yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hmm. This is probably due to the Android 4.x / 5.x differences. The DEX files are packed quite differently in both versions - it looks like the Android 4.x version uses an old compatibility format (bunch of jar files concatenated and then compressed) whereas 5.x just uses a flat structure. Not sure why that would slow things down though - these files get decompressed once, during the first run. This might also have something to do with new features introduced by FB in v4, since the base APKs used for these versions are about two months apart.

I host the main release on a university server, but I should have all the old version on Dropbox (and in git). Looks like I forgot to update the rehosted link to v3 when I put up V4. I'll go fix that... Here's the URL for now:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0s1mx5jxlococ9v/facebook-lc-v3.apk
[Android Apps and Games] Arkonite:
Can you make this thread into a project? So that we can just subscribe to it and receive notifications of updates. :D
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
hey bro, there's already a popup stating the version is 2 months old..i am using v6.
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
You are already subscribed once you reply to the thread. Just read past replies and check the OP, that's what I do.
[Android Apps and Games] lightdelegate:
Thanks ??

On the messenger ads still there...
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
Is this v195? Cause I haven't had a single ad
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
I have v195 and does not have any ads, as well.

Even with the version of FB app, no ads at all.
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Nm i just went and uninstalled the old ones and then installed the new ones and they work. There are adds in the fb messenger though
[Android Apps and Games] ahmetcengiz26:
Thanks

If only you were Facebook CEO xD

Thanks man I'm using you app for a year
[Android Apps and Games] superwahwah:
I did the same and I had ads in messenger but I came back on the app after 15 min and I saw the ad desappear and never come back so far.
[Android Apps and Games] KristianKenneth:
Can't use messenger now with Facebook app
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
You need to use the FB and messenger app found in the OP. Otherwise, it won't work together.

I am using both without any problems. They both works together perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] docteurcrook:
Lucky guy! Messenger version in op crash all the time for me. Make me insane, found no solution
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Opened messenger no add opended a message and went back to messenger main screen add
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
This is the one from yesterday that i told to upload with my post from yesterday that is oddly missing lol
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
i tried this 10x and i don't get ads. Maybe some cloud based ads by your fb preferences for ads? Idk…
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Ive cleared all that. I think that its how the app is modded and the version of android people have
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
i think this too. Thx zucc:mad:
[Android Apps and Games] dodgeviper12003:
Those say sponsored ads so they are probably from your Facebook settings. You can't turn off ads from certain groups under your profile settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Sunnyschlecht:
This app is amazing! Huge thanks to the Developer!

Is there anyway you could do this for other apps like Instagram? Would that be possible or is there already something like that out there?
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
Please!!

I need help to install it, my device have facebook in system. I try deleting facebook in ADB and now cant install the normal FB from google play. any guide to change pagkage name or something.... to install it , Help!
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
The way i understand it is that fb sponsored adds are add from group or pages i like and follow. If thats correct then this is still broken cauuse i dont follow either of thoes pages nor did i like them. Ive gone through and cleared all my "interests" that they have said im into (99% of **** i have never followed or liked in that type) and thoes wernt among them so not sure why i would get thoes add out of the blue with no type of connection to them in any way.
[Android Apps and Games] lightdelegate:
I guess so...

The file name is:

messenger-lc-201.apk
[Android Apps and Games] niphoet:
Do you have a link for 201?
[Android Apps and Games] Beakhole:
Have you guys tried out Island? I haven't used it yet and it's still in beta, and I'm not sure of it's compatibility with Pie, but you can use it to install cloned apps into the "Work Profile". Another app that's similar without as many features, but is open source, is Shelter. Proceed with caution. I'm not sure how stable either of them are.
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
this thing is working :angel:

messenger: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g20lK5dPhAyw6RkIJxEHC3otZ_2RP9XG/view?usp=drivesdk

i have some problems with fb (parsing package error) but i'll update this post if i get it working:silly:
[Android Apps and Games] :
AFAIK latest modded messenger version is v195 ?
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
You sure? Cause i downloaded this version form the link that says its modded and im pritty sure thats not v195 unless the mod is just saying that to get it to install?
[Android Apps and Games] Flasher8:
Latest should be 195. Which same as mine too. Can u show us the link u downloaded? OP stated 195.
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Got it from this post
[Android Apps and Games] Flasher8:
Ah ok.thst not from OP.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Haha that's just an official apk (with ads) resigned. As the user mentioned:

