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[Android Apps and Games] mingkee:
Thanks again your work for ad-free FB environment.

I have adaway but something funny happened with authentic FB

One account has no ad at all while another is full of junk
[Android Apps and Games] GreatLordAnt:
Things are not working properly again, see above posts, so back to default app again lol
[Android Apps and Games] r-l:
Recommendations, sponsored posts, friends stuff etc is getting more and more in the app :(
[Android Apps and Games] asmetoma:
Search for ALYSKY on XDA, similar project.

More frequently updated and a messenger variant available too.
[Android Apps and Games] Pseudonym:
You gets ads more frequently too
[Android Apps and Games] asmetoma:
I don't get any ads so slightly confused but never mind.
[Android Apps and Games] Muelamir:
First I'd like to thank you for the effort

Second.. I've witnessed some creepy bug in the last patched messenger version, it called a friend of mine while my phone was locked and without even showing it at my call log, it was as if nothing happened and I wouldn't have possible knew this if my friend wasn't with me at the time, I saw it and even when he cancelled the call nothing appeared in my call log, and I don't know how frequent this thing happens

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] DiablosPunchos:
Hi i would like to know if the messenger stories bubble can be removed or messenger story in general
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
Samsung

Can someone upload resigned apk for samsung phones? The tool that never worked for me to resig the apk.
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
I never got this to work for samsung either even after removing everything FB related over ADB
[Android Apps and Games] dr4go:
Everything working fine here, although I am not doing it via adb, but physically remove the Facebook stuff from /system/app and /system/priv-app.

EDIT: As Matvei27 correctly stated... you obviously need to be rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
You need root (and will need to trip knox) for that
[Android Apps and Games] r-l:
Now i get a lot of recommendations, stories and friends request in it. It's getting wors every day
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
ok, my us version don't have root so far......

There is a way to change package name in the apk, to install this FB as a any other apk???
[Android Apps and Games] adel-caesar:
App not installed

Fb main app doesn't even get installed, it says always app not installed.
[Android Apps and Games] wenna.speedy:
Read first post!
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
Or like the post right before his...
[Android Apps and Games] adel-caesar:
Very useless replies...

The people here reply with condescending useless remarks instead of a simple reply, the guy says read the post first! Thanx I have better things to do with my time than reading a post the size of the Bible, that's why open source software will never be mainstream: even the micro contributors are arrogant and focusing on the user end is an alien concept to them.

Ps I'm a programmer.
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
We aren't being arrogant. If there is someone who has gotten this to work on a samsung phone without root, let us know how you did it. I tried removing all traces of facebook from the current user with ADB, and also resigning the APK. Neither helped at all.
[Android Apps and Games] onliner:
You can't remove the stubs without root, the solutions are: 1- root and manually remove the apk stubs, 2- use a Facebook app with a different package name and signature.
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
I tried changing the package name, but it doesn't parse and fails install.

Has anyone successfully done this?
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
If your a programer then you should be use to reading. People have better things to do then hold yould hand and walk you through every little step. If your such a great programer this shouldnt be an issue for you and you wouldnt be on here complaining about people being condescending.
[Android Apps and Games] asmetoma:
Now now children, go and do your **** waggling elsewhere!
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Awww but wheres the fun in that lol.
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
Then please do us all a favour and leave this forum instead of forcing your worthless remarks on us, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
Same here, parse error.
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
MOD EDIT: Quote removed.

Thank you. Our samsung phones are stock, no root. Many us versions not have root for oreo or pie.

In my old rooted phone, is easy debloat all traces of FB, and install this apk. i know and used this app for some time.

In this same forum, i read several times ( for no rooted users) , that we can change package name of the apk with apk editor pro. already tried so many times, parse error on install. Tried app cloner, can install it but can't login, get login error "illegalargumentexception" for url.........

So, if its possible change package name without root, How?? please. or can some one change the package name with lucky patcher on a rooted phone ( com.facebook.katana to com.facebook.catana) , and upload it?

