This was a major user request. Prior to this update, videos often buffered or played abruptly. V23.6 refined video playback to be smoother and introduced better controls for autoplay settings (allowing users to set videos to autoplay only on Wi-Fi).

: Go to Settings > Applications and check the box for Unknown Sources to allow installations from outside the Play Store.

The features of Facebook for Android version 23.6 include:

Since the official app has moved past this version, you must use from archived repositories or use a lighter alternative:

Unlike earlier implementations that only darkened the top bar, version 23.6 introduces a true system-wide dark mode that respects your Android 10/11/12 settings. It now properly inverts colors in comments, groups, and even in the Marketplace without washing out images.