"(idk how to remove all things said here, to update it)"
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
Well its not giving me any adds so im not complainging lol.

---------- Post added at 10:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:18 AM ----------

Well not since the other day any way lol
[Android Apps and Games] Flasher8:
I can't download from Google drive. ?
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
Thank you!

Any update for FB?

i have a s8+ with oreo. Have FB in system, but is not working, cant install from google play, cant install this apk... I tried deleting fb with adb ( deleted with no problems ), but get same errors installing:

Installing APK: fail, got error "The app was not installed"

Installing from play Store: fail, "error 910."

Installing with adb ( this apk or original fb apk ) : fail, "[INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Package com.facebook.katana signatures do not match the previously installed version; ignoring!]"
[Android Apps and Games] :
Do you use any other adbock method? Because resigning an apk will not block it
[Android Apps and Games] Jouros:
No but i started getting a crashing error. Uninstalled and now it wont let me reinstall.

---------- Post added at 11:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:43 AM ----------

And now fb is crashin lol.
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
that's for facebook and i tried removing sponsored ads from messenger but after " Logging in" I get a "Loggin out" message and i end up again in the log in screen

---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 PM ----------

incompatiblity with messenger signature, that's why
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
To install FB?? incompatibility with messenger signature?

What can i do?
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
resign fb in op or from apk mirror with test key using zip signer but if facebook is still installed in system you'll need to rename package name (with apk editor) from com.facebook.katana to another name but here's the problem… my apk get corrupt
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
Can someone upload the debulshified fb apk with changed package name?? something like com.facebook.catana
[Android Apps and Games] lightdelegate:
Thanks but I really got lost here. On OP there are only old files

I've tried the latest files I've found on this thread
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
For now, until i got fb app working, i'm using fella, a fb wrapper, no ads. Is no the same as the fb app, but is good.
[Android Apps and Games] Flasher8:
Messenger still got ads..?
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
No you're all wrong the last version v195 works great and hides ads! Atleast download the right/official version before complaining alright? ?
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
That makes me wonder, too. Because I don't have any ads with this version. It just works as it supposed to along with the lc FB app at the OP
[Android Apps and Games] dz1102:
Can't Install

I'm unable instal FB LC 14.2 and Messenger from Google Play at the same time.

It keeps saying: "The package conflicts with an existing package by the same name". So if I want to install Facebook LC I have to uninstall Messenger.

However, your Messenger 195 Mod is compatible with Facebook LC, so it's probably the only way to install them both. But I don't want to use your Messenger, I need to use an older version of Messenger.

How can I fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
That's because we can't sign the modified packages with the official Facebook key. As you found out you can use both fb and messenger from this thread as they're both signed with the same key.

Or you could resign fb lc with "testkey" and resign your own old messenger version with the same key using a resign app.
[Android Apps and Games] circlehuy:
anyone have the newest Fb lc apk pls share it, thanks <3
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
It's in the OP
[Android Apps and Games] leepea:
Removing the pre-installed Facebook from my unrooted S9 with ADB leaves a "stub" version installed which means I can't install this mod. Anyone encountered this or found a workaround?
[Android Apps and Games] Axelguitt:
Same problem with my new Sony Xperia XZ2
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
workaround: rename package
[Android Apps and Games] circlehuy:
I already read the #2 post but don't understand all the post. Hope some one can make a video how to do it :crying:

