If you’re in one of the countries where Facebook Lite is live, you can download it right here.Affiliate offer Samsung Galaxy A53 To device databaseīefore you troubleshoot, make sure the problem isn't with your phone! / © NextPitīefore you start pulling your hair because Facebook Messenger isn't working, it would be a good idea to check if the issue is being caused due to an outage. The app’s already seen decent adoption numbers with more than 10,000 downloads and an average 4.6 rating on Google Play, according to TechCrunch. Facebook has also allowed push notifications and camera integration, two features that will help the pared-down app feel more like the full experience.įacebook Lite is a smart move to make Facebook’s services easily accessible in developing markets like Africa and Southeast Asia, which are increasingly using Facebook.įacebook Lite is currently a limited rollout: It’s only available in Nepal, Nigeria, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

To minimize the digital footprint required for the app, Facebook has included its messaging service inside Facebook Lite, a feature that exists only as the standalone Messenger app for U.S. The app is also designed to run on slower 2G Internet connections, which will help people in developing countries with aging Internet infrastructures still connect to Facebook.

Designed for older and low-end models of Android phones, Facebook Lite maintains the core functionality of Facebook while only taking up 252 KB of space.

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