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Have you ever accidentally deleted Facebook messages on Messenger? Well, losing old Facebook conversations with your loved ones is such a nightmare and nobody wants to experience such awful feelings.

You can still view your Facebook messages on your mobile device by viewing the desktop version of Facebook in your mobile browser. Just be sure to use the 'Request desktop site' feature in Chrome to make sure you see the desktop version of Facebook, not the mobile version. The effect is that the Facebook footer navigation on their mobile site gets pushed down even further. Soif the mobile footer even had a 'switch to Facebook desktop view' or a'Facebook desktop' link you would likely never get to the point where you could see it, let alone click it. YOU may have a load of unread Facebook messages that you don't even know about. They're tucked away in a hidden inbox that's a little tricky to find, so we've put together a guide to help you out.

If you've ever been on the receiving end of accidentally deleting important Facebook chats, then there's no need to panic! The great news is there are numerous easy ways through which you can retrieve your lost Facebook messages and gain access to the precious memories again.

Thus, in this article, we have shed some light on how to recover permanently deleted messages on Facebook messenger in the most hassle-free manner.

How to Recover Permanently Deleted Facebook Messages on Messenger

Recovering a deleted Facebook conversation is not rocket science. Macbook air adobe premiere 2017. Here's a quick guide on how to restore deleted Facebook chats quickly:

1. Check whether the Facebook Message is Permanently Deleted

This is one of the most obvious things to consider before you try to find solutions for recovering deleted messages in Messenger. More often than not, the message isn't actually deleted, it just becomes hard to locate because of the several newer conversations.

Therefore, making sure that you actually deleted the Facebook conversation can help you in saving a lot of time and effort that you might have put into looking for ways to recover them.

If you're unable to find your message, move on to the next method.

2. Recover Permanently Deleted Messenger Messages via Archived Threads

There's a good chance that you haven't deleted the Facebook chats but accidentally archived them. If that's the case, you can easily recover those FB conversations by unarchiving them.

Follow the steps to retrieve Facebook messages on Android, iPhone, and iPad:

Step 1: Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Android/iPhone device.

Step 2: Navigate to the search bar and search the name of the person you think you've deleted the conversation with.

Step 3: When you find the lost chat, unarchive the conversation by sending that person a new message. This will help you retrieve your lost Facebook conversations.

Follow the steps to retrieve Facebook messages on desktop (messenger.com):

Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger on your PC and click the gear icon.

Step 2: From the list of items, select the 'Archived threads' option.

Step 3: Here you will find all the hidden Facebook messages. You can unarchive any of them by sending a new message to the recipient.

Also See: How to Use Multiple Facebook Accounts on Android Smartphones

How to Recover Permanently Deleted Facebook Messages on PC

If you haven't found your lost Facebook messages in the archive folder, there are high chances that you've deleted them. If that's the case, you can still easily recover those accidentally deleted messages from Facebook settings.

Macos video editor. Here's what you need to do:

Step 1: First, log in to your Facebook account in your computer's web browser and navigate to the ‘Settings'.

Step 2: Here go to the General Account Settings > Your Facebook Information and then click the ‘Download your information' option.

Step 3: On the next screen, you will be able to download every bit of your Facebook data, including comments, likes, and reactions. Here tick the box next to the ‘Messages' option and then click the ‘Create File' button.

Step 4: You will receive a notification once the downloading process gets completed. Then click on the ‘Download' button next to the file name as shown in the image below.

Step 5: Upon clicking on the button, you will be prompted to enter your Facebook password for security concerns.

Step 6: Enter your password and choose a download location on your PC where you wish to save the file.

Now that you've saved the Facebook data folder on your desktop computer, you can easily open the file and see all of your deleted messenger messages whenever you want.

Recover Deleted Facebook Messages On Android With File Explorer

Many people aren't aware of the fact that Facebook stores a copy of your data in the phone's memory. So, if the above-listed methods don't work for you, then you can retrieve your deleted Facebook texts with the help of your Android file manager app.

Follow the simple steps below to recover Facebook Messenger messages:

Step 1: Open the File Manager app on your Android and select Storage > Internal Storage.

