Published by Facebook on Oct 30, 2024

Table of Contents:

  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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Data Messenger collects from your device

  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. read your own contact card
  4. read calendar events plus confidential information
  5. find accounts on the device
  6. read your contacts
  7. modify your contacts
  8. approximate location (network-based)
  9. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  10. directly call phone numbers
  11. read phone status and identity
  12. read the contents of your USB storage
  13. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  14. read the contents of your USB storage
  15. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  16. take pictures and videos
  17. record audio
  18. view Wi-Fi connections
  19. read phone status and identity
  20. view network connections
  21. create accounts and set passwords
  22. pair with Bluetooth devices
  23. access Bluetooth settings
  24. change network connectivity
  25. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  26. full network access
  27. change your audio settings
  28. control Near Field Communication
  29. read sync settings
  30. run at startup
  31. draw over other apps
  32. control vibration
  33. prevent device from sleeping
  34. toggle sync on and off
  35. install shortcuts
  36. read Google service configuration
  37. capture video output
  38. download files without notification
  39. receive data from Internet


1. Delete Messenger Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Messenger:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

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Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Messenger using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Messenger to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your Messenger account, contact Messenger via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify Messenger of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to android-support@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete Messenger on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Messenger".


3. Delete Messenger on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Messenger" and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about Messenger app

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1. From a recent summer vacation to your grandma’s 80th birthday, create albums of photos and videos to share, organize and reminisce over important moments in your group chats.

2. Stay in touch with your friends and family, explore your interests with people like you, build your community, and share your vibe beyond words, all in one app.

3. Connect with people you meet in real life by scanning their Messenger QR code or sharing yours via a link.

4. Find and connect with your friends and family on Facebook and Messenger, no phone number needed.

5. Send and receive clearer, crisper picture of your favorite moments with Messenger.

6. Stay connected with your friends by sharing quick updates that disappear after 24 hours.

7. Highlight moments of your day using photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours in Stories.

8. Whether it’s a Word, PDF, or Excel doc, you can send large files up to 100MB right inside of Messenger.

9. Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere.

10. Meaningfully connect with people like you from your school, neighborhood, and interest groups.

11. Customize your chat with a large and constantly evolving list of themes featuring popular artists, holidays, and more.

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Reported Deleting Issues

Note: Issues displayed have already been sent to the developer and are older than 7 days.

  • To Whom It May Concern;
    I have already tried to "uninstall" and "force stop" for Messenger Lite, nothing has worked. So can you please delete my Account and personal data from my device. Please and thank you, in advance.

    — by Charise M. Bell 1 year ago