Facebook Lite is a stripped down version of the Facebook app designed for areas with slow internet connections or limited data plans. While it provides the core Facebook experience, Facebook Lite lacks some features available in the main Facebook app. If you find yourself no longer needing or wanting Facebook Lite, you can easily turn it off and remove it from your device. Here are the steps to turn off and uninstall Facebook Lite for Android and iOS devices.
Turning Off Facebook Lite on Android
Turning off Facebook Lite is as simple as uninstalling the app on your Android device. Here are the steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Tap Apps or Application Manager.
- Tap Facebook Lite.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Tap OK to confirm.
Once you tap OK, Facebook Lite will be uninstalled and removed from your Android device. Its data and cache will be cleared as well. You may need to restart your device to complete the uninstallation process.
If you just want to temporarily disable Facebook Lite rather than completely uninstall it, you can instead follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Tap Apps or Application Manager.
- Tap Facebook Lite.
- Toggle the switch next to Enable or Disable to the off position.
This will disable Facebook Lite and prevent it from running on your device, while still keeping it installed. You can toggle it back on at any time to re-enable it.
Turning Off Facebook Lite on iPhone or iPad
The process is very similar for iOS devices like iPhones and iPads. Follow these steps to uninstall Facebook Lite:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap General.
- Tap iPhone Storage or iPad Storage.
- Find and select Facebook Lite.
- Tap Delete App.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
Once you confirm the deletion, Facebook Lite will be uninstalled from your iOS device. As with Android, this removes the app entirely along with its data and cache.
To only disable Facebook Lite on iOS rather than uninstalling it, follow these steps instead:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap General.
- Tap iPhone Storage or iPad Storage.
- Find and select Facebook Lite.
- Toggle the switch next to Offload App to the off position.
This will disable Facebook Lite and prevent it from running without removing it from your device. You can toggle Offload App back on to re-enable the app later.
Logging Out of Your Facebook Lite Account
In addition to uninstalling the Facebook Lite app, you may also want to log out of your Facebook Lite account entirely. This can help prevent others from accessing your account if they install Facebook Lite on your device.
To log out of Facebook Lite:
- Open the Facebook Lite app.
- Tap the three line menu icon in the top right.
- Scroll down and select Log Out.
- Tap Log Out to confirm.
This will log you out of Facebook Lite. The next time it is launched, your account will not be automatically logged in. You would need to enter your login credentials again to access your account.
Logging out can provide an extra layer of security and privacy when uninstalling Facebook Lite. It ensures any stored login credentials or tokens are cleared from the app. No one can access your account if the app is reinstalled later on the same device.
What Happens When You Disable or Uninstall Facebook Lite
When you disable or uninstall Facebook Lite, here are some key things that happen:
- The Facebook Lite app will no longer appear on your device’s menu or home screen.
- Any background services, caches, or data used by Facebook Lite will be removed.
- Your device will free up storage space previously used by Facebook Lite.
- You will stop receiving any notifications from the Facebook Lite app.
- The Facebook Lite app will no longer be able to access device info, contacts, location data, etc.
- You will need to reinstall and log back in if you want to use Facebook Lite again in the future.
Essentially, disabling or uninstalling Facebook Lite removes its presence and access to your device entirely. However, keep in mind that it does not delete or disable your Facebook account itself.
Your Facebook profile, friends, groups, pages, and other data will remain intact. You simply lose access to it via the Facebook Lite interface. You would need to log back in through Facebook’s main app or website to continue accessing your Facebook account.
Uninstalling Facebook Lite removes that particular app, but does not impact your core Facebook account or data in any way. Your information and account remain fully accessible on the regular Facebook platform.
Reasons to Turn Off Facebook Lite
Why might you want to disable or uninstall Facebook Lite in the first place? Here are some common reasons:
- You want to free up storage space on your device.
- You need to temporarily disable social media apps and sites.
- You are experiencing bugs or glitches with the Facebook Lite app.
- Facebook Lite lacks certain features you need from the regular Facebook app.
- You want to take a break from Facebook for productivity or mental health.
- You are concerned about privacy risks from Facebook or third-party apps.
- You no longer use the stripped down Facebook Lite interface.
- You are getting too many notifications from Facebook Lite.
In general, the reasons come down to freeing up device storage, troubleshooting app issues, taking a break from social media, or no longer needing the lighter Facebook Lite app over the full Facebook experience.
Disabling Facebook Lite removes its drain on your device’s storage, performance, and battery life. It also gives you more control over notifications and your information accessible to the app. For many users, the regular Facebook app may be preferable if device resources are not an issue.
What to Do If You Can’t Uninstall Facebook Lite
On rare occasions, you may find that Facebook Lite does not have the usual Uninstall or Delete App option available. Typically, this is because the app was pre-installed by your device manufacturer or cellular carrier.
If this happens, try the following steps to remove Facebook Lite:
- Check if you can disable the app through your device’s settings or applications manager.
- Perform a factory reset or restore on your device to wipe all apps and data.
- Root or jailbreak your device to forcefully uninstall system apps.
- Cover the Facebook Lite icon with an unusable app using a launcher.
- Consult your device manufacturer or cellular carrier for support removing bloatware apps.
A clean factory reset will wipe Facebook Lite along with everything else on your device. Rooting or jailbreaking gives you administrative control to uninstall anything.
As a last resort, you can always hide the Facebook Lite icon and prevent it from opening using a different launcher app. This leaves the app installed but inaccessible on your device.
Overall, you should always be able to fully uninstall or disable the Facebook Lite app through your device’s settings. If that default option is missing, the app was likely pre-installed with admin level privileges on your device’s firmware.
Conclusion
Turning off Facebook Lite is as easy as opening your device’s settings menu and uninstalling or disabling the app. On Android devices, tap Uninstall from the App Info or Application Manager. On iOS devices, delete the app through iPhone or iPad Storage settings.
Disabling Facebook Lite will free up space, stop notifications, and prevent the app collecting data or accessing device resources. However, your core Facebook account remains active and accessible through other means.
You may want to turn off Facebook Lite due to lack of features, privacy concerns, glitches, or simply needing a break from Facebook. If you cannot fully uninstall the app, you can hide it or reset your device to wipe it away. In any case, Facebook Lite can be easily removed while keeping your overall Facebook profile intact.