Are Facebook messages stored on my computer?

Your log-in details are private and all your Messenger data is local on your computer. We designed the program this way so that the user controls all their data and nothing is ever stored on servers or in the cloud. After logging in, you’ll immediately see all your Facebook Messenger contacts in the program window.

Where are Facebook Messenger conversations stored?

To access stored chat messages, click the speech bubble icon in the top menu while you’re logged in to Facebook and then select “See All” to launch the main Messages application on the default Inbox screen.

Where does Messenger save photos PC?

Facebook Messenger saves photos to $EXTERNAL_STORAGE/Pictures/Messenger . That variable depends on your device, but on mine it is /storage/sdcard0 which is also pointed to by the /sdcard symlink.

Is Messenger safe to send private pictures?

Facebook’s Messenger feature and app already include a fair amount of security. According to Facebook, Messenger uses the same secure communications protocols as banking and shopping sites. The messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means not even Facebook can access them.

Does Facebook Messenger delete messages?

Any message you remove only disappears from your own Messenger account. To delete an entire conversation using Messenger for Android, tap and hold your finger down on a conversation, then tap Delete. To delete an entire conversation using Messenger for iOS, swipe left on a conversation, tap More, then tap Delete.

Does Messenger keep deleted messages?

No, you can’t see deleted messages or conversations. Deleting a messagepermanently removes it from your Chat list. Keep in mind that deleting a message or conversation from your Chats list won’t delete it from the Chats list of the person you chatted with.

Are private messages on Facebook really private?

NO. Unless you are using Secret Conversations (explained below), your messages on Facebook Messenger are not private. Messages that are sent through the Facebook Messenger app are NOT end-to-end encrypted. This means that any message you send on Messenger could be seen or intercepted in plain text.

Where are Facebook pictures stored?

Tap “Gallery.” Tap “Downloads.” The Gallery opens your Android Download folder, which contains the pictures you saved from Facebook.

Where are Facebook photos saved?

In the top left of Facebook, tap your profile picture. Tap Saved. Tap a collection at the top or tap a saved item to view it.

Can Messenger access my photos?

This option is in the same block of options as General, but you have to scroll down to see it. Tap Photos. This will show you a list of all apps that have requested access to your photos. You can now access the photos on your device from Facebook Messenger.

When you delete messages on Messenger does it delete on all devices?

Messages deleted anywhere across Messenger will most likely delete across each other. As long as the device is connected to the internet, the message will be deleted everything exists in which it can be seen by you. Do note that other users can still use those messages.

Are Facebook chats stored locally on my computer?

Facebook chats are not stored locally on your computer. They are usually only cached on the Facebook server for a limited amount of time (usually within 24 hours) before they are dumped from the server.

How long are Facebook chat messages cached for?

They are usually only cached on the Facebook server for a limited amount of time (usually within 24 hours) before they are dumped from the server. They are not stored at all on your computer because the chat uses a Java Applet and is cached within the applications and not on your machine.

Can I view my Facebook Secret Conversations on a PC?

Since secret conversations are only visible on the devices that they are initiated on, you cannot view them even if you sign in to your Facebook account on a PC. You can only access your secret conversations on the Messenger app.

What is the Facebook browser cache and how does it work?

The Facebook app browser cache is built when you visit links inside the app. For example, if you see a link to a news item from BBC’s Facebook page, and you visit it, it will add to the browser cache. It has nothing to do with what you like or comment on Facebook.