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[Android Apps and Games] D4ND310:
This seems to be a universal "non-feature" of FB now. I have never used Messenger, choosing always to use various web-based workarounds for FB messages(Opera for Android, Frost for FB, etc, even FB Lite up to v.64.0.0.31.170 allows in-app messages access).

I've used various testing methods to troubleshoot the message notification issue, including being simultaneously signed in to two separate accounts, both on the same device and off, and messaging my other active logged in account.

Message notifications no longer work on *any* web-based FB alternative app' that I have found.

I initially thought that it was an Android 8+ notification fetching issue because I started noticing the problem just after I updated to Oreo. I have since, however, retested in pre-8.x Android versions and the issue remains. It appears to be a FB server-side "feature", and it has been so since late 2017, early 2018 for me.

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* Solutions *

- Rely on your own ability to manually check messages.

- Install Messenger.

- Correct me, if I'm wrong. I'd like the message notification feature back again but I *will not* knowingly install these "always collecting" apps on my devices.
[Android Apps and Games] FloatingPoint:
Notifications for group messages are working though.
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I will have to take a look. I almost exclusively use group chats (and I still have messenger) so I've never noticed the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] thricegreat:
Hey there! Thank you for what you're doing with this app! I wanted to bring to your attention the video playback quality. Any updates on the hd feature?
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I haven't looked at hd videos since the reply you quoted, so I still don't know how others are fetching it. I basically need a way to get a link to the hd video once I know the post id. The only candidate may be looking through the main facebook page, but that's pretty slow. If there's another way where you can get directly links with just the id, that would probably be the way to go. Anyone who knows more details about this can let me know and I can try implementing it.
[Android Apps and Games] LiamAtkins90:
Love the app! Just two requests (if possible) messenger (or any message alternative) client shortcut when message button pressed. Also, removal (togglable) of the splash screen when opening, thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] yorikkk:
Sorry to mention other FB client in your threat but Phoenix has working messenger somehow. If it helps you fix the problem for Frost.
[Android Apps and Games] vlastoj:
Maybe site " fbdown .net " can help how to find hd videos. When copy any video from android browser FB, give two choices Normal and HD. I search but i dont know how this site find url for normal and HD videos, i open any video in firefox and from this site, url for all videos it start with "fbcdn.net/v/t42." I do not understand for this, i just gave my opinion.
[Android Apps and Games] TonkaToy87:
I have a suggestion but I'm not sure if it even be possible because of how Facebook is but is there any way to add an option to remove the stories part from the feed similar to having the option to remove the ad's? Is that something that's possible to do since Facebook doesn't give an option to remove the stories completely on the website.

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Also I notice that the download arrow in the center of the download icon for pictures isn't showing up its just a solid colored circle. Mine is blue just because of how I have my theme set up

EDIT: so I had change my icon color to red and I got the download arrow to show up red inside a blue circle after closing out the app and reloading it. So the issue was user error lol
[Android Apps and Games] N1vBruno:
You can also use Chrome to log in on Facebook and give permission to receive notifications.

Messenger Lite may be a better option than normal Messenger, it should work but I didn't test it.
[Android Apps and Games] iamjimmy.:
three menu bars at the top?

I'm loving the app so far but they're should be a way to hide any or all of these menu bars so they're not triplicated.

example here:

[IMG="3 menu bars example"]https://imgur.com/a/mZgkRpA[/IMG]
[Android Apps and Games] D4ND310:
Thanks. I actually do use Chrome and whatever Site Settings, App Permissions and Notification enabling I try, none seem to work for me.

I used to use Opera for Android, which worked up to a certain point to send me FB alerts, then, along with every other FB app, wrapper, browser, etc, it stopped.

My FB alert settings are all set to allow particular app access, push notifications (where available) etc, sadly, I only ever now receive occasional and sporadic Status/App alerts and never Messages inbox notifications.

I did try Messenger Lite when I saw it was a thing. Once. For a couple of hours.

The permissions it requires are pathetic. I sillily assumed it might, maybe, be useable. Incorrect.

Friends repeatedly informed me, within the space of that couple of hours, that they'd received several "Hey! dandelO wants you to come check out this super-spam-nonsense-thing", various app invites, dubious recommendations, and other crap, none ever sent, or even seen, by me.

I shamefully told myself I should have known better, that I was stupid and ugly. And fat. That I'd "Never, ever bloody learn, will you?" Uninstalled and cried my dirty self to sleep.

But thanks for the suggestion! ?
[Android Apps and Games] jmmaybe:
Purely posting to say thank you. This app is brilliant. Faster and more reliable than any other I've tried yet. Your work is greatly appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] Naudiz:
It's great to see development being so active once again. Even though I'm currently still on latest stable release from XDA Labs.

