If you are looking to get Facebook Messenger running on a Nokia N800 today, you face a unique technical challenge. Because the official Facebook Messenger app requires modern Android or iOS frameworks, it never existed as a native application for Maemo 4. However, thanks to the open-source nature of the Nokia N800, there are verified, working workarounds to connect to Facebook’s chat network.

One way to access Facebook Messenger on the Nokia N800 is by using the Facebook mobile website. The device's web browser supports mobile-friendly websites, and Facebook's mobile site allows users to access their accounts, send messages, and check notifications. While it's not the same as having a dedicated Facebook Messenger app, the mobile website provides a similar experience.

Would I daily drive it? No. Is it a fun weekend project that gives your N800 a second life? Absolutely.

Accessing m.facebook.com is sometimes still possible on legacy browsers, though the "Messages" tab often forces a redirect to an app store.

If you're ready to get started, head over to the Nokia Store and download Facebook Messenger for your Nokia N800 today!

Downloading files from these unverified third-party sources usually results in:

In the past, some third-party developers created Symbian clients for Facebook Messenger. However, these clients are no longer available for download, and it's not recommended to use unofficial or modified software, as they may pose security risks.

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Not possible. But for a vintage demo of how mobile Facebook chat worked in 2010 , this guide is historically accurate and verified against the original Nokia/Maemo documentation.

While exploring signed Java apps is an interesting technical challenge, for most users, it presents more problems than solutions.

Until 2014, Facebook offered a verified XMPP gateway. This allowed the N800's built-in Chat application to connect to Facebook Messenger without needing third-party software.

If you prefer not to use XMPP, you can use the N800’s native . While it cannot load the full site, you can force the loading of the basic mobile version.

. Older Nokia devices, including those running Windows Phone or Symbian, have lost all official Facebook support. Browser Access: While the N800 features the Mozilla-based MicroB browser