How to Uninstall the Facebook App on Android

A simple guide to uninstalling or disabling Facebook on Android

Co-authored by Nicole Levine, MFA Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: September 23, 2024 Fact Checked

This wikiHow article will show you how to uninstall or disable the Facebook app on Android phones. If you are quitting Facebook altogether, you may want to deactivate your Facebook account before you uninstall the app. To uninstall Facebook, open your App settings and tap Facebook. Then, tap Uninstall.

Quick Steps

Open your Android's Settings.
Tap Apps.
Tap Facebook.
Tap Uninstall.
Tap OK.

For popular FAQs on uninstalling Facebook on Android, jump to more common questions.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Disabling Facebook

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Open Settings
. It's the icon that resembles a gray gear usually located in your Android's app drawer, though the icon may look different depending on the theme you're using on your Android phone.
- This might be your only option to get rid of Facebook, especially if you're a Samsung user. This app comes pre-installed on many Samsung phones and can only be disabled instead of uninstalled.
It's next to the icon with dots in the shape of a square and will display a list of all your installed apps.

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It's next to the blue Facebook logo with the white lowercase "f" and tapping this will display the Application Information page for the Facebook app.
The app will be disabled and act like it has been uninstalled. To re-enable this app, you can return here and tap Enable or open the app and update it.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Uninstalling Facebook

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It's the icon that resembles a gray gear usually located in your Android's app drawer, though the icon may look different depending on the theme you're using on your Android phone.
It's next to the icon with dots in the shape of a square. This will display a list of all your installed apps.
It's next to the blue Facebook logo with the white lowercase "f". All the apps installed on your Android device are listed in alphabetical order. This will display the Application Information page for the Facebook app.
It's the first option below the title at the top of the page. This will prompt a pop-up window asking if you want to uninstall the app.
It's in the bottom-right corner of the pop-up window. This will uninstall the Facebook app.

Common Questions: Removing Facebook from Android

Why can't I uninstall Facebook on Android?

If you can't uninstall Facebook on your Android, try restarting your device first. This can fix common bugs.

What happens if I delete the Facebook app?

When you delete the Facebook app, you'll only be deleting the application from your phone. Your account data will still be available. If you want to use Facebook again, you'll either need to reinstall the app or use Facebook in a web browser.

How do I delete my Facebook account on Android?

To delete your Facebook account, go into your Facebook settings > Personal and account information > Account ownership and control > Deactivation and deletion. Select an option.