edit: I've figured out a solution, I only need FB-lc so I just need download the Messenger apk version before they updated on the CH Play. Thanks anyway :D
[Android Apps and Games] Sourabh Gharde:
Great work thanks a lot to the developers. Now I don't see ads even in Facebook videos. Really enjoying this.
[Android Apps and Games] Axelguitt:
If I understand well, I need to rename the package, then resign it? Do you know what tools I need to use for this?
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
apk editor free (or pro) for android and search in XDA for pc
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
Doesnt work.
[Android Apps and Games] pero_ptica:
cannot install on Mi A2.. App not installed... i dont have regular Fb installed
[Android Apps and Games] dnmrt:
Method 3 here - https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/3-ways-delete-facebook-without-root-even-if-was-preinstalled-your-phone-0184938/

Disable the Facebook system app, use ADB to remove it. Worked fine for me, my phone is not rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Axelguitt:
Thank you, I tried this, now Facebook is totally disabled then adb-uninstalled. I did the same thing with all other Facebook-related apps, but I still can't install messenger lc 195.
[Android Apps and Games] dnmrt:
I got rid of them last night, ready to install facebook and messenger lc today and I can't install either. Tried several work arounds, app cloner won't clone it either. I am going to try resigning the apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Axelguitt:
Tried this.

APK editor pro doesn't work.

Cloning the app with * a famous piracy app that also happen to have a app cloning feature * works : the cloned messenger lc installs but it crashes after a few seconds.

I also tried apktools on Windows and manually changing package names everywhere but the renamed APK doesn't even install.

If someone succeeds please share the method, I'm always happy to learn :)

More info, my new phone is a Sony XZ2, and I don't want to root it yet.

In the meantime I stick with messenger lite that doesn't have any ads
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
Ok, ok, i got you:laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] Iantuition:
Is there going to be an update to this? Ads have been popping up for months, and now the app constantly crashes, even in the background. I might as well use the original app.
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
I finally installed FB and Messenger.

My S8+ is not rooted, but i installed a Oreo version that i can flash packages in ( SAFESTRAP, a similar TWRP ) temporary, i flashed a debloat zip for S8, selected FB.

When rebooted, installed fb lc and messenger successfully.

Now waiting for the next release of this great app!!
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
nicee:good:
[Android Apps and Games] docteurcrook:
Have you flash both in OP...?
[Android Apps and Games] payjo73:
I don't know why,both of app cant installed on my z5 Compact 5.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] fjoel:
In the debloat options, only FB was available. i Think this debloat, delete all of FB in system.

After that, i installed FB and Messenger from here, no errors.
[Android Apps and Games] K3V1991:
Problem with uninstalling Stock Facebook?

Try this: Facebook Uninstaller
[Android Apps and Games] Bearthquake:
You're the hero the people needed, and the pinnacle of XDA development!

"X is a pain in the butt; let's make something to change that" is something more people need around here
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
This needs twrp, if you are rooted, why need any script?
[Android Apps and Games] K3V1991:
Easy to use and deletes the Caches automatically
[Android Apps and Games] liwenjing93:
Thank you so much for these apps. I have some small questions:

1, As I understand, "Messenger Lite" work the same version I download from CH Play right? or ads were removed?

2, Do you know how can I make Facebook app work full screen without notification bar(time, wifi....). I am using Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon 625

Thanks again!!! :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] drreen:
Since today I cannot send image switch the latest messenger lite from here.

It just says: "Could not send the message"

I am on Pixel 2 XL latest android, no root, no modifications. Tried disabling adguard, issue persists.

Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] EngrossingBrain:
I can't install the apk file

My device is Mi A1, running in Android 9, i have just uninstall both my FB app and Messenger app to install this FB lc app but I still can't install it because of some crash while I was installing FB lc. Please help me find out how to install this FB lc on my device. Thanks :D
[Android Apps and Games] rohitece06:
I cant install the apk either. Samsung Galaxy S8+ with android pie beta (ZSBB)
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
The new Messenger UI is neat. Black icons and simplified. If the ads and story can be removed, it would be awesome.

