How to Make a Video Call on WeChat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WeChat.

   It's a green app with two white speech bubbles.
   
   If you're already logged into WeChat, doing so will take you to the last tab you had open.
   
   If you aren't already logged in: tap Log In, enter your phone number and password, and tap Log In.
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   Step 2: Tap Contacts.

   This icon is at the bottom of the screen.
   
   If you'd rather open a pre-existing conversation, tap Chats in the bottom-left corner. , Depending on how many WeChat contacts you have, you may need to scroll down to find the correct one.
   
   If you're opening a chat instead, tap a chat conversation to open it. , It's below your selected contact's name in the middle of the screen.
   
   This will take you to a conversation with that contact.
   
   Skip this step if you're opening a conversation from the Chat tab. , It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen., This icon, which resembles a video camera, is an option in the box at the bottom of the screen., Your recipient will receive a notification informing them that you are attempting to initiate a video call; if they open the notification, the call will go through.
   
   You can tap Switch to Voice Call in the middle of the screen during the call to turn off your camera for a moment.
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   Step 3: Tap a contact's name.

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   Step 4: Tap Messages.

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   Step 5: Tap +.

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   Step 6: Tap Video Call.

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   Step 7: Wait for your call to connect.

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