Enabling cookies in your browser is an essential prerequisite for accessing and utilizing certain websites. If encountering difficulties activating cookies on the Facebook in-app browser or other browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Mobile Safari, it is imperative to follow the detailed instructions below to ensure optimal functionality.
The Facebook in-app browser has been encountering challenges in initiating requests to websites lacking previously set cookies. Notwithstanding these setbacks, users can navigate this issue by utilising their device’s default browser in lieu of the in-app browser.
For users of the Facebook App, the following steps are recommended:
1. Access the settings menu by selecting the hamburger menu located in the top right corner of the app.
2. Opt for “App Settings” from the menu.
3. Activate the “Links Open Externally” option to exploit the device’s default browser instead of the in-app browser.
For users of Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9, the following steps are to be followed:
1. Initiate the Internet Browser.
2. Navigate to Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced.
3. Enable “Override automatic cookie handling.”
4. For First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies, opt for “Accept.”
5. Confirm changes by clicking OK.
For users of Firefox, the following steps are recommended:
1. Launch the Firefox browser.
2. Access Tools > Options > Privacy > Use custom settings for history.
3. Enable “Accept cookies from sites” and “Accept third party cookies.”
4. Choose “Keep until: they expire.”
5. Save settings by clicking OK.
For users of Google Chrome, the following steps are to be followed:
1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
2. Access Tools > Options > Privacy Options > Under the Hood > Content Settings.
3. Enable “Allow local data to be set.”
4. Disable “Block third-party cookies from being set” and “Clear cookies.”
5. Conclude by closing the browser.
For users of Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad), the following steps are recommended:
1. Navigate to the Home screen by pressing the Home button or unlocking the phone/iPad.
2. Select the Settings icon.
3. Opt for Safari from the settings menu.
4. Choose ‘Accept cookies’ and ‘From visited’ from the accept cookies menu.
5. Return to the iPhone home screen by pressing the home button.
6. Return to Safari by selecting the Safari icon.
7. Restart Safari by pressing and holding the Home button until the display goes blank and the home screen reappears.
8. Return to Safari by selecting the Safari icon.
By meticulously adhering to these detailed guidelines, users are able to enable cookies on different browsers and devices, thereby facilitating a seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience.