How to get Facebook Messenger working again if it keeps closing on startup – the solution that restored chat access – WP Newsify

You just try to check your messages on Facebook Messenger but the app keeps crashing as soon as you open it. Annoying, right? Don’t worry: you’re certainly not alone. The good news? There is usually a solution, and it doesn’t take a technical wizard to make it happen.

TL;DR: Fix Messenger when it keeps crashing

If Facebook Messenger keeps closing when starting, try restarting your phone and clearing the app’s cache. If that doesn’t work, update or reinstall the app. Sometimes background apps or low storage space can cause the crashes. One of these simple tricks is almost guaranteed to get you chatting again.

Why Messenger crashes out of nowhere

Apps crash for all kinds of reasons, but Messenger has a history of staggering after updates or during random glitches. You open it – and poof – it disappears like a ghost.

These are the usual suspects:

• Your app is outdated
• Your phone’s cache is overloaded
• A recent update went strange
• Your phone is low on memory
• Too many things running in the background

Good news: most repairs take less than five minutes. Let’s walk through it.

1. Try the classic restart

Yes, it sounds crazy. But restart your phone often solves strange problems immediately.

• Press and hold the power button.
• Select Reboot.
• Wait for your phone to restart and then try Messenger again.

Still crashing? Let’s go deeper.

2. Clear Messenger’s cache

Data is stored every time you use Messenger. After a while, that buildup of data can cause problems.

To clear the cache (on Android), follow these steps:

• Open Institutions.
• Crane Apps or Applications.
• Find and open Messenger.
• Crane Storage.
• Crane Clear cache.

Unfortunately, for iPhone users, there is no standalone “Clear Cache” option. You may need to uninstall the app and reinstall it (more on that soon!).

3. Update the app

Old versions of Messenger don’t always work well with the latest Facebook servers. Updating can do wonders.

For Android:

• Go to the Google Play Store.
• Search for Messenger.
• Crane Update when it appears.

For iPhone:

• Open the App Store.
• Search for Messenger.
• Crane Update if the button is there.

If your app is already up to date, don’t worry: we’ve got more tricks.

4. Uninstall and reinstall

If nothing helps, a fresh installation may clear up the bugs.

To remove:

• Press and hold the Messenger app icon.
• To elect To delete or tap the X icon (on iPhones).

Then reinstall it:

• Go to your app store.
• Search Messenger.
• Crane Install.

Once it is reinstalled, log in again. If you’re lucky (and you usually will), you’ll find yourself back in the chat game.

5. Make sure your phone’s software is updated

Sometimes the real problem isn’t Messenger, but your phone’s operating system.

Update:

• Go to Institutions.
• Crane Software update (on most phones this is less About phone).
• Download and install all available updates.

After updating, restart your phone and try Messenger again.

6. Check your phone storage

Low storage space can make apps like Messenger cranky.

To check your storage space:

• Open Institutions.
• Crane Storage.

If you’re running low, try removing the following:

• Old photos or videos
• Unused apps
• Large files or downloads

Then try Messenger again. A little breathing room may be all that is needed.

7. Disable battery optimization

Some phones aggressively optimize battery usage. This can cause apps like Messenger to close before even opening them.

Disable battery optimization for Messenger:

• Go to Institutions.
• Crane Battery.
• Select Battery optimization.
• Find Messenger on the list and turn it off.

Now try opening Messenger and see if it stays open longer than the attention span of a goldfish.

8. First log in via Facebook

This is weird, but it works for some people!

• Open the regular one Facebook app.
• Log in to your account there.
• Then try to open it Messenger.

Sometimes Facebook just wants to know it’s you for Messenger to work properly.

9. Check for Facebook glitches

Maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s them.

Use a site like DownDetector to check if Messenger is offline worldwide. If so, grab some popcorn and wait for it to be done. Nothing you can do will help until their servers are back up and running.

10. Try Facebook Messenger Lite

If Messenger still hates your phone, try downloading it Facebook Messenger Lite. It’s a lighter, faster version of the main app. Moreover, it uses less storage space and RAM.

It’s not fancy, but you’ll get notifications until the main app works again.

The solution that finally worked for me

After trying almost everything, what worked in the end? A combo move:

1. I updated both my phone and the Messenger app.
2. I uninstalled and reinstalled Messenger.
3. I cleared my phone’s cache and deleted old files.

Once that was done, the app behaved like a well-trained puppy. It immediately stopped crashing. I was back in the group chat talking about memes and weekend plans.

Final thoughts

Apps aren’t perfect, and Messenger is no exception. But the good news? Crashes are usually nothing serious. A quick restart, clearing the cache or reinstalling is usually sufficient.

Now that Messenger is back, go ahead and send that emoji-laden “Heyyyy” text you’ve been putting off. You’ve earned it.

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