Facebook SDK for Android

This documentation describes how to integrate your Android app with Facebook to build engaging social apps by using the Facebook SDK for Android. To learn more about using Facebook development tools, see App Development.

The current version of the Facebook SDK for Android is version 12.3.0 and requires the Android API 15. Code and samples for the Facebook SDK for Android are available on GitHub.

When you use the Facebook SDK for Android, follow the Facebook Open Source Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Common Uses

The Facebook SDK for Android gives you access to the following features:

• Facebook Login — A secure and convenient way for people to log into your app or website by using their Facebook credentials.

• Sharing — Enable people to post to Facebook from your app. People can share, send a message, and share to stories.

• App Events — Understand people's actions in your app and measure the effectiveness of your Mobile App Ads.

• Graph API — Get data in and out of Facebook's social graph, query data, post stories, upload photos and perform other tasks.

• Advertise Your App — Drive installs of your app by using Mobile App Install Ads. Increase engagement with your app by using Mobile App Engagement Ads. Find your target audience with Custom Audiences for Mobile Apps.

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See Also

• Facebook SDK for iOS
• Facebook Developer Documentation
• Audience Network
• Banner Ads
• Interstitial Ads
• Add Native Ads to an Android App