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There's an app that blocks Facebook ads and suggested posts.
The app is free to use on Android devices.
You have to be able to sideload apps on your device.
Over the past few years, Facebook has become increasingly unusable. I can log in to my account, and instead of seeing posts from friends, mostly what I see are ads and suggested posts. I've had instances where it took longer than expected to finally see something an actual human had posted.
It's frustrating to the point of nearly making me leave the service. After all, what good is social media if the social aspect is removed? Not much. I'm just so tired of doom-scrolling through the site, hoping to land on something of value.
Also: Is Meta secretly scanning your phone's camera roll? Check this setting to find out ASAP
Fortunately, I was introduced to an app called Nobook.
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