Find Out Effective Methods To Fix The Error Message “Unfortunately, Facebook Has Stopped” In Your Android Smartphone!
Summary: Facebook is one of the most famous app in Google Play Store. There are so many users around the world who are using Facebook application and it has become a part of their daily life. If you are also using Facebook and getting the error message “Unfortunately, Facebook has stopped” then don’t get panic. Here you will find effective methods on how to fix “Unfortunately Facebook has stopped” issue on your Android device.
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- Fix “Unfortunately Facebook has stopped” error on your phone.
- Also fix other types of error like system update failure, black/white screen of death, apps keep crashing, stuck in bootloop, Android OTG update failed and many more.
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Let’s begin with real user practical example!
Practical Example: A User Getting Error “Unfortunately Facebook Has Stopped Working” On Phone
Never had such problem previously…
Is there possibility i can fix that by myself? Or what should i do?
Original Post From – Facebook Help Community
Just like above practical scenarios, there are various users out there encountering the same issue.
Now the question is – How do I fix Unfortunately Facebook has stopped on Android phone?
Don’t Worry! Below I have shared some effective methods to fix Facebook keeps crashing or Facebook not working issue.
Just go through them one-by-one and check if your problem is solved or not.
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Method 1: Check Internet Connection
The first thing you should, check your internet connection. You can check it by opening any site in browser if it not opens easily then there is some problem in your mobile network or Wi-Fi. You can check network and fix this.
Method 2: Restart Your Smartphone
You can also fix this Facebook won’t open issue by restarting your smartphone. Restart your device, maybe this can fix the error.
Method 3: Update Your Facebook App
You can fix Facebook application error is by updating your Facebook app. If you have not updated your Facebook to the latest version then this issue can occur in your app.
Here, follow the steps to update Facebook application.
Step 1: On your phone open Google Play Store.
Step 2: After that tap on the three horizontal lines.
Step 3: Then tap on My Apps, now find Facebook app and tap on Update button (if it is not updated to latest version).
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Method 4: Clear Cache And Data Of Facebook
You can clear the data and cache of your Facebook app to fix Facebook won’t open issue on your device.
Now, follow the below steps to clear the data and cache of the Facebook.
Step 1: On your device open Settings.
Step 2: Tap on More tab then visit Application Manager.
Step 3: After that tap on All Apps.
Step 4: Then find your Facebook app and tap on it.
Step 5: Now tap on Clear Cache and Clear Data option.
After that check the error is solved or not. If it is not solved then follow the next method.
Method 5: Uninstall And Reinstall Facebook
You can also uninstall the app to fix this app issue. Just uninstall the Facebook app and then again install it from Google Play Store.
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Method 6: Restart Facebook App
You can also try to restart your Facebook app. Open multi-tasking menu and then swipe off the Facebook app.
Another way to do this, open Settings > Applications. Then search Facebook and tap on Force Stop.
After sometime open it again and check the error message is resolved or not.
Method 7: Check If Facebook Is Down
Down Detector is an app as well as it has site where you can see all the apps server and track outages around all over the universe. You have the option to select specific country. Here you can also check the past issues.
To check Facebook, simply open Down Detector app and then search for Facebook. If there will be any problem in server then here you can see and if there is no problem then it will show no problem at Facebook.
Method 8: Other App Conflict
If you have installed any app on your Android phone and after that getting the error message “unfortunately Facebook has stopped” then you should uninstall that app. There may be some app conflict in the newly installed applications.
So simply delete that app or apps. Don’t forget to tap on Restrict data usage and turn on the mobile data as well as Wi-Fi. After this check the problem is solved or not.
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Method 9: Reboot Your Device
Sometimes a simple reboot solves many issues. So, you can try to reboot your device and if this doesn’t fix the issue then force reboot your device.
To force reset your device, press and hold the both Power and Volume Down button on your device until it reboots. Now check “Unfortunately, Facebook has stopped error is solved or not. If not then read try the next method.
Method 10: Clear RAM
You can clear RAM in various ways. You can close all the running applications and then open Facebook app and see it works or not.
In other premium device such as Galaxy S9 and newer models have faithful option to clear RAM by going to Settings and then Device Care. Here you will also find another RAM option. You need to tap on this option to give Facebook some boosts.
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Method 11: Mobile & Wi-Fi Data Usage Restricted
In your smartphone there is an option of data restriction where you can control all your installed apps to use data and mobile data or Wi-Fi to connect to internet. If Facebook has not got those permissions then Facebook keeps crashing problem may occur.
