Facebook Messenger starts, and spins, and spins, and spins until it eventually crashes.
I've tried:
HELP!!!
Apple Watch Series 2, iOS 11.2.6, null
This order worked for me!
This order worked for me!
I can also confirm that the workaround no longer works with the latest releases. Though the Messanger app for Apple Watch still downloads and installs onto Series 3 and the lates watchOS, the app simply hangs and never loads, no matter what fixes are applied. It simply doesn't function.
The only time I am able to interact with FB messages at all on Watch is when they initially come in, by responding to the notification — but this is a feature of Notifications and not of the app (which doesn't need to be installed at all in order to do this). But the app itself never works, so you cannot initiate messages, view older messages, etc.
Put background app refresh to WiFi and Cell instead of only WiFi. Also turn on messenger background refr
There is also a thread on reddit addressing this issue. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8raa7n/dont_update_to_messenger_1700_on_ iphone_x_running/?st=JIG2AWAG&sh=b7fbe8e2
Hi
As you have already followed these steps:
Update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:
Update Messenger to the latest version:
And if the suggestions here also do not help:
These tips are also helpful for Apple Watch.
Then, for assistance with issues concerning Messenger (a third-party app), I suggest that you consult the developer's support resources and/or contact the developer for assistance.
Hello Emilly,
Now that ios 11.3 is out and watchOS 4.3 as well try adding a part for the instructions above, the following: while you have opened the app on your iPhone open as well the app on the watch. Remember: this is the last step you should do!
Hope it helps.
Updated Messenger on iPhone yesterday (22/06/2018) and Messenger is back and working on Apple Watch!! No fixes or tricks - it just worked. Beware - tap on a chat and you will (or may) get the revolving wheel of death - but eventually they load. They can also be slow to update - but let’s hope there will be fixes in future updates for speed. It seems that at last users were listened to. My thumbs were bleeding from the number of ‘problem reports’ I sent. Phew.
With the last update of Messenger app (version 166.0, three days ago), the workaround does not seem to be working anymore, no matter what order you follow, or if you reboot iPhone and Watch, or even uninstall and reinstall the app on both...
I got it working :)
Follow the steps in point 6, add quick replies.
Kill the app on iphone and open it again
Open the app on the watch, kill it if needed
Repeat this until it works
On the watch app on your phone, search for fb messenger then open. Next open messenger on your watch.
Not in Facebook - but in the Messenger app itself. On either iPhone or iPad - open messenger - tap your image (top left) and in the menu you’ll see ‘Report a Problem’. That’s what I did - many, many, many times !
That's weird - mine is, as I write, still working. It can take time to update I'll admit and they need to work on it - a lot!! I've found a 'chat' gives it a kick start - past and inactive chats are not loading - but a chat I'm currently having is updating fine ....... maybe ask someone to send a message, see if it gets it moving. Sorry you're having problems though. As I say - it's far from perfect but, for me, right now, it's working......
Facebook just released a new update, 170.1, which addresses the issue of crashing constantly. They still don't give a **** about the Watch app. That's boring...
I agree and I sent Apple words to this affect. You should do the same: Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple grousing here does nothing. It really doesn't bother me as much as you, I just ignore it, but I think they should do like Google did with Instagram and just pull it.
FB Messenger will not open on Apple Watch
