Facebook Update?

kyleallen5000 · Mar 14, 2013

Okay guys, so yesterday I started receiving a notification telling me that facebook has downloaded a new update and I should install it.

Only problem is that it's not updating inside of Google play, which I'm not sure but just kinda caught me off guard, and threw up some red flags in my head. I haven't actually accepted the update yet, but it literally shows right back up in my notifications if i clear it.

I have uploaded some screen shots as. I go threw each of the steps, which all looks normal for side loading apps. The very last picture is where I usually press cancel.

Anyone else getting this update? And is it safe, am I just being parionoid? Lol.

Thanks for any help.

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dassub · Mar 14, 2013

I haven't gotten that one yet, but I did get an update for the People application a few days ago.

lauterm · Mar 14, 2013

That definitely looks odd. I haven't gotten any notification yet. Apps shouldn't update that way.

nightrainbow · Mar 14, 2013

I got that update notification also.
Weird beacuse never seen that kind of update.
It installed fine, but i really dont see any diff/

iElvis · Mar 14, 2013

Is there a Facebook beta? That's the only time I've seen an app update like that, when it downloads new beta versions inside itself. But I've never seen FB do that.

kyleallen5000 · Mar 14, 2013

I have no clue, but at least other are puzzled by it as well. I just trying to make sure it isn't malware or something along those lines. But that notification is getting mighty annoying lol

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BigSamE · Mar 14, 2013

kyleallen5000 said:
I have no clue, but at least other are puzzled by it as well. I just trying to make sure it isn't malware or something along those lines. But that notification is getting mighty annoying lol

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Uninstall the app, then install the official one from the Play store. That way you can be sure the app is legit.

MadMax · Mar 14, 2013

you are not the only one getting this, as this has also been reported on here

It looks like something facebook is stating to do, but it might take a bit for everyone to start seeing it

mikelebz · Mar 14, 2013

Sketchy. Facebook gets sketchier and sketchier. Pushing me away...

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jasonwojo75 · Mar 14, 2013

I also got this today. Installed but saw no change. Not sure what it was

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aggdroid · Mar 15, 2013

Just curious does it increase the version number?

Desertman123 · Mar 15, 2013

mikelebz said:
Sketchy. Facebook gets sketchier and sketchier. Pushing me away...

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This. It just feels more malicious. I wonder why they decided not using the Play Store was a good idea..

jasonwojo75 · Mar 15, 2013

aggdroid said:
Just curious does it increase the version number?

I show 2.2.1-g2 not sure what it was before

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---------- Post added at 03:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 AM ----------

I just unistalled and reinstalled from the playstore and it lost the g2 at the end. So I guess it updated?

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kyleallen5000 · Mar 15, 2013

Heres what i found so far, at least we know it's not malicious:

http://www.talkandroid.com/154551-f...ore/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

silverfvck · Mar 15, 2013

Someone upload the apk of this update? I disregarded the notification yesterday. :|

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aggdroid · Mar 16, 2013

jasonwojo75 said:
I show 2.2.1-g2 not sure what it was before

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---------- Post added at 03:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 AM ----------

I just unistalled and reinstalled from the playstore and it lost the g2 at the end. So I guess it updated?

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Well no update here and mine is just 2.2.1 (no g2) and I don't see an update available from the playstore...but whatever I guess, not like anyone even knows what the update does lol

jhonsok · Mar 16, 2013

Because of this I uninstalled the Facebook app. It just started downloading the update without me initiating anything.

Totally not cool.

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MadMax · Mar 16, 2013

jhonsok said:
Because of this I uninstalled the Facebook app. It just started downloading the update without me initiating anything.

Totally not cool.

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Mine did the same thing, just started downloading, and while on data, it would just sit there. This is my screenshot (look at the date)

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