Facebook App REALLY slow...

wallaceb · Oct 31, 2011, 08:19 PM

I have the new Iphone 4S... My facebook app runs really slow. I tried deleting it and reinstalling, and that only helped for a short time. I have a strong signal when I use it both on 3G (verizon) and Wi-Fi. Anyone have any tips to help this?

Thanks!

tsduke · Oct 31, 2011, 08:32 PM

Personally I think the app has multiple issues. I've noticed faster standby battery drain if I don't kill it.

DJinTX · Oct 31, 2011, 08:47 PM

Yes, FaceBook on 4S is sucking for both me and my wife. About 95% of the time is is painfully slow and non-responsive. Sometimes if I post a comment on a photo for example, it actually attaches my comment to a completely different photo. It's just very buggy. Zuckerberg needs to get his software people in line and put out an update. For what its worth though, FB on my wife's iPad is working fairly well.

Michael CM1 · Oct 31, 2011, 10:36 PM

This weekend the lag on it on my iPad and iPhone was crazy. I opened up Facebook in my iPad browser and it had no issues. I think Facebook found the four worst programmers they had and said "have fun!" Seriously, people are putting realistic games on these things and Facebook can't get an app to match its website speed? Programming fail.

Applejuiced · Oct 31, 2011, 10:39 PM

Its because of all the halloween posts and pics

Viper3773 · Oct 31, 2011, 10:41 PM

seems to be fine for me?

Ehlisat718 · Nov 2, 2011, 11:32 PM

Did anyone figure out a solution to this problem because I am experiencing it as well. There is delayed scrolling and typing. Very annoying!

nomad01 · Nov 3, 2011, 04:21 AM

I'm just hoping for an update sometime soon. Multiple bugs.

Most recently annoying one is when it doesn't update to show new comments on photos/posts half the time even though the notifcation area is telling me they're there. No matter how often I refresh it doesn't update.

mullman · Nov 3, 2011, 06:56 AM

The latest version of the Facebook app is awful.
Turning off the location toggle (for the app) speeds it up somewhat since it quits polling your location at every reload, but it is still much slower than the older versions.

djransom · Nov 3, 2011, 06:59 AM

Yeah the FB app is now slow on the iPhone and iPad.

r2shyyou · Nov 3, 2011, 07:05 AM

Very slow for me as well, though I'm on a 3GS which is slow in its own right. The "News Feed" doesn't always load for me, which is pretty annoying.

jcorbin · Nov 3, 2011, 07:08 AM

the app is horrible on every mobile platform. i came to the 4s from an android and that version is just as bad.

its funny though because the comments in the android market are all complaining that they want the app to be as good as the iphone version lol.

AdeFowler · Nov 3, 2011, 07:16 AM

Thankfully I rarely use it, but yes, it's like pulling teeth on my 1st gen iPad.

The Californian · Nov 3, 2011, 07:32 AM

I don't believe they've ever out out a solid app for Facebook. The biggest problem I'm having now (on my 4S) is that often when I click to comment on a photo it brings up the comments and has me comment on a different photo.

TraceyS/FL · Nov 3, 2011, 07:36 AM

I rarely use it on my phone, but have had the same issues when I do. The last few days it has been horridly slow in scrolling - a device reboot helped.

But what drives me the most crazy is the crappy picture quality on my iPad. I have engadget in my feed and I can never tell what the pictures are, and sometimes i click on friends pictures and they are clear, then scale and become useless.

Ugh.

iceterminal · Nov 3, 2011, 07:38 AM

Facebook?

ViperDesign · Nov 3, 2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ehlisat718

Did anyone figure out a solution to this problem because I am experiencing it as well. There is delayed scrolling and typing. Very annoying!

Just use their mobile site. It has the same layout basically.

TL24 · Nov 3, 2011, 09:34 AM

Yeah the FB app is crap, just use the mobile version via Safari instead.

Maskusee · Nov 3, 2011, 09:36 AM

Solution, Google+

ryuu55 · Nov 3, 2011, 09:45 AM

it isn't fast, but I came from android..... so it's better than what I used to.

jbachandouris · Nov 3, 2011, 09:48 AM

My app kept crashing when I tried to open it, so I deleted it and then re-downloaded it. It STILL crashes upon opening at least once a day!

nefan65 · Nov 3, 2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maskusee

Solution, Google+

Google+? So you can have a circle of no one? I don't know anyone who even uses it. I've mentioned it to several friends/co-workers. Their reply? Blank stares, and "What's Google+?".

steelecan · Nov 3, 2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maskusee

Solution, Google+

That's not a solution if 99% of the ppl I know aren't on it lol!

kmpoboy2 · Nov 3, 2011, 10:52 AM

Facebook app it's the only app I have to kill every time I loaded up, because it drains my battery and RAM if I let it suspend in app switcher.

I can't never change my profile pic in the app cause it it loads up a different pic.

They should've use the resources they used for the messenger app to really improve the man app.

Thetonyk123 · Nov 3, 2011, 11:06 AM

Try to use the web app. It doesn't have notifications but it feels better.

