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.
sambo54 wrote:
Thank you! This actually worked for me after the last few days of trying so many other’fixes’.
You are very welcome. I'm delighted that the workaround works for you too. Hopefully Meta will fix their FB for iPad App soon.
chrisjcol wrote:
I posted earlier about the new version of Facebook not working this morning and now it is. What the heck!
Server changes on the Meta backend to accept logging into their service on the new version.
Hi Jim, unfortunately Facebook is very restrictive about groups critical of Facebook and/or Meta. They just delete the account and threaten account suspension or ban. My groups specifically relate to photography, iPhone photography and Apple Card. I’ve multiple groups related to one photography organization I run.
Jeff Donald wrote:
Hi Jim, unfortunately Facebook is very restrictive about groups critical of Facebook and/or Meta. They just delete the account and threaten account suspension or ban. My groups specifically relate to photography, iPhone photography and Apple Card. I’ve multiple groups related to one photography organization I run.
Well that is too bad and probably why they don't host a support forum such as this either. While I understand disrespectful and company bashing posts being deleted, bug reporting and user involvement for problem resolution is essential for providing support, like can be found here. Also confirmation that the same problem exists for others when using a specific version of software.
If there was a bug in any OS version provided by Apple that I was aware of I would be the first to let that user know and provide a link where they could report that bug to Apple. And even follow up when the bug has been resolved. We have seen this many times here.
I have removed and reinstalled several times. Have turned it off and on several times. It is affecting both of our iPads.
Same, very frustrating.
All these login issues only began after the latest iOS update on iPad. Please sort it out. There hasn’t been a problem on my iPhone just the iPad. It’s gone on too long !
Yes same here. Doing both these things several times makes no difference. I wish they’d stop tinkering with the layout of the apps as well.
So does anyone know if it’s a facebook issue or the new ios 26.5?
There was a facebook update yesterday but that didn’t help!
Facebook app not loading on iPad. Log in just keeps circling. Can access FB on iPhone and browser. Driving me crazy…. Help!!!
did not work
Same issue, after update Facebook app on iPad not work.
I have contacted Meta to no avail, no reply and no fix.
Same here, there’s lots of us unfortunately. I’ve contacted Meta with no reply and no fix. Sound a bit useless really.
Mine just started doing that today.
Facebook app not loading on iPad after update
