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[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Do you mean it hangs for a second whenever u close the chathead? There's a solution in the troubleshoot section. But if it's just a visual glitch, then messenger issue.

All of what you mentioned are original messenger issues, wait for them to fix those.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Do you mean new bubble, or old cheathead? Either way, it has an option to choose between them. Some users prefer chathead, some bubble.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
I meant chatheads, facebook way, not google implementation.
[Android Apps and Games] Poux3:
Oh yes it's only a visual glitch. Thanks for your answer and your work
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
The chathead will be disabled and replaced by bubble. It happens on fresh installed messenger app.
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
messenger and FB app is crashing a lot. I tried to install unpatched from google play and it doesn't seem to have this issue.

the apps are crashing when I do some specific actions like in the video, when I tried to paste something in the messenger chat. (tap and hold text box to open context menu)

in FB app. when it crashed for the first time, it will keep crashing at launch then the app will reset it's app data by itself.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Need more info. Device name, Android version, Messenger version. Either crash log or device log.
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
Poco F3. MIUI 14.0.8. Android 13.

I can't get logs because I can't replicate the crash anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Take debug log. It'll most likely include recent crashes. Find on youtube how to take miui bug report (or debug log).
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
here's a debug log. @NeonOrbit
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Looks like apkpure is serving alpha versions without tagging them as alpha. Unsitall current versions, clear download cache from mrvpatch manager. Select apkmirror or apkcombo server. And download/patch again.
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
I used apkcombo this time. same issue.

I use dual apps feature and cloned messenger and fb. this was not an issue before though.

logs attached. this time, the fb app is crashing.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
It doesn't look like the crashes are caused by the patch. Are you using any other tools to patch/clone the APK, like AppCloner or Revance? Could you send me the exact APK that you ultimately installed?
[Android Apps and Games] azeunkn0wn:
I use MIUI's dual app feature to clone the app. I am not experiencing these crashing issue before or with the unpatched current versions of fb/messenger.

I'll try resetting my phone later
[Android Apps and Games] gtuansdiamm:
Using galaxy s24 (sd on android 14) when using chat heads i keep getting the stories bubble and do not get the option to mute stories either. I'm also 99% sure i have muted the stories of these people before too so i shouldn't be getting them in the first place. The notifications don't go away even after looking at the story.

I am using chat head enabler 2.4.5

I have tried patching 2 versions

442.0.0.25.115

439.0.0.29.119

Both arm64v8a

Is there a fix or an older version that works without issues?
[Android Apps and Games] Synchr0nism:
Hi goodeve sir, can i ask if do you have any solutions about the messenger app the bubble works fine well but if my phone/android sleeps because it is set to 30 secs the bubble will disapear and i had to open messenger again after i turn on my phone unlike the original messenger in google play the chathead or bubble still there in my screen after it sleeps and i open it is there any solutions for that? thanks if you can notice this
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
For MIUI, set Messenger battery saver to "No restrictions", and enable "Auto start". On any other ROM, disable "battery optimization" for Messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] Synchr0nism:
ive tried that but still after my phone sleeps at 30 seconds and when i open again the bubble is gone
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Bubble or ChatHead? Are you on MIUI?
[Android Apps and Games] Synchr0nism:
im HiOS tecno

BUBBLE Unlike the original messenger from playstore if my device gon sleep after i open it again the bubble/chat head are still there
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
In the original Messenger, you either have chathead or bubble. Which one is it? ChatHead is the one that only exists in Messenger app, Bubble on the other hand is Android specific (which is used by other apps too, not only messenger, such as telegram). If your original messenger has ChatHead, but you are using this module to turn it into Bubble, then the issue is most likely related to your device, Messenger doesn't have control over the android bubble (I think).
[Android Apps and Games] Synchr0nism:
Ohh so my device is the problem
[Android Apps and Games] Synchr0nism:
It's ok now, i found a solution it is because of the app lock built in my device i disable it and try to sleep my phone i turn it back on and the bubble is still there thanks
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
I just updated some stuff through Google play and as a result my chat heads no longer work. Any idea what might have caused it?

I did not update messenger, and I did try deleting and reinstalling it. Neither bubbles, nor chat heads show up as an option, regardless of which I enable. This is on Xiaomi 12s ultra, using eu 14.0.12 and Messenger-v440.0.0.30.352-mrv.

Is it just me or is owning an android becoming a daily uphill battle just to keep the most innocent features working? I usually keep all updates disabled and only do them when something breaks, for exactly that reason.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
What if you uninstall the module and restart the Messenger app, does it show bubble option in the Messenger's default settings? What happens if you enable the bubble option from there?
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
Just reinstalled both (module first) and the bubbles work, but the chat heads don't.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Doesn't work how? Does it show chathead option? explain in details. And provide device log (bug report).
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
If I use the little toggle in the settings screen to select chat heads, then go to my chats, there is no chat head option at all. The two menus in the screenshots above no longer show it.

