Facebook consistently ranks as the most popular social media platform today. Developers tirelessly enhance and introduce new features to provide the best user experience possible. However, despite their efforts, Facebook still faces some common errors and issues related to the news feed. There are instances where the news feed doesn't load at all or Facebook fails to show the news feed. So, how do you tackle this problem? Below, Mytour will share with you the methods to fix the Facebook news feed not showing issue on iPhone, Android, and desktop.
Guidance on Fixing Facebook News Feed Loading Issue
I. Reasons Behind Facebook Not Displaying News Feed.
II. How to Fix Facebook News Feed Not Showing Error.
1. Check Internet Connection.
2. Verify Facebook Server Status.
3. Clear App Data on Android.
4. Clear Web Data on iOS.
5. Clear Browser Cache on PC.
6. Update Facebook Application.
7. Check Date and Time Settings.
I. Reasons Why Facebook Doesn't Display News Feed?
Below are some reasons why Facebook fails to load the news feed or doesn't display the news feed, compiled by Mytour:
- Slow Internet Connection.
- Facebook Service Outage.
- Corrupted App Data, Installation Files.
- Incorrect Time Setting.
- Outdated Update.
II. How to Fix Facebook News Feed Not Showing Error
After understanding the reasons, apply the following methods to fix the Facebook News Feed not displaying issue.
1. Check Internet Connection
If your network connection is unstable, you may encounter connectivity issues with Facebook whether you're logged in on a browser or using the mobile app. This is one of the primary reasons why users face problems loading the news feed. You should try switching to mobile data or changing to a different network connection before attempting the solutions presented below.
2. Check Facebook Server Status
If the Facebook server encounters technical issues or maintenance work is being carried out, you won't be able to use Facebook, including not seeing the news feed. You can use online tools to check if many others are facing similar issues, such as DownDetector (https://downdetector.com/). Here, you can see what issues users are reporting most. If the percentage of news feed issue reports is high, it means others are also experiencing problems, and you can do nothing but wait.
3. Clear App Data to Fix Facebook News Feed Not Showing Error on Android
Like all other apps on Android, Facebook also has data stored in the phone's memory, containing all passwords, options, usernames, data stored in cache memory, and more. Memory is usually divided into two parts: app data and cache memory data. First, you can try clearing the cache, and after restarting your phone, check if the issue has been resolved. If it's not effective, you can clear the app data. You can do the following:
Step 1: On your Android phone, go to Settings > Apps or Application manager, or Manage apps, depending on your device.
Step 2: Select Facebook from the list of installed apps on Android and tap on Storage.
Step 3: Tap the Clear Data and Clear Cache buttons to delete Facebook files and cache memory. Click OK to confirm the action.
4. Clear Web Data to Fix Facebook News Feed Not Showing Error on iPhone
When encountering the Facebook news feed not showing error on iPhone, you can try clearing web data within the app to troubleshoot the issue with the following steps:
Step 1: Open the Facebook app on iPhone and tap on the Menu (3 horizontal lines icon) located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Next, select Settings and Privacy > Settings. Then, find the Media and Contacts section, and tap on Browser.
Step 3: Click on the Delete button to clear cookies and cache. Then, you'll see a notification indicating when you cleared web data.
If you log into Facebook via Safari on iPhone, you can clear Safari cache to fix Facebook news feed not loading. Go to Settings > Safari and select Clear History and Website Data.
5. Clear Browser Cache to Fix Facebook News Feed Not Showing Error on PC
Similar to the issue of Facebook news feed not loading on phones, you should clear browsing history, cache, and cookies of the browser you use to log into Facebook on your computer to resolve the issue. Here's how to clear browser cache in Chrome or Coc Coc:
Step 1: Click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the browser window.
Step 2: Then, select More Tools > Clear browsing data... Alternatively, the quickest way is to press Ctrl + Shift + Del.
Step 3: In the Time range section on the next window, choose All Time. Then, check the options for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Finally, click on the Clear data button.
To learn how to clear cache in other browsers like Firefox or Opera, refer to the article below:
- Read more: How to clear browser cache
6. Update Facebook Application
If you haven't updated Facebook for a while, do it immediately. New updates not only bring new features but also come with bug fixes, and if Facebook app is causing the news feed not showing issue, surely an update will be released. Go to the App Store or Play Store to check for any available updates. If there are, don't hesitate to download and update or visit the download link for Facebook here:
- Update Facebook for Android
- Update Facebook for iPhone
7. Check Date and Time Settings
Most apps like Facebook use time information from your device and match that with your location. If your device's date and time settings don't match with the date and time at your location, you'll encounter issues with loading the news feed and may not be able to post in some cases. The steps to set the correct date and time are as follows:
7.1. How to Set the Correct Date and Time on Computer
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Windows Settings. Then, click on Time & Language.
Step 2: Enable the options for Set Time Automatically and Set Time Zone Automatically.
7.2. How to Set the Correct Date and Time on Android
Step 1: Open Settings > General Management.
Step 2: Select Date and Time >turn on Automatic date and time.
7.3. Set Correct Date and Time on iPhone
Step 1: Open Settings > General.
Step 2: Select Date & Time and turn on Set Automatically.
After ensuring that your device has the correct date and time settings, go back to Facebook and try reloading the news feed to see if the issue has been resolved.
Facebook wouldn't be Facebook without the News Feed. It's one of the most crucial aspects of this social network. Without it, you wouldn't be able to see updates from your friends, posts from pages you follow, and news about current events. So, if you encounter the issue of Facebook not showing the News Feed, apply the solutions above to troubleshoot and use Facebook as usual.