If not possible, many of us may stop asking how to, this is only for rooted phones, and some not rooted ( that doen'ts have FB as a system app ).
[Android Apps and Games] Governa:
No, you're not.
[Android Apps and Games] MartinX3:
Thank you for calling me arrogant :)
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
I couldn't get any of evilwombats versions to work, when you change the package name you get a parsing error. The alysky versions do work if you change the package name...so I don't really understand what's going on.
[Android Apps and Games] Pheinte:
Messenger doesn't show the "last time online" of my contacts.

Would it be possible to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] BungleMX:
Everything works fine, but I'll love an update with the lastest FB version that has the ability to post 3D pictures
[Android Apps and Games] MomasVII:
"Getting rid of social garbage". Isn't that everything XD
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
ALREADY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, A WORKING FB IN A NOT ROOTED SAMSUNG PHONE ( WITH FB INSTALLED AS A SYSTEM APP ).

With APP CLONER, here is how too:

- install app cloner, press folder icon in the left, to select APK, press + button and chose "From a file", and chosse the downloaded apk.

- Facebook will open in apk section, in the options, select "Storage Options", and select "Redirect external storage", and select enable.

- go back, and select "Cloning Options", select "Skip native libraries".

- go back, and press de blue button on top to build a new cloned apk, let the app install the new apk.

IMPORTANT: dont change the package name, i got login error.

You can disable or uninstall ( with adb ) the facebook app.

I think i can upload the apk .
[Android Apps and Games] Matvei27:
That worked for me, although the app is showing suggested posts
[Android Apps and Games] Sq.Ragnarok:
No Luck

I don't know what else to try, just give me a link and I will read, learn and try,

So far I uninstalled with ADB, and tried installing the APK regularly. No luck, installation failed.

Now I tried installing with ADB and I get the same message:

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Package com.facebook.katana signatures do not match previously installed version; ignoring!]

I have no Facebook installed, it came with stock, but I removed it "for my user",

It won't allow me to uninstall for all users.

I have NO ROOT, Android 10, and a Note 9 SM-N9600 Snapdragon,

EDIT: Just tried fjoel's post from 2 posts ago, IT WORKS PERFECTLY!!,

Won't work for MESSENGER though, it installs but doesn't launch,
[Android Apps and Games] jctmobz26:
Any chance for updates? My only complain about this is when I view the comments section it says 100 comments but only show not even half of it and the sticker comments are not loading it's just empty white. Other than that this is amazing mod only Home and Notification are on the top panel. Most junks like Marketplace and People you may know are gone too. Great work but this needs some update thanks ?
[Android Apps and Games] Hubik82:
If happens even on the latest official FB app so you have to blame FB for that ?
[Android Apps and Games] DariasLuc:
Please update Facebook and Messager
[Android Apps and Games] mursederp:
Please don't ask for updates. It's rude to the developer. They have lives too
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
With latest version Facebook dark mod working please update so we can use dark mod..
[Android Apps and Games] Pseudonym:
Do you know how to read?
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisChristian:
where did you see it black?
[Android Apps and Games] KenjiHannya:
Hi guys!

Any group of telegram about FB Mod?
[Android Apps and Games] Rejerf:
No it's not. You are mistaking 'ask' with 'demand'. There's nothing wrong with asking.
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
Evilwombat used to appreciate us letting him know when the ads and nags began appearing, so I guess that hasn't changed.

I also reckon just blurting out that the dev should drop everything and update the app he works on as and when he can seems a bit rude and entitled.

It's a fine line, but it's the same trend as in the real world. Consumerism leads to entitlement and a decline in manners.
[Android Apps and Games] Rejerf:
Nobody wrote anything like that. You made that up. Please try not to confuse what is written and what are your personal thoughts about the topic as it interferes and corrupts the message. Assumptions are a bad thing in many cases.

Enough spam for me, thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
Literally about seven comments back.

