Facebook Not Working for You? Here’s How to Fix It
Sep. 30, 2024Facebook is one of the biggest social media platforms with billions of monthly active users, but still, it’s prone to issues, where it won’t respond, the posts or the videos won’t load, or the app just won’t work. So if you are facing any of the issues, then you have come to the right guide. Here we will discuss different methods to fix Facebook not working issue on Android, iOS, and web to get the app running in no time.
Method 1: Check Your Internet Connection
The first reason for Facebook not working could be dodgy or poor network reception, often results in the app not being able to load posts or videos. So the app only displays a blank screen with the loading icon going in circles.
If this is happening to you, reboot your Wi-Fi router or use mobile data to see if it helps. Check other apps and websites to verify whether they are functioning properly. Turn off VPN if you are using one, or contact your internet service provider if necessary.
So chances of this happening are quite probable and could be why the app is not working. To verify this, head to Is It Down Right Now (website). Here enterFacebook.comin the text box and if it shows that it is up and running then the problem could be on your end.
Facebook pushes out updates for their app, to add new features, and changes, and squash problem-causing bugs. This makes the older version redundant, which could be a reason for Facebook not working properly. To fix this, you need to update the app to the latest version. Here’s how:
On Android
I already had the latest version of Facebook, so just assume it says “Facebook” instead of “WhatsApp”.
On iPhone
Now if updating the app didn’t do the trick for you then the issue could be the app cache. Cache contains temporary files that help the app load faster, but can also cause issues when they get corrupted. So here is how you can clear the cache for Facebook on Android and iOS.
On Android
For good measure, we also recommend that you press Force Stop to start the app from fresh.
On iPhone
This should help clear the cache for Facebook on iPhone, given there isn’t a way to do so via iOS settings.
Like the app, your browser could also be suffering from corrupted cached data. Causing Facebook not working issues. But unlike the smartphone app, we will have to clear the browser cache to fix the problem. Let’s look at how to do it. We will take Google Chrome as an example, since most browsers these days are based on Chromium.
Sometimes, a bad login can prevent the app from verifying your account information, causing the app to misbehave and not function properly. These instances are rare but shouldn’t be ruled out. In such cases, you need to log out and re-login to your account properly. Here’s how to do it.
On Facebook App
On Facebook Website
Extensions can help add more functionality to your web browser. But some extensions like ad or tracker blockers can misbehave with some websites, resulting in websites like Facebook not working. So try removing an extension from your browser. Again, we will use Google Chrome as an example for this guide.
Your phone may have a hard time connecting to the internet, especially on mobile data. This causes longer load times in the Facebook app than usual. However, toggling on and off airplane mode allows your phone to reestablish the connection, which typically resolves the issue. I use this trick pretty often, and you should give it a try as well.
Now, if none of the above methods are working out for you, then maybe the issue is with the app itself. There is a chance that your copy of Facebook could be a corrupted installation. Or if you downloaded the app by sideloading it, then it may have other issues. So the best option is to uninstall and re-download it officially from the respective app store. Here’s how to do it.
On Android
On iPhone
Finally, restarting the phone might seem like a pretty easy trick, but it often does the job. If all the above methods have had no fruitful results and Facebook is still not working, then this is your last resort, and definitely worth a try. Here is how you can do it properly.
On Android
On iPhone
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So here we are, these were the 10 methods that we have curated for you. Facebook at this point is a pretty polished app, so running into Facebook not working should be uncommon. Still, if you do run into such issues, then these methods should help do the trick for you. I hope you find this guide useful and if you have any questions related to this guide then drop them down in the comments below.
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