How to Find Nearby Friends on Facebook on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your Android.

   The Facebook icon looks like a white "f" in a blue box.
   
   If you aren't automatically logged into Facebook on your device, enter your email or phone and your password to log in.
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   Step 2: Tap the three horizontal lines icon.

   It's in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
   It will open your navigation menu. , This option is next to pink-and-white, pulsing dot icon towards the middle of the navigation menu. , Facebook will determine your location and provide you with a list of all your friends who are currently nearby.
   
   If you don't have your device's Location feature on, tap TURN ON LOCATION SERVICES on the Nearby Friends page. , It looks like a blue figurehead icon with a "+" sign next to it in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
   This button lets you select friends and share your location by sending them an invite to Nearby Friends. , You can select as many friends as you want. , This button is in the lower-right corner of your screen.
   
   It will invite the friends you've selected to Nearby Friends.
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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap Nearby Friends.

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   Step 4: Find the "NEARBY" heading.

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   Step 5: Tap the Invite button.

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   Step 6: Tap and check the box next to a friend's name.

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   Step 7: Tap the blue paper plane icon.

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