Hey guys!
Does anyone know if there is a way for the facebook tab for a contact to bring up the facebook app instead of launching the mobile facebook website?
For clarification: bring up a facebook linked contact in sense and click to view their profile, a comment, or an update. m.facebook launches in the browser for me. I would much prefer the facebook app instead.
Thanks!
This points out yet another reason to freaking uninstall that facebook app. It doesn't DO much does it?
I like the app and this seems like HTC's fault or maybe Google's. You know how when you have multiple apps duplicating functionality you get to choose which app handles each request and/or set default. Maybe Google needs to add an action for facebook?
Also the notifications that the facebook app fires off link to the mobile website instead of opening the app? What the?
Digitaltigre said:
I like the app and this seems like HTC's fault or maybe Google's. You know how when you have multiple apps duplicating functionality you get to choose which app handles each request and/or set default. Maybe Google needs to add an action for facebook?
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No, this fault lies 99.996% on the Facebook app developers.
It's a sorry excuse for an official Facebook application in every right, especially when a 3rd party dev bests it with a limited SDK (See Babbler for Android).
Facebook ads are getting more and more frustrating.
Basically, every 4th story is an ad.
Now, I'm not even a heavy Facebook user. I open it maybe 10-15 times per day. It still frustrates me.
I have tried AdBlock and am currently using adguard private DNS. They both killed most ads, but Facebook ads are resilient.
Is there a way to get rid of them or do I need to use a 3rd party app (I tried those before but I don't find them great).
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Facebook ads are getting more and more frustrating.
Basically, every 4th story is an ad.
Now, I'm not even a heavy Facebook user. I open it maybe 10-15 times per day. It still frustrates me.
I have tried AdBlock and am currently using adguard private DNS. They both killed most ads, but Facebook ads are resilient.
Is there a way to get rid of them or do I need to use a 3rd party app (I tried those before but I don't find them great).
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I think the only way is unistalling Facebook itself, they're know for the great progress they bring on countering AdBlockers. Usually I would try to help you to modify the app in order to filter the ads layout but with Facebook it's way more complex, I don't think I can help you here .
Raiz said:
I think the only way is unistalling Facebook itself, they're know for the great progress they bring on countering AdBlockers. Usually I would try to help you to modify the app in order to filter the ads layout but with Facebook it's way more complex, I don't think I can help you here .
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That's unfortunate.
The 3rd party apps are very slow and not even closely as fluid as Facebook. Maybe it's because they integrate messenger in the Facebook app, but yeah, everything takes a second or two.
In that case, I'd rather have ads.
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That's unfortunate.
The 3rd party apps are very slow and not even closely as fluid as Facebook. Maybe it's because they integrate messenger in the Facebook app, but yeah, everything takes a second or two.
In that case, I'd rather have ads.
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I use firefox with adblocker add-ons, then I put a shortcut from firefox to the Facebook webpage on my homescreen. This setup does not slow my device down like the Facebook app or messenger app. This setup requires setting facebook settings to email you when you get Facebook notifications and set gmail to notify you when you get an email, this allows me to still follow up to date activity. Another thing that is necessary with this setup is, if you want to check your Facebook messages, open firefox menu and select the "request desktop site" option, then you can check your messages.
With this setup, you retain your device perform with less lag and you can still view all Facebook activities and read your messages and receive Facebook notifications.
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With Android 11 came the bubble functionality, which displaced the chat head mechanism in Messenger. Unfortunately bubbles are very buggy - for example on OnePlus phones they are responsible for freezing the whole phone.
That's why I've created a MOD for Messenger which brings back the old chat heads.
Install guide
Uninstall all Facebook apps (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
Install the apps from this post (the ones you are using)
Enjoy!
(If you use Facebook apps that are not attached to this post, let me know, I'll resign apks and add them)
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DEPRACATED 08.08.2022Messenger brought back old chat heads to their official application, this mod is no needed anymore
You can uninstall modded apks and install official ones from Google Play.
If you encounter any problems with official apps (e.g. crashing when trying to open an app). You probably needs to clear dalvik cache.
UPDATE 06.01.2022
DOWNLOAD: AndroidFileHost
New versions:
- Messenger 342.1.0.14.119
- Facebook 349.0.0.0.122 alpha
Phone calls in Messenger should be fixed in this version
UPDATE 20.10.2021
New versions:
- Messenger 335.0.0.17.75
- Facebook 341.0.0.2.73
Download here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s-for-android-11.4300779/page-5#post-85806197
Please give me feedback, if everything is all right I will replace files in this post.
UPDATE 7.09.2021
New versions:
- Messenger 329.0.0.10.118
- Facebook 336.0.0.0.85 alpha (I had troubles with decompiling standard/beta versions)
UPDATE 27.07.2021
New versions - facebook_330.0.0.0.102.apk and messenger_324.0.0.0.62.apk.
