After a recent update, the Facebook app for Android, the widget is no longer available. Many users are not pleased about this. You can bring it back by installing an older version of Facebook with these steps.
- Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “Facebook” and select “Uninstall” to remove the app.
- Open a web browser on your Android, and go to this link, and download version 63.0.0.37.81 beta of the Facebook app. If you receive a parsing file error, try a lower version like 62.0.0.42.77.
- When prompted, open the file. You may have to swipe down the notification area, tap the download, then choose “Open“.
Note: You may have to change a setting under “Settings” > “Security” > “Unknown sources” to install the file. - Walk through the install.
Now you should be able to add the Facebook widget back to the Home screen. Let me know if you have questions in the comments section.
jian wei says
the widget installed version 63.0.0.37.81 is no longer available ,stop at 2017/12/14
David C says
use a third party app for full facebook widget: “Widget for Facebook” on play store
Madeline Boyer says
Want a FaceBook widget NOW! Am I going to to use Google to pull up FaceBook from now on ???
‘Splain it to me Lucy!
Rufuc McD says
you will be contantly nagged by facebook to update the app to the latest v. not worth the bother.
Alex says
It works for HTC M9 tnx
P. A. says
Mitch / anyone:
Is this still an issue with the latest version(s) of FB, i.e., April 11 or newer? Did FB finally revert back to the mobile widget with latest releases? Please advise, thanks…
Alease Lindsey says
Hi I can’t find my weather and time on Home page…no widgets or apps…please help!!!
THOMAS WITT says
Talking with HTC about the problems of widgets disappearing. You need to call these people let them know about problems. Really nice people. But if they don’t know, how can they fix the problem. So I implore you please let them know. They don’t bite.
Silver Fang says
Anyone know why they took away the widget, and the ability to share to albums from the gallery?
Santos Fabian Ramos says
Yes, it worked.
– LG G4
k says
Thanks, It worked great! I had reinstall a couple times because I didn’t realize you have to turn off the auto-update in both the play store, and in the Facebook settings.
El8gantbeauty says
If we install an older version of Facebook, when the Automatic Updates begin won’t we lose the widget again? I also want the new Facebook feature with the extended choices for the Like buttons. Someone tell Mark and them this is exhausting.
Pam says
Worked for me on my Samsung S5!
Thanks for the complete walk through of the steps. Happy I found your help!
Mitch Bartlett says
Since the install is not from the Play Store, I don’t think it will update it. Correct me if I’m wrong though.
emric says
uninstall FB and install the old version 3.Old Version: Facebook 62.0.0.42.77 APK (Updated: February 2, 2016)
this works for me on my Galaxy S5, FINALLY! YAY!!
Lindsay says
So after the install, should we not allow the app store to update Facebook?
Peter B says
Installed version 62.0.0.42.77 on Droid Maxx running Android 4.4.4 and the widgets are back!
Peter B says
Set settings to allow unknown sources, but receiving”There was a problem parsing the file.” error.
What version should be downloaded for Android 4.4.4 running on a Droid Maxx?
Thanks!