When it comes to online instant messaging, Facebook Messenger emerges among the most popular platforms to-date. But unfortunately, the Messenger app is also not totally free from troubles. Like other sturdy apps, Messenger also gives in to various types of issues. In fact, there were already many instances when the app went down or malfunctioning. Nonetheless, what transpired were just among the many random issues attributed to software glitches, hence fixable by end-users.
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For more inputs on how to deal with an errant Messenger app on a Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 smartphone, I’ve listed a few simple solutions below. Read on to determine the basic solutions to try on, should you get to encounter an issue with the Messenger app that won’t load properly or keeps crashing on the same Galaxy device.
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Random errors and glitches are irrefutable among mobile applications and even the sturdiest apps have no exemption. Often times the occurring symptoms are just minor and usually resolved by clearing the errant application. This means forcing the app to close and then open it again. Here’s how to force close the Messenger app on your Galaxy A6 2018 smartphone:
Restart your phone to refresh the phone system and internal memory. Then try launching the Messenger app again and see if it is already loading properly and stops crashing. This won’t affect any data stored on the app and internal memory of the phone, so you won’t lose any information in the process.
Applications store files as you use them. These files are stored as cache on the app’s memory and will be used for reference later. So the next time you’ll need to use the same file like image or other data on that app, they don’t have to be downloaded again. However, cached files can also become ruined or corrupted at some point and when this happens, adverse symptoms are likely to emerge. This is when clearing cache is necessary. Clearing an app’s cached files not only clears application errors but also frees up space of the phone’s internal memory. Here’s how to do so:
If clearing an app’s cache doesn’t help, then this is when you’d consider clearing an app’s data or resetting the app. This wipes not only cached files but also the settings and any information that go along with that application. So it’s like resetting the app to its default settings or original state. Should you wish to continue, follow these steps to clear data on your Messenger app:
Temporary data stored in the app’s storage including your login details will then be erased. This means the need for you to sign back into your Facebook-Messenger account to use the app again.
If you haven’t configured your device to install updates automatically, then it’s possible that some of your apps aren’t up-to-date. Updates are necessary to keep apps free from bugs and at their best possible performance. To check for pending updates particularly for Messenger, simply follow these steps:
Also consider installing all pending updates for other apps to ensure all your apps are at their optimum performance.
Once all updates are completely installed, reboot your phone (soft reset) to ensure all new software changes are properly implemented and likewise to prevent apps from going rogue.
If the app is still crashing or not loading properly after performing all prior procedures, it’s possible that the app has been totally corrupted and no longer functional. Should this be the case with your Messenger app, reinstalling the app can potentially fix it. But this also denotes deleting or uninstalling the application first. Here’s how:
When the app is completely uninstalled, restart your phone and then open the Play Store app again to search for, download, and install the latest compatible version of Messenger app for your Galaxy A6 2018 smartphone. Make sure your phone has strong and stable Internet connection to avoid interruption on the app download and installation.
Clearing the system folders from temporary files or cache can also be the key to fixing the problem if corrupted system data are the ones causing conflict with the app. Like app’s cache, cached files in system folders can also become corrupted and when this happens, there’s a tendency for other apps and services to go rogue. To clear this out, wipe cache partition on your Galaxy A6 2018 with these steps:
Try to open Messenger as soon as your phone boots up and see if the problem is fixed and your Messenger app is already working smoothly. If the app remains erratic, it’s time to escalate the problem.
For other options and further assistance, you can reach out to Facebook Support or visit Facebook help center. The Messenger app might have been afflicted by some serious errors that require more advanced solutions. Just relay all necessary information including error prompts, warning messages, or codes you see while attempting to use the Messenger app on your Galaxy A6 2018 smartphone. This information can be used a hints or reference when applying the required fixes.
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Mar 18, 2011 12:49 AM