This wikiHow teaches you how to send an audio message to a WeChat contact when you’re using an Android.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open WeChat. It’s the green icon with two white chat bubbles on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.
  2. 2
    Tap Contacts. It’s the second icon at the bottom of the screen.
  3. 3
    Select a contact. You can find the person by scrolling down the list, or by typing their name in the search box at the top of the screen.
  4. 4
    Tap Messages. It’s a large green button. This opens a conversation with the selected friend.
  5. 5
    Tap the sound icon. It’s at the bottom-left corner of the screen. This replaces the typing area with different options.
  6. 6
    Tap and hold Hold to Talk as you speak. WeChat will record everything you say as long as you hold this button.
  7. 7
    Lift your finger to send the message. The recorded message will now appear in the chat.
    • To listen to the message, tap the chat bubble containing three sound waves.
    • To exit voice recording mode, tap the keyboard icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Article SummaryX

1. Open WeChat.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Select a contact.
4. Tap Messages.
5. Tap the sound icon.
6. Tap and hold Hold to Talk as you speak.
7. Lift your finger.

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