How to Download the Facebook Application for the iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's App Store.

   This app is light blue with a white "A" made from writing utensils on its front.
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   Step 2: Tap Search.

   It's the magnifying glass icon on the bottom-right side of the screen. , It's at the top of the screen. , As long as you spell "facebook" correctly, Facebook will be the first non-sponsored search item on the results page. , These buttons are on the right side of the screen across from the Facebook icon.
   
   They'll be in the same place as each other.
   
   If you've downloaded Facebook before, you'll see a cloud icon with a downward-facing arrow instead of GET and INSTALL.
   
   If you currently have Facebook on your device, this option will say "Open".
   
   Tapping it will open the Facebook app. , Since Facebook is free, you may not have to enter your Apple ID; if you're asked to do so, type it into the provided field and tap OK.
   
   Your download will commence.
   
   You can also scan your fingerprint if you have Touch ID enabled.
   
   If you aren't currently logged in with your Apple ID, you'll also need to enter your email address. , You'll find the Facebook app on the one of your iPhone's additional screens (not the Home Screen).
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   Step 3: Tap the search bar.

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   Step 4: Type "facebook" into the search bar and tap Search.

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   Step 5: Tap GET

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   Step 6: then tap INSTALL.

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   Step 7: Enter your Apple ID password

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   Step 8: if prompted.

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   Step 9: Wait for Facebook to finish downloading.

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