Why cant i access messenger

[Android Central Question]

Messenger tells me to open in Google play store,how do I do this

 

[hallux]

Facebook messenger? Is it installed? If not, you would access the play store on your device and install it.

 

[mustang7757]

Which phone ? Is it installed?

I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply
https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Some phones might come with a preinstalled "stub" app for "suggested" apps (i.e., apps that the manufacturer was essentially paid to promote). These stubs are simply links to the Play Store where you can install the app. So if you see a FB Messenger icon that only links you to the Play Store page for FB Messenger, and you see an Install option there, then tap Install.