How to Check Your Messages on Facebook for Android

1. Open the Android app drawer to view your installed applications.

2. Start the Facebook application by tapping on its icon.

3. Tap the 'Facebook' logo at the top of the screen to view the Facebook home screen (if you aren't already there). The home screen consists of nine icons, a photo section and a notifications bar.

4. Check your Facebook messages by tapping the 'Messages' icon. Unread messages will have a light gray background, while read messages will have a white background.