Are you getting a “Could Not Load Results” error on Facebook?
The error message happens when you use the search function on the Facebook app.
It can also happen if there’s a search function bug.
The bug can be caused by the latest Facebook update.
To fix it, you can either download an older version of Facebook, update it, uninstall and reinstall it, or switch your network.
- Method 1: Check if Facebook is down
- Method 2: Download an older version of Facebook
- Method 3: Update Facebook
- Method 4: Uninstall and reinstall Facebook
- Method 5: Switch your network
Method 1: Check if Facebook is down
Before you attempt to fix the “Could Not Load Results” error, you need to check if Facebook is down.
There are a couple of ways to check if Facebook is down.
The first way is to go to downdetector.com and search for “Facebook”.
After you’ve searched for “Facebook”, check if there’s a spike in the graph.
If there is, it means that Facebook is probably down for everyone.
The second way is go to Twitter and search for “Facebook down”.
Check the top and latest tweets to see if there are people tweeting about it.
Alternatively, you can search for the issue that you’re experiencing (e.g. could not load results).
If Facebook is down, you need to wait for a few hours for the servers to be back up.
Method 2: Download an older version of Facebook
To fix “Could Not Load Results” on Facebook, you need to download an older version of the app.
This is because the latest version of the app might have issues with the search function.
To download an older version of Facebook, go to https://facebook.en.uptodown.com/android.
Once you’re on the website, scroll down to “Older Versions” and select an older version of the app.
Lastly, click on “Download” to download the older version of Facebook.
Do note that this method only works for Android devices.
Method 3: Update Facebook
The third method is to update Facebook to the latest version.
To do so, go to the App Store/Google Play Store, search for “Facebook”, and tap on “Update”.
If you don’t see an update, you need to wait for one.
In some cases, the new Facebook update might contain bugs.
If so, Facebook will release a follow-up update to fix them.
Method 4: Uninstall and reinstall Facebook
Uninstalling and reinstalling Facebook is a standard troubleshooting method.
When you uninstall and reinstall Facebook, the app’s cache will be cleared.
Clearing the app’s cache can fix common issues on it like logging in, searching, and posting.
Uninstalling and reinstalling Facebook also updates it to the latest version.
Method 5: Switch your network
The final method is to try switching your network.
If you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, try switching to mobile data.
On the other hand, if you’re using mobile data, try connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
You can also try switching to a faster Wi-Fi network.
If your IP address is temporarily blocked by Facebook, switching your network will lift it.
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