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Clear Facebook's App Cache

Updated over 4 months ago

Clearing the Facebook app’s cache or data can sometimes fix software issues, such as crashes or loading errors.


Please note that you may need to log in again afterward, so make sure you know your Facebook login information before proceeding. Your game data, personal account data, photos, and posts will not be affected.

Android Instructions

Tip:

Different versions of Android and device manufacturers may place these settings in slightly different locations. If you don’t see the exact options below, try searching online for instructions specific to your device model.

  1. From any Home screen tap the Apps icon.

  2. Tap Settings

  3. Tap Apps

  4. Tap Facebook in the list, or if it was preinstalled tap More > Show system apps to display preinstalled apps

  5. Tap Storage

  6. Tap Clear data and then tap OK

  7. Tap Clear Cache

iOS Instructions

  1. Open the Facebook app on your iOS device.

  2. Tap the More button at the bottom

  3. Tap Settings

  4. Tap Account Settings

  5. Tap Browser

  6. Tap Clear Data

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