Oops mate
[Android Apps and Games] xuandaipro:
Thanks for share
[Android Apps and Games] Laclevuinhon:
I use facebook lc 16.2 in Việt Nam but it can't load sticker, can you fix it!!!! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] deggar:
For the record, still using facebook lc-16.2 and messenger lc-241-2. Small issue with some comment GIFs but otherwise they are both solid apps. I re-sign with zipsigner using testkey before installation just to ensure no installation bumps. No complaints here. Excellent work. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] dbnscz:
Hello,

Yesterday I tried to install messenger lite on Poco F1, and it works with big crashes.

Receiving and sending messages it works properly, on every other it close it. Any suggestions? Also, if you have some update\newer version so I can download (with the dark mode if it has)?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
I had to factory reset my phone, and now I can't find zipsigner online (on sites that do not look dodgy). Anyone know where to get it?
[Android Apps and Games] thanhnvt194:
Apkmirror?
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
Dark mod............
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
Isn't that Facebook Lite? I know they have dark mode in there but not the full version.
[Android Apps and Games] dr4go:
Simply use DarQ if you're rooted:

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-darq-app-selectable-force-dark-t3944356
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
I find alot of white on white text. But in general it looks great.

Edit:oh and you don't need root. Can work fine without root using adb, following the instructions on their thread.
[Android Apps and Games] iciocunicio:
Hi everyone, I would like to create a debullshified version of Facebook Lite. Is there any guide where I can start?
[Android Apps and Games] black metallic:
Can you please update the messenger or messenger lite apps? It's too old that it lack some funcion
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
update is more important for the facebook app,

especially for us, nougat users,

because, not only does it lack some function but there are functions that don't work anymore as well,

I would update with the original app, but last time I tried it was awful
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Update regarding this reply.

I was fed up with 15.3 version since it lacks many features now and comments were not loading properly like i explained in here.

So i went back to 16.1 instead of 16.2 this time and to my surprise it doesn't have so-many bugs i described above !

The only one bug in fact and that is Stickers are not loading So, if anyone wants an updated version install 16.1 instead of 16.2

[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] please keep this in mind when you mod next update since whatever you changed between 16.1 & 16.2 resulted many issues. so better to leave it alone :p
[Android Apps and Games] _-xXBilanoidXx-_:
hi, please add facebook-lc-v16.2.apk with stories, many thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] Sheikh Tariqul Islam:
Please update a app
[Android Apps and Games] equiliym:
Just to report, im still on 16.2 and it works as it works but i started seeing suggestions few days ago which were not there before.. think fb devs changed some codes od their end or whatever
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Please update your grammar and attitude
[Android Apps and Games] Najam9849:
I am using 16.2 and no bugs so far
[Android Apps and Games] jckjr:
Be nice now Adam. [emoji1787]
[Android Apps and Games] Sheikh Tariqul Islam:
Well well,i will teach from you soon:fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] krkhaha:
It Is possible use dark theme in last facebook lc?
[Android Apps and Games] black metallic:
normal facebook have dark theme?
[Android Apps and Games] krkhaha:
No but on android 10 is possible to force dark theme in app, I heard that. That why I ask.
[Android Apps and Games] GreatLordAnt:
I'm new to android 10 but I think the app must support dark mode so you're probably better asking the fb devs to implement it.
[Android Apps and Games] r-l:
No you're wrong. Facebook must implement it.
[Android Apps and Games] GreatLordAnt:
That's what I said lol
[Android Apps and Games] krkhaha:
Hmmmm... I know what you mean but on android 10 you can force dark theme in any apps ??? Doesn't meter, i find solution for that
[Android Apps and Games] GioLangLe:
Does anyone have a newer version of messaging? Version at page # 1, it does not receive messages in the queue / spam
[Android Apps and Games] fjason@iprimus.com.au:
just curious can you get banned from using facebook app on your phone if it's modded to have no ads? because mine has stopped working and I have to use facebook lite.

Would be sweet to have an updated facebook lite without ads and bull****!