Just dropping it here as most might still be using the latest mod here. Hopefully a modded version of the latest will be available soon.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
Adguard can remove the ads via DNS much like it can Snapchat. Not sure if you'd be interested in trying that. One of the free apps here on XDA might work too over VPN/DNS.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Which dns? I use cloudflare dns... I'm a bit afraid to use Adguard's dns...
[Android Apps and Games] deggar:
Another excellent option to remove ads on non-rooted phones is the app DNS66.
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
I prefer Blockada or Block This Both apps are free and open source.
[Android Apps and Games] deggar:
Could you re-post the link to messenger-126-patched. I know facebook forced a update app message but I found if I signed an earlier version such as messenger 85.0.0.15.69, logged in and then installed messenger-145 over top, the forced update prompt went away. I would like to try it with messenger-126-patched. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
Personally I use Adguard DNScrypt and filter both Facebook Messenger and Snapchat with the Adguard app. But I toggle off https filtering for those two. No ads pop up in either. It won't work for Facebook or Instagram though. They're too sneaky. There are other options like the guys have mentioned but I've never tried them so if they work for Facebook Messenger ads, maybe they can post their settings or include some more insight. I've never tried Blockada or anything else really.
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
I am currently experimenting AdGuard DNS with the latest version of Facebook and the latest beta of FB messenger. So far, I haven't seen any ads at all. Initially, there were 2 ads appeared in messenger but as a day passed, no more ads showing even in Facebook app.

I will continue to observe it. Hopefully, this will work indefinitely as the new dark-mode in latest messenger beta is great...enabled via root access.
[Android Apps and Games] Alisson911:
Did someone got to install the Facebook LC APK in android 9.0 pie? I just changed my ROM from Oreo to Pie and it won't install. Tried all the versions.

Dev, if you could kindly update it somehow to work with Android Pie it would be awesome. Can't use Facebook with all that crap
[Android Apps and Games] levider:
This is great

I use facebook-lc-v14.2.apk and mess lc v201 and I get notifications about new messages from both.

Is there any possibility to disable it in facebook app?
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
Yes, the version in OP works in Pie. I was using it without any issues.

However, I switched to latest version as I want dark mode in messenger. As far as ads are concerned, Adguard DNS seems to be effective in blocking them.

Do you mean notification updates? I think you cannot disable it.

However, when I was using both, I did not received any notification updates.
[Android Apps and Games] levider:
Nope.

I'm talking about notifications, when someone send you a message.

I get notifications on notification panel from both apps - fb and messenger
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
Have ypu tried changing the settings?

For me, I turn off most of the notifications
[Android Apps and Games] circlehuy:
Hi everyone, previously, I used Fb 14.2 lc with a normal Messenger 202.0.0.2.107 (140852197) and it works fine. I just reinstalled ROM but I can't install the same version Fb & Mess as before. Plz help me :( I just need app Fb lc with a Messenger can open in-side Fb app...
[Android Apps and Games] rickyroma:
Hi, Where did you find messenger lc v201? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] levider:
In this topic. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't from OP

Here you are

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g20lK5dPhAyw6RkIJxEHC3otZ_2RP9XG/view

I don't see notifications about messages here :x
[Android Apps and Games] MRDOCA:
Dark mode is available for messenger now. Make sure you are on latest version of messenger. Set chat emoji to a crescent moon ([emoji287]) and check your settings for dark mode toggle. If that doesn't work send the crescent moon emoji to a friend and check again.
[Android Apps and Games] Loknic4:
Not working. I am on 204.0.0.014.119.
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/03/02/how-to-manually-enable-facebook-messenger-dark-mode/
[Android Apps and Games] rickyroma:
Where was the source of it from though? Who has made this?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] levider:
Not sure, but I guess this is it:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78815181&postcount=2378

He deleted links. I don't know why
[Android Apps and Games] darklord2607:
Wait new Messenger LC version with darkmode
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
Which one? I tried and does not work.
[Android Apps and Games] dominiqc:
Hi,

Awesome app! thank you ! been using it for a month or so. Is there a way to block the video ads on the Facebook LC app ?

