How to use Facebook Messenger (with Photos) - tips

Video: How to Use Facebook Messenger - Beginner’s Tutorial

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Facebook has developed a dedicated Messenger app for mobile devices that allows you to chat with your Facebook friends. Facebook Messenger, or simply Messenger, is a standalone messaging app that replaces Facebook's messaging features. Coming to Messenger, you can use more advanced chat features, such as choosing message colors or changing emojis. Messenger is regularly updated with new features, including money transfer, chatbot creation, booking a ride and share the pictures you take with your friends with just a tap through Photo Magic.

Steps

Part 1 of 12: Install Messenger

Open the App Store item on your mobile device. You can get Messenger apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and Windows Phone. Open the app store on your device to search and download the app.
- You can also access the Messenger app store page directly by opening the Messages section of Facebook.
Search for keywords "Messenger."Multiple results will be displayed under the name" Messenger ".
Install the Messenger app from Facebook. Check the manufacturer's information about the apps in the list and find official Facebook apps. Click "Install" to download and install the application.
- Your device needs to be connected to a wireless network to download the app.
Sign in to Messenger. When you open Messenger, you'll get a prompt to sign in with your Facebook account. If your device has the Facebook app installed, you do not need to enter your personal login information.
- If you don't have a Facebook account, you can use your personal phone number to create a separate Messenger account. This allows you to chat with people who are using Messenger in your contacts, but you do not have access to Facebook chats. Click on the words "Not on Facebook" on the login screen to create a Messenger account. This feature does not apply to all regions.
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Part 2 of 12: Chat with friends

See Facebook chats. When you launch Messenger, you'll see all of your Facebook voice messages under the Recent tab. Click on any mailbox to open them.
Start a new conversation. To create a new message, click the "New Message" button from the Recent tab:
- iOS - Tap the New Message button in the upper right corner.
- Android - Tap the plus sign "+" in the bottom right corner and select the "Write Message." (Enter message)
Add friends to the chat. After creating a new message, a list of the friends you interact with the most will be displayed. You can choose a friend from this list or use the search bar at the top to find anyone in your friends or contacts list. You can also add new groups.
- You can enter a name to add a friend to after selecting the first recipient.
Enter your message. Below the conversation is the text box "Write a message". Click on the text if the keyboard is not displayed.
- Unlike SMS, the number of characters you can use on Messenger is not limited (about 20,000 characters).
Click the "emoji" button (emoticon) to insert the emoticon. This button converts the on-screen keyboard into an emoji keyboard. You can swipe left or right to view different categories, and scroll up and down to see the emojis in each category.
- iOS - Press the Smiley smiley button on the left side of the space bar. Press "ABC" to return to the regular keyboard.
- Android - The emoji button is to the right of the text field and looks like four smileys arranged in a square. Press the button to open the emoji keyboard and press it again to return to the regular keyboard.
Press the Like button to send the thumbs up icon. If you haven't typed in text yet, you'll see a Like button next to the text field. Click the icon to quickly send the Like button when you receive an interesting message from your friends. Like button will be sent as soon as you touch.
- Press and hold the Like button to increase the size of the thumb icon. If you hold the Like button for too long, it will "disappear".
Tap the ⓘ (Android) or chat name (iOS) button to change colors, emojis, and other settings. You can change some conversation related settings on the screen. Note that everyone who is chatting with you will see this change.
- Tap "Notifications" to enable or disable notifications for a conversation.
- Click on "Color" to change the color of the dialogue. This change will be seen by other participants.
- Tap "Emoji" to assign a special emoji character to the conversation. This feature will replace the "Like" button.
- Click on the "Nicknames" option to set up different aliases for your friends. This feature only applies to the current chat.
- Click "View Profile" to view your friends' Facebook profiles.
See how much others have read. A circle with a small avatar along the right side of the conversation will tell you where the person read the message. advertisement

Part 3 of 12: Sending Images, Stickers, GIF Animations and Audio Notes (Voice Notes)