To fix it open Settings and then go to Installed apps and search Facebook and open it.
Then hit on Restrict data usage and check the mobile and Wi-Fi data are on or not. If it is not turn on then turn it on.
Method 12: Reset App Preferences
You can also reset the app preferences. This will change all the settings back. If you are thinking that this process will erase your data then don’t worry, it will not erase any app data.
Here follow the below steps to reset app preferences.
Note: The steps will be different in other Android models. I have taken Redmi device as an example.
Step 1: On your phone open Settings and then tap on Installed apps.
Step 2: After that tap on the three dots at the upper right side and then tap Reset app preferences.
Step 3: Now tap on Reset apps.
That’s All!
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Method 13: Check Battery Saver Mode
You can check the battery saver mode and if it needed to close then you can easily close it. It also force close those apps which you regularly use.
To check this, follow the below steps.
Step 1: Open Settings and then open Battery and performance.
Step 2: Then tap on Choose apps.
Step 3: Find Facebook and open it and check that it is not set to aggressive mode.
Method 14: Factory Reset
You can also factory reset your device to fix this Facebook not opening issue. But before doing this you must take a backup of your device’s data as it will wipe all your saved data from your device.
Now, follow the below steps to factory reset your smartphone.
Step 1: On your device open Settings.
Step 2: Then tap on Backup & Reset option.
Step 3: Next, tap on Factory Reset option and then on Reset Device.
Step 4: Now tap on Erase all data.
After completing the reset process your phone will start automatically and now you need to setup your phone from beginning.
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Method 15: Install Previous Version
You can get rid of Facebook keeps cashing issue by installing a previous version of Facebook. Maybe the new version of Facebook which you have installed not working well in your device.
You cannot install the older version of Facebook through Google Play Store. You can install previous version of Facebook through APKMirror.
But this is a temporary solution because when a latest version of Facebook will come then Google Play Store will update Facebook app automatically.
Method 16: Fix “Unfortunately, Facebook has stopped” Via Android Repair Software
If none of the above methods fix Facebook app issue then in this case you are highly suggested to try Android Repair Software as it will repair your Android OS and fix the error.
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Android Repair software fix “unfortunately, Facebook has stopped” error on Samsung and also other types of issues like system update failure, black/white screen of death, apps keep crashing, stuck in bootloop, Android OTG update failed and many more.
Note: The Android Repair software will only work in Samsung phone.
Below, follow the steps to fix the error message “Unfortunately Facebook has stopped” on your Android by using Android Repair tool.
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Steps To Fix “Unfortunately Facebook Has Stopped” Using Android Repair Software
Step 1: Connect Your Android Phone To Computer
Download, install and launch Android Repair Tool on your computer then click on “Repair”.
Now connect your Android phone to computer with the help of USB cable and choose “Android Repair” from the available options.
In the next window, select the correct device information that are brand, name, model, country and carrier. After confirming the warning message hit “Next” to continue the process.
The Repair (Android) software may delete all your files which is stored on your Android device. Please enter the number “000000”to confirm to continue the process.
Note: You are highly advised to back up your Android data before using the Android Repair Software as it will erase all your device data.
Step 2: Enter Download Mode To Repair The Android Device
Before repairing your Android, you need to boot your Android phone in Download mode.
Follow the below steps to boot your phone or tablet in DFU mode:
Steps for the Android device which has Home button:
- Switch OFF your Android phone/tablet.
- Then press & hold the Volume Down + Home + Power button for few seconds (say about 5s to 10s).
- Release all the buttons and press Volume Up button to enter the download mode.
Steps for the Android device which has no Home button:
- Switch OFF your Android phone or tablet.
- Now press and hold Volume Down + Bixby + Power for few seconds (say about 5s to 10s).
- Release all the buttons and press Volume Up button to enter the download mode.
After that, click on “Next”. Now the software will start downloading the firmware.
When the downloading and verifying the firmware gets completed, then the software automatically starts repairing your Android phone and tablet.
After sometimes, you will see that all your Android system issues are fixed.
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Conclusion
So, when you face this type of apps issue on your Android phone then, don’t get panic as there are different methods to fix “Unfortunately Facebook has stopped” error. Simply follow the above methods and if you are using Samsung phone then you can easily fix Facebook has stopped error by using Android Repair Software.
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