Facebook won't launch after iOS 18 update

When click the Facebook app it not open



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Posted on Oct 28, 2024 2:04 PM

Any news on how to fix this issue? my iPhone 12 when using the Facebook app is currently not loading content or if it does it loads 3 to 4 posts in the feed and nothing more, it even repeats the same post over and over after refreshing and restarting the phone/ app/ updating app. Also to note same thing happening on my MAC laptop in safari web browser.

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Oct 28, 2024 2:04 PM in response to JamesMaxx5269

Any news on how to fix this issue? my iPhone 12 when using the Facebook app is currently not loading content or if it does it loads 3 to 4 posts in the feed and nothing more, it even repeats the same post over and over after refreshing and restarting the phone/ app/ updating app. Also to note same thing happening on my MAC laptop in safari web browser.

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Nov 5, 2024 7:31 PM in response to JamesMaxx5269

I bought an iPad Air yesterday and have been trying to login on the Facebook app today and it will not work. November 5, 2024. My new iPad updated with iOS 18.

I can still get on Facebook on my other devices. I hope there is a fix for this soon. I had thought it was a Facebook problem, but perhaps not because I have done everything possible, including clearing the case, reinstalling, Facebook app, rebooting my Wi-Fi and rebooting my new iPad, etc. I even change my password and closed out of all my accounts on Facebook. Nothing helped. If someone knows of a fix, please share it here

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Nov 27, 2024 4:25 PM in response to dona297

Hello all! I was able to restore my Facebook after the latest update and getting a new phone. I opened Messenger as others have said here, but that didn't help.


My facebook icon was dark and non-responsive. I pressed and held it, and a menu came up. I chose to give downloading top priority. After about three minutes, it was there! So try this!

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Nov 22, 2024 11:05 AM in response to SageandSpirit

SageandSpirit wrote:

Someone in the forum told me that an 'insider' in either FB or Apple told them to open up the Messenger app. And, while that was open to then login to my Facebook app...and it worked!!! I'd love to know if it works for you.

That is the current workaround until Meta provides an update to fix the problem with Facebook. They have a poor track record when it comes to bug fixes especially those found on the iPad.

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Dec 1, 2024 11:59 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

the fix about Messenger and then FB did not work. My problem is not in downloading it. The icon sits there nice and bright. My problem is that it refuses to take my password. Messenger takes its password. Facebook app doesn't.


Well, if FB doesn't want me having eyes on its ads, I guess that's their problem.

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Dec 2, 2024 7:34 AM in response to auldtwa

Did you follow the directions carefully?


  • FULLY delete Messenger (don’t just remove it from the Home screen)
  • FULLY delete Facebook (don’t just remove it from the Home screen)
  • Go to the App Store and download Messenger ONLY
  • Log in to Messenger
  • Go to the App Store and download Facebook
  • Log in to Facebook
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Oct 28, 2024 2:05 PM in response to JamesMaxx5269

I’ve had issues with my Facebook app

whenever I try to open it kicks me out immediately, it goes worse after i reinstalled and downloaded again

if I login 5 seconds is longer I’ll be out already I’ve tried contacting the app developers but it’s seems like it’s the device im using



my iPhone SE second gen runs on IOS 18 but still making me feel I prefer the previous versions of apple more


how do I solve this dilemma ?

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Facebook won't launch after iOS 18 update

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