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Facebook: set it up right the first time
Get it from Google Play if it isn't on your phone yet, then change three settings before you start using it.
What it's for
Facebook is a social app for keeping up with people, discovering communities, and publishing your own moments. A new phone owner can use it to browse interest groups, explore Marketplace, watch reels, and shape a profile that reflects how they want to appear.
Get the app
Official listing by Meta Platforms, Inc.
Use Google Play to install Facebook's official app, and verify Meta Platforms, Inc. appears as the developer before proceeding.
After it installs: three settings
- 01Check who sees posts
Audience choices matter when sharing personal updates. Review who can see your posts so the people you intend to reach match your sharing choices.
Look in the app's Settings for post audience - 02Shape what you see
Personalization lets you favor content you enjoy and reduce what you do not. Start with your interests to make everyday browsing more relevant.
Look in the app's Settings for Feed preferences - 03Review your profile appearance
Your profile affects how you present yourself to others. Check its customization choices before adding information or sharing moments with new connections.
Look in the app's Settings for profile customization
Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.
Common problem
Having trouble getting started? First check your internet connection, then close Facebook and reopen it before trying again. If a particular feature is hard to find, remember that availability can vary by country or region. Avoid removing the app as your first troubleshooting step.
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