If you are using Facebook Messenger on your iPhone, you might have noticed the Chat Heads pop up on your screen whenever someone sends you a message. While some people find them handy, some others find them bothersome and would prefer them disabled. If you are in the latter group, this blog post is for you.
In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps involved in disabling Facebook Messenger Chat Heads on iPhone. We will also cover what you need to know to get the job done right. Let’s get started.
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What’s Needed
Before you can disable the Chat Heads feature, there are a few things you need to have in place. First, you need to have an iPhone that is running on iOS 10 or later. If your iPhone is not on iOS 10 or later, you will need to update it. Second, you need to have the Facebook Messenger app installed on your iPhone. If you don’t have it, you can download it from the App Store for free.
What Requires Your Focus?
To disable Chat Heads on your iPhone, you need to focus on the following:
1. Navigating to the Facebook Messenger app settings
2. Turning off the Chat Heads feature
3. Restarting the Facebook Messenger app (optional)
Method 1: Disabling Chat Heads through Messenger Settings
One way to disable Chat Heads on your iPhone is through the Facebook Messenger settings. Here’s how:
1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile picture located at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap "Chat Heads."
4. Turn off the toggle switch next to "Chat Heads."
Pro: This method is easy and straightforward.
Cons: If you want to use Chat Heads again in the future, you will need to follow the steps above to turn them back on.
Method 2: Disabling Chat Heads through iPhone Settings
Another way to turn off Chat Heads on your iPhone is through the iPhone Settings. Here are the steps:
1. Open the iPhone Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select "Notifications."
3. Find "Messenger" from the list of apps and tap it.
4. Turn off the toggle switch next to "Allow Notifications."
Pro: This method also disables other types of notifications from Facebook Messenger.
Cons: If you want to use Chat Heads again in the future, you will need to follow the steps above to turn them back on.
Method 3: Disabling Chat Heads by Force Closing the App
If the above methods do not work, you can try force-closing the Facebook Messenger app. When you reopen the app, the Chat Heads feature will be temporarily disabled. However, if you close the app again, you will need to repeat the process. Here are the steps:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold your finger in place.
2. Swipe left or right to find the Facebook Messenger app.
3. Swipe up on the app to force close it.
Pro: This method is quick and easy.
Cons: The Chat Heads feature is only temporarily disabled when you force close the app.
Why Can’t I Disable Facebook Messenger Chat Heads on iPhone?
There are several reasons why you might not be able to disable Facebook Messenger Chat Heads on your iPhone. These include:
1. You are using an older version of iOS
2. You are not using the latest version of the Facebook Messenger app
3. The Chat Heads feature is not enabled on your Facebook account
To fix these issues, make sure you have updated to the latest version of iOS and Facebook Messenger. Also, check your Facebook settings to ensure the Chat Heads feature is enabled.
Suggestions
If you find that the Chat Heads feature is still bothering you after disabling it, you can try muting the conversation or changing your notification settings. You can also try using a different messaging app if you are not satisfied with Facebook Messenger.
FAQs
Q: Will disabling Chat Heads turn off all notifications from Facebook Messenger?
A: No, disabling Chat Heads will only turn off Chat Heads notifications. You will still receive other types of notifications from Facebook Messenger.
Q: Can I turn off Chat Heads for one conversation and keep it on for another?
A: No, Chat Heads can only be enabled or disabled globally on Facebook Messenger.
Q: Will disabling Chat Heads also turn off Chat Heads on my other devices?
A: No, disabling Chat Heads on one device will not affect the settings on other devices.
Q: Can I switch off Chat Heads for a certain period of time only?
A: No, Chat Heads can only be disabled permanently in Facebook Messenger.
Q: What should I do if Chat Heads continue to appear even after they are disabled?
A: Try uninstalling and reinstalling Facebook Messenger. If the problem persists, contact Facebook support for further assistance.
Conclusion
Disabling Chat Heads on Facebook Messenger is easy and can be done in several ways. Whether you turn off the feature through the Messenger settings or iPhone settings, force close the app or looking at possible reasons why you can’t disable it, one of these methods should work for you. Remember, if you change your mind later, you can always go back and turn the feature back on.
