Facebook and Messenger app installing each other?

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Facebook and Messenger app installing each other

Hi,
I know that both of these apps are pretty nasty but unfortunately I need the Messenger app installed. The problem is that once it's installed it automatically installs the Facebook up as well and automatically starts it as well. I've tried everything, uninstalling, removing from my apps on Google Play. Nothing helps.
Is there any way to get rid of this and use Messenger only? Is there a way to block the installation of the Facebook app (and only that app)?

 

[Cherri Roux]

Re: Facebook and Messenger app installing each other

Have you tried disabling FB ?
Because of space I have FB disabled (use browser instead) & use mostly Messenger