How to fix messenger keeps crashing on iPhone 12 mini

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Find that your Messenger keeps crashing on your iPhone 12 mini?

Then you’re not alone.

This guide is written specifically for you if you’re experiencing app crashes and glitches with the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone 12 mini. The solutions shared in this guide are tested and can help troubleshoot and subsequently fix the crash issues with the Messenger app.

Please try the steps below to fix your problem. After each step, test Messenger to see if your problem is fixed.

See also: Facebook keeps crashing on iPhone 12 mini?

How to troubleshoot messenger keeps crashing on iPhone 12 mini

Solution #1: Restart iPhone 12 mini to fix Messenger keeps crashing issue.

Simply restarting your iPhone may resolve your problem. Here is how:

Press and hold the volume up (or down) and the side buttons together until the power off slider appears. Then drag the slider from left to right. Wait a few seconds for your iPhone to completely turn off. Then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Solution #2: Restart the Messenger app

Close and reopen Messenger. Here is how:

go to the Home Screen and then swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone’s screen. This will Bring up your recently used apps. Find Messenger (you may swipe left or right) and then swipe up on the app.
And then try to open Messenger to see if it is working now.

Solution #3: Update iPhone 12 mini to fix the Messenger crashing issue.

Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. You can easily update your iPhone by going to Settings > General, then Software Update. And if there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions.

Solution #4: Update the Messenger app to fix crashing issue on iPhone 12 mini

You may want to update the Messenger app. Updating may fix a bug that may be causing your problem. It is a good idea to keep your apps up to date. Here is how:

Open the App Store on your iPhone.
Tap Today.
Tap your profile icon.
Scroll down and find Messenger.
Tap Update.

Solution #5: Delete and re-install The messenger app on your iPhone 12 mini

If you are still having this problem, you may want to remove the app and then reinstall it. Touch and hold the Messenger app icon on your Home screen.
Tap Delete App.
Tap Delete again.

Launch the App Store on your iPhone.
Using the search field, search for Messenger.
Then download and install.

What to do if your iPhone 12 mini Messenger app still keeps crashing?

Are you still having this problem? You may want to contact Messenger support team. You can also visit the Facebook messenger help Center.

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