Step 2: Scroll through the list of items and open the folder named ‘Android'.

Step 3: Here go to the Data > com.facebook.orca > cache > fb_temp.

FB temp folder holds all the backup files related to Facebook messenger. So, there's a good chance that you may find your deleted FB conversations in there.

Recover Deleted Facebook Messenger Messages Using Third-Party Apps

The next thing you can try to restore deleted Facebook messages is to use a third-party data recovery application. The data recovery tools are the safest solutions to get back your accidentally deleted or damaged files.

With the help of such apps, you can not only quickly retrieve your deleted messages but can also regain access to other accidentally lost file types such as pictures, documents, emails, and more.

Among hundreds of data recovery solutions available online, Stellar and Recuva are the two most popular tools that you can use to restore your permanently deleted Facebook conversations.

Final Words

Many users have been tirelessly searching for an answer to the question, ‘how can I recover permanently deleted messenger messages?', and we hope our article was informative enough to help you find a proper solution.

So, now that you know how to recover permanently deleted messages on Facebook messenger, you don't have to worry about losing your precious conversations anymore.

Which method helped you recover deleted Messenger messages? Please let us know in the comments section below!

UPDATE: I added some additional info to the end of this post based on all of the great comments from users. Be sure to read all the way to the end.

Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of stink over the fact that Facebook is splitting its messaging functionality out into a new Facebook Messenger app.

Some fear-mongers have been spreading rumors that Facebook plans to use your camera and microphone to listen in on your private conversations, while Facebook has sent pretty clear messages that it has no intent to do so.

The result, however, has been quite a few conversations where friends and family have asked me whether they should avoid installing the Messenger app and whether there are options to open messages sent via Messenger without using the app. The quick answer is yes…and it's a lot easier than you think.

There have been a few changes to Messenger in the fact that there is a new app, but do you need it to view your Facebook messages?

TL;DR – For those who want the quick answer without having to read the entire post, you can read your Facebook Messenger messages by accessing Facebook through a browser, not the mobile app. Once you navigate to Facebook in your browser, you can open Messenger from within the Web view and read your messages. There is no special Messenger login that you need and there is no special Messenger login online. It's just the standard Facebook.com interface.

Do We REALLY Think Facebook Is Spying On Us Using The Messenger App?

My response has been pretty simple. Even if it were true, and Facebook were spying…is your life really that interesting? If you're concerned with Facebook listening in on your conversations, maybe you should rethink what activities you're engaged in.

No…Facebook is not really interested in your rants during your kids soccer game.

Surprise…they don't want to hear you use the terms 'ping', 'strategize' and 'leverage' in your corporate meetings.

It's true…Facebook is not interested in any of your embarrassing bathroom noises while you play Candy Crush Saga on the toilet.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but installing the Messenger app isn't going to place your privacy in any more risk than the already embarrassing photos and 'woe is me' posts that you're putting on Facebook yourself.

So calm down, don't believe the fear-mongers….just relax.

Facebook Messenger Doesn't Represent The End Of Our Personal Privacy

Installing Facebook Messenger is not the end of your privacy…unless we want it to be. You can still use the phone to call people. You can still text. You can still email.

If you choose not to use Facebook Messenger, great!

It's one less communication channel that you need to check while you're sitting at the stoplight holding everyone else up in line when the light turns green and you're fixated on your phone.

{STOP THAT, PEOPLE!!}

But if you don't believe me and you NEED your Facebook messages, yet are terrified that adding it to your phone will require you to wear a foil hat for the rest of your life so Facebook doesn't steal your thoughts, then here are the instructions on how to get them.

NOTE: No…it's not optimal. Yes, it's kind of cludgy…but if you want the best experience, simply install the app and get over it.

Viewing Facebook Messages On Your Mobile Device Or Tablet Without Using The Facebook App

1. Install Chrome on your device. If you are an Android user, it's already on your phone.
2. Open Chrome and navigate to http://www.facebook.com (don't log in yet)
3. Open the context menu within Chrome and check the box next to 'Request Desktop Site'
4. Reload the page and you should see the Facebook.com desktop site.
5. Log in.
6. Click the Messages link in the left nav under your profile photo to see your messages and respond to them.

