Facebook Not Working on Your iPhone After iOS 18 Update? Here's the Fix

If Facebook isn't launching on your iPhone after the iOS 18 update, you're not alone. This issue likely stems from compatibility problems between iOS 18 and the Facebook app. Here are some troubleshooting steps:

Quick Fixes

  1. Restart Everything: Restart the Facebook app and then force-restart your iPhone. This clears the RAM and can resolve minor glitches.
  2. Check Your Network: Ensure your Wi-Fi or cellular data is working correctly. Run a speed test and check if Facebook has cellular access in your iPhone's settings.
  3. Update the App: Check the App Store for Facebook updates. Developers often release patches to address compatibility issues.

Advanced Troubleshooting

  1. Offload the App: This deletes the app but keeps your data. Reinstall it from the home screen icon.
  2. Try Messenger: Opening Messenger might jumpstart Facebook, as they share background services. Close Facebook, open Messenger, then try Facebook again. This trick can be helpful when dealing with interconnected apps, similar to how some features work with the Samsung DeX environment.
  3. Update iOS: Check for iOS updates in your settings. A new iOS version might contain bug fixes that resolve the issue, much like the updates addressing issues with false earthquake alerts.

If none of these steps work, contact Facebook support. For more tips on managing apps on your iPhone, check out resources like Android 16's new user switching widget (while for Android, it offers insights into app management).