Enable Messenger & Messenger Lite Notifications on Android Phone

In order to monitor Messenger/Messenger Lite messages on the non-rooted Android device. You should:

  • Enable Notifications on Android
  • Enable Messenger/Messenger Lite In-App Notifications

Part 1: Enable Notifications on Android

To make it short, you can follow the 3 simple steps below

  1. Go to your device settings.
  2. Tap Applications > Application manager(Apps) > Messenger Notifications.
  3. Turn on notifications from Messenger/Messenger Lite.

If the above steps are not clear for you, please check the below steps with screenshots:

1. Touch Apps on the Home screen
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Touch Settings.

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Touch Application manager OR Apps (this will be different depending on your operating system)

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Touch Messenger

Touch the checkbox next to Notifications to mark it with a tick to turn on Messenger notifications

Part 2: Enable notifications in Messenger/Messenger Lite

To turn on Messenger notification alerts for all conversations on your Android device:

  1. From Chats, tap your profile picture in the top left.
  2. Tap Notifications & Sounds.
  3. Tap On and turn on Notification previews.