Facebook Messenger Consumes your Memory (Device Memory too)

While much of what is posted, shared, or discussed on Facebook and Facebook Messenger is quickly forgotten as the quest for new material leaves little room to absorb and digest content. Facebook began in February of 2004 - twenty-one years ago.  A person of thirty barely has a concept of life without Facebook.  An adult of forty years has experienced community, neighbors, sharing tangible items such as photos, ideas, hugs, tears, and MEMORIES while they contrast the parameters of Facebook/Messenger and how one loses the slower pace of in-person friendships.  Those memories are not dismissed quickly.

You cannot determine how much memory Facebook Messenger is using on your device within Messenger.

Managing data & storage can be done within Messenger features:

• Message storage 
• End-to-end encrypted chats

Managing chats is one suggestion to minimize device performance by memory usage:

• Archiving conversations or adjusting settings for memories
• Adjusting settings for memories
  • You can Hide a memory or all chat memories by tapping Options in the top right of a memory and selecting Hide.
  • To Unhide memories, go to Preferences > Memories > Chats with hidden memories, and tap Unhide next to the chat.

The details from FB Messenger (META AI) device storage determination include

• For Android Devices:
  • Open Settings.
  • Tap Apps or Application Manager.
  • Find and tap Messenger.
  • Look for Storage to see how much space Messenger is using.

• For iOS Devices:
  • Open Settings.
  • Tap General.
  • Tap iPhone Storage.
  • Find and tap Messenger.
  • You'll see the app's storage usage.

• For Desktop:
  • Check your operating system's application management settings to view Messenger's storage usage.

Facebook / Meta AI suggested: "If you're still unsure or need more specific help, consider checking Messenger Help Center or your device's support resources for more detailed instructions."   

You can download a copy of all your end-to-end encrypted messages at any time if you’ve turned on secure storage in Messenger. Your data in end-to-end encrypted chats can include:

• Messages you’ve sent and received from other people
• Attachments, such as files, images and other media you’ve sent and received

Download your data from Messenger end-to-end encrypted chats | Messenger Help Center

Face and hand effects privacy notice | Messenger Help Center

What happens when Messenger secure storage is off | Messenger Help Center -  This feature is gradually being introduced and may not be available to you yet.

 Delete messages or chats on Messenger | Messenger Help Center   Deleting messages, chats or photos permanently removes them, and you won't be able to see them anymore. If you want to hide a chat from your Chats list but not delete it, you can archive the chat instead. 

Turn on secure storage for end-to-end encrypted messages | Messenger Help Center   - This feature is gradually being introduced and may not be available to you yet.

Commands on Messenger | Messenger Help Center

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