Any idea when a new update will come to XDA Labs?
[Android Apps and Games] Pinage:
I keep getting this error after uninstall ong android webview which I have since reinstall back from play store. However I'm still getting below error. Can someone enlighten me what's missing?

https://pastebin.com/LCZ91L5T
[Android Apps and Games] ArtSwitcher:
Hellu, only had a quick look at the log, frost complains about no installed webview. But it might just be that you haven't enabled it? :confused: if this doesn't do the trick, I'm out of ideas :p

Depending on Android version and OEM.

"Settings->dev options->webview implementation"

or

"settings->system->dev options->webview implementation"
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Adding a shortcut for messenger is on my todo list, but it has been a low priority issue compared to all the other bugs that have popped up.

Can you elaborate on this? I have seen applications use messenger to allow voice chat features (which I may consider in the future), but for the most part, messenger looks bad as a web view and leads to a lot more theming I have to maintain. I remember using it in the past and having issues with how it defined its height.

I will have to check on this in the future.

It is possible, but no guarantees. This would be low priority, and I don't use stories enough to see it in my feed anyways.

The first two are there on purpose. It wouldn't be possible to fit both parts nicely in one line. The third part, which comes from the website, is a bug and should not be shown. Perhaps you can update to a later build as your build seems to have an old theme. I post test builds here some times, and I will be posting a new build to xda soon. New xda builds will require a reinstallation though.

I haven't had time to address this yet, but I will have a look at the notifications in the future. I know notifications are a big reason why most people have clients, so it will be a priority.

I will be releasing later today. The plan was to release it last build but there were some bugs (changes on Facebook's end) and I ended up holding back.

As mentioned, it's probably because you have not selected a webview. I added checks to show an error message if you previously had an account but forgot to do that for new users. It will be more clear in future builds.
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I fixed the duplicate home issue, and I've fixed loading some of the links as Facebook changed them. Namely, seeing events your friends are interested works again, and adding users to groups will redirect to the main notification page so you can click it and have it work.

For now, I have an official release that you can download from github.

Given that I changed my app signature, I won't be able to upload it to xda with the same package name. I have hidden the old listing for now and will ask if they can update it. However, I am considering keeping everything exclusively on github, as it makes my workflow just a tad easier and ensures that I will upload consistently, given I have to manage github anyways. If that is the case, I will look into adding an auto updater. For now, github is the only source. Test builds will still be pushed from the other repo from time to time.
[Android Apps and Games] bunnahabhain:
Best Facebook app!
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Damn. Well if it's still not working for anyone, and if you know how, could you send me the source of the error page? (or the url if it changes). That way I can show my own prompt when things go wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] cutederf:
How do you set up transparent. Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Settings -> Appearances -> Theme -> Glass
[Android Apps and Games] jurington:
I stumbled across this thread this morning somehow, can't quite remember which thread here on XDA I saw it. But I'm loving the transparent glass theme. Super smooth and works flawless for me. Great work man!!
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
You may know me from Material Glass. It was the first theme ever for Lollipop which I worked on for three years. This is my next project, which is more program based than theme based.
[Android Apps and Games] jurington:
No it was some LG V30 thread I was reading today. But keep up the good work man. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] ybarkan:
How Frost handles faceBook messenger Both Text & phone calls? Do I have to install messe9as well?
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Frost will give you access to the mobile website for messages internally. I've been told that phone calls may not work, and I'm also not sure if I want to handle it. Doing so requires me to have access to your microphone, and part of my goal for this app is to require as few permissions as possible, even if they can be disabled. Unless phone calling is reliable on the website, I will not be adding it, and I recommend you keep messenger or messenger lite (if it has the features) on your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] pranayysharma29:
This is such a good looking, fresh app.

Following is the only issue I'd like to bring to your notice -

When reading comments, all color of text and background is almost the same making it really difficult to read. I have tried all themes and they all seem to have the same issue. Please see screenshot.

And another suggestion would be that in when opening in kink in frost browser page, I was unable to find an option to open it in native browser from there. The only way I found was to copy link, then paste it in Chrome.

Thanks! Keep up.
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Your screenshot is not there. I'm assuming you have the messenger chat bubble view. That is Facebook's new layout that is only offered to some people. I'm still on the classical layout, so there is no way I can access it. This has been a popular request, so if you are willing to use inspect element, please let me know and I will give you the instructions to send me the classes necessary for me to theme. It's a very short process but one I can't do myself.

Opening in main browser will be on my todo.
[Android Apps and Games] Luis Infante:
Please add video downloader
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
It is on my todo list. It is a notable big project though since I plan on adding PIP videos
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Friend is it possible to add live feature ? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Unlikely. I don't think that's a feature on the mobile site so there won't be support for web wrappers
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
After 24hrs of use i have few suggestions & bugs report.

