How to Find Nearby Friends on Facebook on iPhone or iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.

   It’s the gray gear icon typically located on your home screen.
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   Step 2: Scroll down and tap Privacy.

   ,, If the switch was already green, skip to the next step.
   
   When the switch is green, Location Services are enabled., It’s in the list of apps near the bottom of the screen. , As long as this option is selected, you’ll be able to find your nearby friends on Facebook. , It’s the blue icon with a white “f” on your home screen.
   
   If you see the login screen, enter your Facebook username and password, then tap Log In. , It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen. , It has a pink icon with several circles inside.
   
   This will display a list of your nearest friends and their current locations.
   
   If you don’t see a friend you know is nearby, they may not have Location Services enabled.
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   Step 3: Tap Location Services.

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   Step 4: Slide the switch to the On position.

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   Step 5: Scroll down and select Facebook.

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   Step 6: Select While Using the App.

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   Step 7: Open Facebook.

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   Step 8: Tap ☰.

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   Step 9: Scroll down and tap Nearby Friends.

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