To download a Facebook video on Android, tap Share under the video, tap Copy link, paste the link into Fistty’s Facebook downloader in Chrome, and tap Download. Pick HD or SD and the MP4 saves to your Downloads folder, where your Gallery picks it up. It is free, there is nothing to install, and it works on Samsung, Infinix, Tecno, itel, Xiaomi, and every other Android phone.
This guide gives you the step-by-step process, explains where the file goes on different phone brands, helps you choose a quality that fits your data plan, and lists the fixes for the most common Android problems.
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How to download a Facebook video on Android with Fistty
- Copy the video link. Open the Facebook app and find the video. Under the post, tap the Share button (the curved arrow next to Comment). A sheet slides up from the bottom. Tap Copy link. For Reels, swipe to the Reel and tap the Share arrow on the right edge of the screen, then Copy link. For Watch videos, the Share icon is under the player.
- Open Fistty in your browser. Switch to Chrome, Samsung Internet, Opera, or any browser and go to fistty.com/download-facebook-videos.
- Paste the link. Long-press inside the box at the top of the page and tap Paste. The link may look like fb.watch/xyz, facebook.com/share/v/, facebook.com/reel/, or facebook.com/watch?v=. All of these work.
- Tap Download. Fistty reads the video and shows the available versions in a few seconds.
- Choose HD or SD. Tap HD (720p or 1080p) for the best quality or SD (360p or 480p) for a smaller file. Chrome shows a Downloading bar at the bottom.
- Open the video. When the bar says Download complete, tap Open. The file is saved in Internal storage > Download and appears in your Gallery (or Google Photos) under the Download album.
That is all. There is no account, no password, and no limit on how many videos you save.
Where the video is saved on different Android phones
Every Android browser saves to the same Download folder by default, but each brand has its own file manager and gallery, so the names differ.
| Phone brand | File manager app | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | My Files | My Files > Downloads, or Gallery > Albums > Download |
| Infinix / Tecno / itel | Files (or File Manager) | Files > Downloads, or Gallery > Albums > Download |
| Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO | File Manager | File Manager > Downloads, or Gallery > Albums > Download |
| Google Pixel and stock Android | Files by Google | Files > Downloads, or Google Photos > Library > Download |
| Oppo / Realme / OnePlus | File Manager | File Manager > Downloads, or Photos > Albums > Download |
If the Gallery does not show the video right away, it just has not scanned the folder yet. Open the file manager, tap the video, and it plays. Restarting the Gallery app also refreshes the list. If you want the file on your SD card, long-press it in the file manager, tap Move, and pick the SD card.
HD or SD: choosing a quality for your data plan
Facebook videos come in two versions. HD is 720p or 1080p; SD is 360p or 480p. Here is a practical way to decide.
- On Wi-Fi: choose HD. The extra size does not cost you anything.
- On mobile data: choose SD for anything you only want to watch once or forward on WhatsApp. WhatsApp compresses videos anyway, so HD is wasted there.
- Keeping a memory: choose HD so it still looks good on a bigger screen later.
- Low storage phone (32 GB): SD, and delete videos you have already watched.
As a rough guide, a 3-minute Facebook video is about 10–30 MB in SD and 40–120 MB in HD. If you are in Nigeria on MTN, Airtel, or Glo, downloading in HD during a night bundle and watching in the day is a good way to save your main data. Our guide to the best video downloader for Nigerians has more data-saving tips.
If Fistty only offers SD for a video, that is because the uploader posted it in low quality. Facebook does not keep an HD version that was never uploaded.
Android-specific tips
Allow the download if Chrome blocks it
Chrome sometimes shows a notification saying Download blocked or This file may be harmful. It is a generic warning for media files from sites Chrome has not seen before on your phone. Pull down the notification shade, tap the message, and tap Download anyway. You will usually only see this once.
Check storage permission
If downloads fail without any message, Chrome may not have permission to write files. Go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Permissions > Files and media (or Storage) and turn it on.
Add Fistty to your home screen
Open the Fistty Facebook page in Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, and choose Add to Home screen. Next time, you tap the icon and paste. It feels like an app without using storage or asking for permissions.
Facebook Lite users
Facebook Lite has the same Share and Copy link option, and the steps are identical. If you only see “Share to” options, tap More or Copy. We have a dedicated post on downloading videos from Facebook Lite.
Opera Mini data saver
Opera Mini’s extreme data-saving mode can block or corrupt large downloads. Switch it to High or Off for the download, then back on.
Sharing to WhatsApp status
After the video is in your Gallery, open WhatsApp, tap Status, tap the camera or gallery icon, and pick the video. WhatsApp will ask you to trim anything longer than the current status limit. If you plan to do this often, download in SD; WhatsApp compresses the video again anyway, so the HD version gives no extra benefit on status.
Videos Fistty cannot download
Here is the honest list. No online downloader, including Fistty, can fetch these:
- Private or friends-only videos. Facebook only shows them to approved people who are logged in. Fistty never asks for your login, so it only sees public videos. Ask the poster to send you the file.
- Videos inside private groups. Same reason as above.
- Stories. They do not have a shareable link and vanish after 24 hours.
- Live broadcasts that are still running. Wait for the replay to be published.
- Deleted videos. If the link says the content is not available, it is gone.
Anything public, including videos from pages, public groups, Watch, and Reels, downloads normally. If you also have an iPhone, the process is slightly different; see how to download Facebook videos on iPhone.
Why a website beats a downloader app in 2026
Play Store downloader apps often ask for permissions they do not need, interrupt you with full-screen ads, and break when Facebook changes its layout. Some even ask you to log in to Facebook inside the app, which puts your account at risk. Fistty is a plain website that is updated on the server, so it keeps working without you updating anything, never asks for a password, and does not stamp a logo on your video. You can read our privacy policy for details on what we do not collect.
Finally, saving videos for yourself is generally fine, but re-uploading someone else’s work as your own can break Facebook’s rules and copyright law. Creators can reach us through the DMCA page.
Related guides
- How to Download Facebook Videos (Online, Free, HD)
- How to Download Facebook Videos on iPhone
- How to Download Facebook Videos From Facebook Lite
- How to Download Facebook Reels
- How to Download Videos on Infinix, Tecno and itel Phones
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Frequently asked questions
How do I download a Facebook video to my Android gallery?
Copy the video link from the Share menu, paste it into fistty.com/download-facebook-videos in Chrome, and tap Download. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder and shows up in Gallery.
Do I need an app to download Facebook videos on Android?
No. Fistty is a website that works in Chrome or any browser. Nothing is installed and no login is needed.
Where are downloaded Facebook videos saved on Android?
In Internal storage > Download. Open My Files or the Files app and tap Downloads, or check the Download album in your Gallery.
Why does Chrome say my Facebook video download was blocked?
Chrome shows a generic warning for some media files. Pull down the notification, tap it, and choose Download anyway.
Can I download Facebook videos in HD on Android?
Yes. Fistty shows an HD option whenever the uploader posted in HD. If only SD appears, the original was uploaded in low quality.
Can I download a private Facebook video on Android?
No. Private, friends-only, and private group videos cannot be fetched by any online downloader. Ask the poster to send the file.