If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time on Facebook. And if you’re like most people, you probably post a lot of stuff on Facebook. But what if you want to go back and look at something you posted a while ago? How do you do that? Well, if you’re using the Facebook mobile app, it’s actually quite easy.
First, open the Facebook app and tap on the three lines in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, scroll down and tap on “Your Profile.” Once you’re on your profile page, tap on the “More” tab and then on “Activity Log.” Your Activity Log is a record of everything you’ve done on Facebook, including all of your posts. To view an old post, simply tap on it.
If you want to filter your Activity Log by type of post, tap on the “Filter” button at the top of the screen. You can filter by posts, photos, videos, links, and more. You can also filter by date range. Once you’ve applied your filters, tap on the “Apply” button to see your filtered results.
Finding Friends’ Old Stories
To view your friends’ old stories on Facebook Mobile, follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook mobile app and tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner.
- In the search bar, type in the name of the friend whose stories you want to view.
- Tap on their profile and scroll down to the “Stories” section. Here, you will see a list of their most recent stories. To view older stories:
Tap on the “See All Stories” button below the list.
On the next screen, you will see a grid of all of their stories, sorted by date. Tap on any story to view it.
Searching for Specific Keywords
To find specific stories on Facebook Mobile, you can use the search bar at the top of the News Feed. Enter the keywords or phrases related to the story you’re looking for. For example, if you’re looking for a story about a recent event, you could enter “news event” or “current affairs.” Alternatively, if you’re looking for a story about a specific person or topic, enter their name or the topic.
Once you’ve entered your keywords or phrases, tap the “Search” button. Facebook will display a list of matching stories in reverse chronological order, with the most recent stories at the top.
If you want to narrow down your search, you can use the filters at the top of the search results. These filters allow you to sort stories by type (e.g., posts, photos, videos), date, and location.
Here are some additional tips for searching for specific stories on Facebook Mobile:
- Use specific keywords or phrases. The more specific your keywords or phrases, the more likely you are to find the story you’re looking for.
- Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases. If you want to search for a specific phrase, put it in quotation marks. For example, if you’re looking for a story about “Facebook privacy,” you would enter “Facebook privacy” into the search bar.
- Use the filters to narrow down your search. The filters at the top of the search results can help you sort stories by type, date, and location.
- Scroll through the search results. If you don’t find the story you’re looking for right away, scroll through the search results. Facebook will display a list of matching stories in reverse chronological order, with the most recent stories at the top.
- Check your search history. If you’ve searched for a story in the past, you can check your search history to see if it’s still available. To access your search history, tap the “Search” bar at the top of the News Feed and then tap the “Search History” tab.
Checking the “Memories” Section
On your Facebook mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner to open the menu. Then, tap “Memories” to view a chronological feed of your past Facebook posts, photos, and videos.
Filtering Memories
You can filter your memories by date, location, people, and events. To do this, tap the “Filter” button at the top of the Memories page. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to find specific memories.
Sharing Memories
To share a memory, tap on it and then tap the “Share” button. You can share memories with friends, family, or the public. You can also choose to share the memory as a post, a message, or a story.
Saving Memories
To save a memory, tap on it and then tap the “Save” button. Saved memories will be stored in your “Saved” album, which you can access from the Memories page.
Downloading Memories
To download a memory, tap on it and then tap the “Download” button. Downloaded memories will be saved to your device’s camera roll.
Managing Notifications
You can manage your Memory notifications by tapping on the three dots in the top-right corner of the Memories page and then selecting “Notifications.” You can choose to receive notifications for all memories, only for memories from specific people or events, or for no memories at all.
Notification Type | Description |
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All Memories | Receive notifications for all memories. |
Memories from Specific People/Events | Receive notifications only for memories from specific people or events. |
No Memories | Do not receive any memory notifications. |
Viewing Stories from Archived Pages
If you have archived stories on Facebook, you can view them by following these steps:
- Click on the three lines in the bottom right corner of your Facebook screen.
- Scroll down and click on “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click on “Activity Log.”
- Click on the “More” tab at the top of the screen.
- Click on “Archived Stories.”
- You will now see a list of all of your archived stories.
- Click on a story to view it.
- Click on your profile picture in the top left corner of your Facebook screen.
- Click on the “More” tab at the top of the screen.
- Click on “Archived Stories.”
- You will now see a list of all of your archived stories.
- Click on a story to view it.
- Click the “Date Posted” drop-down menu on the filter bar.
- Select “Custom” from the options.
- Enter the start and end dates of the range you want to view.
- Click the magnifying glass icon to apply the filter.
- Tap on the story you want to edit.
- Select the “Edit Story” option.
- Tap on the “Privacy Settings” icon (a globe with a lock).
- Choose from the following privacy options:
You can also view archived stories from your profile page.
Filtering Stories by Date Range
To narrow down your search for old stories based on a specific time period:
Step 9: Select Date Range
Step | Action |
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9 i) | Click “Date Posted” drop-down |
9 ii) | Select “Custom” |
9 iii) | Enter start and end dates |
9 iv) | Click magnifying glass to apply |
Managing Story Privacy Settings
Once you create a story on Facebook, you can manage who can see it by adjusting the privacy settings. To do this:
Privacy Option | Who can see your story |
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Public | Everyone on and off Facebook |
Friends | Only your Facebook friends |
Friends except… | Your Facebook friends except for specific people you exclude |
Only me | Only you can see your story |
Custom | You can choose specific people or lists to share your story with |
Note: You can also tap on the “More” option in the privacy settings to access additional options, such as restricting your story to certain age groups.
How To View Old Stories On Facebook Mobile
To view old stories on Facebook mobile, follow these steps:
1.
Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
2.
Tap the menu icon in the bottom right corner.
3.
Scroll down and tap “Stories Archive”.
4.
Your old stories will be displayed in chronological order.
People Also Ask
How can I view old stories that I’ve archived?
To view old stories that you’ve archived, follow the steps above to access the Stories Archive. Then, tap the “Archived” tab to view your old stories.
Can I recover a deleted story?
No, once a story is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
How can I save a story to my device?
To save a story to your device, tap the “Download” button in the bottom right corner of the story.