Text messaging (SMS) or text messaging in general is a traditional way of communicating with our friends and family without the need for any internet connection. A large group of people use SMS as their instant messaging application. aim Facebook users send SMS messages Messaging application.
Facebook lets you set Messenger for Android as your default SMS app and use it to send and receive SMS and MMS messages, as well as Facebook chats.
This feature has been available for a long time, but many people still don’t know how to enable and use it.
End-to-end encryption works on Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger also provides end-to-end encryption for conversations. This means that the information you send and receive on the platform is safe from the moment you leave your device until the recipient retrieves it.
The company has repeatedly reiterated that no one, including Facebook, can see or hear what is being sent or said as the message is delivered. In addition to messages, calls made on the platform are said to be end-to-end encrypted.
Messenger users can enable end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger by toggling the lock icon switch in the upper right corner of the chat.
How does the SMS feature work in Messenger?
Besides the usual text, photos, videos and audios, SMS in Messenger also supports rich content like stickers, emojis and location sharing. To send GIFs, send money, make audio and video calls, and request a transfer, you’ll need to use the standard Messenger. The feature is only available on Android. However, SMS recipients can access it on any platform.
The company says conversations aren’t sent, posted, or stored on Facebook’s servers when using SMS in Messenger.
Standard SMS and text message rates apply, and data can still be used for standard non-SMS messages sent and received through Messenger.
Here is a step-by-step guide showing how to send and receive text messages via Facebook Messenger:
Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Android smartphone.
Go to your profile by clicking on the small profile icon in the upper left corner.
In the Preferences tab, select the SMS option.
Turn on the SMS function switch.
You can view and reply to SMS conversations in Messenger after enabling the feature.
SMS and messenger conversations will be displayed in purple and blue, respectively.
