Facebook: Network Error, No Internet Connection

**Tigger76** · 12-15-2012, 09:45 AM

In the last 36 hours I've had an issue with Facebook giving me network errors. It's only happening on my Nexus 10 (my phone running ICS works fine). When I get the error I can check other network connected apps and they work fine. To get Facebook working again I have to close it out, swipe it out of the task list, and restart it. I've tried logging out and back in, clearing all data, and even re-installing, but the problem keeps coming right back.

Is anyone else having this issue and/or does anyone know what I have to do to fix it?

**Devlyn16** · 12-15-2012, 02:42 PM

Silly question: is this the new FB app or are you accessing it through the browser.

**sumyunguy** · 12-15-2012, 05:37 PM

I have had the same issue with my wife's Nexus 7. The first moment we updated the app it gave us a data connection problem. All other apps work fine on the wifi. Just not Facebook for Android. Just keep getting "Network Error"

Here is a Screenshot.

Facebook: Network Error, No Internet Connection-screenshot_2012-12-15-15-15-05.png

**btswein** · 12-15-2012, 05:44 PM

Make sure FB is up to date. Then clear the cache for the app and try again.

Sent from my phablet.

**Amylase453** · 12-15-2012, 05:57 PM

FB just upgraded to a new version 2.0, major overhaul. What versions are you using?

**a70coupe** · 12-15-2012, 07:57 PM

I too am having the same "Network Error" with my wife's Nexus7 since the Facebook update. I have rebooted the device, cleared the cache and have also un/installed the app. All other apps on the device are working properly.

**Tigger76** · 12-15-2012, 10:04 PM

I'm using version 2.0. I have tried clearing cache, but the problem came back after logging in again. I tried clearing all data but had the same results. I also tried removing the app completely and re-installing from scratch. Still, I end up getting these bogus network errors (it also doesn't matter how close or far away I am from my wifi router, or which wifi router I'm connected to).

This is a Nex 10, 16 gig and I've applied all updates that are available (currently on Android 4.2.1, Kernel 3.4.5-g4e6298b). I found where to submit a bug report to facebook and am doing so. If I here anything back, I'll post it here.

**Evilnut** · 12-16-2012, 05:44 AM

I don't use Facebook that much. I just log in about once per week to view pics my daughter posts of my grandkids. Then I log back out. I updated the FB app on my N10 & my Droid4. Last night I logged in from my N10 to see the Santa pic she posted. I had no issues with connectivity. I just logged in from my D4, no issues either. Tried logging in again from my N10, still no issues.

Being a grangpa at only 48 years old to a 2 year old girl & 8 month old twin girls is an amazing thing. I highly recommend it!

**Devlyn16** · 12-17-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Tigger76

I'm using version 2.0. I have tried clearing cache, but the problem came back after logging in again. I tried clearing all data but had the same results. I also tried removing the app completely and re-installing from scratch. Still, I end up getting these bogus network errors (it also doesn't matter how close or far away I am from my wifi router, or which wifi router I'm connected to).

Are you able to log in using the Tablet's Browser at

**Amylase453** · 12-17-2012, 11:35 AM

Just started happening to me...

**Jennings Richmond** · 12-17-2012, 11:44 AM

Try manually setting your DNS server (fixed it for me). 8.8.8.8 and 4.2.2.1 are good ones.

Sent from my SCH-R950 using Tapatalk 2

**Tigger76** · 12-17-2012, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Devlyn16

Are you able to log in using the Tablet's Browser at

I can log in via browser and the browser connection stays up, but I continue to get the network error using the native app. In fact, that's what I've been using since I can't do much with the app before I start getting errors.

I have yet to hear anything back from facebook after posting the bug report to them.

**mkhall** · 12-18-2012, 03:29 AM

I have had the same issue since upgrading the app. There aren't any problems with dropped signals via other apps, just Facebook. It's weird.

Forgot to mention that I'm on an N7, so it's likely a general app problem.

**G-Money713** · 12-18-2012, 03:35 AM

Try this instead.

They have a free version 2.
Sent from my Nexus 10

**D Mac** · 12-18-2012, 04:00 AM

Yep me too same issue. It's definitely not a Nexus 10 issue or even a Android 4.2.1 issue because I get the same thing on both my tablets running 4.2.1 and my phone running 4.0.4.

**Devlyn16** · 12-18-2012, 03:49 PM

Hmmm is your news feed in the app set to top stories or most recent? Mine is set to most recent and I've not experianced this problem.

**Tigger76** · 12-19-2012, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by Devlyn16

Hmmm is your news feed in the app set to top stories or most recent? Mine is set to most recent and I've not experianced this problem.

I've tried it using both news feed options and it fails with both. I do prefer the most recent setting and use it most often.

I do have to say that for some reason the app has been working fine this evening/night/morning. I haven't done anything different than previous days, but the app hasn't taken the error in over several hours now. I hate intermittent problems, but I'm glad the app is working for now.

**royal hussar** · 12-19-2012, 04:02 AM

Started getting the same problems last evening and again this morning. Have not yet tried accessing through the web browser yet but guess its an option. I use facebook a lot and this situation is a real pain. I am also using a Nexus 7 so its seems to be a general problem not just for the N 10

**darkborne** · 12-19-2012, 06:56 AM

It's got to be a software issue. I'm getting the same thing on my N10 and Optimus G since updating. Facebook works fine from the browser on both devices.

**Tigger76** · 12-20-2012, 11:20 PM

I still haven't heard anything back from my bug report, but I did see that there's an update for the facebook app, so maybe that will fix the issue.

**silentagenda** · 12-21-2012, 12:44 AM

I decided (originally) to use Friendcaster for Android. Awesome app, great use of space/layout/design, and was optimized for tablet use.
However, it started bugging out on me ("Friendcaster received an invalid response: try logging out and then back in again!"). So, installed the official Facebook app and it borked on me (same issue), on my Nexus 10. After updating, error is fixed (for official app). Just figured I'd let you know; not sure if that's the resolution for all those affected.

**Devlyn16** · 12-21-2012, 07:07 AM

looks like Facebook updated their app again yesterday I wonder if the new version has had any effect on these problems.

**Darrell Soule** · 12-21-2012, 09:34 AM

Nope, updated and still getting Network Error.
Unfortunately this also make other apps that log into facebook not available at the moment.

**DogPsyche** · 12-21-2012, 09:41 AM

Ah its not just me then! :rolleyes:

Sent from my terrific Nexus 7

**nickvic103** · 12-21-2012, 12:11 PM

Guys i've had the same problem as u for a while now and this morning i think i might have solved it.

So i decided to factory reset my phone this morning(i have a galaxy S3 btw, i-747), and when i re-installed cm10 google calendar was telling me to download something.

This something is the solution to our problems i think. It told me to download Google Play services. Now maybe im wrong, but as soon as i downloaded it, i re-installed the facebook app and was able to update my news feed and everything. Yes, i am running the newest version of facebook.

So maybe u guys can try this out, good luck to you!