Edit: reinstall fixed it
[Android Apps and Games] topbasework:
May i know how u force dark
[Android Apps and Games] fjason@iprimus.com.au:
its just in the scroll down menu when with the other icons like WiFi, Bluetooth, Do Not Distrub etc its probably not showing up you need to click the icon in the bottom left hand corner and choose it
[Android Apps and Games] topbasework:
Can't get what u try to tell.
[Android Apps and Games] fjason@iprimus.com.au:
Maybe that will help u
[Android Apps and Games] Frog$kyWater:
Is this mod still in devlopment ?
[Android Apps and Games] topbasework:
Is this stock system wide for dark mode or u ise other app to force dark mode
[Android Apps and Games] fjason@iprimus.com.au:
That's just dark mode no other app
[Android Apps and Games] topbasework:
Ok.noted
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
evilwombat's 217 version started crashing when watching video on my nougat, so I guess that's it, I updated it to 263 version, signed with my key and still no ads and videos and everything working again
[Android Apps and Games] Thunder132156:
How you do to that?
[Android Apps and Games] fjason@iprimus.com.au:
Bro post it don't be a square
[Android Apps and Games] 684102:
:( hope for sdk 22 /
[Android Apps and Games] najmulbappy:
Hey Dev, haven't seen any update long while so curious mind want to know this project is dead or alive? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
post what? I didn't do anything myself,

I just got it over at apkmirror
[Android Apps and Games] baszu:
[MENTION=6532336]patrickdrd[/MENTION] how do you patch removing ads on latest version? Or are you saying just sign apk with different key can remove ads?
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
I have no idea, maybe because I'm running adguard? I don't remember it having success in removing these ads in the past though

or maybe because it was installed over evilwombat 's version?
[Android Apps and Games] bauer18:
Do you know guys why I always being kicked out on Facebook? I'm always getting "Session has expired."

BTW, I'm using the default FB not this modified version.

Here are the things I tried:

1. Two-way authentication enabled

2. I changed my password

3. Cleared cache on Settings >> Apps

4. Uninstalled / Reinstalled the App

Yet I'm still getting the same session has expired message. However, I tried this debulshified app and monitor it for about a week and I'm not having the same problem. I tried to use the default Fb and I'm back with the same problem.

Help pls!
[Android Apps and Games] YuanSolomon11:
This one is on Facebook Lite
[Android Apps and Games] Joseaarias89:
good afternoon and thank you very much for such a great app

would it be possible that the order of the timeline was always the most recent instead of the timeline by outstanding stories as always happens with the official facebook app?
[Android Apps and Games] ALYSKY:
Anyone know how to propertly open messenger.apk file? Apktool throws error because unsupported res type and found style2. Where am I wrong?

https://i.imgur.com/Ip22lGk.png
[Android Apps and Games] bauer18:
UP!
[Android Apps and Games] xbtz:
No new updates?? Death thread?
[Android Apps and Games] tifter:
I went over to using Frost instead. Open-source wrapper.

Frost for Facebook (A fast and extensive third party wrapper for Facebook.) - https://f-droid.org/app/com.pitchedapps.frost
[Android Apps and Games] thanhnvt194:
I'm end up using Simple for Facebook with OP messager. Pretty impressed now.
[Android Apps and Games] baszu:
I also use Simple for facebook for a while already. really like this.

Unfortunately, the pro version one has bug on my device and the free version is stop update in PlayStore.
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Give any excited news about this app like black mod and download videos

---------- Post added at 12:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 PM ----------

