How to Fix “Facebook Upload Failed” Error When Nothing Is Uploading ?

Many iPhone, Samsung, Android phones are reporting issue with the Facebook app, showing notification message “Facebook upload failed” even though you’re not uploading anything? You’re not alone. This confusing error can appear randomly on both mobile devices and desktop browsers, and it can be annoying — especially when no photos, videos, or posts are actually in the upload queue.

The notification is annoying is not keep on appearing again and again on iPhone and other mobile devices.

Luckily, this problem is usually easy to fix with a few simple steps.

Why Facebook shows “Facebook upload failed”

The “upload failed” message on Facebook usually appears when:

An older post or media upload got stuck in the background
A bug or glitch occurred during a past upload
Temporary cache or browser data is causing Facebook to “think” something is pending
A corrupted Facebook app install is failing silently

Even though nothing is visibly uploading, Facebook may still have some residual data or unsent requests saved on your device.

Fix for Desktop Users

If you’re using Facebook on a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari:

Step-by-Step:

Log out of Facebook
Clear your browser cache and cookies
- In Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
Close the browser completely
Reopen the browser
Log back into Facebook

This clears any stuck session data or temporary files that might be triggering the error.

How to Fix “Facebook upload failed” for Mobile Users (iPhone / Android)

If you use Facebook on your phone or tablet:

Basic Fix:

Reboot your device
Open the Facebook app
Check if the error message is gone

If it’s still showing:

Advanced Fix:

Close the Facebook app completely
Uninstall the app
Restart your phone
Reinstall Facebook from the App Store or Google Play
Log in again

👉 This ensures you have a fresh install, removing any corrupted cache or outdated app data that may be causing the issue.

Extra Tips

Make sure your internet connection is stable
Check if any draft posts or stories are saved — delete them
If you’re using Facebook Lite, try switching to the regular app

Still seeing “Facebook upload failed” message?

If the problem continues:

Report the issue via Facebook > Help & Support > Report a Problem
Use Facebook on another device or browser to confirm if it’s device-specific

Final Thoughts

The “upload failed” on Facebook when nothing is uploading is usually caused by stuck cache files, failed drafts, or temporary bugs in the app or browser. The good news? A few quick fixes — like logging out, clearing cache, or reinstalling the app — will almost always resolve the problem.

By following the steps above, you can stop the error from appearing and get back to using Facebook normally.

Need help clearing browser cache or finding hidden Facebook drafts? Just ask — I can guide you through it step-by-step!