There is always a first time for everything and if it’s your first time to download the wonderful WeChat application, then there is so much you need to know about this app.
First, you need to understand that this is no ordinary instant messaging app. It has the abilities of a social networking site or app and with it, users can also make quality voice and video calls to other users of the app at no cost, of course apart from the usual internet charges levied by your local mobile carrier.
Downloading and Signing Up for WeChat
To get the genuine version of the app, visit the official app store of your specific device and download the WeChat application. For Android users, check out the Google App Store, while the users of iOS can check out for this app in the iTunes App Store. The process of downloading should take a minute or so, provided you are connected to a reliable source of internet, preferably 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi.
Post installation; launch the app to start the signing up process, which again should take a few moments as the only detail required is your active phone number. You’ll receive a verification code on your phone and you can use it to complete the sign up process.
Adding Friends
This is very simple. Go to the application’s contacts menu and select the “Add” option located in the upper right corner. In addition, key in their WeChat ID or use QRcode where you can scan and enter in the provided space.
In the search bar, enter the WeChat ID of your friend and add them. Alternatively, you can rely on your WeChat contacts list which will show all of your phone’s contacts with a WeChat account.
Start Chatting on WeChat
To initiate a chat with a friend, go to the name of your friend in your contacts list and select it. From the resulting menu, you can choose to either message or call. You can include numerous stickers in your conversations to lighten them. These you can get from the Smiley icon located next to your chat box.
Meeting Random People
If you are an enthusiast of meeting new people, WeChat is your app, as this app has some amazing features you can use to meet new users. Using the shake your phone feature, you can meet other people shaking their phones simultaneously with you. You can also use the “Look around” feature to find people within your location using WeChat.
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