The Internet Tablet, a classic piece of mobile history, was never officially supported by a native Facebook Messenger application. Modern social media apps generally require Android 8.0+ or iOS 15.1+ to function. However, for enthusiasts still using this Maemo-based device, there are verified ways to stay connected through alternative methods and community-driven workarounds. The Status of Facebook Messenger on Nokia N800 Nokia N800 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The only way to get a "Facebook Messenger" experience on an N800 back in the day was using the built-in application. Here is the verified method that power users documented on Internet Tablet Talk.
Because Facebook Chat utilized the open protocol until 2015, N800 users could connect to their Facebook accounts without an official app. Users installed Pidgin via the Maemo Application Manager.
Open your N800 IRC client and connect to the local IP address of your Raspberry Pi/PC.
The pre-installed software relied heavily on the architecture [https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2007/04/nokia-n800-internet-tablet]. For years, users could use multi-protocol chat clients like Pidgin on Maemo to connect to early chat networks [https://pocketables.com/2007/08/review-nokia-1.html]. While Facebook Chat did briefly support XMPP bridging in the early 2010s, Meta discontinued that open-federation protocol in 2015, permanently severing legacy client access. Are There Any Safe Workarounds?
Since no official app existed, the term "verified" shifted to community-vetted software. The following apps were considered trusted among Maemo users for connecting to Facebook Chat: