How to Switch Your Facebook App's Profile from Standard Access to Advanced Access

If you're having trouble switching your Facebook app's profile from standard access to advanced access, you're not alone. I recently went through a similar issue and managed to resolve it by submitting an appeal form to Facebook. In this article, we'll go over the steps I took and the questions I asked to help you debug your own app.

The Issue:

My app was previously approved for advanced access, but after a recent update, I found that my public_profile permission was still stuck in standard access mode. When I tried to upgrade it to advanced access by clicking on the 'Get Advanced Access' button and entering my password, the page would reload, and the permission setting would remain unchanged.

The Appeal Form:

I filled out Facebook's appeal form, explaining that I couldn't correct the issue while my app was blocked. I mentioned that I had previously enabled the 'Login with JavaScript SDK' and updated the allowed domains for the JavaScript SDK, but it didn't seem to make a difference.

Here are some key points from my appeal:

* I tried to switch back to Dev Mode, but the option wasn't showing up.

* I had already passed Facebook's App Review in 2019 and received permission to manage Pages and read connected Instagram accounts.

* Everything was working fine until Facebook warned me that my Login integration was not working correctly.

The Questions:

I asked a few questions to try to resolve the issue:

1. What am I doing wrong?

2. Is my app unable to upgrade its permissions to advanced access while being in a disabled state?

3. How can I debug my app to make it work again?

The Solution:

After submitting my appeal, Facebook provided me with some additional information and guidance on how to resolve the issue. Here are the key takeaways:

* Business apps created before February 16, 2021, were automatically approved for advanced access for email and public_profile.

* To upgrade your public_profile permission to advanced access, you need to ensure that your app is in an enabled state.

Best Practices for Login:

Facebook provides some best practices for login integration, including the following:

* Test your login integration using the steps outlined in Facebook's documentation.

* Implement Facebook Login correctly by integrating it with your app.

* Ensure that your app doesn't crash or hang during testing.

Quickstart Guide:

If you're new to implementing Facebook Login in your app, I recommend checking out Facebook's quickstart guide for Android. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to integrate Facebook Login into your app.

Switching from standard access to advanced access can be a challenging process, but by following these steps and asking the right questions, you should be able to resolve any issues you're facing. Remember to test your login integration thoroughly and ensure that your app is in an enabled state before trying to upgrade your public_profile permission. With patience and persistence, you'll be able to get your Facebook app up and running smoothly again.

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