If you have a slow internet connection or an older smartphone, a great way to save data and chat faster with your friends is through Facebook Messenger Lite. In the following post, we'll show you how to install this lightweight version of Messenger and what the main differences are compared to the standard version of the app.
Facebook Messenger Lite was initially released for developing countries, but can now be installed by any user in any country and provides several performance benefits.
Although it brings some functions less than the standard version, Facebook Messenger Lite works wonderfully in those cases in which the internet connection is very slow or the phone is somewhat less powerful. In the worst case, you can find out how to install Messenger Lite and, if you don't have a problem with storage space, you can use both applications together depending on each situation.
Another detail to mention is that this application is only available for Android devices, as it was developed primarily for smartphones with limited hardware , so there is very little chance that iOS users will ever have or need access to Messenger Lite.
How to install Facebook Messenger Lite on Android
Messenger Lite can be installed for free from the Google Play Store via this link or by clicking the " Download " button in the box below. The app is only available for Android and can be used alongside the standard version of Messenger. Its main advantage is its smaller size, at only 5MB, about 10 times smaller than Facebook Messenger.
As for its features, Messenger Lite lets you have normal conversations with your friends, including sending emoticons, audio recordings, and photos . However, you can't send videos , nor can you make or receive voice or video calls . In other words, you can't video chat with your friends.
In addition, Messenger Lite does not have the reaction feature on messages from your contacts, it does not allow the use of secret conversations, and in groups you will not be able to see the nicknames of the members, only their real names.