Android users is a rage after essential Facebook ‘back’ button stops working

In a world that now relies on using technology to maintain communication with loved ones while using it to pass the time, there is nothing more infuriating than an app deciding to crash.

But, what if the app is still in perfect working order, except you can’t navigate it the way you normally would due to a faulty button?

Ask the millions of frustrated Android users, who have been brought to the unfortunate end of a technical glitch in the Facebook app.

Meta-owned Facebook rolled out its new update, version 439, on October 31, 2023.

After an update to the social media app, Android users quickly discovered that their back button wasn’t in its usual place – at the bottom of the screen.

Previously, those with Android phones could simply tap the button at the bottom and return to the last screen they were on. In the same case, Apple users can simply swipe right to go back.

Instead, Android users now have no choice but to swipe to the top and tap the alternative back button.

Although it may seem like a minor inconvenience, users expressed their anger on X, formerly Twitter, where they protested the return of the button to its original position.

One angry Android user pleaded: “@Facebook please give us the back button!!!” please!’

One angry user raged: “Facebook no matter how much you change it again!” I want to use the ‘back button’ on my phone!!!!’

One person also wrote: “Please put the back button back on, your update is really bad.” Sincerely everyone,” while another said: “What sadist moves the back button to the top!!!” Put it back down where it was fine.

A confused Android user wrote, attaching a GIF of comedian Kevin Hart waving his fingers: “What do my fingers look like when I hold my phone with one hand and forget that my phone’s back button no longer works on Facebook?”

While the updated version of the app has generated buzz among its users, there appears to be some form of light at the end of the tunnel, as there is currently one way to avoid the ‘messy’ new placement of the back button.

Although it may seem like a minor inconvenience, users expressed their anger on X, formerly Twitter, where they protested the return of the button to its original position.

All it takes is for Android users to revert to the old version of the software, which can be accessed in Facebook settings.

To do this: Open Settings on your phone, tap on the Apps & notifications option, select See all apps, continue scrolling to find Facebook, and tap on the three dots in the narrow upper corner, where you will then be prompted to uninstall updates.

Meanwhile, users are waiting for a software update that will hopefully fix the issue soon.

MailOnline has contacted Meta for further comment.

In July, an urgent warning was issued to Android users across the UK about a disguised security threat to steal their banking details.

The threat was discovered by the security team at ThreatFabric and was revealed to be using apps uploaded on the Google Play Store to infect phones with the Anatsa fraudulent banking trojan.

Once installed on a device, the money theft bug is capable of stealing credentials that can be used to allow users to log in to mobile banking.