Installing Facebook on a device running iOS 9.3.5, such as an iPad 2 or iPhone 4S, is challenging because the official Facebook app now requires . While finding a "verified" third-party IPA (iOS App Store Package) can be risky due to security concerns like spyware, there are several established methods to get a working version of Facebook on legacy hardware as of 2026. 1. The "Last Compatible Version" Method (Recommended)

As difficult as it is to hear, the most reliable solution is to to a newer model that can run iOS 15 or later. Even the entry‑level iPad (9th generation) or an iPhone SE (2nd generation) provides a vastly better experience and full access to all modern apps, including the latest version of Facebook. For reference, iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad mini 1 are now considered obsolete by Apple, and you cannot update them beyond iOS 9.3.5. There comes a point when the time and risk of side‑loading no longer outweigh the benefits of a modern device.

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