into Facebook Messenger. When you launch Messenger, you'll be prompted to log in. If you already have Facebook installed on your iOS device, you can quickly log in with the same Facebook account.

If you are in United States, Canada, Peru, or Venezuela, you do not need a Facebook account to use messenger. This does not create a Facebook account, and will only allow you to chat with people in your contacts list that use Facebook messenger.

1. Tap "Not on Facebook?" on the Messenger log in screen.
2. Enter in your phone number.
3. Type in the code sent to you via SMS text message.
4. Enter the name you want to use on Messenger and upload a picture of yourself.

• Decide if you want to allow notifications. Messenger will prompt you to turn notifications on for the app. Unless you tap "OK." you wont be able to receive notifications

• Enter your phone number it makes it easier for friends to find you. If your number is already associated with your Facebook account, it will be listed here. This is optional.

• Decide if you want to import contacts. Messenger will scan your phone's contacts and find other people that use the Messenger app. If you don't want to allow this, you have to tap "OK" first, then "Don't Allow."

• That's all and you can Start using Messenger. 

Install messenger on Android

• Open the Google Play Store. Facebook Messenger is available for free from the Google Play Store.

• Search for "Messenger." You will be presented with a list of results that match Messenger.

• Select the "Messenger" from the results. Select the Messenger app developed by "Facebook," which should be towards the top of the list.

• Tap "Install." Review the required permissions and then tap "Accept" if you still want to install. Accept permissions and enter google password if prompted

• Launch the Messenger app. You can find it on one of your Home screens or in your App Drawer. You can also tap the "Open" button on the Messenger store page.

• Login with your Facebook account. If you have the Facebook app installed on your Android device already, you'll be prompted to continue with the same account in Messenger. You can as well log in with a different account by tapping "Switch Accounts."

• Login without a Facebook account (select regions only). You no longer need to have a Facebook account to use Messenger, as long as you are in the United States, Canada, Peru, or Venezuela. You will be  limited to chatting with people in your phone's contact list that use Messenger, and won't have access to Facebook friends.

1. Tap the "Not on Facebook?" button on the login screen.
2. Enter your phone number when prompted.
3. Enter the code that is sent to your phone via SMS.
4. Enter your name that people will see when chatting with you.

• Add your phone number (optional). You'll be prompted to add your phone number so that friends can find you easier.

• Decide if you want to upload your phone's contacts (optional). 

The above listed steps will help you install messenger for iOS and android.