facebook ipad ios 26.5
after the update, FB app no longer loads - just get a circle of death and a connecting message; browser version works but need app version to work!
iPad Air, iPadOS 26
If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security/AV/firewall App such as Norton, these may be interfering with your iPad's network stack - even if the VPN connection is seemingly turned off. If applicable, the resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may need to remove the Security App and/or VPN from the device.
If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.
If some Apps are working as expected, while others are not - or other devices can connect to your WiFi network - you may find that a restart of your WiFi Router, followed by a restart of your iPad will clear the problem….
To restart your router, disconnect power from the router for at least 30 seconds - then reconnect power to restart. After your router reboots (which may take several minutes), force restart your iPad:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
What worked for me :
Bsax wrote:
A hard update did not help! Fb still has the circle of death as someone called it. Maybe someone is trying to tell me something? Hopefully someone has a solution soon!
Perhaps you haven't seen one of my more recent replies to this thread...
Try physically rotating the iPad from Landscape orientation to Portrait - then launch the Facebook App in Portrait orientation. The Facebook App may launch normally. After Facebook is running normally, you can rotate the iPad back to Landscape orientation if preferred.
Others have had some success by disabling WiFi while launching the App:
In the meantime, until such time as Meta releases a fresh update to the Facebook App, you need to direct your complaints to Meta. Try posting lots of comments on the Facebook platform itself - as this might actually be noticed by the App Developer. Complaining here will have absolutely no impact upon getting the problem properly resolved.
None of the previous suggestions resolved the fb issue on my iPad; reboot / delete & reinstall app / disconnect from vpn / etc.
I finally deleted my vpn definitions and Facebook’s app is now functioning correctly on my iPad … fingers crossed it holds until a corrected version is available for download.
mvis wrote:
Same here. Mine was working fine until 5/30 when I tried to open it I just saw a black screen with a slim menue down the left side of the screen. Cleared my cache, rebooted etc and nothing. I tried deleting the APP and reinstalling it and now I just get the never ending circle with the message "logging you in" .
And facebook wants to start charging? I think not.
In case you missed this...
For those users struggling with this issue - try physically rotating the iPad from Landscape orientation to Portrait - then launch the Facebook App in Portrait orientation. The Facebook App should launch normally.
After Facebook is running normally, you can rotate the iPad back to Landscape orientation if preferred.
Had this problem since friday may 29th. Turning off Wifi, starting Facebook, Turning on Wifi then continuing the login process in Facebook worked for me. Thank you.
I uninstalled the app and reinstalled. It wouldn’t allow me to use the basic login but am able to use the app now.
frankpf wrote:
facebook app will not open. Tries all the BS AI solutions and still not working on I pad pro. I phone works fine so far.
AI tools frequently are poor source of information - as AI will simply serve-up bad or incorrect information previously posted by others.
Again, in case you haven't read recent posts within this thread...
For those users struggling with this issue - try physically rotating the iPad from Landscape orientation to Portrait - then launch the Facebook App in Portrait orientation. The Facebook App should launch normally.
After Facebook is running normally, you can rotate the iPad back to Landscape orientation if preferred.
wmd were my initials first wrote:
Unacceptable. When is Apple and/or Facebook going to fix the problem?
Apple won't, it is not there app and they could not update it to fix the bug that Meta introduced in a recent update.
Meta can update Facebook to fix the problem and there was a version released 16 hours ago, so try that one to see if they resolved the bug, and hopefully did not introduce more bugs like they have before. The Meta problems with bugs in their apps is not new and has gone on for years. It is apparent very little in-house testing is being performed when they have released 9 updates to Facebook in just the last month, so their users end up being the bug testers.
MafiaPrincess wrote:
Thank you! This definitely worked for me, I was getting so annoyed! Apple needs to get it together!!
It is the new version that Meta issued yesterday that resolved the problem that they initially caused with the previous update preventing login.
As you have seen, the user you replied to also had the issue resolved after they installed the latest update, even though it took until that afternoon for their server to recognize login with that version. The previously reported workarounds until that new version was released were only temporary workarounds that would continue to fail the next time a login was attempted.
Not an Apple issue at all or one they could even resolve if they wanted to. The Developers are responsible for their own apps and the support for the customers that use their apps.
Maybe try and delete the app and reinstall it. Just a thought
rafan132 wrote:
Official Apple Support Community
Your iPad indicates that it must be restored:
If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
You’ll need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Thank you! Airplane toggle worked.
This works! Just make sure you restart both the router and iPad.
MrsDishDr wrote:
Facebook app not loading on iPad. Log in just keeps circling. Can access FB on iPhone and browser. Driving me crazy…. Help!!!
As you can see, you're not alone. That is not a problem Apple can fix and the solution will need to come from Meta. That is not the first time the issue has occurred with Facebook on the iPad, and even has happened less frequently on the iPhone, and eventually Meta provides an update to fix it. Let them know you are not happy with their app and expect better.
Eyenrs wrote:
My fb screen on my iPad is black suddenly. I’ve cleared cache, uninstalled and reinstalled app and it works a few times and then is black again! Works just fine on my iPhone (same update) and online! What in the heck is going on??? Is it FB or the most recent iOS 26.5 update :(
It is Facebook and reported by others on the iPad who are not even using 26.5. Report the issue to Meta and wait for them to provide another update.
Facebook app not loading on iPad after update
