How to Delete Facebook Shortcuts on Android vs. iOS

The instructions for iOS and Android apps differ slightly because of the location of the shortcuts bar. Android places the bar with recognizable icons at the top of the screen, while iOS has it at the bottom of the screen.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on Android

Hiding shortcuts is quicker from the menu bar, and you can do it with a tap. On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then select Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on iOS

On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then choose Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it.

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on Android

Settings include all the options to help you customize the Shortcuts bar. You can also allow Facebook to display a shortcut based on your activity but otherwise keep it hidden. To hide shortcuts on Android:

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on iOS

The steps for hiding shortcuts in the Facebook settings are a little different on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.):

How to Add a Shortcut on Android

You can follow the same steps to the Facebook Settings screen and add a shortcut back to the shortcuts bar on Facebook. The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut in the shortcuts bar, but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin.

How to Add a Shortcut on iOS

Follow these steps to add a shortcut on the iOS Facebook app: The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut on the shortcuts bar but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin.