Facebook is a website where people from different parts of the world can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others. Sometimes, when people try to open Facebook, they might face a problem where Facebook is not working properly, even though their internet connection is okay. This can be a very frustrating experience for them because they might not be able to see anything on Facebook or use their account.
There can be a few reasons why Facebook is not working properly. Sometimes, it can be because of problems with the internet connection, the settings on the computer or phone people are using, or even because of something wrong with Facebook’s servers. When this happens, it’s important to find out what the problem is and fix it in the right way.
This article is written to help people who are having trouble with Facebook not working properly, even when their internet is okay. Here, they will find some easy and simple solutions to fix the problem so that they can use Facebook again without any trouble.
#1. First & Foremost: Recheck Internet Connectivity
When we use Facebook, we need to have a good internet connection. If our internet connection is not working well, then we might not be able to see new posts on Facebook. Sometimes, when we open Facebook, we might see old posts from the last time we opened the app.
But if our internet connection is good, then Facebook will automatically show us new posts. Sometimes, even if we refresh the feed by pulling it down and releasing it, we might still not see recent posts. This could mean that there is a problem with Facebook’s internet connection. To find out if this is true, we can try using another app that needs the internet. Or we can open a web browser and visit the Google home page.
If we can’t use any other app or visit the Google home page, then it means that there is a problem with our internet connection. In this case, we can try to connect to a different WiFi network or use our mobile data network to see if that works.
#2. Try Updating: Maybe you are using an older version
Sometimes, when we open Facebook, we might not be able to see the latest posts from our friends and family. This could be because we are using an old Facebook app version. It’s like having an old toy that doesn’t work properly anymore.
To fix this, we can go to the Play Store, which is a place where we can download apps on our phones. We can search for Facebook and see if a new update is available. An update is like a new and improved version of the app. If there is an update available, we will see a green button that says “Update.” If there is no update available, we will see a button that says “Open.” We can tap on the “Update” button to download and install the latest version of Facebook.
The people who make Facebook are constantly working on making the app better. They release a new weekly update to fix any problems and ensure that Facebook works well for everyone. If we update to the latest version of Facebook, we should be able to see the latest posts from our friends and family.
#3. Simple Fix: Clear Facebook Cache & Data
When we use Facebook, our phone stores some data in its memory to make it easier to load Facebook again later. This is called cached data. But sometimes, cached data can build up and cause problems, especially on older or lower-end phones. When there is too much cached data, it can make Facebook not work properly and cause issues like slow loading or unexpected errors.
To fix this, we can clear the cached data for Facebook. It’s a simple task that anyone can do without losing any of their data. Here’s how you can do it:
- 1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
- 2. Find the “Apps & notifications” option and tap on it.
- 3. Look for “Facebook” in the list of apps and tap on it.
- 4. Tap on the “Storage & cache” option.
- 5. Tap on the “Clear cache” button.
By doing this, we can clear the cached data for Facebook and make sure that it works smoothly and without any problems.
#4. Make Sure To Disable Restricted Data Usage
When we use Facebook on our phones, it can use up some of our data bundle. Data is the fuel that helps us use the internet on our phones. To help us save our data bundle, Android has a feature called data usage limit. When we turn this feature on, it can stop Facebook from using data when we’re not actively using the app. This means that Facebook won’t use up our data when we’re not using it.
However, sometimes this feature can cause a problem where Facebook doesn’t show us new posts or messages when we’re not using the app actively. To fix this, we need to make sure that the option for restricted data usage for Facebook is disabled. We can follow these steps to do this:
- 1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
- 2. Find the “Apps & notifications” option and tap on it.
- 3. Look for “Facebook” in the list of apps and tap on it.
- 4. Tap on the “Data usage” option.
5. Make sure that the option for “Restricted data usage” is turned off. By doing this, we can make sure that Facebook can continue to show us new posts and messages even when we’re not actively using the app.
#5. If Nothing Works: Reinstall The Facebook App
Sometimes, when we try all the previous methods to make Facebook work properly, we might need to uninstall the Facebook app completely from our phone. This means we will remove the old Facebook app from our phone and install a new and fresh version from the Google Play Store app.
To do this, we can follow some easy steps:
- 1. Press and hold the Facebook app icon on your phone.
- 2. Drag the icon to the “Uninstall” option and release it.
- 3. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.
After uninstalling the old version of Facebook, we can go to the Google Play Store app and search for Facebook again. We can download and install the latest version of Facebook from there.
But before doing this, we need to make sure that we remember our Facebook account login credentials. This means we need to know our Facebook username (usually our email address) and password. After installing the new app, we will need these to log in to our Facebook account.
#6. Alternative Way: Try Using Facebook Lite
Sometimes, when we have an old or lower-end phone, it might not be able to run the full version of Facebook properly. This is because the full version of Facebook needs a lot of space and memory to work properly. But don’t worry, there is another version of Facebook called Facebook Lite.
Facebook Lite is a special version of Facebook that is designed for phones that have little space or memory. This version of Facebook is much smaller in size and uses less memory to run. Even though the interface of Facebook Lite looks different from the full version, it still has all the basic features we need to see our friends’ posts and stay in touch with them.
If you want to try Facebook Lite, you can download it from the Play Store. By using Facebook Lite, you should be able to see if Facebook is working properly on your phone.
#7. You Can Visit Facebook On A Web Browser
Sometimes, even if we try all the methods mentioned above, Facebook might still not work properly on our phones. If this happens, we can use a different method to load Facebook.
One way to load Facebook is using a web browser called Google Chrome. This browser comes preinstalled on many phones and works well with Facebook. By using Google Chrome, we can open Facebook just like we do on a computer. We can type in the web address for Facebook (www.facebook.com) in the address bar and press enter. Then we can see our Facebook feed and all the posts from our friends.
So, if we are still having trouble with Facebook not working properly, we can try using Google Chrome to access Facebook instead of the Facebook app.
Which method helped you fix the Facebook not loading issue?
At least seven methods are posted on this blog. Which method is most helpful for you to resolve your issue? Please tell me in the comment, and Thank you for reading this blog.