It would be wonderful sir if u provide these all too
[Android Apps and Games] equiliym:
Which one of the two do you guys suggest more? Tbh as long as i dont get fb ads, im okay with it.. just tried both really quickly and frost seems better but didnt really have time to check them out properly
[Android Apps and Games] Rat.NL:
Frost is faster but Simple for Facebook feels better and has better looks
[Android Apps and Games] equiliym:
Fair enough, thanks :laugh: will give them both a better look over the weekend
[Android Apps and Games] tifter:
Not sure about Simple, but Frost is open source. Which is something I value highly.
[Android Apps and Games] wenna.speedy:
These apps are webview only. It is the same as using facebook in browser. Slightly different look is provided by css file, which is loaded before facebook webpage as android webview...
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Sir may you please provide inbuilt messenger in your Facebook and download option for videos please
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
You realise this is a mod of the original app?
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Yes sir i feel it
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Hey guys for whatever reason I can't seem to be able to install the 16.2 version. I was able to before but now I can't seem to. Any ideas? Stock android pixel 3
[Android Apps and Games] Ziggy54:
I had the same problem. I fixed it by disabling the stock Facebook app and installing a clone of 16.2 version.
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Sir update it's base please
[Android Apps and Games] Rat.NL:
That would be nice but I don't think that is going to happen. I think the app is not supported anymore
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Yah but u need some hard work u can do it sir we are here for supporting u
[Android Apps and Games] jasonmiikee:
Please sir u. Know it's so important for this project
[Android Apps and Games] Bilgets:
Hello, since the recent limitation notification I tried to uninstall this mod and install the Google play version of Facebook

Though it was to no avail, it says I can't install the official Facebook version

Anything I can do to fix that?
[Android Apps and Games] Flasher8:
Uninstall the messenger as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Robbie_Quang:
You have to uninstall Facebook and Messenger as well.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Uninstall everything remotely related to Facebook main app, messenger, workspace, Facebook app installer etc some of these may not be visible in launcher (last one) but may be there as system app which creates signature miss match.

if you can't uninstall,

# clone apk from OP using apk-cloner of similar apps

or

# disable signature verification using lucky patcher or other methods described in Vanced YouTube thread and install OP FB apk, you can remove the disable signature patch after installing the apk.
[Android Apps and Games] danieldeak70:
Hi. Can you turn on the internal settings in the latest 241.0.0.17.116 Messenger or is it not possible in the new version anymore?
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
I know there must be a way cause if I restore my user data from the old messenger version (using titanium backup) where you could enable internal settings yourself I would still have it in this version. I think it was v126 where you could enable them yourself if I remember correctly,

I'm interested in what you would use it for though, most interesting features seem to be locked away now if you dont have a facebook developer account.
[Android Apps and Games] danieldeak70:
Like you can turn on to send HD pictures etc...so images not gonna look crap when you send a screenshot or any other image.
[Android Apps and Games] umar baig:
groups tab and watch video tab

groups tab and watch video tab is missing please update it to latest version
[Android Apps and Games] kyntoxicity:
Is this a dead thread? It seems no ones updating.
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] I got rid of the update nag by following the the link within the app to the store.

When it opened up the store it said open rather than update, and when I clicked open it squashed the update nag.

Keep up the good work mate
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] started at a new company so his time is going mostly to that. He stated he will do updates to this when he has time. There might be months between updates.
[Android Apps and Games] Sudhangshu:
How do you know that
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
He stated that a while back.
[Android Apps and Games] Aftab_khatri:
Me also waiting for update.

Hope in quarantine he has time to update ? so we can enjoy updated version of Facebook and messanger.
[Android Apps and Games] jckjr:
Seems like we need someone to step up and take over development. I don't know anything about how to code or I would try.
[Android Apps and Games] jproctor10:
Honestly, the apps are working well for months on end. We don't get the care reaction... From what I've gathered that's a good thing. Thx for the work in and sharing.
[Android Apps and Games] alfonsocl:
@OP

Recently Facebook app is crashing a lot.

Maybe you can do an update under donation? I'd be happy to pay! :D
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Guys if OP hasn't replied in months what make you think that your daily nagging would make him reply/update ?

Plus last version 16.1 is working fine without any update nag till now.

The deal is, Update comes when there is an update nag for OP provided he's free

So just keep using what you have and wait for OP to get some free time to work on this project. Your constant nagging won't change a thing.

Also. As Far as I can tell he's not after Donations for update, since he haven't even mentioned it once in this entire thread. He does this modding for personal use and share it with us. You can either use it as it is or go find something similar you like, IF THAT EXIST and i know for the fact it doesn't.

Peace.