Sun Nov 10 05:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Facebook App Users Experiencing Cookie Issues, Workaround Available

**San Francisco, CA** – Users of the Facebook app have been experiencing an issue with the in-app browser intermittently failing to send previously set cookies to websites, resulting in potential limitations on functionality and personalized content. Facebook acknowledges this as a browser defect that is expected to be resolved soon.

**To avoid the issue in the meantime, Facebook recommends users open links in their device’s default browser.**

“The Facebook app offers a built-in browser for convenience, but we encourage users to take advantage of their device’s default browser for a smoother experience,” said a spokesperson for Facebook.

**To switch to the external browser:**

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Click the hamburger menu in the top right corner.
3. Select “App Settings”.
4. Toggle on the option “Links Open Externally”.

**For users who prefer to enable cookies directly, detailed instructions for various browsers are provided below:**

* **Internet Explorer 7, 8 & 9:**
* Open Internet Options.
* Go to Privacy > Advanced.
* Check “Override automatic cookie handling”.
* Accept First-party and Third-party Cookies.
* **Firefox:**
* Open Options.
* Go to Privacy > Use custom settings for history.
* Check “Accept cookies from sites” and “Accept third party cookies”.
* Select “Keep until: they expire”.
* **Google Chrome:**
* Open Options.
* Go to Privacy Options > Under the Hood > Content Settings.
* Check “Allow local data to be set”.
* Uncheck “Block third-party cookies from being set” and “Clear cookies”.
* **Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad):**
* Go to Settings > Safari.
* Select “Accept cookies” and choose “from visited”.
* Restart Safari.

Facebook assures users that the company is working diligently to address the browser defect and will update users as soon as a fix is available.

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