Android Messages Desktop

You can still view your Facebook messages on your mobile device by viewing the desktop version of Facebook in your mobile browser. Just be sure to use the 'Request desktop site' feature in Chrome to make sure you see the desktop version of Facebook, not the mobile version.

Again, not the best user experience, but it gets you to your messages without ever having to bow to the privacy will of Facebook and their desire that you download their second, stand-alone Facebook Messenger app.

Except for the fact that you basically gave away all privacy expectations when you 'Agreed' to the Facebook terms of use by creating your account.

Oh yeah…that small detail.

I hope this helps. I also hope this post gets zero traffic because people aren't silly enough to Google 'how can I view my Facebook messages on my phone without installing the Messenger app'.

We'll see….

Cheers!

–Sean

Update – I am astonished by the responses to this post…AND I apologize for being a snarky SOB.

Wow…just wow.

First, let me apologize to my readers for the high-level of snark in this post. I probably went a little overboard and if it offends folks, sorry. Not my intent.

Second, I cannot believe the traffic this post is generating.

What that means to me is there are lots of real, legitimate reasons that people want to view Facebook Messenger messages without installing the mobile app. If you read the comments below, you'll see that my readers have (once again) done a great job chiming in and sharing their reasons.

Some of them include:

Privacy

Not wanting to give away all of your private information, although I don't see how viewing the messages in the desktop version vs the mobile app makes any difference on that front. Facebook still has all your messages and can still read them, regardless of the platform.

Resources, mainly storage on your phone

This one is SUPER valid.

On my Samsung Galaxy, the Facebook Messenger app is a bloated whale on an app.

The current version of the app takes up 408 MB of storage. That's nearly half a gig of storage for a single app.

By comparison, What's App Messenger only takes up 19MB of storage and is a very similar type of messenger app. If you're short on storage or your phone doesn't allow you to move apps to your SD card, I can see why you would be unhappy with Messenger.

A loathe for chat applications

If you hate chat apps, then you should love the fact that Facebook split Messenger out, so you don't have to install it. I completely get it.

Battery Life

Again, a very fair and valid point.

Now, instead of one app checking for Facebook messages, you have two. Two apps essentially performing a very similar function on a similar schedule could really impact your battery life.

The solution? Look at the settings for both the Facebook and Messenger apps and adjust how frequently the apps are searching for new messages or data.

Data Consumption

Not everyone has unlimited data on their mobile phone plan, I get it.

But in the single Facebook app that included Messenger, you didn't have a choice as to whether you wanted to get messages on your phone or not. You either installed the Facebook app and got the messages, or you didn't install the app and got nothing.

With the division of Facebook the app and Facebook Messenger, you can save data by choosing not to install the Messenger app. For those that want the best of both worlds, Facebook even included a 'Data Saver' feature in Messenger to reduce the amount of data that the app uses by not automatically downloading images and videos.

Facebook Messages Desktop View

To access the data saver feature, open Facebook Messenger and then click your profile photo. There should be a 'Data Saver' menu item in the options that appear.

The Facebook Messenger data saver feature can limit the automatic downloads of images and videos

The Facebook Messenger App Crashes

It has gotten better, but at the beginning, Messenger was a hulking piece of $hit. I certainly expected more from Facebook (which I probably shouldn't have). I feel like it's a lot more stable, so maybe this has been worked out. That is, until they try to add more advertisements in 😉

So, there you have it. An apology and an update. Just like every other human blogger out there, I sometimes let my opinion and snark get in the way of the fact that my goal is to actually help folks navigate social media.

If my sarcasm got in the way of doing that, sorry. But keep the great comments coming. I can take the criticism, it's okay 😉

Just to show you that I try not to take myself too seriously, here's me with my foil hat. Yes, I understand that it will now live on the Internet forever.

I try not to take myself too seriously

Cheers!

Facebook Messages Desktop View Mac

–Sean

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