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Messenger not loading on a iPad 5

Unable to get messenger to open on my iPad five ,running the latest update


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 6:39 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2022 4:30 PM

There are many reports of issues with Messenger. Many users also report that deleting both the FaceBook and Messenger Apps from the iPad, prior to restarting and reinstalling the Apps, will resolve the problem. Perhaps this will also work for you:


Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Force restart iPad - Apple Support



After restarting the iPad, install and launch Messenger App first - and then reinstall the FaceBook App:


  • Messenger

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/messenger/id454638411


  • FaceBook

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/facebook/id284882215

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Nov 27, 2022 4:30 PM in response to Benedd

There are many reports of issues with Messenger. Many users also report that deleting both the FaceBook and Messenger Apps from the iPad, prior to restarting and reinstalling the Apps, will resolve the problem. Perhaps this will also work for you:


Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Force restart iPad - Apple Support



After restarting the iPad, install and launch Messenger App first - and then reinstall the FaceBook App:


  • Messenger

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/messenger/id454638411


  • FaceBook

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/facebook/id284882215

Messenger not loading on a iPad 5

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