: Sign in with your Apple ID on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or later.
If you have never downloaded Facebook before on your Apple ID, you may need a second, newer device to "purchase" the app first so it appears in your account history.
: Find Facebook and tap the cloud icon. When a prompt appears asking if you want to "Download an older version of this app," select Download . Alternative: Using the Web Version
As of May 2026, the standard Facebook system requirements suggest using iOS 15.1 or greater for full support. Since iOS 12.5.7 is the final update for many legacy iPhones, the App Store will not allow a direct download of the "latest" version. How to Download Facebook on iOS 12.5.7
: Locate and download the Facebook App on that newer device.