Oct 31, 2011, 08:19 PM	#1
wallaceb macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011	Facebook App REALLY slow... I have the new Iphone 4S... My facebook app runs really slow. I tried deleting it and reinstalling, and that only helped for a short time. I have a strong signal when I use it both on 3G (verizon) and Wi-Fi. Anyone have any tips to help this? Thanks!
	4

Oct 31, 2011, 10:36 PM	#4
Michael CM1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2008	This weekend the lag on it on my iPad and iPhone was crazy. I opened up Facebook in my iPad browser and it had no issues. I think Facebook found the four worst programmers they had and said "have fun!" Seriously, people are putting realistic games on these things and Facebook can't get an app to match its website speed? Programming fail. __________________ 21.5" iMac 3.06 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD; iPhone 4S 16GB; third-gen iPad WiFi black 32 GB; third-gen TV
	1

Oct 31, 2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Viper3773 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Madison, WI	seems to be fine for me? __________________ Apple iPhone 4s 32gb - Verizon Windows 7 x64 Home Premium, 8GB Ram, Intel Core i7, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 04:21 AM	#8
nomad01 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Birmingham, England	I'm just hoping for an update sometime soon. Multiple bugs. Most recently annoying one is when it doesn't update to show new comments on photos/posts half the time even though the notifcation area is telling me they're there. No matter how often I refresh it doesn't update. __________________ 11" Macbook Air, Mac Mini, eMac, White Macbook, iPad 2, iPhone 4s http://www.bake-shop.co.uk
	1

Nov 3, 2011, 06:56 AM	#9
mullman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NC	The latest version of the Facebook app is awful. Turning off the location toggle (for the app) speeds it up somewhat since it quits polling your location at every reload, but it is still much slower than the older versions. __________________ Best, mullman  since 1989
	0

Oct 31, 2011, 08:32 PM	#2
tsduke macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2011	Personally I think the app has multiple issues. I've noticed faster standby battery drain if I don't kill it.
	5

Oct 31, 2011, 08:47 PM	#3
DJinTX macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010	Yes, FaceBook on 4S is sucking for both me and my wife. About 95% of the time is is painfully slow and non-responsive. Sometimes if I post a comment on a photo for example, it actually attaches my comment to a completely different photo. It's just very buggy. Zuckerberg needs to get his software people in line and put out an update. For what its worth though, FB on my wife's iPad is working fairly well.
	5

Oct 31, 2011, 10:39 PM	#5
Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	Its because of all the halloween posts and pics
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Nov 2, 2011, 11:32 PM	#7
Ehlisat718 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011	Did anyone figure out a solution to this problem because I am experiencing it as well. There is delayed scrolling and typing. Very annoying!
	1

Nov 3, 2011, 06:59 AM	#10
djransom macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chi-Town	Yeah the FB app is now slow on the iPhone and iPad. __________________ Live and love life
	1

Nov 3, 2011, 07:05 AM	#11
r2shyyou macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Paris, France	Very slow for me as well, though I'm on a 3GS which is slow in its own right. The "News Feed" doesn't always load for me, which is pretty annoying. __________________ "kkkkkkkk ....ok" - iphone4s16gb
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 07:08 AM	#12
jcorbin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: D.C.	the app is horrible on every mobile platform. i came to the 4s from an android and that version is just as bad. its funny though because the comments in the android market are all complaining that they want the app to be as good as the iphone version lol.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 07:16 AM	#13
AdeFowler macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England	Thankfully I rarely use it, but yes, it's like pulling teeth on my 1st gen iPad. __________________ 15” 2012 MacBook Pro \| Mac Pro 6-core \| 30” ACD 64gb 3g iPad and an iPod or two
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 07:32 AM	#14
The Californian macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surfers Paradise	I don't believe they've ever out out a solid app for Facebook. The biggest problem I'm having now (on my 4S) is that often when I click to comment on a photo it brings up the comments and has me comment on a different photo. __________________ Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it so that the other half may reach you. All I need are some tasty waves and a cool buzz and I’m fine.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 07:36 AM	#15
TraceyS/FL macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Central Florida	I rarely use it on my phone, but have had the same issues when I do. The last few days it has been horridly slow in scrolling - a device reboot helped. But what drives me the most crazy is the crappy picture quality on my iPad. I have engadget in my feed and I can never tell what the pictures are, and sometimes i click on friends pictures and they are clear, then scale and become useless. Ugh.
	1

Nov 3, 2011, 07:38 AM	#16
iceterminal macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Tx.	Facebook? __________________ The amount of material possessions one owns should not qualify them as a successful or just person. The only worth these items have is the one you give them.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 09:34 AM	#18
TL24 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011	Yeah the FB app is crap, just use the mobile version via Safari instead.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 09:36 AM	#19
Maskusee macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philly	Solution, Google+ __________________ "i wear a mask for the masks that i meet"
	-4

Nov 3, 2011, 09:45 AM	#20
ryuu55 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011	it isn't fast, but I came from android..... so it's better than what I used to.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 09:48 AM	#21
jbachandouris macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2009	My app kept crashing when I tried to open it, so I deleted it and then re-downloaded it. It STILL crashes upon opening at least once a day! __________________ iPhone 5 64GB iPad 4th Generation 32GB MacBook Pro 13", Mid 2010
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 10:52 AM	#24
kmpoboy2 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Puerto Rico	Facebook app it's the only app I have to kill every time I loaded up, because it drains my battery and RAM if I let it suspend in app switcher. I can't never change my profile pic in the app cause it it loads up a different pic. They should've use the resources they used for the messenger app to really improve the man app.
	0

Nov 3, 2011, 11:06 AM	#25
Thetonyk123 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nowhere.	Try to use the web app. It doesn't have notifications but it feels better. __________________ Some Apple stuff How you send feedback to apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ -Credit to iSayuSay for Avatar.
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