If you’re like most iPhone users, you probably rely on the messaging app, Messenger, to keep in touch with your friends and family. But if you ever need to deactivate it, here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Messages.
  3. Tap on the account name that you want to deactivate (in our example, it would be “John’s iPhone”).
  4. Under “Message Settings,” tap on Deactivate Account.
  5. If you have multiple accounts set up on your iPhone, repeat steps 3-4 for each one. Once all of your accounts have been deactivated, tap Done at the top of the screen. ..

How To Temporarily Deactivate Messenger Account