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An easy-to-follow guide to install WeChat on Android
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This How.com.vn teaches you how to download and install WeChat on an Android phone or tablet.

Things You Should Know

  • WeChat is free to download from the Play Store.
  • Open the Play Store app and search "WeChat."
  • Tap "Install" and the app will install on your Android.
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Open the Play Store app.

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  1. How.com.vn English: It’s the rainbow triangle icon labeled “Play Store.”
    You’ll find it either on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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Search for WeChat.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Type wechat into the search bar.
    It’s at the top of the screen. A list of search results will appear as you type.
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Open the WeChat app details page.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Tap WeChat.
    It has a green icon with two white chat bubbles. This opens the app’s home page.
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Install WeChat.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Tap INSTALL.
    It’s near the right side of the screen. If prompted, tap ACCEPT to confirm the installation. When the installation is complete, the “INSTALL” button will change to “OPEN,” and a WeChat icon will be added to your app list.


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    Can I lnstall WeChat in my phone with no sim card?
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    Yes. Whether or not your phone uses a sim card does not affect the ability to download it.
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    How do I log into WeChat?
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    Click the box in the upper right corner, to the left of the sign out box.
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    How do I install WeChat on Android if I get the message "your device is not compatible with this version?"
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    You won't be able to download We Chat when the device shows that message. But you can look to find an emulator online that can make your device compatible.
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      How.com.vn English: Nicole Levine, MFA
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 70,468 times.
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