Fixed:
- connection Facebook <=> Messenger (sharing videos, opening Messenger from Facebook)
- (highly possible) Facebook not refreshing wall
Let me know if Facebook Lite or Business Manager is needed to be updated as well
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So the version of FB in my phone is showing as a system app. I can't uninstall. Attaching pics. Can u tell me how to uninstall plz? It shows"installed" but I can't uninstall, if I go thru the play Store, it gives the "uninstall updates to this system app" only option. I have it disabled because I don't trust it *note NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED. Yeah well that's too fishy. Plus I'm locked out of FB right now cause i have 2 factor on & when I get the code & enter it I get an error msg invalid code. I left FB services enabled so I can continue using IG. I really miss using Messenger, if u have any suggestions I'd much appreciate.
Su.sa.n.m said:
So the version of FB in my phone is showing as a system app. I can't uninstall. Attaching pics. Can u tell me how to uninstall plz? It shows"installed" but I can't uninstall, if I go thru the play Store, it gives the "uninstall updates to this system app" only option. I have it disabled because I don't trust it *note NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED. Yeah well that's too fishy. Plus I'm locked out of FB right now cause i have 2 factor on & when I get the code & enter it I get an error msg invalid code. I left FB services enabled so I can continue using IG. I really miss using Messenger, if u have any suggestions I'd much appreciate.
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You can try https://www.maketecheasier.com/uninstall-system-apps-without-root-android/ to uninstall system app
Sorry to bother you but is there an alternative way to accomplish this without having a computer??
Thank you it works! Btw, what if I don't use the Facebook app you provided here?
Su.sa.n.m said:
Sorry to bother you but is there an alternative way to accomplish this without having a computer??
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Sorry, I don't know any :<
TheSilent3327 said:
Thank you it works! Btw, what if I don't use the Facebook app you provided here?
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Even better - resigned Facebook app is buggy
Hi, thank's for sharing i will try it.
burnO2 said:
With Android 11 came the bubble functionality, which displaced the chat head mechanism in Messenger. Unfortunately bubbles are very buggy - for example on OnePlus phones they are responsible for freezing the whole phone.
That's why I've created a MOD for Messenger which brings back the old chat heads.
Install guide
Uninstall all Facebook apps (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
Install the apps from this post (the ones you are using)
Enjoy!
(If you use Facebook apps that are not attached to this post, let me know, I'll resign apks and add them)
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I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
Is the link good? I can't download anything. It just open and nothing happens.
Man! Thanks for the mod! You're a lifesaver!!
Do we have to use the Facebook that you provide or can we use the official one?
couldn't install messenger app, getting "app not installed"
Emonmahmud66 said:
I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
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That's probably problem with resigned Facebook apk, I will try to fix that, but I am not sure if I can :/
ZGaming said:
s the link good? I can't download anything. It just open and nothing happens.
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It should be, just tested it
Anistruk said:
Man! Thanks for the mod! You're a lifesaver!!
Do we have to use the Facebook that you provide or can we use the official one?
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Use the official one if you can! Resigned version is helpful if you cannot install Messenger due to signing conflict.
Yakine7 said:
couldn't install messenger app, getting "app not installed"
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Probably you have some Facebook apps installed (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
burnO2 said:
Probably you have some Facebook apps installed (Facebook, Messenger, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Facebook Business Suite etc).
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I uninstalled all of them, still getting the message, probably compatiblity issue
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I uninstalled all of them, still getting the message, probably compatiblity issue
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same error on my side
uninstalled all facebook apps with ADB, but still getting the error 'app not installed'. Galaxy s20+, android 11.
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Same problem here...
Emonmahmud66 said:
I cannot share videos to messenger from the facebook app
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you need to select the copy and paste link in the conversation. this option does not work because the system does not detect this application as official Messenger
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Same problem. Hope op has a fix soon.
@burnO2, is the messenger mod, adfree?
agentdisguise said:
Thank you so much for this! Gone are the days of suffering through awful chat bubbles.
I have a weird bug on Facebook though. Posts aren't updating so I see the same posts even after force stopping the app and clearing the cache. This only happens to posts under "Home", not "Recent". Is there a fix for this?
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Radzią said:
you need to select the copy and paste link in the conversation. this option does not work because the system does not detect this application as official Messenger
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Facebook has some signature checks, I will try to bypass this, but It is very challenging.
(Radzią, I am also from Wroclaw )
jolas said:
@burnO2, is the messenger mod, adfree?
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No, I will try to look into that, when I have some time
Anybody here has experience with modding such applications? I could use some help
I'm kind of a noob on these apps but it seems that there are 3 "hidden" Facebook apps that sometimes I see running when I check my battery usage (Facebook app Manager, Installer and Services). I was wondering if it's safe to remove them or if it will have some impact on the functionality of Facebook.
You can't send or reply to FB messages unless that crapware is loaded on the device I believe.
So if you want to use those features...
FB is malware. Personally I ditched it years ago as it can't be safely used. It is known a purveyor of disinformation and data miner extreme.
crazy_penguin said:
I'm kind of a noob on these apps but it seems that there are 3 "hidden" Facebook apps that sometimes I see running when I check my battery usage (Facebook app Manager, Installer and Services). I was wondering if it's safe to remove them or if it will have some impact on the functionality of Facebook.
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AFAIK Facebook uses Facebook app manager and Facebook app installer to update their software and bypassing the Google Play app store.
So i should not disable any of them?
Correct.
jwoegerbauer said:
Correct.
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Thanks!