Press the Camera button to take and send photos or videos. You can use your device's camera to quickly take and send pictures to recipients in chat. You need to allow the Messenger app to access the device camera and storage.
- Tap on the circle icon to take a photo. Touch and hold the circle to record the video. You can record videos with a maximum length of 15 seconds. To cancel recording mode, move your finger away from the shutter button.
- Click the Camera button in the bottom corner of the screen to switch between the front and rear cameras.
- Press the "Send" button after taking a photo or recording a video to send it to the chat.
Select the "Gallery" icon to send pictures from your device. You can use this button to find photos saved in your device's camera roll and send them to chat.
- Touch the photo to send and press the "Send" button to send the image.
- You can select the "Pencil" icon to draw and write on an image before sending.
Click the Smiley icon (smiley face) to send the sticker (sticker). You can insert many stickers available on Facebook Messenger. Slide the sticker bracket bar left and right to view your different sticker packs.
- Tap on any sticker to send it instantly.
- Press and hold a sticker to preview its content. Many stickers are designed as animations.
- Select the "+" sign in the upper right corner of the sticker frame to access the Sticker Store and view the new sticker. There are many different sticker packs available for free.
Click the GIF button to find and send GIF animations. GIF images are a common image file format created with fast animations. Messenger allows you to search for GIFs stored on several popular GIF sites and quickly send them to a chat. Some GIFs that are trending at the moment will be displayed when you open this tab.
- Search for the GIF you want to use. For example, if you want to send a GIF to Battlestar Galactica, type "battlestar" in the search field.
- The GIF will be instantly sent to the conversation when you tap the icon.
Tap the Microphone icon (microphone) to send voice notes. You can record voice notes that people in the conversation can listen to in their spare time. If the device you are using has a small screen, first tap on the "..." icon.
- Press and hold the Record button to start recording your voice note. Release your hand to immediately send the recording. Move your finger away from the record button to cancel the message.
Turn on the Photo Magic feature so that Messenger recognizes the faces of friends appearing in the photos. Photo Magic will scan all photos taken from your phone camera even if you are not using Messenger, and try to match recognized faces with your Facebook friends. You will then receive a notification and can immediately send the photo via Messenger to those tagged in the photo.
- Open the Settings or Profile tab in Messenger.
- Select "Photos & Media." (Photo & Vehicle)
- Select the "Photo Magic" feature and then turn it on.
- Open the notification that appears when you take a photo of your friend. Hit the "Send" button to send the photo through the Messenger chat window to the people tagged in the photo.
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Part 4 of 12: Calling and Video Call

Open a conversation with the person you want to call. You can make free phone calls or video calls to anyone using the Messenger app. For example: When you open a chat with Nam and the call button is gray at the top of the screen, or you see the message "Invite Nam to Messenger," (Invite Nam to use Messenger,), that person is not using it. Messenger app and can't make calls.
- You can see which contacts are using Messenger by observing the icon in the corner of their profile picture. If you see the Messenger lightning icon, then they are using Messenger. If you see the Facebook icon, they are using Facebook messages through the website.
Press the Phone or Video Call button to make the call. Messenger will initiate communication with the recipient. Their device will ring, as long as it has call notifications turned on and an internet connection.
Chat as much as you want. There is no fee for using Messenger, but you will have to use your mobile data if you don't connect to the wireless network. A video chat can drain mobile data quickly, so try to limit video chats when connected to a Wi-Fi network. advertisement

Part 5 of 12: Share your current location with friends

Open a conversation. You can send your location to the conversation so your friends can easily find you. This option is visible only when you have access to a chat session.
Click on the icon ’... "(ellipses), then select" Location. " (Location) Turn on location mode if receiving notifications from Messenger.
Move the pin icon (pin) to the location you want to share. When the map is first opened, the pin is in your current location. You can move the map around the pin to select and share another location.
- You can choose from nearby places in the list below, or use the search field at the top of the screen to search for specific locations.
- Press the plus sign or the arrow button to return the pin icon to your current location.
Press the "Send" button to send pin location. Map images are displayed in conversation with the pinned location as well as the locations you have selected. The map is opened in full screen when the recipient touches it, allowing them to receive navigation instructions. advertisement

