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Help & Info about Facebook for Android

  • What is the Facebook for Android application?

    Facebook for Android is essentially an on-the-go version of the standard social media platform. Users can enjoy many of the same features associated with the desktop website.

  • Is Facebook for Android Free?

    Users will be happy to learn that Facebook for Android devices is free to download. However, it should be noted that they will be presented with in-app purchases on occasion. Third-party data usage rates may also apply when out and about.

  • Is Facebook for Android safe to download?

    As this application is officially produced by Facebook, there are few concerns in regards to security issues. Still, Facebook for Android should only be downloaded through trusted sites such as Softonic in order to ensure safety.

  • How much memory will Facebook for Android require?

    The memory that Facebook for Android requires will vary from device to device. However, roughly 175 megabytes of free memory is needed after the installation due to the fact that many files decompress once the application has been downloaded. This is also results from ability of the app to store additional data such as pages of Facebook friends even while the device is offline.

  • What types of information can be shared with Facebook for Android?

    This application provides users with a nearly identical level of functionality when compared to Facebook. It is possible to share images, upload videos, browse user profiles, and chat with others. However, a live Internet connection will be required to access the website.

  • Can Facebook for Android work together with Facebook Marketplace?

    Those who are interested in monetizing their profiles will be happy to learn that Facebook for Android works in synergy with Facebook Marketplace. This is an excellent advantage for buyers and sellers who are constantly on the go.

  • Is Facebook for Android able to stream live videos?

    Users have the ability to stream live videos with Facebook for Android. It should be mentioned that streaming speeds will still depend upon the strength of the wireless signal as well as the available free memory within the mobile device.

  • How old does a user have to be to download Facebook for Android?

    Facebook for Android can sometimes be associated with adult-related materials and solicitations. This is why the developers recommend that the application should only be used by those who are 13 years of age or older.

  • What desktop features are available with Facebook for Android?

    Much like the standard website, Facebook for Android users can perform everyday tasks such as liking videos, sending friend requests, embedding hyperlinks to other websites and posting comments on a wall. It is also possible to update personal profiles and change user settings if the need arises.

  • Does Facebook for Android support games?

    Facebook for Android is able to support all of the most popular Facebook games. However, other third-party flash games that are found outside of the official site could encounter problems during playback. This is particularly the case when referring to games that are linked out to different websites.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.