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With over 1 billion users, Facebook as we know it today is the number one social networking service. Despite all the controversy surrounding it, especially on the matter of privacy, Facebook users have continue growing.
You probably use Facebook app to connect with your friends, family, coworkers, and to even promote your business. Clearly Facebook is one service that is hard to live without.
But what if you find that your Facebook has stopped working? For many, that can set up a panic attack. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to fix this problem and get it back running. Continue reading to find out.
How to fix Facebook when it stops working
Clear the app cache
The first thing you should consider when an app stops functioning properly is the cache. If the app cache is full, it will start acting sluggish. So clear the Facebook cache. To do this, go to Settings, tap Apps, select Facebook and click on Clear Cache.
Alternatively, you can download a cache-clearing app like CCleaner from Google Play Store for quick and automatic cleaning.
Download the latest Facebook update
One of the best ways to keep an app running smoothly is to make sure the app is fully updated to the latest version. Facebook frequently pushes out updates to its app for security updates and bug fixes. As a result, older versions of the app may stop working properly. So whenever you receive notification to update, do not hesitate to do so.
Turn on the automatic update
However, it would be more easier if you turn on automatic updates for Facebook app rather having to manually download the update. To do so, open the Google Play Store app and search for Facebook. Once you select it, tap the ellipsis in the upper right corner of the app page and place a check mark in the auto-update box.
Make use of the Facebook mobile site
One quick workaround you can make use of is the Facebook’s mobile site which you can access through a browser like Chrome and Opera. The Facebook mobile site was mainly designed for mobile browsers and it has almost everything a Facebook app can give you. In fact, some folks rely entirely on the Facebook mobile site, and have uninstalled the Facebook app altogether. This can help conserve battery life on your phone since it is lightweight.
Conclusion - If all fails
If all the above methods fails, then try uninstalling the Facebook app, restarting your device, and reinstalling the app from the Play store
So that's all on how to fix Facebook when it stops working. If you think we missed anything, let us know in the comments. And don't forget to share.
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