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Compared to the iOS operating system, the Android operating system requires more access rights for all applications, and Facebook Messenger is no exception. Specifically, call and message data from the device are also required when users install the application. Recently, some Facebook users have accidentally found their call and message history data in their Facebook data files when downloaded to a computer. Although Facebook has reassured users that they never sell this information, if you are concerned about your sensitive information, the article below outlines some easy steps for you to block Facebook from recording user calls and messages.
How to Block Facebook from Recording User Calls and Messages
Step 1: Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Android device, then tap on your profile picture icon located at the top right corner of the app as shown in the image below.
Step 2: Here, find and tap on the People section.
Step 3: Next, select Sync Contacts and press OK on the subsequent pop-up to disable monitoring of calls from Android users.
Additionally, you can also prevent this app from accessing call and message data through the following steps:
Step 1: From the user interface, navigate to Settings >Apps in the app.
Step 2: Find and tap on the Facebook app.
Step 6: Next, scroll down and select Permissions.
Step 7: Ensure that both SMS and Phone permissions are not selected.
Similarly, with the Messenger app, you can follow the same steps.
Thus, with just a few actions shared by Mytour here, you can easily block Facebook from recording user calls and messages. Furthermore, if you still have concerns about personal information security, you can completely stop using Facebook, even delete your Facebook account altogether. Readers are invited to refer to the detailed guide on how to delete a Facebook account that we have previously shared.
