Messenger app not loading on iPad

I’ve tried everything listed, several times and it still doesn’t work, simply shows blank screen with spinning wheel in center. Something changed recently with either Apple or FaceBook to cause this since everything has been fine up until about 2 weeks ago.

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 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

Greetings Dixiedogs99, 

Typically these are the steps recommended when an app is not responding - If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

1. Close and reopen the app

2. Restart your device

3. Check for updates

4. Delete the app, then redownload it

Another two things you can test are connecting to a different network and trying to launch the app. Then, if there is an VPN or security software installed on your iPad, removing that, restarting your iPad and testing again. Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues

As for locating app support for the app, you can usually find a link in the App Store - How to contact an app developer. Here’s a link to the help site we found with that step - Messenger Help Center

Thanks. 

Me too