Stop Facebook App Auto Refresh on Android

Want to stop Facebook from auto-refreshing? Here’s how!

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Introduction

Facebook has over 3.065 billion daily users! Many users want to manage app settings like auto-refresh. Let’s explore how to turn it off.

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What is Auto-Refresh?

The Facebook app auto-refreshes your feed to show the latest content whenever you open it. This feature is enabled by default to keep you updated.

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Pros & Cons of Auto-Refresh

It saves time and keeps you updated. But it also consumes data, drains battery, and interrupts browsing.

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Disable via App

Open Facebook, tap the menu icon, go to “Settings & Privacy” > “Meta Settings,” then disable “Auto-Update Facebook” under “Media.”

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Disable via Website

Go to www.facebook.com, log in, open the menu, select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings,” find “Media,” and turn off auto-play.

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Extra Tips

If auto-refresh continues, clear the app cache or update Facebook. Notifications won’t be affected, but you must refresh manually.

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