Facebook Messenger down updates — Hundreds report issues with Meta apps as ‘pictures not sending’ on message service

How to delete my Threads account

The only way you can delete your Threads account is by deleting your Instagram account too.

If you're absolutely sure you want to get rid of both, go to your Instagram profile and tap the three line icon in the top right.

Select Settings and privacy.

Then go to Account Centre.

Tap on Personal details, followed by Account ownership and control.

Go to Deactivation or deletion.

Select your Instagram account.

Tick the Delete account option, then tap the Continue button.

Can you delete a Threads account without deleting Instagram?

Millions have joined Mark Zuckerberg's brand new social network Threads.

Chances are, some people merely downloaded it out of curiosity and now want out.

But it's not quite as straightforward as that.

It turns out there's currently no way to delete your Threads account only.

That's because it's tied to your Instagram account.

According to Meta's help guide, the only way you can purge your Threads account entirely is by deleting your Instagram account too.

"Your Threads profile is part of your Instagram account, and may be deleted at any time by deleting your Instagram account," it reads.

Reports continue to rise in the US

Reported issues with Facebook Messenger in the US are continuing to rise, after a brief drop-off earlier this afternoon.

At 2.08pm 351 users recorded they were experiencing problems on Downdetector.

Complaints in the UK continue to fall

User complaints have continued to drop this afternoon, according to reports on DownDetector.

Reports peaked at around 520, but dropped to only 346 at 1.46pm.

How can I check if the problem is widespread?

The  is a useful tool to check if there are any problems on certain services – including social media platforms and phone lines.

People can report any issue they are experiencing on the website, which then creates a live outage map.

It shows how widespread the problem is and clarifies if it is only happening in a certain area.

There is also an option for users to comment and explain the problems they are experiencing.

How to deactivate your Facebook account

Deactivating your Facebook account is easy and takes just a few seconds. Here's what you need to do.

1. Log in to your Facebook account
2. Click the small down arrow located in the upper right-hand corner of your Facebook homepage
3. Find 'Settings' and click on it
4. Hover over 'Manage Account' and click on 'Edit'
5. Click on 'Deactivate your account' at the bottom of the opened tab
6. Complete the form and click 'Deactivate' at bottom of the page

If you change your mind and want to reactivate your Facebook account, all you have to do is log back into Facebook with your details.

Your profile and account will be restored and you will not have lost anything.

How to download the Threads app

Threads is a free iOS and Android app made by the creators of Facebook.

It is available on both the iOS and Android app stores.

Simply head over to the stores and download, if you have an Instagram you will already have an account set up for you.

Reports soar in the US

After a slight drop-off, user reports of issues with Facebook Messenger have begun to rise once again across the US.

While reports aren't widespread yet, they are continuing to rise with users claiming to be unable to send pictures via the app.

Complaints begin to fall in the UK

User complaints have begun to drop this afternoon, according to reports on DownDetector.

Reports peaked at around 520 but they have now dropped to just over 400.

However, several users on social media are still reporting

US users also report issues

Facebook Messenger users in the United States are also reporting issues today.

Over 230 reports were made on Downdetector, before falling shortly after.

What is Threads by Meta?

Threads is a brand new social network app from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta company.

It's described as a "text based conversation app" which sounds a lot like Twitter.

And it comes at a tough time for rival Twitter after new owner Elon Musk made a number of sweeping changes.

Threads is tied to Instagram, with its title on iOS and Android app stores listed as "Threads, an Instagram app".

The official description says: "Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow."

Outage map

As expected, most reports of issues with Facebook Messenger are coming from the UK's population centres, especially London.

The same can be said for the United States.

Users 'can't send images' via Messenger app

Users have taken to social media to complain that they are unable to send images via the Facebook messenger app.

One person said: "Can't send any pictures - what is going on, I use messenger for my business??"

While another added: "Been great until 5 minutes ago. Cannot send pictures. A real pain as I use this as my picture uploader for my business."

When you block someone on Facebook can they still see your messages?

The blocked person won't be able to contact you on Facebook.

This means they can't see things you post on your profile, tag you in posts, comments or photos.

They will also be unable to invite you to events or groups, start a conversation with you or add you as a friend.

And, if you block someone you're friends with, Facebook will unfriend them as well.

How to block someone’s profile on Facebook

1. Click on the icon that looks like a downwards arrow in the top right corner of Facebook. It should be viewable on all pages.
2. Select Settings & Privacy, and then Settings
3. Click on Blocking in the menu on the left. It has an icon which looks like a person and a no entry sign.
4. Go to the Block users section and enter the name of the person you want to block. It must be their correct Facebook name. Then select Block.
5. You should then select the specific person you want to block from the list that appears and click Block, then Block [name].
6. If this method doesn't work, try going to the person's profile and selecting Block from the menu in the bottom right corner of their cover photo.

How have users responded?

Some users have claimed that the app was not responding.

But others have said they simply can't send photos.

An error message appears, reading: "Couldn't send."

"omfg messenger is down again I WANTED TO SEND A VIDEO OF MY CAT," one user said.

"for those wondering, Facebook messenger is down for some and blocks you from sending photos it just says didn't send," another added.

How do I change my Facebook password?

Luckily, it is quick and straightforward to change your password on the Facebook website:

1. Log into Facebook from your web browser.

2. Click “Account” in the top right corner of the page to reveal a drop-down menu.

3. Next, click “Settings and Privacy” (if using an old version of Facebook you can skip this step).

4. Now select “Settings”.

5. Then choose “Security and Login” from the menu on the left.

6. Find “Change Password” in the 'login' section on this screen and click “Edit” next to it.

7. Use the edit fields to enter your current password once and then your new one twice to confirm.

8. Finally, click “Save Changes”.

How can I check if the problem is widespread?

The  is a useful tool to check if there are any problems on certain services - including social media platforms and phone lines.

People can report any issue they are experiencing on the website, which then creates a live outage map.

It shows how widespread the problem is and clarifies if it is only happening in a certain area.

There is also an option for users to comment and explain the problems they are experiencing.

Why is Facebook Messenger not working?

Facebook Messenger some users have reported that the app isn't working at all, while others are having trouble with some features.

A spike in reports was picked up by Down Detector at around 11am UK time.

It's not clear why the issue has happened.

But it comes Facebook launched its brand new Threads app.

Users were quick to complain about the issue on Twitter.