During this period, Facebook’s official Android app was notoriously bloated, battery-draining, and ad-ridden. XDA developers created several famous mods:
: Many mods remove sponsored posts and advertisements from the news feed and stories.
Several projects have achieved legendary status within the XDA community. While some are historical milestones, others remain actively maintained. 1. Facebook LC (Less Crap) facebook mod xda
: Displays a confirmation dialog before starting a call to prevent accidental dialing. Facebook Home Mod
: Often referred to as "Facebook LC Reborn" on forums, this mod focuses on "debloating" the main app by removing sponsored posts, ads, and suggested content to create a cleaner timeline. Why Use XDA Mods? Ad-Free Experience During this period, Facebook’s official Android app was
For rooted users, XDA hosts Magisk modules that modify the official app on the fly, providing better stability than third-party APKs.
Modern Android versions (10+) aggressively flag sideloaded apps that request overlay permissions or attempt to modify other apps. Modded Facebook apps are almost universally blocked or labeled "harmful." While some are historical milestones, others remain actively
The most well-known modifications on XDA often target the Messenger app or "lite" versions of the main platform to improve performance and customization. Messenger Pro : A popular Xposed Module