Download Facebook Lite
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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Download Facebook Lite, Early today, Facebook submitted a brand-new, slimmed down variation of their app called Facebook Lite to the Google Play Store. Targeted at low-end gadgets in emerging markets where cellular information is a little slower, we need to admit, we were plenty delighted at the prospect of a 2G-friendly version of the usually puffed up Facebook app.
Quickly after setup, our optimism was met cold tough reality-- this app was little bit 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 supply you with push notifications on your Android gadget, useful if you're waiting for a crucial message and wish to stay up to date with buddies without having to refresh the web browser.
The trade off? Facebook Lite-- which is promoted as less than 1MB (252KB), however in fact took up 1.16 MB after setup-- requests a fair quantity of authorizations from your Android device, just like the complete fledged 114MB (after installation) regular variation of the app (just without the location information). Oh, did we discuss it's sluggish?
Even on WiFi, the app is slow to load, slow to scroll, and slow to switch between News Feed, your messages, and alerts. Even with a high-end Snapdragon 801 equipped Android device, the "app" straight up seems like molasses. However as we mentioned, you do get direct access to your messages without needing to install Facebook Messenger, so there's that.
We believe Facebook really had something here and were actually wishing for a quicker, lighter, less function heavy, Facebook app for those of who don't need all the frill of sticker stores and so forth. Sadly, Facebook Lite truly just doesn't cut it.
Facebook Lite is currently available for all Android 2.2+ devices in Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or Zimbabwe via the Play Shop. Those living in other places who 'd still like to give it a try, you can download it from us through the link listed below.
Download: Facebook Lite for Android
Download Facebook Lite
Quickly after setup, our optimism was met cold tough reality-- this app was little bit 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 supply you with push notifications on your Android gadget, useful if you're waiting for a crucial message and wish to stay up to date with buddies without having to refresh the web browser.
The trade off? Facebook Lite-- which is promoted as less than 1MB (252KB), however in fact took up 1.16 MB after setup-- requests a fair quantity of authorizations from your Android device, just like the complete fledged 114MB (after installation) regular variation of the app (just without the location information). Oh, did we discuss it's sluggish?
Even on WiFi, the app is slow to load, slow to scroll, and slow to switch between News Feed, your messages, and alerts. Even with a high-end Snapdragon 801 equipped Android device, the "app" straight up seems like molasses. However as we mentioned, you do get direct access to your messages without needing to install Facebook Messenger, so there's that.
We believe Facebook really had something here and were actually wishing for a quicker, lighter, less function heavy, Facebook app for those of who don't need all the frill of sticker stores and so forth. Sadly, Facebook Lite truly just doesn't cut it.
Facebook Lite is currently available for all Android 2.2+ devices in Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or Zimbabwe via the Play Shop. Those living in other places who 'd still like to give it a try, you can download it from us through the link listed below.
Download: Facebook Lite for Android