Is SMS same as Messenger?
Is SMS same as Messenger?
You’ll have to use regular Messenger to send GIFs, send money, make voice & video calls, and request transportation. The feature is only available on Android. SMS in Messenger doesn’t send, upload or store your conversations on Facebook servers. All messages are sent and received via SMS.
Can turn on SMS in Messenger?
To try it out, just open Messenger, tap on Settings (the person icon), select “SMS” from the list, and enable “Default SMS app.” After doing so, you’ll be able to view and respond to any SMS convos within Messenger. SMS messages will show up in purple while Messenger conversations will be blue.
How do I separate SMS from Messenger?
Procedure
- Open Facebook Messenger.
- Tap profile icon in the top right corner.
- Tap SMS.
- Tap On.
- Tap TURN OFF SMS.
- Change SMS app to Android Messages.
What does SMS mean on Facebook Messenger?
SMS, or short message service, is often referred to as “text messaging.” When it comes to your Facebook account, SMS is used to get notification alerts when a new action has taken place on your profile.
How do I activate SMS on Facebook?
In the top right of Facebook, tap .
- Scroll down and tap Settings.
- Scroll down to Notifications and tap Text Messaging.
- Enter your Phone Number then tap Add Number.
- Enter your Confirmation Code then tap Confirm.
What happens if I turn off SMS?
When you disable SMS, the iMessage system automatically takes over, and sends and receives messages using your cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. To ensure you don’t receive any text messages through SMS, you can also disable your cellular data connection to force your iPhone to use an available Wi-Fi network.
Can anyone see my messages on messenger?
According to Facebook, Messenger uses the same secure communications protocols as banking and shopping sites. The messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means not even Facebook can access them.
