Facebook Lite Download
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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Facebook Lite Download, Early this morning, Facebook published a new, slendered down version of their app called Facebook Lite to the Google Play Store. Targeted at low-end devices in emerging markets where cellular information is a little slower, we have to confess, we were plenty thrilled at the possibility of a 2G-friendly version of the usually puffed up Facebook app.
Quickly after setup, our optimism was met cold tough truth-- this app was little more than a wrapper for the mobile web view (ie, it's nearly similar to visiting m.facebook.com). Okay, so there are some crucial distinctions. There's no videos (like, at all) and unlike opening Facebook in your phone's web internet browser, Facebook Lite will offer you with push notices on your Android gadget, helpful if you're awaiting an important message and wish to stay up to date with pals without needing to revitalize the web browser.
The trade off? Facebook Lite-- which is advertised as less than 1MB (252KB), but actually took up 1.16 MB after setup-- requests a fair quantity of approvals from your Android device, just like the complete fledged 114MB (after setup) regular version of the app (just without the place information). Oh, did we mention it's sluggish?
Even on WiFi, the app is slow to load, slow to scroll, and slow to switch in between News Feed, your messages, and notifications. Even with a high-end Snapdragon 801 equipped Android device, the "app" directly seems like molasses. But as we mentioned, you do get direct access to your messages without having to set up Facebook Messenger, so there's that.
We believe Facebook really had something here and were truly wishing for a quicker, lighter, less function heavy, Facebook app for those of who do not need all the frill of sticker label shops and the like. Sadly, Facebook Lite actually just does not cut it.
Facebook Lite is currently offered for all Android 2.2+ gadgets in Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or Zimbabwe through the Play Shop. Those living in other places who 'd still want to give it a shot, you can download it from us by means of the link below.
Download: Facebook Lite for Android
Facebook Lite Download
Quickly after setup, our optimism was met cold tough truth-- this app was little more than a wrapper for the mobile web view (ie, it's nearly similar to visiting m.facebook.com). Okay, so there are some crucial distinctions. There's no videos (like, at all) and unlike opening Facebook in your phone's web internet browser, Facebook Lite will offer you with push notices on your Android gadget, helpful if you're awaiting an important message and wish to stay up to date with pals without needing to revitalize the web browser.
The trade off? Facebook Lite-- which is advertised as less than 1MB (252KB), but actually took up 1.16 MB after setup-- requests a fair quantity of approvals from your Android device, just like the complete fledged 114MB (after setup) regular version of the app (just without the place information). Oh, did we mention it's sluggish?
Even on WiFi, the app is slow to load, slow to scroll, and slow to switch in between News Feed, your messages, and notifications. Even with a high-end Snapdragon 801 equipped Android device, the "app" directly seems like molasses. But as we mentioned, you do get direct access to your messages without having to set up Facebook Messenger, so there's that.
We believe Facebook really had something here and were truly wishing for a quicker, lighter, less function heavy, Facebook app for those of who do not need all the frill of sticker label shops and the like. Sadly, Facebook Lite actually just does not cut it.
Facebook Lite is currently offered for all Android 2.2+ gadgets in Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or Zimbabwe through the Play Shop. Those living in other places who 'd still want to give it a shot, you can download it from us by means of the link below.
Download: Facebook Lite for Android