How can i uninstall messenger (standard application)?

I dont need it, so i wanna remove it in order to save a bit of space. Also if jb is needed pls tell me beforehand.

Posted on Dec 22, 2020 7:52 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2020 7:05 AM

Removal isn’t possible. If you don’t wish to use it, simply sign-out:

Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > [Your AppleID] > Sign Out


As for modifications to the OS, or jailbreaking to obtain root-access, these are not topics permitted by the Terms Of Use that govern participation within the Apple Support Communities (a link to which you’ll find here - https://discussions.apple.com/terms).

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Dec 23, 2020 7:05 AM in response to NulledTO

Removal isn’t possible. If you don’t wish to use it, simply sign-out:

Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > [Your AppleID] > Sign Out


As for modifications to the OS, or jailbreaking to obtain root-access, these are not topics permitted by the Terms Of Use that govern participation within the Apple Support Communities (a link to which you’ll find here - https://discussions.apple.com/terms).

Dec 23, 2020 6:58 AM in response to LotusPilot

Oh well yea, overlooked the naming part. Im talking about the built-in “Messages“ App. So by that you mean, it cannot be removed without modifying the os? Or is it just built on top of the os and the user has no modification permission over it? If so, that would mean i need os level root perms in order to remove the restriction i guess.

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