What is the best Facebook alternative?

[Morty2264]

As other users have stated, a really good article written here on Android Central about uninstalling Facebook (the app) and using the mobile browser site instead is a great alternative. I have often used my mobile browser as an alternative to Facebook in the past; with my BlackBerry and sometimes on my Android devices. Plus, you can still use Messenger as an app on your phone; so you'll still get your messages instantly. Apparently you won't see the check-ins of your friends, etc., but I feel like there are more alternatives to drawbacks when you use the mobile browser! And the article even states that you can use your drop-down notification drawer to get your Facebook browser notifications. Very innovative!

So, in short... Read the article. There are more benefits of using the mobile browser in there!

 

[GreatCanadian]

I read that article long before I started this thread, but as I said, I want a wrapper for facebook, and don't want to use the browser for various reasons. I have installed Metal, and after a couple of days, I like it so far. Thanks for the suggestions folks!

GC

 

[BB2LLOYD]

I'm curious... what is it that you DON'T like about Folio?

 

[tx_tuff]

I'm curious... what is it that you DON'T like about Folio?

He loaded Folio on two different devices and they started rebooting on him. He never said he didn't like it.

 

[jaytv]

Umm...personal interaction? LOL

Just kidding. Try just using the Chrome notification features. I've found, as has Russell Holly, that it really helps the battery life.

 

[strabo231]

Friendcaster for Android is the best alternative to the Facebook app or site I've seen. Does everything the fb app is SUPPOSED to do

 

[MikeCorsten]

Friendcaster for Android is the best alternative to the Facebook app or site I've seen. Does everything the fb app is SUPPOSED to do

Can you elaborate on this app?

 

[LeoRex]

Can you elaborate on this app?

Friendcaster? Don't bother... OneLouder stopped development a while ago. I think Facebook might have shut down how it gathered data. It was a good app when it was active though.

Metal is good, and it does Twitter in the same app too.

 

[MikeCorsten]

Friendcaster? Don't bother... OneLouder stopped development a while ago. I think Facebook might have shut down how it gathered data. It was a good app when it was active though.

Metal is good, and it does Twitter in the same app too.

Many thanks, I will give Metal a run for its money

 

[rong21]

Many thanks, I will give Metal a run for its money

Love Metal

 

[eklisiewicz]

Friendcaster used to be great, then they stopped developing it. I tried Metal but could not even do something as simple as sharing a link from Twitter. It just kept spinning and doing nothing. If they fixed that problem, I would use it. Has anyone else experienced this?

Update: I was able to share links using another method. Will continue to test this app.

 

[GreatCanadian]

I'm curious... what is it that you DON'T like about Folio?

I actually did like Folio for the short time that I used it. But as tx_tuff said, after installing it on both my N6P and N9, both rebooted on their own for no apparent reason. The N9 did it a couple of times, and the N6P did it immediately upon opening the app after install. I blamed Folio but that could be coincidence - but my phone nor tablet has ever randomly rebooted prior to this. So I uninstalled the app on both devices.

GC

 

[RHChan84]

I just use the web browser. It's faster, little to no issues and I don't have to worry about it running in the background collecting data.

 

[strabo231]

Friendcaster for Facebook - Amazon App Store - Robot Check

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I used to use an app called Klyph, it was pretty decent but I haven't used it in a while.

Might check this metal out, see if it's got a dark theme...

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[GreatCanadian]

I used to use an app called Klyph, it was pretty decent but I haven't used it in a while.

Might check this metal out, see if it's got a dark theme...

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It does!

 

[Deleted member 90790]

I've tried Metal, now trying Folio. No force closes, just want to determine which is better.

 

[GreatCanadian]

I've tried Metal, now trying Folio. No force closes, just want to determine which is better.

Let me know your thoughts Catman. Particularly if your phone reboots with Folio installed.

GC

 

[Catman51]

No problems, new version is quicker than last. Just bought the key for it.

 

[GreatCanadian]

No problems, new version is quicker than last. Just bought the key for it.

Thanks for getting back to to me. I appreciate it.

GC

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