Facebook App Not Opening on iPhone 11 Pro? Here’s How to Fix It

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If Facebook won’t open on your iPhone 11 Pro — or just gets stuck loading — you’re not alone. It’s a pretty common glitch, especially with apps that rely heavily on a stable internet connection. This guide walks you through all the possible fixes, from the simplest to more advanced ones, to get Facebook working again.

Check Your Internet Connection First

Before anything else, make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable internet connection. Facebook needs a good signal to load. Try opening other apps or websites. If they’re not working either, troubleshoot your Wi-Fi or cellular connection first.

Force Quit the Facebook App

Sometimes apps just freeze in the background.

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle.
  2. Find the Facebook app in the app switcher.
  3. Swipe it up to close it completely.
  4. Reopen Facebook from your Home screen.

Restart Your iPhone

A quick reboot can solve a bunch of random software glitches.

  1. Press and hold the Side button and Volume Up button at the same time.
  2. When the power-off slider appears, drag it to shut down.
  3. Wait 30 seconds, then press the Side button again to turn your iPhone back on.
  4. Try launching Facebook again.

Update the Facebook App

Running an outdated version of Facebook can cause problems.

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Scroll to the “Available Updates” section.
  4. If Facebook is listed, tap Update next to it.
  5. You can also tap Update All to refresh every app at once.

Reset Your Network Connection

If your internet seems fine but Facebook still won’t load, try refreshing your iPhone’s connection.

Option 1: Toggle Wi-Fi

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn Wi-Fi off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

Option 2: Use Airplane Mode

  1. Go to Settings > Airplane Mode.
  2. Turn it on, wait a few seconds, then restart your phone.
  3. After restarting, go back and turn Airplane Mode off.

Option 3: Reset Network Settings

  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  2. Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

Note: This will erase saved Wi-Fi passwords, so make sure you know them before resetting.

Disable Screen Time Restrictions

Facebook might be blocked by content restrictions.

  1. Open Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Enter your Screen Time passcode if asked.
  4. Turn off the toggle next to Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  5. Try opening Facebook again.

Delete and Reinstall the Facebook App

If none of the above worked, the app might be corrupted.

To delete Facebook:

  1. Long-press the Facebook icon on your Home screen.
  2. Tap Remove App > Delete App, then confirm.

To reinstall Facebook:

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Tap Search and type in Facebook.
  3. Tap the download icon or GET.
  4. Use Face ID or enter your Apple ID password if needed.
  5. Once installed, open the app and log back in.

Still Not Working? Check for Outages

Sometimes the issue isn’t your phone — Facebook’s servers might be down. Visit downdetector.com and search for Facebook to see if others are reporting problems. If it’s a widespread issue, all you can do is wait it out.

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