1, Loading speed of feed need to be increased .

2, Add option to bookmark pages .

3, In glass theme i cannot see which one is unread message.

4, Add option to copy a particular word . See screenshot.

I'm using version 1.5.5 thats the latest version on my playstore . And there is few apk versions are missing in github releases page , plz update them also.
[Android Apps and Games] pranayysharma29:
Apologies. Please see screenshot now.

I'm not sure what you mean when you say "chat bubble view"

As far as inspecting elements goes, I have absolutely zero idea about code :P
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
No coding experience is necessary. I'll post the instructions anyways because if someone else doesn't do this, this won't be themed for a long while.

1. Go to https://touch.facebook.com/ on your desktop

2. Navigate to a comment section

3. Set the "device" to any mobile device. For chrome, you can see my selection ("Frost") at the top right. You can use Nexus 5, Samsung, or whatever. So long as it's a phone. You may want to refresh the page just so it reloads knowing it's a phone.

4. Right click on the background of the comments and click inspect element. This will take you to a view similar to the one below. Hovering over any of the code on the left will highlight the respected region on the right.

There are two main attributes I need to look for, "color" for text and "background" for background. As you can see in the screenshot, I have found the element that supplies the white background color. I need this to change it.

Ideally, you would send me a screenshot of what you see, like below, so I know exactly where the layout is. Otherwise, sending me the class info (._59e9, background white) is good enough.

From what I see, I should need at least 4 items.

One for the main background, one for the chat bubbles, one for the time text (2hrs), and one for the action text (like reply more). Even though the action text looks white, I'd like to confirm that it's a result of my theme and won't change in the future.
[Android Apps and Games] Freddy1X:
I know the video downloader is still in progress, but please make sure when it is release, it can also grab 'HD' version of the video (if it is available).

This app can do that.
[Android Apps and Games] pranayysharma29:
Alright!

I'll back to you with this in the evening. :highfive: At work now
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Great! Another thing you can try once you get to a comments page is to save it (ctrl + s) as a webpage, complete package. You'll receive an html file and a folder with the same name. It will contain all the page info, so be mindful of that, but if the css is there, that will let me know how that I can easily debug it in the future by having users send stuff without doing any more work themselves.

I will keep that in mind, but no guarantees. There's a difference between loading something from a post and going to the videos tab specific to your videos. Not having an API means that we have a lot of long winded methods to achieve things.
[Android Apps and Games] MaXAiRO:
The only option I cannot find no matter how much I searched is to deactivate or activate notifications for a specific post, e.g. I want to deactivate notifications for a post where someone tagged me. It's available in Facebook app and desktop site through the three dot button.
[Android Apps and Games] FloatingPoint:
You use some dark background, do you? The three dot button is actually there, but it's black, regardless of the colors you set.
[Android Apps and Games] MaXAiRO:
Haha yeah, I use the AMOLED black theme. I just found the "invisible" 3 dot button :p
[Android Apps and Games] khw1959:
Has the download link been disabled?
[Android Apps and Games] BillGoss:
See https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-frost-facebook-t3685896/post78084947
[Android Apps and Games] khw1959:
I cannot find any link on that page.
[Android Apps and Games] BillGoss:
Tap on "download from GitHub" in that post
[Android Apps and Games] wuub:
Once you are on the GitHub page.

https://github.com/AllanWang/Frost-for-Facebook/releases

You need to expand the Assets section to download the apk (and the source if you wish to).

Like.so
[Android Apps and Games] khw1959:
Thank you. ?
[Android Apps and Games] GintoSama:
thanks so much for this app. it's simply the best way to interact with the site on mobile.

I sincerely appreciate your time and dedication.
[Android Apps and Games] savvymatthew:
Hahah thanks ? I was lost there trying to find it
[Android Apps and Games] oolikers:
You'll think you made the right choice.
[Android Apps and Games] kryzeK:
[MENTION=5230774]asdfasdfvful[/MENTION] Thank you for this work, loving it! Any chance of create a telegram channel to download/notify new updates?
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I tried a telegram channel a while back, and honestly it got more spam than questions. I'm also a big slack user, so I prefer to stick with slack where possible. I've updated links across this thread and my github. You can find invites to slack from the main github page, and you can also add an rss feed listener for new github tags for the project. Note that tags don't always result in release builds, but you can always fetch the associated test build if you are keen. Lastly, I will be looking into some form of auto update as I plan on distributing exclusively through github. It's a slightly lower priority issue though as there are more pressing concerns like one on one message notifications.

Also as a note in general to those in this thread, don't be afraid to tag me if it's an issue that hasn't been raised before. Even now, email notifications still don't work for me, and I don't tend to check xda that often. My only activity is on this thread. I will be far more active through slack, email, or github issues, as I check those regularly. I've also added reddit notifications to my slack feed because I tend to miss posts there as well.
[Android Apps and Games] typecastx:
[MENTION=5230774]asdfasdfvful[/MENTION]

Hey man, thank you for this app, probably the best fb alternative i have ever tried.

I would like to report a bug

1) I am unable to view post from feeds with multiple images

It shows "loading" once you open the post and stays there. But once you press back it shows "the page you requested cannot be displayed at this moment"
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I will take a look. Facebook changed a lot of their content lately, including the page to add members to groups (which is the main reason I need a facebook client).

I used to filter some of the tracking parts in the url but now it looks like they are still necessary. Some other links like the one you have probably can't be opened in a new page.
[Android Apps and Games] khw1959:
Beleave I found a bug. In the notification tab it reuses the same thumbnail for posts.

I grabbed the wrong screenshot (duh) that thumbnail was actually used on many other unrelated posts/groups
[Android Apps and Games] whatsisnametake2:
this works great on my s7, but on my tab s tablet the main feed remains white even with dark theme applied.
[Android Apps and Games] D4ND310:
Confirmed here, too.
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Are they all different comments to the same photo or album? Given that frost doesn't use facebook api's for anything, it could be that all those notifications point to the same image or group of images. What I do is detect when it's an image related notification and fetch the image myself.

What version are you on? If you haven't updated, update to 2.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Test build 2041

Mainly adds back notifications for one to one messages.
[Android Apps and Games] FloatingPoint:
Hey [MENTION=5230774]asdfasdfvful[/MENTION]

I'd make a small request: could you theme links? Right now all links appear as plane text, except name tags, I think. Plus, a few posts above we mentioned that the 3 dot menu at the posts are always black.

Works like a charm otherwise!
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
I will take a look. Some of those link themes were probably by choice. As for the overflow menu, they change it pretty often so it's hard to keep up with the css tags.
[Android Apps and Games] DominatingSystem:
Hi, i switched from Simple Pro to your App and it´s awesome. Blazing Fast and smooth.

I only have one Feature Request or i´m blind. is there an option to open automatic the Light Messenger from Facebook ?

Cause the build-in is not very good for a conversation.

greetz and keep it up. Good work.
[Android Apps and Games] whatsisnametake2:
yes using latest 2.1.1. dark theme selected, news feed remains unthemed. tab s 10.5 lollipop. works great on s7 nougat.
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Might be due to tablet sizing. I don't have one so I don't test it there. If I can find the issue then I'll fix it, but otherwise this will be for mobile only.
[Android Apps and Games] whatsisnametake2:
maybe something to do with the app calling for a mobile page vs a desktop page?
[Android Apps and Games] BillGoss:
[MENTION=5230774]asdfasdfvful[/MENTION]

Would it be possible to change the colour of the three dot menu icon on posts to be white in the dark themes (dark, AMOLED, etc) so that is visible?

See also this post https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-frost-facebook-t3685896/post78098534
[Android Apps and Games] FloatingPoint:
See 5 posts above.
[Android Apps and Games] khw1959:
Using 2.1.1 and a S9+
[Android Apps and Games] thricegreat:
I saw that you updated the stable version of the app, and that I needed to uninstall since it has different package name. While uninstalling it I felt weird. I never thought I would ever press "uninstall" for this app, but you made me do it haha!

Thank you for your hard work! ✌️
[Android Apps and Games] asdfasdfvful:
Yeah, the only problem was that I realized the old signing keys were available online. It's not really a problem so long as you download from an official source, but that means others can create fake apps with the same key (but same package name), which you'd then be able to install over the official builds without a warning. The new update just has a new key to avoid this problem. Hopefully it doesn't accidentally get uploaded again.
[Android Apps and Games] wuub:
On 2.1.1 if you check Agressive recents the news feed shows up empty.
[Android Apps and Games] vjevardone:
cant find the download link on github or xda labs..
[Android Apps and Games] wuub:
You need to click Assets.

But right now only 2.1.1 is available
[Android Apps and Games] vjevardone:
got it. thank you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Gaetan Gdr:
Hi guys,

Sorry if i am a noob.. But how to install app with thé ZIP file? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Halamadrid:
You will have to extract it, using any unrar app from the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] BillGoss:
You should have downloaded the APK file. Then you can just install it using the file manager.
[Android Apps and Games] wuub:
The zip files from GitHub are source code files.

Unless you're a dev or want to compile them you should only download the apk.

1 post before yours !

2.1.1 is the latest apk.

2.1.2 only has sources for now.
[Android Apps and Games] Gaetan Gdr:
Thanks guys!!