If I switch to bubble, the option shows up in those menus.

Could you point me to a resource on how to generate the log you mentioned?
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
Is this it?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Yeah, but the log is incomplete.

.

When you select ChatHeads in module settings, does it show Chat heads in the original settings?
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
Is there something I can do to get a better log? I used TWRP's copy log option.

No, I can see none of the chat head related settings.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Okay, this is getting longer, create an issue on the github repo (or start a conversation with me on xda, if you don't have github id).

You can also try enabling "Display pop-up window" from the Messenger's permission settings. As for the log, check youtube for how to create bug reports on miui.
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
Thank you for your support, I added a GitHub issue and uploaded the complete log from MIUI.
[Android Apps and Games] cuci8202:
Can you upload the new versions of facebook and messenger
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Updated
[Android Apps and Games] gutibo:
Hi Does anyone have a similar problem and the bubbles pop up but when I open the chat bubble in question it doesn't open the correct chat for me Ok we open the main messenger and then I have to go find the one I want and then go into it before wish it hadn't been so
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good afternoon, @gutibo Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require and have enjoyable times on our platform.

However, as a one-time courtesy for I've translated your above quoted post. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Bulgarian posts.

Spoiler content hidden.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[Android Apps and Games] gutibo:
I'm very sorry, I corrected the post
[Android Apps and Games] vancemagisip:
Thank you for this Neon! F*ck android 11 bubbles.
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
solved
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
Another bug I discovered in the fb app... When u send a reaction to someones story, the screen goes blackand u have to restart the app...dont know if its related to the mod or just a fb bug since i havent tested it on a normal version

Edit: sending a message on a story makes the screen black also
[Android Apps and Games] has78:
Thanks alot for the messenger app with chat heads... You save MIUI users.

I wish that you write subject about patch the app for Android users.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
I'm working on a new patch, hoping to fix all issues. It'll take some times

Thanks, I'll try.
[Android Apps and Games] bahaa87:
Thank you very much. We are waiting..
[Android Apps and Games] Cryoptera:
Hi again, so I somehow managed to patch Messenger using your MRVPatcher, and I assume I did patched the Messenger correctly because when I installed my own patch the Chat Heads feature is still there, but when when it comes to patching Facebook, yes, it patches Facebook fine but, when I tried to install it in my phone, it keeps crashing, I patched some of Facebook versions yes, with nodpi, 480dpi, and 560dpi but nothing works, still crashing, I think MRVPatcher doesn't patch Facebook properly???

My Android Device:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

MIUI 12.5.0.1 Stable

Android 11

4/64GB
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
I'm working on a new patch, it's almost ready. Please wait for the new update.
[Android Apps and Games] kewldewdyeah:
Just created an account here to say many thanks to you for the continuous update.

Been lurking in the forums while waiting for a solution and this new update does it perfectly for me.

My device is Poco F3 with stock MIUI rom. Uninstalled facebook and messenger, restarted device, installed ChatHeadsEnabler, Messenger, then Facebook.

Works like a charm. With Facebook and Messenger in Autostart and No battery saver restrictions, I always get notifications and messages real time. Landscape mode is perfect too. Keyboard pops up and doesn't fully take over the screen.

Not sure about the emojis because I rarely use them. But everything is working as expected. I would just like to ask if there are any settings for Automatic update in Facebook and Messenger that I need to turn off? I hope don't get any more bugs in the future.

Thanks again for your efforts, dev. Much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Thank you.

It won't auto update to official version.
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
The new versions are working very well...keep up the good work :)
[Android Apps and Games] riadjb1005073:
In LineageOS 18.1 (Android 11) chat head working normally downloaded from play store
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Update #3
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
Working properly so far, keep up great work!

I am promoting u on reddit on every thread people complain about messenger square bubbles :)
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Thank you for the support. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Aharu:
Works like a charm on my Poco X3 Pro, chat head's working now. I'll come back if I encounter any bugs. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
New update for patching tool:
[Android Apps and Games] strangenature:
Hello Sir what if im planning to uninstall and go back to bubbles

where can i uninstall chat head enabler or i just need to uninstall the messenger and facebook app?
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
@NeonOrbit , I just updated the app with your posted v446 apk. Now I see the chat heads option, and the chat head itself shows up. But then I get the same error as the user above - clicking the chat head leads me to Messenger's chats list.

The issue happens with bubbles as well. Clicking does not open the window, but instead leads to the app. If I post a bug report again, will it help?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Looks like a Messenger bug to me. This module is only responsible for enabling the chathead option, but how the actual chathead is handled is up to the messenger app itself. Hopefully messenger will fix the bug in newer updates.