Thanks,

Dom
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hello. It's been a long time..... work has been keeping me busy, as always. Video ads are something still to look into. I have trouble reproducing them reliably, which has been part of the problem. But we'll see where it goes.

So it seems that Messenger Dark Mode is starting to be a thing. Either way, Messenger started to nag me for updates, so it's time to dust off the repo and rebase.

I just spun up a new version of Messenger, based on this release (which seems to have the dark mode feature present):

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/faceb...204-0-0-14-119-android-apk-download/download/

I've used it on my phone for all of five seconds, so I need to put some mileage on the modded version before I can post a link. If this version works well, I'll post a release for testing in a little bit.
[Android Apps and Games] SM26:
Amazing work

Just wanted to say thank you.

I'm not an Android dev, but if need help in getting logcat or whatever,

(I hope I speak for everyone) this community and I are behind you.
[Android Apps and Games] NightRiders87:
We are looking forward to :)

Tapnięte z Huawei P20 Pro
[Android Apps and Games] stiggerby:
You are the man!
[Android Apps and Games] superwahwah:
Thanks for new version. Someone know if dark mode available. I am not able to find it
[Android Apps and Games] Normusmaxamus:
Can't install latest test version of messenger with dark mode on S9+ running pie. Previous Version works fine with no issues. Hopefully it can be resolved. Keep up the great work very impressed by your efforts.
[Android Apps and Games] MRDOCA:
Test version isn't uploaded yet. That one above is from Apk mirror. That's why it wont install for you.
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
Please wait for [MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] to post the modified version on OP. The link he posted is just a reference to APKMirror to which he is working on.
[Android Apps and Games] the stranger94:
If you can make a version with a different sign for who can't uninstall the stock one should be awesome..

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Android Apps and Games] giorgosperi:
i tested the new version but still i m getting ads.
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
Which version did you download and install? OP [MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] has not posted an updated lc version, yet with the dark mode. I believed he is still testing it before updating OP with a link to a new lc messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] giorgosperi:
this one i guess still testing. on mine is not blocking the ads

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/faceb...204-0-0-14-119-android-apk-download/download/
[Android Apps and Games] SM26:
Yeah, this is the unmodded version.

Same one found on play store, signed by Facebook.
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
The one in the APKMirror is unmodified. OP [MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] posted it only as a reference for the version he is working with. This does not mean the modified LC messenger. I think APKMirror won't allow any modified versions.

The good news is that [MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] has notified us about the progress. Of course, before he posts it at OP, he makes sure it's working. Otherwise, we all coming back here with complaints :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] giorgosperi:
i see sorry my bad then. i m tired with these ads. do you know if he is going to release also for the facebook app?
[Android Apps and Games] sztandi:
Dont ask for ETA
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
Wait is the only thing we can do.

Just be patient.

8f you want, you can use Adguard along with its DNS, works well in blocking ads in both Messenger and FB app.

This is what I am using now.
[Android Apps and Games] giorgosperi:
i think i tried this even if i dont like solutions like this using a dns server that we dont know what it is. let me try again just for now do you have to change anything?
[Android Apps and Games] bohemist:
I do the DNS changes within AdGuard's app.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yaaaaay there is a link!

Yaaaaay it doesn't matter what is in the url, I will download it anyway!

Yaaaaay I successfully installed it!

OOOOOOH it doesn't block anything PLEASE HELP

Literally the topic right now :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] tsvd151098:
How to update the latest facebook from chplay after installing facebook lc xda
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
Where can I find DNSCrypt and Adguard?