About Facebook
When you open Facebook for the first time after installation, you log into your profile and face a tailored feed filled with posts, stories, and short video reels. Setting things up takes only a few moments, though you are immediately prompted to grant permission for your contacts, device accounts, and precise GPS location.
The main navigation bar lets you jump between several distinct sections. Marketplace allows you to search local classifieds for used gear, while dedicated groups connect you with communities sharing practical advice. Integrated Meta AI tools let you ask instant questions, create custom stickers, and generate images inside your chats. You can also stream reels, publish quick stories, or start voice and video calls with friends.
This app is not for privacy-focused users looking for a lightweight social experience. It requests extensive device access, including your call logs, confidential calendar events, running app history, and phone status. Certain features like generative AI tools or specific video templates may also be unavailable depending on your region. If you want a minimal footprint without deep device access, this platform is not for you.
- Local MarketplaceBrowse and list items in your nearby community to trade or buy used gear.
- Meta AI IntegrationAsk questions, generate custom stickers, and create AI images directly in your conversations.
- Built-In CallingReach your contacts directly through integrated voice and video calls.
- Reels & StoriesWatch short video reels or share brief status updates using stories and video editing tools.
Permissions
- Device & app history
- retrieve running apps
- Identity
- find accounts on the device
- Identity
- add or remove accounts
- Identity
- read your own contact card
- Calendar
- read calendar events plus confidential information
- Calendar
- add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
- Contacts
- find accounts on the device
- Contacts
- read your contacts
- Contacts
- modify your contacts
- Location
- approximate location (network-based)
- Location
- precise location (GPS and network-based)
- Phone
- directly call phone numbers
- Phone
- read call log
- Phone
- read phone status and identity
- Photos/Media/Files
- read the contents of your USB storage
- Photos/Media/Files
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Storage
- read the contents of your USB storage
- Storage
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Camera
- take pictures and videos
- Microphone
- record audio
- Wi-Fi connection information
- view Wi-Fi connections
- Device ID & call information
- read phone status and identity
- Other
- view network connections
- Other
- create accounts and set passwords
- Other
- read battery statistics
- Other
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- Other
- access Bluetooth settings
- Other
- send sticky broadcast
- Other
- change network connectivity
- Other
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
- Other
- full network access
- Other
- change your audio settings
- Other
- control Near Field Communication
- Other
- read sync settings
- Other
- run at startup
- Other
- reorder running apps
- Other
- draw over other apps
- Other
- control vibration
- Other
- prevent device from sleeping
- Other
- toggle sync on and off
- Other
- install shortcuts
- Other
- read Google service configuration
Common questions
What permissions does the Facebook app require on Android?
The app requests access to your location, contacts, calendar events, call logs, and running app history. It can also read your phone status and identity.
Why are some Facebook features missing in my app?
Certain features on Facebook are restricted depending on your country or region. AI tools or specific creation options may not be available everywhere.
Can I make voice and video calls inside the Facebook app?
Yes, you can make voice and video calls directly to your friends alongside standard text messaging.
Is Facebook free to download and use?
Yes, Facebook is distributed as freeware and is completely free to install and use.
Get Facebook
Keep up with friends, browse local marketplace listings, and share short reels
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