However if I have time, I'll try to find a solution.

In the meantime, you can use the MRVPatch Manager to patch different versions of messenger, see if an older version works for u.
[Android Apps and Games] Poux3:
Hi man, new issue on my side: whichever apk version I'm trying, the bubble immediately closes once I open it. If I receive a message, the bubble does appear but clicking on it sends me back to the app itself. I've even tried apk from a month ago
[Android Apps and Games] gutibo:
Hello again, the problem is clearly from the Messenger company itself, because I tried directly, I downloaded the application from Google Play and there things are the same. I hope they fix it soon or Here, if someone can come up with something, it would be great

my phone honor 90
[Android Apps and Games] shadenfroh:
Hey guys, an update. Not sure if it applies to folks outside the EU, but I think @gutibo is from Bulgaria, so this might work for you as well.

Today I was confronted with a screen on messenger desktop about opening the mobile messenger app and choosing between a) continuing with my current account, or b) creating a new messenger account. I made my choice on my phone and messenger desktop reloaded and got back to normal. Afterwards I clicked on a chat head and it worked as expected. No longer does it open the full messenger app. I have not and will not try bubbles. Not touching what just started working.

A bit weird that messenger will make such functionality misbehave because the EU yanked Zuckerberg's balls with a privacy law. What's that got to do with chat heads, I don't know. I might just put my phone in the freezer at this point.
[Android Apps and Games] saley7:
Perfect!! I love you!! The last updates of messenger are so stupid, the bubbles are so unuseful and annoying. Thank you keep it up
[Android Apps and Games] Grey_Ghost:
Long shot, but do you have the old 427 Messenger patch?

That means I keep SMS functions *and* Chat heads, rather than both being stupid and broken
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
You can't use such an old version because they won't let you send messages until you update it. However, you can try downloading version 427 from APKMirror and patch it using MrvPatch Manager.
[Android Apps and Games] Grey_Ghost:
Except I can on the depreciated Galaxy Z Flip 4.
[Android Apps and Games] gutibo:
Hello firstly I apologize that this question may be off topic but I want to ask if anyone can help why this is happening since messenger updated with the new version from a picture of one where I highlighted it for encrypted chat anymore They don't let me to i am doing voice to text as in picture number 2 Can anyone give advice and help How to remove this with messenger encryption Thanks in advance And again sorry
[Android Apps and Games] Xokoukio:
If I use the latest version as well as patches, but there is no way to update the app in the Play Store and it will appear The patched messenger is incompatible with the unpatched FB, but if both use the patched version, they will not be available on the Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] Izy:
Update this has stopped working to an extent after upgrading to A15 QPR 1

I patch Any apk and I have chat heads working the. Randomly it reverts to bubbles only.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Test this on Android 15.
[Android Apps and Games] 92berek:
Sorry for double post, it seems I can't delete a post. Please see my post below.
[Android Apps and Games] 92berek:
Hello, I found 2 bugs on my xiaomi redmi note 13 5g.

1. The chathead once moved becomes a bit transparent like in 70% then after around 2 s it switches back to 100%. Attaching screenshots.

2. When I have chathead on the screen, I can't use login and password autofill on my chrome. The button just doesn't do anything. Only after I hide the chathead, I am able to proceed with autofilling. Attaching screenshot.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
For 1st issue, try this solution.

As for the 2nd issue, it's an android security features to keep sensitive information (like password) safe.

It's expected, simply hide chathead whenever doing something like that.
[Android Apps and Games] Ebonator:
This apk works for me. I can't get any Facebook ones to work on the beta though. They crash when opening
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Are you on Android 15? Could you test this one as well and give me feedback?, so that I can update all.
[Android Apps and Games] Ebonator:
Seems to work on the Android 15 beta!
[Android Apps and Games] JensDevold:
Can't check all messages. Get notification inside message app chat to update app..... Fix? Update?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Update: MRVPatch Manager

Download: MRVPatchManager-v2.3.1.apk

[You can also update it through the manager]

PC Tool: MRVPatcher-5.7.0.jar
[Android Apps and Games] Matiusek:
What can I do with "another packet is already installed"? I uninstalled Messenger before installing
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Uninstall all facebook apps. Facebook, Facebook lite etc.
[Android Apps and Games] Ahmed Shengheer:
Hi

I'm facing an issue where I'm not able to install the regular Facebook nor messenger after I uninstalled everything. I uninstalled the patched apps and the manager and the chat head enabler. And when I try to install the apk it says "INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.facebook.katana attempting to redeclare permission com.facebook.receiver.permission.ACCESS already owned by com.facebook.orca"

How do I get rid of this?
[Android Apps and Games] KIRIS:
Goodmorning i dont know if it is a bug or another apk force for this isue but when i Open fb after i had closed apk from task and is fully closed, i tab screen of main menu and send me to fb market check video, i have last update both apk from patcher
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Then don't install the patched apps provided here. Instead, install the manager, enable "Resolve Apk Conflicts" from the manager settings. And the Patch and install apps from the manager.

