How to Disable the SMS Feature in Facebook Messenger

Image 3: How to Disable the SMS Feature in Facebook Messenger

Apart from being used as a messaging service for sending and receiving Facebook messages, the latest version of Facebook Messenger can be used as an SMS app. This means that you can receive and send SMS via the app just like on any other SMS app.

However, before you start using Facebook Messenger as an SMS app, you need to set it as the default app. Setting Messenger as your default SMS app means that all you will receive and send all your SMS from the app. From a recent post, we also discussed how you would start secret conversations on Messenger.

Although using Messenger as the default SMS app changes the outlook and functionality of your device, it has some drawbacks. Messenger will include every thread messages from Facebook and display them in chronological order. This makes the conversation list complicated and difficult to use.

You can disable the SMS feature in Facebook Messenger to prevent the app from being the default SMS app. To do this, you need to follow these simple steps:

Image 2: How to Disable the SMS Feature in Facebook Messenger

  • Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your device.
  • While on the launch page, tap the profile icon on the top left side of the screen.
  • On the menu that appears, scroll down to find the SMS option. Tap on it.
  • Ensure that the slider on the top of the page is off.
  • If you have been using Messenger as the default SMS app, tap the slider to turn it off. Your device will then ask you to choose another default SMS app. A pop-up window will appear asking you to choose another default SMS app. Tap the GO TO SETTINGS button.
  • From the list of messaging apps that appear, choose the most appropriate replacement to use.
  1. Messenger

    Messenger

    Facebook Messenger is a messenger app that allows users to send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio, and files when connected to the internet.


How to Add Contact Button on Instagram
How to Add Contact Button on Instagram

Promoting your business on Instagram is an excellent way to connect with customers, but converting views into sales requires going the extra mile. Instagram has launched a new feature that allows users to add a contact button on their profile to make it easier for potential c…

How To Send a Message to Multiple Contacts on WhatsApp
How To Send a Message to Multiple Contacts on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has grown to be among the most commonly used instant messaging apps worldwide as it allows users to send and receive messages and media files amongst each other. Apart from individual users, businesses today are embracing WhatsApp as a communication platform to enhan…

How to Download Audio from Instagram
How to Download Audio from Instagram

Instagram is not just a platform for sharing photos and videos; it’s also a space for discovering new music and audio content. When posting videos and reels on Instagram, content creators can choose to include music alongside the video or an audio file. As you scroll pa…

What Is TikTok Shop and How to Use it
What Is TikTok Shop and How to Use it

TikTok has evolved to become more than just a platform where people post and view short videos. After recent updates, TikTok has introduced a feature; TikTok Shop, that allows its users to shop for their favorite products within the app. This piece explains what TikTok shop i…

How To See Who Viewed Your Instagram Video
How To See Who Viewed Your Instagram Video

Instagram has over the years provided a unique space for individuals and businesses to connect with their audience. Apart from posting images, Instagram content creators can also post videos in the form of Stories, Reels, or Posts. After posting videos on Instagram, you would…