How to Uninstall Facebook for Android

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Sometimes it can become necessary to remove the Facebook app, either due to incompatibilities, crashes, or because it uses too much data.

This guide will walk you through uninstalling the Facebook app from your Android device, and offer an option to continue using Facebook from your built-in web browser on your device, which has a lot fewer issues.

2. Uninstall Facebook

There are 2 ways to uninstall Facebook, and any other app, from your Android device.

From Homescreen

If you see the icon for Facebook on your Android device's home screen, follow these steps.

1. Tap and hold the Facebook icon for a few seconds. Do not let go of the icon.
   

1. Continue to hold the Facebook icon. Two new options will appear at the top of your screen. Drag the Facebook icon to Uninstall, then let go.
   

1. When asked if you wish to uninstall Facebook, select OK.
   

From Apps Settings

If you're unable to locate the Facebook icon, or have problems dragging the icon to Uninstall, use this method.

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Apps.
   

1. Select Facebook.
   

1. Select Uninstall.
   

1. When asked if you wish to uninstall Facebook, select OK.
   

3. Create Web Shortcut

You can continue to use Facebook after uninstalling the App, using your built-in browser. Using Facebook this way results in a lot fewer crashes (if any), faster performance, and greatly improved battery life. Keep in mind, you won't get notifications from Facebook, though.

1. Open the Chrome browser.
   

1. In the address bar, type in https://www.facebook.com/, then either choose the address from the drop-down, or push the right arrow on your keyboard for return.
   

1. Once you are on the Facebook page, select the 3-dots menu in the top-right corner.
   

1. Select Add to Home screen.
   

1. The name will automatically fill-in, but you are welcome to adjust it to your liking if you wish. When done, select Add.
   

You can use Facebook from your mobile web browser without it using anywhere near as much battery, without notifications, and in many cases it will be much more stable.