Are Facebook Messages really deleted?

Are Facebook Messages really deleted?

You delete Facebook messages from your own conversations using the Facebook website on your computer or the Messenger app on your phone. You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to delete the message and, if you do so, your copy of the conversation is permanently erased.

Does FB delete old messages?

Facebook does not delete old messages/conversations that haven’t been active in years. (Even if you delete them yourself, there is still no guarantee that they’re deleted from Facebook’s servers.)

Will Blocking someone on Facebook delete messages?

Nope. Blocking someone will not delete the conversation thread from any side. In other words, the old conversations will remain in Messenger, and you will be able to read them until you manually delete the chat thread.

Does Messenger keep old messages?

Unless you actively delete the history between you and another user, Messenger retains the entirety of your back-and-forth conversations, stretching back years. It could be jarring to some to be hit with an old thread with an ex or a family member or friend who has passed.

Can’t see all messages on messenger?

If you can’t see your messages or you’re getting a “No internet Connection” error, you can try: Updating to the latest version of Messenger. Quitting and reopening the Messenger app. Checking your Wi-Fi or internet connection.

Why does my messenger keep loading?

Background apps are usually prone to this. If you have previously used Messenger, then it’s probably still running in the background and then gets corrupted. As a result, the app is no longer able to load properly or keeps crashing. If you see multiple running apps, tap the Clear All button to close them all at once.

How long does messenger keep deleted messages?

When you delete a message from Facebook, it’s gone forever. And if you submit the account delete form without deleting your messages, then the messages will remain until the deletion is complete which is 14 days.

Do Messenger messages disappear?

Facebook is rolling out a new feature that makes messages disappear in Messenger and Instagram. Vanish mode makes messages disappear after they are seen by the recipient and they leave the chat. Users can turn on the new feature by swiping up on their mobile device in and existing chat thread.

Does messenger delete messages on both sides?

To delete messages on Messenger from both sides, hold the message, select “More…”, select “Remove”, and tap on “Unsend”. After you’ve tapped on “Unsend”, the message will be deleted from your side of the chat and the receiver’s side of the chat. The “Unsend” option means to delete the messages from both sides.

Why do Messenger conversations disappear?

The person who started the conversation could have deleted the conversation and it would disappear. Or one of the admins for the conversation, if there is one. It could also be that you were removed from the conversation. This would also make it look like the conversation disappeared.

Can you tell if someone is using Vanish mode on messenger?

If we detect that someone took a screenshot or a screen recording of your vanish mode conversation, you and the people in the conversation will be notified.

How do I stop my messages from disappearing?

Disable disappearing messages

  1. Open the WhatsApp chat.
  2. Tap the contact’s name.
  3. Tap Disappearing messages.
  4. Select Off.

What does disappearing messages mean?

You can send messages that disappear on WhatsApp by enabling disappearing messages. Once enabled, new messages sent in the individual or group chat will disappear after seven days.