How to Flip Facebook Live Video on iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: Facebook |

By default, Facebook opens the format camera when you start a live video; but you can also flip Facebook live video on iPhone.

This flip option helps you to access the back camera of your iPhone whenever you are doing a live video session on your Facebook account. Also, you can easily make your own Facebook Avatar on iPhone. Like your live session, this will be visible to your Facebook friends only. So, why wait? Let's learn how to flip Facebook live video on iPhone.

How to Go Live on Facebook iPhone

Flip Facebook Live Video on iPhone in 4 Steps

Step-1 Open the 'Facebook' App: First, go to the 'App Gallery' of your iPhone. From the app gallery, you can find the Facebook icon and it will open the app.

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Step-2 Tap 'What's on your mind' button: On the very top of the Facebook Window, you will see the tab that says 'What's on your mind?'. Just click on this tab to move forward.

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Step-3 Start a 'Live video': Then, you have to start a live video from your Facebook account. To start the live video, you have to click on the 'Live video' option from the list as shown below.

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Step-4 Click on the flip camera icon: While the love video is going on, you can flip the camera by click on the flip camera option in the top left side of the live video screen.

You can see the picture below for further reference.

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FAQ

How Do I Watch a Live Stream On Facebook?

If you want to watch a live video on Facebook but you don't know how to open a live video, then don't worry. We have got your back!

You can read the steps written below to know more:

  • Open the Facebook app on your device.
  • Then, tap on the 'More' tab in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  • Scroll down until you find the ' Live Videos' option.
  • Now, tap on 'Live Videos'.
  • Then, you can simply choose the video you want to watch and click on it to play it.

How Long Does a Facebook Live Video Stay On Facebook?

You might not be knowing that you can also save your live session on Facebook for some time.

In this way, all your friends can watch the live video again at any point in time. But remember that the live video stays on your Facebook account for just 8 hours. After 8 hours, it gets deleted automatically.

Can I Watch Facebook Live Without The App?

If you don't have a Facebook account or the Facebook mobile app, but you still want to watch the live session of your friend, then you can easily do that.

You can do this in the following two steps:

  • You can watch Facebook live videos by visiting https://www.facebook.com/live in your mobile web browser.
  • Or, you can ask your friend for the URL or link the link of the video. Then, you can simply paste it into your web browser's address bar. It will direct you to the video in no time.

Can We Delete The Live Video On Facebook?

Obviously, you can delete the live video on Facebook even before 8 hours have completed.

Just like the live video, you can also delete a story on Facebook on your iPhone. In this way, your Facebook friends will no longer be able to see that story or video.

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