Alternative approaches
| Method | How it works | |--------|---------------| | | Open mbasic.facebook.com in the stock browser. The mobile site works on Gingerbread and includes chat. | | Use SMS if friends have FB SMS feature (discontinued in most regions) | Not reliable. | | Third-party client (Frost, etc.) | Requires Android 4.0+ minimum. | | Install a lightweight ROM (CyanogenMod 11) | Upgrades Android to 4.4 but may be too heavy for old hardware. | download old version of facebook messenger for android 2.3.6
: This app often includes messaging built-in, saving you from needing two separate apps on a device with limited RAM. Alternative approaches | Method | How it works