Facebook Reels Not Loading on Phone: 3 Ways to Fix It

You probably have encountered a problem with Facebook reels if you are an active Facebook user. This error can stop you from viewing reels on the application, and this is quite frustrating for many users.

However, do not be worried because there are many ways to fix this error. In this article, we will help you understand why you are facing this error and also give you the best solutions to overcome the problem.

Why are Facebook Reels not Showing on my Phone?

Many factors are behind this problem. Some of the most common causes of this error include:

• Corrupt cache and cookies – The build-up of corrupt cache and cookies can make Facebook reels not load properly.
• Connection issues – If your network connection is poor or unstable, you will encounter this error.
• Outdated Facebook version – If you are using an outdated version of the Facebook app, you will also get this error.
• Compatibility issues – You will have this problem if your device does not meet the system requirements for using reels.
• Glitches in the application – This problem could also happen due to bugs in the application.

What do I do if Facebook reels are not showing on my Android phone?

Try out these quick fixes before heading to our main solutions.

• Restart the application – Restarting the application can help remove minor glitches that could be causing this error.
• Log in with another device – This problem could be coming from your particular device, so switching to a different device, like a laptop or iPhone, could fix this issue.
• Check your network – Ensure that your network connection is strong and stable.

If the steps above do not work, use the solutions below.

1. Clear Facebook cache

1. Open Settings on your device.
   
2. Next, navigate to App management.
   
3. Click on App settings.
   
4. Look for Facebook and click on it.
   
5. Now choose the Storage & cache option.
   
6. Finally, click the Clear cache option to check if the Facebook reels are loading.

2. Turn on auto-update for Facebook

1. Open Settings on your device.
   
2. Next, navigate to App management.
   
3. Click App settings.
   
4. Look for Facebook and click on it.
   
5. Scroll down and click App details.
   
6. Next, click the settings icon at the top right corner of your screen.
   
7. Turn on the Auto-update Facebook toggle.
   
8. After this, relaunch the application and see if the Facebook reels have disappeared.

3. Uninstall and reinstall the Facebook application

The only thing left to do is remove the Facebook App from your device and reinstall it if none of the aforementioned steps are successful. This process can ensure that you have the latest update of the app, and any bug or glitch causing the problem will be removed.

To uninstall the app, look for the application on your device, press and hold it, then select the Uninstall icon. After the uninstallation, go to the play store to download the app again.

What do I do if Facebook reels are not showing on iPhone?

1. Update the Facebook app

1. Open your app and check if an update is available.
2. If an update is available, go to the App Store to get the update.
   
3. After updating your application, check to see if your reels are loading.

2. Clear Facebook cache

1. Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone.
2. Click the menu button at the bottom right corner of your screen.
   
3. Next, choose Settings & privacy.
   
4. Select Settings.
   
5. Click on Profile settings.
   
6. Go down and click Browser.
   
7. Finally, select the Clear button.
   

3. Uninstall and reinstall Facebook

1. Press and hold the Facebook app on your home screen.
2. Select Remove App.
   
3. Choose Delete App.
   
4. After deleting the app, go back to the App Store and download the app again.
   
5. This process should fix the Facebook reels not loading error.
   

Follow the steps outlined in this article to ensure that your Facebook reels do not disappear and that it works smoothly. Ensure to strictly follow these steps outlined to overcome the Facebook Reels not loading error.

Tell us in the comment section below which steps worked best for you. You may also check out our fix for there was an error fetching the data on Facebook.