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Installing the official Facebook app on iOS 12.5.5 (typically for iPhone 5s, 6, or 6 Plus) is no longer supported directly, as Meta now requires iOS 13.4 or later. However, you can still access Facebook by downloading a "last compatible version" or using alternative access methods. Methods for Accessing Facebook on iOS 12.5.5 facebook ipa for ios 1255
Download Last Compatible Version (Recommended):If you have downloaded Facebook with your Apple ID in the past, you can often download an older version. Open the App Store and tap your Profile Icon. Go to the Purchased section. Search for "Facebook" and tap the cloud download icon.
A prompt will appear asking if you want to "Download an older version of this app?" Select Download.
Use a Newer Device for Activation:If you haven't "purchased" Facebook before, sign in to your Apple ID on a newer device (running iOS 13+) and download Facebook there. This adds the app to your "Purchased" history, allowing you to follow the steps above on your iOS 12 device.
Web Browser Access:Meta has officially ceased support for iOS 12 on its main apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Using the Facebook Mobile Site via Safari is the most reliable way to access your account without hardware limitations or security risks from unofficial IPA files. Summary of Compatibility
Installing the Facebook app on devices running iOS 12.5.5 iOS 12.5.7
(like the iPhone 5s, 6, or 6 Plus) is no longer possible through the standard App Store "Get" button because the current version requires iOS 13.4 or later Apple Support Community
However, you can still get a working version using the methods below: 1. Download the Last Compatible Version (Recommended)
If you have ever downloaded Facebook in the past with your Apple ID, the App Store allows you to download an older version. Open the App Store on your iPhone 6/5s. Profile icon at the top right. Search for "Facebook" and tap the Cloud icon A prompt will appear:
"Download an older version of this app? The current version requires iOS 13.4 or later, but you can download the last compatible version." 2. The "Newer Device" Trick If you have Summary
downloaded Facebook with your Apple ID, the app won't show in your "Purchased" list. You can fix this using a friend's newer iPhone (iOS 14+). to your Apple ID on the newer iPhone Download Facebook on that device. Once it's in your account history, go back to your iOS 12 device The app will now appear in your list, allowing you to follow the steps in Method 1. 3. Use the Facebook Web Version
If the app is too slow or refuses to install, the most reliable way to access Facebook on iOS 12 is through Apple Support Community facebook.com in Safari. Share button (square with an up arrow). Add to Home Screen
. This creates an icon that works similarly to an app but doesn't require an IPA or updates. Apple Support Community 4. About IPA Files
While you can find Facebook IPA files on third-party sites like , installing them manually requires tools like and often a jailbreak for "AppSync" to work.
Most Facebook IPAs for iOS 12 are outdated and may fail to connect to Facebook's servers even if successfully installed. Apple Support Community signing into a different device to refresh your purchase history, or are you looking for a specific IPA version How to install YouTube and Facebook on iOS 12.5.7 5 May 2023 —
Important Disclaimer Before We Begin: It is important to address the specific version number you requested. "iOS 1255" does not exist. The current major versions of iOS are in the 16, 17, and 18 range.
It is highly likely you meant iOS 12.5.5 (an older version supported by devices like the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6) or perhaps iOS 15. Because iOS 12.5.5 is a very specific, older operating system, finding a working modern Facebook IPA for it is difficult because the app has updated significantly since then.
Below is a detailed post regarding Facebook IPAs, tailored for users on older iOS versions (specifically addressing the likely iOS 12.5.5 scenario).
Version 1255 would be missing years of security patches and protocol updates. It may not even connect to Facebook’s servers anymore. Functionality
An IPA file (iOS App Store Package) is the format used by iOS to store apps. Think of it like a .exe file for Windows or an .apk file for Android.
When you download an app from the App Store, you are essentially downloading an encrypted IPA. However, when we talk about "sideloading" a Facebook IPA, we are talking about a decrypted version of the app file that can be installed manually onto your device without going through the official App Store.
Users typically look for “Facebook IPA” for three reasons:
While these goals are understandable, downloading an IPA from outside Apple’s App Store is never the answer.
Facebook actively detects modified clients. Your account could be temporarily or permanently locked.
This is the most reliable method as it uses your own Apple ID to sign the app.
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