import requests

Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) or iOS automation tools, a bot can simulate taps on the Facebook mobile app. This is harder to detect because it mimics real touch events, but it’s slower and requires physical or virtual devices.

Much faster, can bypass many UI‑based detection heuristics. Disadvantages: Facebook changes API endpoints and signatures frequently; requires constant maintenance.

If caught:

Some argue that liking is low‑impact – not spam, not hate speech, just a click. However, Facebook’s algorithms use likes to recommend content. A bot‑inflated post may reach millions of real users who did not ask for it, essentially becoming an algorithmic amplifier for potentially low‑quality or harmful content.