Facebook Home Leaks Online — But Don't Download It Yet - Mashable

Facebook Home Leaks Online â€" But Don't Download It Yet - Mashable

The new Facebook Home launcher app for Android phones has already leaked online four days before launch, but resist the temptation to download it: It's super buggy and isn't worth the headache.

Tech site MoDaCo leaked on Monday a pre-release version of Facebook Home, the social network's launcher software that turns mobile devices into a Facebook-centric device. The beta software works with Google's Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 7 tablet, but eager early adopters have experienced some issues with the download.

Mashable attempted to download it as well on a Nexus 4, but only got a blank screen. We had to uninstall the apps â€" Facebook, Facebook Home and Facebook Messenger â€" to get the device working again.

According to comments on the MoDaCo post, those who successfully received the update were unable to access key features such as "chat heads".

So while you may want to get your hands on Facebook Home soon, we recommend sitting tight until it officially launches on Friday â€" or at least, wait until a more reliable leak pops up online.

Additional reporting by Christina Warren

1. Facebook Home

   Facebook Home takes the traditional Android experience and adds a Facebook flair.

   

2. Cover Feed

   Photos from your news feed are displayed on the home screen on your phone, as are status messages and shared links from your friends.

   

3. Launched From You

   Your Facebook profile picture replaces the lock button on your home screen.

   

4. Easy Access

   From your profile picture you can launch Facebook Messenger, your Apps menu, and the last app you launched.

   

5. Updated Look

   The home screen constantly updates with new images.

   

6. Works on Multiple Phones

   Facebook Home will work on a number of different Android phones at launch, including the latest models from HTC and Samsung.

   

7. Identical Experience

   The experience on the HTC First was identical to that on the Galaxy Note II.

   

8. Movable Heads

   Chat heads can be moved around the screen to be placed in the optimal location.

   

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