Not happy that Facebook now forces you to use its Messenger app? Here's how to beat the company at its own game.

For Messenger haters, a simple workaround allows you to access messages on your smartphone without downloading the separate app.

So how can you get access without downloading the Messenger app? Go to the website on a laptop or computer and access your Facebook account through a web browser.

Facebook recently removed messaging from its main app, forcing users to download a separate app called Messenger if they want to continue sending and receiving messages on their phone. Messenger ...

Facebook users are now being forced to download a separate app called Messenger (free on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone). The platform will remove chat and messaging from its standalone Facebook ...

We've talked about the benefits of Facebook Messenger, but if you're still not convinced, The Guardian shows off a handy little trick to access your messages in the iPhone Facebook app without ...

In this case, it should read “Messenger - Text and Video Chat for Free”; “Facebook” Setting up an account Now in the app, you’ll need to set up an account if you don’t have one.