Method 1: Through the Messenger App
1. Open the Messenger app on your Android device.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down until you see the “Active Status” option and tap on it.
4. Toggle the switch next to “Show when you’re active” to the off position.
5. Messenger will now show you as inactive, and your contacts won’t be able to see when you’re online.
6. If you want to exit the app completely, tap on the “Close App” button at the bottom of the screen. This will close the app and stop it from running in the background.
Method 2: Through the Settings App
1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down to the “Apps” or “Application Manager” option and tap on it.
3. Find the Messenger app in the list of ed apps and tap on it.
4. Tap on the “Force Stop” button to exit Messenger and stop it from running in the background.
5. You can also tap on the “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data” buttons to free up storage space on your device.
Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps
1. Download and install a third-party app like Greenify or AppKiller from the Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and find the Messenger app in the list of installed apps.
3. Tap on the “Hibernate” or “Kill” button to exit Messenger and stop it from running in the background.
4. You can also use these apps to hibernate or kill other apps that you’re not using to save battery life and improve performance.
Conclusion
Exiting Facebook Messenger on Android is easy using any of the methods described above. You can either turn off your active status, force stop the app through the settings menu, or use third-party apps to hibernate or kill the app. Whatever your reason for wanting to exit Messenger, these methods will help you do it quickly and easily. Just remember to turn your active status back on when you’re ready to chat with your friends and family again.