yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] LimitsX:
where can I get the latest updated stable release of facebook apk ?? my playstore has the old version
[Android Apps and Games] Einwod:
Try Google. FFS.
[Android Apps and Games] Swarnava:
Moto G 2nd Gen + Lollipop 5.0.2

Facebook version 25.0.19.30 and new Facebook chat re enabler

Not possible to check online friends from Facebook app
[Android Apps and Games] Maffa8:
Notifications

The notification not working in the status bar..why? Help me, thanks ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Matt.Murdock:
This didn't work at all.
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
[MENTION=5464206]AntaresOne[/MENTION] What are exactly the modifications that you make to bypass messenger app restriction process ?

(give me it in pm if you don't want to share it with anothers members i will not redistribute it).
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
Thanks, it worked for me!
[Android Apps and Games] scoobyjenkins:
I had 40 activities!

Tapatalked that shiznit.
[Android Apps and Games] shinnie4x2:
not work on 28.0.0.0.4 (my latest alpha version)

please support

TKS
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
I confirm it stopped working on 28.0.0.0.4.
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
Latest Play Store version is 26.0.0.22.16. Is it working on this?
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
Don't know, it probably works. I am in alpha testers group so I have version 28.0.0.0.4, which doesn't work anymore
[Android Apps and Games] savvymatthew:
I can confirm Facebook 26.0.0.22.16 work's fine.

As for notifications, Idk mine stopped working long before I used this app.

Sometimes I get a random one so idk.
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
Not working on 28.0.0.0.5 either. Looks like Facebook changed something that broke functionality of this app.
[Android Apps and Games] AntaresOne:
Works on latest Play Store version (26.0.0.22.16)

As wrote in OP, new Facebook updates may break its functionality (like on latest alpha versions apparently)

In this last case, just rollback to the last confirmed working version

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
I know, I was just confirming for others to know which versions don't work. Sooner or later PlayStore app will reach version 28 as well and it will stop working.
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
Hello, can you explain me how you app work to make this change please ?

Edit: Why your app ask (apparently) access to SMS reveive functionnality ?

http://anubis.iseclab.org/?action=result&task_id=19f7643be0746bfa47d7f1afc2a49c792&format=html
[Android Apps and Games] wanam:
It is an empty App with the same package name as FB messenger, FB just checks if the package exists to activate the hidden tab.

I hope they won't add a signature check on their upcoming FB updates.
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
Wow ok... So its a very simple app, but when install this apk on my phone, the application name was different of Messenger right ?

Edit: And why FB dev change the FB Messenger package name constantly ?
[Android Apps and Games] wanam:
I meant the package name (com.facebook.orca) not the App name, FB doesn't change its packages names.
[Android Apps and Games] Einwod:
On 28.0.0.6 and it's working fine here.
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
So if FB dev not change the package name, why this must to be upgrade when an update of FB app is coming ?

(Its this that i don't understand) ?
[Android Apps and Games] 1234himanshu:
Thanks :D
[Android Apps and Games] caominh171:
it works for me
[Android Apps and Games] pro.aggro:
not working on 28.0.0.0.7
[Android Apps and Games] vasilis_:
28,07 not working too

back t downgrade for me till you fix that :)
[Android Apps and Games] jeffnz:
Great app thanks Dev, was annoyed they wanted me to install messenger, Facebook is so invasive as it is so good on you for this :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
[MENTION=5464206]AntaresOne[/MENTION] Apparently your app work on last Play Store version :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Charlie:
Hello guys.Today I uninstalled messenger and all of a sudden chat was enabled! I have latest Facebook version from play store.Anyone else noticed that?
[Android Apps and Games] Hybrid Core:
Works on latest facebook beta from play store 27.0.0.13.15. Great work man!
[Android Apps and Games] lamducthien:
Not working at 28.0.0.0.8
[Android Apps and Games] coolkoushik07:
After somedays, they will block it again..

Sent from my D5503
[Android Apps and Games] n.praveen13:
good mod, thanks

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hahaha yes this trick worked for me too :D
[Android Apps and Games] miguelrivas:
Not working at the last alpha v28.0.0.0.14

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] tuxdude143:
Works like a dream on the latest stable version of facebook for android. Finally I don't have to use that annoying ass messenger app!
[Android Apps and Games] Zaihanzainal:
yup not working with this version =/
[Android Apps and Games] Theoldwarrior:
Thats the same issue when i updated into 28.0.0.0.8 so i find a way on how to re-ebable chat on the latest version.

