How do I download or update the Facebook app?
It’s important to keep the latest version of the Facebook app to help fix problems when something isn’t working.
Download or update the Facebook app
1.
Go to the Google Play Store.
2.
Tap the Facebook app and follow the on-screen instructions.
Troubleshooting tips for downloading or updating your Facebook app
You can try the following options if you’re having trouble downloading or updating your Facebook app:
Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection
Check your internet connectivity. For best results, connect to Wi-Fi and retry the download.
Check your device storage space
Check your device’s storage space to make sure you have enough space to install the app.
Learn more about storage space for Apple devices
and for Android devices
.
Check for system updates in your device settings
Check for system updates in your device settings to make sure that the Facebook app is operating on the latest version of your device’s operating system.
Check if your device's operating system is supported
The Facebook app Android, iPhone and iPad supports the following operating systems:
Android: 6.0 or greater
iPhone: iOS 11.0 or greater
iPad: iOS 11.0 or greater
If your operating system is supported, you’ll be able to receive regular updates to the Facebook app and you'll be able to access new features as they become available. Learn more about what operating systems are supported by the Facebook app
.
Delete the app, then reinstall it
Uninstall
your Facebook app, restart your device and then re-install the Facebook app from your device’s app center.
Note:
If you can’t download the Facebook app, you can use Facebook on a computer at Facebook.com.
