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This wikiHow teaches you how to use WeChat to make free voice and video calls when you're using an Android.
Steps
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1Open WeChat. Look for the green icon with two overlapping chat bubbles on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.
- You must be friends with someone on WeChat before you can call them.
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2Tap Contacts. It’s at the bottom of the screen. This option also has an outline of a person’s head and shoulders along with three horizontal lines. A list of contacts will appear.Advertisement
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3Tap the friend you want to call. This opens their profile.
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4Tap Free Call. It’s near the bottom of the profile.
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5Select Voice Call or Video Call. WeChat will ring your friend immediately. Once they answer, you’ll be able to hear, speak with, and/or see them.
- If you aren’t connected to a wireless network, you may see a pop-up warning about data usage before the call is placed.
- To put the call on speaker mode, tap Speaker at the bottom of the screen.
- To mute the call, tap Mute.
- To hang up, tap the red phone receiver icon.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I call a land line?
Community AnswerYes, of course there is an option called "Wechat out" where you can call any number.
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1. Open WeChat.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Select a contact.
4. Tap Free Call.
5. Tap Voice Call or Video Call.