How to enable again the Messages Tab on Facebook app:

1. Go to Settings > Apps

2. Then find the Facebook app and click.

3. Click 'Clear Data'. Done.

4. Go to Facebook app again and login.

5. Go to Messages Tab then click 'Remind me Later', then chat like a pro without the useless Messenger.

Have fun. Enjoy!
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
That won't last too long and it will force you to install messenger sooner or later.
[Android Apps and Games] Jagdish84:
Worked for me on latest alpha build... Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] Coece:
i even reflashed to lollipop and only installed facebok, latest and it works with notifications and without app
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
Yes, a fresh reinstall or deleting data from app will let you use messenger inside the facebook app. But that will only last for a short while and you will be forced to install messenger after some time.
[Android Apps and Games] zooorgie:
Latest Beta is 28.0.0.1.16

Its NOT working on latest beta 28.0.0.1.16
[Android Apps and Games] Einwod:
After 28.0.0.7 it has not Worked.
[Android Apps and Games] DJEXTRO:
NOT working on latest beta 28.0.0.1.16
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
Not working on 28.0.0.1.16 :/

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] fjej78:
It works with the new version of Facebook (ver 29)?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Can also confirm it has stopped working at 28.0.0.1.16
[Android Apps and Games] fjej78:
Oh damn =(
[Android Apps and Games] gpvecchi:
It works for me with latest 29 alpha... Try clearing FB data and choose remember me later...
[Android Apps and Games] lamducthien:
Me too but maybe a few time
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
After delete data on Facebook its works again :)

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
Not working on my phone even with clearing data few times

fB ver 28.0....

I Deleted fB and downloaded 27.0.0 ver and for now working good..

I'll be watching thread for possible aolution and upgrade of enabler apk
[Android Apps and Games] sumit yadav:
Can you make a xposed module for Facebook most recent as default.
[Android Apps and Games] zooorgie:
Confirmed working on 28.0.0.1.16 after clearing everything and logging in again in the app.

Then choose remember me later.

But as far as I know, its a time limit on that....

Im not sure "remember me later" has anything to do with the chat enabler, could be in the Facebook app also.
[Android Apps and Games] dushan90:
The fb app used to give a few attempts to use it's built-in chat before giving the message to install their messenger app. So I think when you clear data, it again thinks that you have installed the app for the first time which enables the chat feature.

I might be wrong. But I remember I used the built-in chat when I initially installed the app (like a month or two before. after a rom flash) and then it got blocked. And that is when I installed re-enabler app.
[Android Apps and Games] MUNDO23:
Thank you, I knew some one would come up with something to fix this nonsense it was just a matter of time. Loving this fix Thanks again:) ??
[Android Apps and Games] explorer-10:
Only downside is that you can't send videos inside chat...
[Android Apps and Games] alexrusu:
works [MENTION=6122243]lg l7[/MENTION] @ SLIM ROM

thx
[Android Apps and Games] Yadul Krishna V.O:
sorry no rooting without rooting is it possible? i'm not rooted

sorry no rooting without rooting is it possible? i'm not rooted
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Root not necessary. Did this on my gf's Galaxy Light (MetroPCS, not (yet) rooted) and she's happy with it.
[Android Apps and Games] coolpoete:
Can't get the latest apk to work,.. Any updates coming?
[Android Apps and Games] Warsonex:
Doesn't Work on Galaxy S5 :/
[Android Apps and Games] kup0:
Working and no problems! Rooted Z1 with SlimKat
[Android Apps and Games] ellcid:
Do not working

Enviado de meu XT1225 usando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Zenk3:
How to delete/uninstall the chat re-enabler, after I have installed it?
[Android Apps and Games] kitrax59:
Settings >> Apps/Application Manager
[Android Apps and Games] darkeingel:
Doesn't work for the latest 28.x.x.x version for Lollipop version uploaded on Apkmirror

Both the new and old one.

Waiting for a fix, soon.