Looks like fb bug.
[Android Apps and Games] Mikirok:
Galaxy S10 lite android 13 no root and I cant uninstall oficial app and I cant install patched facebook
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Use the MRVPatch Manager instead, enable "Resolve Apk Conflicts" from the manager settings. And then Patch and install apps from the manager.
[Android Apps and Games] DRoy95:
How do I enable chat head enabler for Facebook lite?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
You can't. This is only for Messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] Ayato262:
everytime i click in a link direct to facebook it open in browser not facebook app, i patched facebook and messenger

ex:
[Android Apps and Games] KIRIS:
Last version of msg dont show people option down to the tab... Only chats and stories so i cant see who are online, version is

v463. 0.0. 36.109
[Android Apps and Games] yousoro777:
Hello, when I install the patches it no longer lets me install them from the Play Store

solution?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Find all apps from settings, and uninstall it from there.

In some phone, it's inside Settings > Apps > Manage Apps

If you uninstall patched messenger, ChatHeadEnabler will be disabled itself anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] strangenature:
thank you for information sir i though the app is hiddden
[Android Apps and Games] Reckinu:
Hello, thank you for this! It works great only bug I found is when you share from tiktok and chose messenger it gets you in google play store app on messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
I have the same problem, the solution is to choose other at the share screen, then choose messenger again and it works.
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
This is not a messenger bug. Tiktok is redirecting to playstore if messenger signature doesn't match (I don't know why they even checking signature). There's no way to control it from messenger. Check previous reply for solution.
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
Any chance to have opposite app? Forcing chat bubbles on facebook messenger?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
I have chat bubble by default. So, there is no way for me to test how to trigger chat bubble.

Even if I decide to work on it, I need debug log from your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
Interesting, Galaxy Note 10 says that messenger is not supporting chat API and bubbles as consequence 🤔 so you suggest to debug and figure out what may be wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] hope963:
Hello. Everything works for me, but there is a problem with the messenger that I do not receive messages, but only when I enter the applications, a message arrives, for example, from 30 minutes ago, it's a bit annoying. I turned off the application's optimization in the settings, but it will not help. Anyone have a way of doing this?
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
If your phone has google service, notification will arrive even if app is closed. Still sometimes it arrives late (very rare).

I'm using original messenger. So, this is not patched messenger issue, original messenger has this problem too.

Check this Website
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Where does it say "messenger is not supporting chat API". Can you show me?
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
In the notifications settings of Android, for FB messenger. Grouping works, but not bubbles and chat priority
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Install this and login fully. A new file _mrv_test.txt will be generated inside Download folder. Send it to me.

[file removed]
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
Installation is failing 😥

Application contains duplicate permissions
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Weird, what's your ROM name?

Uninstall all fb apps first: facebook, messenger, facebook lite, etc.

If you have multiple user (or second space), uninstall from all user space.

If still doesn't work, uninstall using adb.

Facebook: adb uninstall com.facebook.orca

Messenger: adb uninstall com.facebook.katana

Facebook Lite: adb uninstall com.facebook.lite
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
I have tried on two devices:

Galaxy Note 10+ with stock rom

Galaxy S5 with Lineage OS 18.1

Any Facebook app uninstalled, clear installation of your app, still error 😮‍💨
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
I can install it without any problem, no idea what's the issue on ur device. Try this version. If still doesn't install, then I'm out of options.
[Android Apps and Games] peetereczek:
Ech, still no luck. Thank you for trying
[Android Apps and Games] tamamushiiro:
Not sure if it's a bug, but the bubbles disappear if I clear recent apps/memory on my Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro. It stays on my older android 8 phone though when I clear recent apps/memory there
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
Sure it'll disappear if you clean recent apps.

If you want to keep it open, simply lock messenger from recent apps.
[Android Apps and Games] loinmin:
thank you very much for continuing support for this <3

confirmed working as of 11/8/2021

Messenger: v337.1.0.11.118

Facebook: v343.0.0.37.117
[Android Apps and Games] Akosiney18:
Chatheads working. But i notice that you cant change the notification sound. How to fix this? Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] NeonOrbit:
I just checked, it's working. Can you show me what's wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] Akosiney18:
It says successfully applied

but the sound is still the default sound
[Android Apps and Games] dragganta:
It may be a problem with android itself... Try force quit, clear all data and set it all up again.
[Android Apps and Games] Akosiney18:
Thanks. I'll try it. And give feedback if it works.
[Android Apps and Games] Akosiney18:
No luck. You cant customize the notification sound per person. It just shows succesfully applied but still on default sound