How to send messages with the main Facebook app, no Messenger requiredĪnother method is to make use of a brand new tweak known as FBNoNeedMessenger, though it requires a jailbroken iOS device. Alternatively, if you jailbreak your iPhone, the following method will work too.

This method (via The Guardian) might not work for too long so enjoy while it lasts.

You’ll also gain access to all the chat features previously available.

Step 4: Now, switch back to the Facebook app and you should be able to start chatting with your friends without installing the Messenger app. Start downloading the app, but tap on the solid blue square button to pause the install while it’s in process. Step 3: You’ll be redirected to the App Store. Step 2: You should see a message asking you to install the Messenger app. Step 1: Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on the Messages tab. Pre-requisite: Make sure the Facebook Messenger app is not installed on your device. How to send messages in Facebook app without using Messenger In this post, we will share two methods that will allow you to send messages in Facebook without using the standalone Messenger app. Yet, if you wish to get rid of this restriction and continue chatting with your friends without using the Facebook Messenger app, you can follow either of the methods outlined below. This move by the company to force users to use its standalone messenger app was disliked by many. Last month, Facebook announced that it was disabling the messaging service in its official Facebook app for iOS requiring users to switch to its Facebook Messenger app in order to continue to send and receive messages from friends.

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