Reinstalling Old Versions of Facebook Messenger on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you missing the good old days when Facebook Messenger was a more straightforward and less feature-rich messaging platform? If so, don't worry! You're not alone. Sometimes, newer versions can be overwhelming or simply may not work as well with your device's software. Fortunately, reinstalling an older version of Facebook Messenger on your iPhone is possible if you've previously backed up the app.

In this article, we'll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to roll back to an earlier version of Facebook Messenger on your iPhone:

Step 1: Uninstall the Current Version

Before you can reinstall an older version of Facebook Messenger, you first need to remove the current one from your device. To do this:

- Open up the Settings app on your iPhone.

- Scroll down and tap 'General.'

- Tap 'iPhone Storage' or 'Storage & iCloud Usage,' depending on which iOS version you're running.

Step 2: Reinstall Facebook Messenger

Once you've uninstalled the current version of Facebook Messenger, follow these steps to reinstall it from scratch:

1. Open up your iPhone's App Store (for older versions prior to iOS 11) or Google Play store (if using Android).

2. Search for 'Facebook Messenger' in the search bar.

3. Tap on the result that says 'Messenger - Text FREE Groups & Calls' by Facebook, Inc.

Step 4: Accessing Archived Apps

If you've previously backed up your iPhone data or have since updated to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Settings app on your device.

2. Scroll down and tap 'General.'

3. Tap 'iPhone Storage' (or 'Storage & iCloud Usage,' depending on your operating system).

4. Look for ‘Archived apps’ at the bottom of the screen.

Step 5: Restore Archived Apps

1. Select Facebook Messenger from this list.

2. A window will appear asking if you want to “Move Now” or 'Don't Move' it back onto your home screen.

3. Tap 'Install' next with regard to restore any past conversations saved within that particular archived version.

Why You Might Want To Roll Back

If none of these methods work for whatever reason, consider using alternative messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc., which offer similar features without the need for constant updates or security patches every few weeks since 2020 started with their respective company-wide shift towards end-to-end encryption over plaintext communication channels available across all platforms!

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