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What should I do if I can search and see my photos and friends even after I've deleted all of my Facebook data?

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Closing your Facebook account just temporarily disables it rather than permanently deletes it. No one else can see these files, but they remain on the site.

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After many attempts, I can't open my account and I think it's been hacked. What can I do?

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First, try to change your password. If you still can't access it, create a new account to check for suspicious activity on the other account. If you find something suspicious, contact Facebook directly for help.

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Once I deactivate my Facebook account, can I reactivate it? Can I recover all of my photos and posts?

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If you log back in within 30 days of when you deactivated the account, you can reactivate it. Check your email for a message from Facebook with details on how to restore your account after you have deactivated it.

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How can I change the name on my Facebook account?

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Go to your general settings, select your name and then change it.

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I have forgotten my password and email address I used to set up my Facebook account. How can I reactivate it?

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Try to use your mobile number connected to it. If you no longer have access to your phone number, email address, username, and Facebook-registered full name, look on Facebook's main page for a customer service section. You may have to create a new account.

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What can I do if I removed my Facebook account from my phone. How can I get back?

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Log in again using the Facebook app and check "Always login/remember."

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I want to activate my Facebook account, but I lost my phone number and email address. What should I do?

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Try to use your old email address connected to it, then put in your remembered password. Try Facebook's "Help" section for further help.

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How do I get my Facebook account from my old tablet to my new tablet?

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You just go to the Facebook website and log in. Which device you are on does not matter, your account is accessible from any computer or device. If you want to use the Facebook app, just go to the app store and download it to your new device.

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