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StorageB @lemmy.one

1 yr. ago • 100%

Is there a good open source Facebook Android app?

I know the correct answer is to stop using Facebook, but there's a couple communities I follow for certain updates I can't get anywhere else.

Is there a good third party open source app for Android?

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Just use your browser with an ad blocker activated.

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- FB intentionally breaks their mobile site so that you have to use the app for most features.
  
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  Last time I checked (which, I admit, was several years ago), it was usable for viewing normal posts, which is all the OP wants.
  
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- Using Firefox mobile with an ad blocker but it doesn't block Facebook ads or sponsored posts.
  
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  Get a private DNS that does it for you. I really don't have any recommendations since I rarely browse the internet when I'm not at home, but I do know it's a thing.
  
  Iirc they're pretty cheap.
  
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the only available solutions are wrappers for the mobile website, like SlimSocial.

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- This is what I use. Not amazing, but given it's possible to use Messenger through it as well if needed, it's better than nothing.
  
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- Yup slim is what I've been using for ages. I'm disappointed that recently I can no longer get messages in it, but I accept that. Just have to open a browser and login there. Sigh
  
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Frost is the one I use (on F-droid). I like the interface.

Edit: forgot to add it's a wrapper.

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- For me Frost stopped loading feeds yesterday
  
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  I agree, there does appear to be a few issues atm. Hoping they'll get sorted soon.
  
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@StorageB

Blokada is better than a network based VPN (It's a local VPN that applies a blocklist)

It enforces security and privacy by blocking ads and trackers.

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