Thanks for your work
[Android Apps and Games] rp_guy:
clearing facebook app data seems to get it going again after an update
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
Clearing data just delays the moment till you have to install messenger. It works even without this app.
[Android Apps and Games] IceXcube84:
I unistall the Facebook app and Facebook Messenger after they released Facebook Lite. I don't need all the features in the normal app and the only thing iam using is to send and receive message and uploading photo and so on.

But there is one issue that is annoying with Facebook Lite and that is there is no rotation mode and it is always in the portrait mode. That make it a bit hard to write long messages on my Nexus 6.

But that only issue is nothing against that Facebook Lite is not so damn battery hungry like Facebook Messenger and there is no videos function and that is good. Very annoying when all videos in the feed start to play and that function is rubbish. Sure that is no Facebook Call function either but that is no big deal really. Never using that one anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] darkeingel:
Nope, that doesn't work.
[Android Apps and Games] Trooper27:
Its working for me but notifications are not, bummer.
[Android Apps and Games] Curl3w:
is there any way to disable the "free call" function (blue dialer icon)? the problem is: when i'm offline, ppl is able to call me or view that i'm still connectable/active. currently im using the official facebook messenger apk
[Android Apps and Games] blackbuffalo:
Not working on FB 28.0.0.16.16
[Android Apps and Games] enjelpuspa:
It works. Thank you very much. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ellcid:
No, is not

Enviado de meu XT1225 usando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] dandroid13:
Works fine with Facebook 27.

Enviado do meu Galaxy S5
[Android Apps and Games] saxmydix:
ditto
[Android Apps and Games] mac08wrx:
Works great on latest FB thanks
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
Found a fix. Install Facebook messenger. And then freeze it in titanium backup works so far for me

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] arayray:
Not working on 28.0.0.16.16. I am getting the notifications but I cannot access the messaging part in the Facebook app
[Android Apps and Games] polke45:
The Facebook app in play store seems to downgrade back to v27 so chat is still working by default
[Android Apps and Games] jtodaro:
I'm running the latest FB app from Google Play, which is 27.0.0.25.15 and it is working perfectly for me.
[Android Apps and Games] coolpoete:
I don't know where you are but the latest fb I have is 28.0.0.18.16 and it's not working for me
[Android Apps and Games] jtodaro:
Missouri, and I just checked Play Store and I have no updates for it. Not sure where you got the 28.x.x.x.x version.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
28 is for people on the beta.
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
And 29 is alpha [emoji14]

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] coolpoete:
ok, so I stand corrected. I got the screen with the otter asking to download the messenger app but if I hit remind me later it goes into the messenger app.
[Android Apps and Games] coolpoete:
This is what I did to get it to work on 28.0.0.18.16, maybe it will work for you.

Once you have the re-enabler app installed, go into settings, apps, click on FB, clear cache and data. Then launch Facebook, go into settings, uncheck facebook chat. Go to the chat tab and you should get the otter with the screen that says to "remind you later" or "get the app". Tap on remind you later and it will open up the chat as normal for you.
[Android Apps and Games] moming8:
No, it's not on me, what happening on my phone is after follow you procedures, it shown the messages threat, but when i click one of the thread, it will prompt me to install FB messenger ..:(
[Android Apps and Games] Sp1tfire:
Facebook must have changed something in the way their messenger works, cause their messenger gets updated a lot. Guess AntaresOne must recompile this app using Facebook's latest messenger version. Since it doesn't work with alphas and betas anymore, guess it's safe to say it won't work with stable version either, be it sooner or later.
[Android Apps and Games] Seanbest:
29.0.0.2.13 not working ?

I can see my list of conversations, but when I open them I get another Messenger redirect prompt.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Guess I'm going to downgrade back to 7, the new update to 29 killed this.
[Android Apps and Games] mafyas:
Facebook on playstore 28.0.0.20.16 not working..
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
Need Root

Install Facebook messenger and then freeze it in titanium backup works for me on Facebook alpha 30.0.0.0

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Not rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] mustangirl:
Not working on version 28 of facebook :(

not working on version 28 latest update on playstore
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Found another way around this, but it does require root and an sqlite editor. Force stop the FB app then load up your favorite sqlite editor and open up the prefs db file for facebook. Change these values:

/config/force_messenger/first_shown_1 (This uses timestamps. Set this to some insane high value (I used 14 9's and an 8 here)

/config/force_messenger/last_shown_1 (This also uses timestamps, Same as above but increment higher (all 15 9's here)

If your sqlite editor supports string searches, search for "diode". You can just delete ALL of those entries.

