MDNSD Android Facebook not responding

Getting your battery draining fast, due to the MDNSD process Android, or your Facebook app doesn't show content and isn't responding?


Facebook not responding Android

Getting your battery draining fast, due to the MDNSD process Android, or your Facebook app doesn't show content and isn't responding?

Then... you'll most likely have to uninstall your Facebook app to get your battery back for other uses, if MDNSD battery usage is high.

What is MDNSD Android

The Android MDNSD service process is a DNS daemon - meaning, it is a supporting process for other apps to query websites, running in background. It might use too much battery due to Facebook app, or another one doing a lot of Internet queries (for example, Firefox). You can't stop it directly, but you can try stopping the apps using it.

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MDNSD removal

Before uninstalling the application, try the following : clear the cache, and force the app to stop. It sometimes is enough, but not always, and, in any case, won't be sustainable, and will have to be done again.

If this isn't enough, try also stopping the Messenger app - it sometimes help.

How to stop MDNSD

Meanwhile, until a good fix is created for your phone, uninstalling the Android MDNSD app does the trick - and you can access the mobile version on a web browser.

What apps use MDNSD

Application accessing the Internet are using the MDNSD Android process, such as the Facebook app, or Internet browsers like Mozilla Firefox.

Other sources

Solved: MDNSD draining battery - Support forum
Solved: What is MDNSD and why is it killing my battery? - AT&T Community
MDNSD process killing my battery | Android Forums
SOLVED: How to remove the MDNSD its draining my battery - Samsung Galaxy S5 - iFixit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if Facebook App using too much battery?
In order to solve this problem, try clearing the cache and forcibly stopping the application. If that's not enough, try stopping the Messenger app as well - sometimes that helps. Uninstalling the app is the last resort.
What does Facebook not responding Android error mean?
The Facebook not responding error on Android typically indicates that the Facebook app on your device is encountering an issue or experiencing difficulties in functioning properly. This error can occur due to various reasons, such as a temporary glitch, insufficient device resources, outdated app version, or conflicts with other applications or settings on your Android device.
What to do if Facebook not responding?
If Facebook is not responding, check your internet connection. Refresh the page or app. Clear cache and cookies. Try a different browser or device. Update your app or browser. Check for service outages. Contact Facebook support.
How to troubleshoot the ‘MDNSD not responding’ issue on Android when using Facebook, and what causes it?
Troubleshooting includes clearing the app’s cache, updating or reinstalling the app. The issue is often caused by app glitches or conflicts with the device’s software.

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