Facebook App Keeps Crashing on iPhone XR? Here’s How to Fix It

If the Facebook app keeps crashing or won’t load properly on your iPhone XR, you’re not alone. This is a common headache, but usually nothing major — it’s often caused by minor software glitches, a buggy update, or an unstable internet connection. Here’s a full list of troubleshooting steps you can try to get Facebook running smoothly again.

1. Force Close the Facebook App

If Facebook glitched out during a session, it might still be running in the background and crashing again when reopened.

Here’s how to force close it:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle.
Swipe left or right to find the Facebook app.
Swipe up on the Facebook preview to close it.
Do the same for any other apps you’re not using.
Open Facebook again and check if it’s working normally.

2. Reboot Your iPhone XR

Restarting your phone clears temporary bugs and refreshes the system.

To do a soft reset:

Press and hold the Side button and either Volume button until the power slider appears.
Drag the slider to turn off your phone.
Wait about 30 seconds, then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

Once it boots up, try opening Facebook again.

3. Check Your Internet Connection

Facebook needs a stable connection to load properly. Make sure your iPhone XR is connected to a strong Wi-Fi or cellular network.

Quick tips:

Toggle Airplane Mode on and off.
Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Try loading Facebook in Safari (go to facebook.com) — if it works there, it’s probably the app, not the internet.

4. Update the Facebook App

Outdated versions can cause crashes, especially if they’re not optimized for your current iOS version.

To update the app:

Open the App Store.
Tap your profile icon in the top right.
Scroll to see pending updates.
If Facebook is listed, tap Update next to it. Or hit Update All to refresh all apps.

5. Delete and Reinstall Facebook

If the app is corrupted, reinstalling it can clear out hidden bugs or file issues.

Here’s how to reinstall:

Tap and hold the Facebook icon on your home screen.
Tap Remove App, then choose Delete App.
Reboot your iPhone.
Go back to the App Store, search for Facebook, and reinstall it.

6. Reset All Settings

If you’ve tweaked system settings and something’s interfering with the app, a settings reset can clear it up — without deleting your data.

To reset all settings:

Open Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Tap Reset > Reset All Settings.
Enter your passcode if asked, then confirm.

Your iPhone will reboot. After it’s back on, reconnect to Wi-Fi and try using Facebook again.

7. Still Not Working? Check Facebook Server Status

Sometimes, it’s not your phone — Facebook’s servers could be down.

You can check status sites like:

Downdetector.com
Twitter (search for #FacebookDown)

If the issue is widespread, you’ll just have to wait it out.

8. Contact Facebook or Apple Support

If none of the above fixes work and the crash started after a recent iOS update, it could be a compatibility bug. You can:

Contact Facebook Support via the app (if it opens) or Facebook Help Center.
Reach out to Apple Support at support.apple.com if you suspect it’s an iOS issue.