You will have to let it show you the moving messages prompt once. This is so it will set the above entries for you to edit. I did mine this way since v28 and have yet to see further prompts (I'm now on 29.0.0.4.13), and my messaging works fully.

Note: Some of the "diode" entries will replant eventually but this won't affect messaging. The only oddity I have seen was the ad for messenger, but I wasn't forced into it. Just shown a banner, and only once.

Important: If you clear the app data for FB, you will have to do this again

Also Important: (For v29 and later (Can someone else with root on the 30 alpha check this?)) Just checked this on my device, v29 now ALWAYS sets the value /config/gk/values/android_new_app_user_for_diode to a 1 (Meaning when you go to use messaging you get a message saying "Get started with Messenger"). Set this value to 0, restart the FB app, You'll see the usual reminder, Work from there.
[Android Apps and Games] iardito:
Works for me. Using latest playstore ver 29. Thanks! Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] gpvecchi:
I think that installing Messenger and freezing it is easier...
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
Yes hehe that works perfectly for me :)

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Whichever way works for anyone. Just got bored one night and decided to poke around the app's files a bit which brought me to this method
[Android Apps and Games] t3khe4d:
works here

works here, thanks. :good:

FB 27.0.0.25.15

ph: HTC One M8 TmoUS 32GB/128GB

andy: 5.0.1

rom: ViperOneM8 4.2.0 Pro/ViperDark

kernel: 3.4.0-ElementalX 4.04-Sense

hboot: 3.19.0.0000 redtext

build: 4.20.531.4

radio: 1.23.213311491.05G

recovery: TWRP v2.8.5.0

born: 09/16/2014

mods: S-OFF - H/K - ViPER4Android - Xposed
[Android Apps and Games] Guslipe:
Don't work in facebook 28.xxx.xxx

Please update to 28.xxx.xxx version of facebook
[Android Apps and Games] francescorm:
+1

Inviato dal mio SM-G900F lollipop BOA3!
[Android Apps and Games] MandoH:
Please update to version 29.xxx
[Android Apps and Games] bo-l:
Its is wrong from update 28 facebook.

Sendt fra min LG G3 @ Android 5.0.2 Custom
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Something to make note of:

V28 is the LAST VERSION that the "Clear Data" trick will work on. Doing this in V29 gives you "Get started with Messenger" regardless. (At least it is for me when tested in this manner)

Best options for V28 onward are one of the following (Feel free to add in other methods):

1. Install & Freeze Messenger (root needed)

2. Use my last posted method (root & SQLite editor needed)

3. Ditch the app altogether and just use a browser

4. Ditch the app and use Facebook Lite.
[Android Apps and Games] scrapir:
And out of these besides #3 would be the best? Option #3 is always my backup.
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Any one works. Other options include finding an older version of the FB apk and not updating past that, but I did a test earlier on 3.9 and got messenger nags. Most on here seem content with option #1.
[Android Apps and Games] NenoN:
Chat reenabler doesn't work for me anymore

Chat reenabler doesn' work for me since yesterday. I have facebook version 28.0.0.20.16.

Till yesterday everything was working perfecly, but since the last update not anymore. I have tried also with older version, by installing the apk file of v.28.0.0.4 and reinstalling the chat reenabler, but it still doesn't work. It keeps showing "Get messenger" text when trying to chat. What is the main problem and how can I fix it so I don't have to use the Messenger?
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
Which sqlite editor do you use and does it have search? I can't find those two lines you mentioned earlier, 800+ lines to search visualy, very very tought..
[Android Apps and Games] scrapir:
I couldn't find the line myself earlier so I tried the installing message app and killing it but didn't have luck that way ether.
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
I went with this one which is $2.99 - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&hl=en

It has the search feature and works great for me

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Just tried it on my tablet with V29 (my mod not applied), and it worked fine. What are you using to freeze?
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
Alcatel OT 6037k - working like a charm now :)

Downloaded that SQLite Editor app , found lines

Edited this to 999999999999998

/config/force_messenger/first_shown_1

and this to 0

/config/gk/values/android_new_app_user_for_diode

Second force_messenger does not exist on my FB app.

