Facebook app not loading news feed and showing a blank screen? This common issue prevents you from seeing posts, updates, and stories from friends and pages you follow.
Here are 6 quick solutions to fix Facebook news feed loading problems on Android and iPhone.
Quick Fixes (Try These First)
1. Pull Down to Refresh
- Open Facebook app
- Pull down on the news feed screen
- Release to refresh content
- Wait for loading to complete
2. Check Internet Connection
- Test other apps (Instagram, WhatsApp) to confirm internet works
- Switch between WiFi and mobile data
- Move closer to WiFi router for better signal
- Restart router if WiFi is slow
3. Force Close and Restart Facebook
- Close Facebook completely from recent apps
- Wait 15 seconds
- Open Facebook again
- Check if news feed loads
App-Specific Solutions
4. Clear Facebook Cache (Android)
- Settings → Apps → Facebook → Storage
- Clear Cache (keeps your login and data)
- Restart Facebook app
- Test news feed loading
5. Update Facebook App
- Android: Play Store → Facebook → Update
- iPhone: App Store → Facebook → Update
- Restart phone after update
6. Check Facebook Server Status
- Visit downdetector.com/status/facebook
- Check Twitter for #FacebookDown hashtag
- If servers are down → wait for Meta to fix (usually 1-2 hours)
Network and Settings Fixes
7. Disable Data Saver Mode
Android:
- Settings → Network & Internet → Data Saver → Turn OFF
- Or allow Facebook unrestricted data access
Facebook App:
- Facebook → Menu → Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Media and Contacts → Videos and Photos
- Turn OFF “Data Saver”
8. Reset Network Settings
Android:
- Settings → System → Reset options → Reset Network Settings
iPhone:
- Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings
9. Disable VPN/Proxy
- Turn OFF any VPN apps temporarily
- Check WiFi proxy settings → set to “None”
- Test Facebook without VPN
- Some VPNs cause loading issues
Advanced Solutions
10. Log Out and Log Back In
- Facebook → Menu → Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Scroll down → Security → Log Out
- Wait 30 seconds
- Log back in with credentials
11. Check Storage Space
- Facebook needs storage for cache and media
- Settings → Storage → ensure 1GB+ free space
- Delete old photos/videos or unused apps
- Clear other app caches
12. Reinstall Facebook App
Before reinstalling:
- Remember your login credentials
- Facebook data stays on servers
Reinstall process:
- Uninstall Facebook
- Restart phone
- Download Facebook from official store
- Log in and test
Device-Specific Solutions
Android Phones:
- Disable battery optimization for Facebook
- Settings → Battery → Battery optimization → Facebook → Don’t optimize
iPhones:
- Enable background app refresh for Facebook
- Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Facebook ON
Samsung Phones:
- Remove Facebook from sleeping apps
- Settings → Device care → Battery → Background app limits
Alternative Solutions
If News Feed Still Won’t Load:
- Use Facebook Lite app (lighter version)
- Try Facebook in web browser (facebook.com)
- Check Facebook mobile site (m.facebook.com)
- Use Facebook Messenger for messages only
Temporary Workarounds:
- View specific friend’s profiles directly
- Check Facebook pages individually
- Use Facebook groups section
- Try Facebook Watch for videos
Common Loading Issues
Blank White Screen:
- App loading problem - restart app
- Network connectivity issue
- Clear app cache
”Something Went Wrong” Error:
- Facebook server problem
- Check server status
- Try again later
Infinite Loading Circle:
- Poor internet connection
- Switch network connection
- Clear app cache
Prevention Tips
Keep Facebook Working:
- Update app regularly
- Keep phone storage above 1GB free
- Use stable internet connection
- Restart Facebook app weekly
- Don’t use modified Facebook apps
Optimize Performance:
- Enable auto-play videos only on WiFi
- Reduce video quality in settings
- Limit background app refresh
- Close Facebook when not in use
Facebook Settings to Check
News Feed Preferences:
- Facebook → Menu → Settings & Privacy → News Feed Preferences
- Check if friends/pages are unfollowed
- Verify news feed filters
- Reset to default if needed
Privacy Settings:
- Check if content is being filtered
- Review blocked users/pages
- Verify account restrictions
Most Facebook news feed loading issues are temporary and resolve with app restart or cache clearing. Network problems and server issues are common causes.