Thank You for helping.

Will updated change this lines again?
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
Nope, they persist. I set that on my Nexus 5 when I had v28 in. Updated to 29 with no ill effects.

The second line appears after you see the prompt to get messenger.

When you update to v29, the android_new_app_user_for_diode may get set to 1 again, but this won't cause any ill effects.
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
Just checked, second line appeard and edited, all diode lines deleted too except that one I edited earlier, working great and much better from instaling 3rd party app like titanum to freeze app..

Thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] DarkSide®:
V28 i delete all "diod" voice and native chat come back
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
Ok,facing first "problem" ... Chat notification doesn't work, conversation is all same color (others and mine messages) .. Color isn't much deal but notification is essential..
[Android Apps and Games] MarlX:
thank you xda peeps. chat is available again on fb app by installing and freezing messenger. ?

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Android Apps and Games] Guaperas251:
No working

It doesn´t work on my Note 2 GT-N7100 with the last version of facebook ( FB v.28.0.0.20.16), i installed and unistalled but didnt work. Help me cause i hate using fb app chat. PD: REGARDS
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Did you try one of those two possible solutions?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59130418&postcount=541

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59147441&postcount=551
[Android Apps and Games] Hemingray:
In V29? I noticed that too. V29 is also the first version to now totally lock out messaging, although I do still get notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] Guaperas251:
Yep

Yep,i did it..
[Android Apps and Games] MikhaelGonato:
This worked like charm for like 5-6 months. I've deactivated facebook for almost a month and when I returned it no longer works. Must have been something to do with the deactivation. But if my memory serves me right I used to deactivate back then and return and still works. I don't know what happened. I could use some help bro. I'm using Galaxy S3 mini with a FB version of 28.0.0.20.16. I'm not rooted. Xiao, my man. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Flaren6:
A great THANKS to you :laugh: I was about to lose hope :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] Gandalf19:
On 28, it doesn't

working for me :(

I returned on FB 27

Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] DarkSide®:
Install messanger and disable the app work with 28
[Android Apps and Games] lorilucille9:
I'm on version 29 and went to messages after I installed the apk but got the get the app message. Thought I was stuck but for some reason decided to hit get app and it works now for me without messenger installed. So all of you that think it didn't work try hitting the get app button first. Good Luck!
[Android Apps and Games] enp82003:
Works awesome! Thanks so much! :D
[Android Apps and Games] glcvr6:
I tried also freezing method, same thing, chat enabled but color and notification deficit..
[Android Apps and Games] Rom:
[MENTION=5464206]AntaresOne[/MENTION]

Can you update your apk for the last Play Store version pelase ? (28.0.0.20.16)

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jeffrey81:
Not working on 28.xxxx
[Android Apps and Games] sronweb:
Same problems here with today's update. I will stay with version 27 for now.
[Android Apps and Games] Swos:
confirm: last playstore don't work :(
[Android Apps and Games] Reverbs:
As already said, won't work with the newest version.

Will use v27, thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Gandalf19:
We are in this thread because we don't want messenger. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] sossio18:
works on FB v23.0.0.0.8 :D

Thank u man :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] akentak:
Works for me!

Works for me, perfectly!

I uninstalled messenger, cleared FB data, installed Re-Enabler, started FB, got into my messages. I used pictures, group messaging and all!

Thank you!

FB Version 21.0.0.23.12
[Android Apps and Games] not_joker:
Thanks alot OP, excellent work!

My FB version 22.0.0.8.13 (beta in playstore)
[Android Apps and Games] antiochasylum:
Awesome work OP, works on FB version 18.0.0.24.14 - I hate updating facebook lol. But finally glad to ditch that stupid messenger app!
[Android Apps and Games] gojeg:
Unable to install

Unable to install on Moto G XT1033 Stock ROM 4.4.4 :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] ekerazha:
Brilliant. I own a Nexus S with 512 MB of RAM and 1 GB for apps storage... and the Facebook app + the Facebook Messenger app killed my phone. Now I can uninstall that Facebook Messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just brilliant!!! Thank you biiig times!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] TheOldDreamer:
Excellent stuff.

Working fine on Moto G (XT1032), stock 4.4.4, FB 22.0.0.8.13

Many thanks :good: :)