Part 6 of 12: Making payments via Messenger

Open Settings (for iOS) or Profile (for Android). You can send and receive money through Messenger and all you need is a valid debit card. To get started, you need to provide information on your card. This step will allow you to transfer and receive money from your bank account.
Click "Payments" in the settings menu. The payment screen will appear.
Press "Add New Debit Card.’ (Add a new debit card) This is the only payment method supported by Messenger. You need a bank-issued debit card or credit card issued by a credit union to send or receive money. Credit cards, prepaid debit cards and PayPal are not supported in this case.
- You will need a debit card to send and receive money.
Enter information on the debit card. Enter your debit card number, expiry date, security code on the back and ZIP code. Click "Save" to add the card to your account.
- Messenger only supports certain banks and your debit card may be among the unsupported.
Open a chat with the person you want to send and receive money to / from that person. Now that the card is added, you can start sending and receiving money. You can have a chat open with one person or with a group.
Click on ’... "and then click" Payments. " This will open the sending and receiving options.
- If there are multiple people in the conversation, you will be prompted to select one before proceeding.
Enter the amount you want to send or receive. You can click on the "Pay" or "Request" tab to switch between modes. Enter the amount you want to send or receive from that person.
Enter content (optional). You should specify the reason for the transfer or request for the transfer. Please apply this method if the other party does not know the transaction content.
Submit a request or make a payment. If you agree to make the transaction, click "Next" to submit your payment request. Once the recipient approves (and has payments set up for their account), the funds will begin to flow. It may take three days for the funds to show up in your bank account. advertisement

Part 7 of 12: Booking an Uber or Lyft Ride

Open a chat with someone. You can request rides from Uber and Lyft during Messenger conversations. Through this widget, your friends will know about your route, as well as you can book a car for someone. (Currently in Vietnam, this utility is not yet supported.)
- You need an Uber or Lyft account to use this feature and will be prompted to create one if you don't have one.
- You can also open live chats with Uber or Lyft chatbots. Start a new chat with an Uber or Lyft bot and then proceed as instructed.
Click on the icon ’... "and choose" Transportation. " (Transport) Then the booking list will be displayed.
Select the service you want to use. Currently you can choose between Uber and Lyft (if your region is available). You will still need an account for this service. You won't see this option if you proceed directly through chat with a chatbot.
- If you don't have an Uber or Lyft account, you'll have to create one and add payment information.
Allow the service of your choice to access your Messenger account. This is a required step for you to connect to the carrier service through the Messenger app.
Choose the type of vehicle you want. Depending on the location and the selected service, you can choose from a variety of vehicles. Use the tabs to switch back and forth, and check with the trucking company's support website to see the difference between them.
Set the desired pickup point. Your current location will be the default location. You can change this location anywhere, which is useful when you need to book a trip for someone else.
Set the desired destination. You need to enter the destination before you book.
Click "Request" to order the vehicle. Arrival time will depend on local factors. Payment is processed through payment information stored with the travel service, or through the debit card associated with your Messenger account.
Find trip receipts in chat with car service. After booking, you will receive a confirmation message from the vehicle service's chat bot. You will find all receipts for your trips here, as well as be able to chat with customer support if needed.
- You can find this conversation under the Recent tab.
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Part 8 of 12: Adding More Apps to Messenger

Open a chat with someone. Messenger allows you to install a variety of apps that are designed to work with Messenger. You can do this with any conversation.
Click on the icon ’... "Additional conversation options will be displayed.
Scroll through the list of available apps. You can scroll down to see a list of all the apps that will work with Messenger. Some apps are standalone apps that can integrate with Messenger, while others are designed specifically for it.
- The availability of each app will be different depending on the device you're using.
Click "Install" or "Open" to open the app store page. All apps for Messenger are installed from the device's app store.
Install apps. Hit "Get" or "Install" and install the same extension as you would any other app on your device.
Press the button again ’... "in Messenger conversation. A blue dot that appears on it will indicate that new options are available.
Click on the extension. These widgets are listed at the top of the screen. This will open the apps on your device.
Use the app. Different applications will do different functions, but most of them involve creating the content of the message you will send. Refer to the instructions from the app's support page for how to get the most out of it.
Click the "Send to Messenger" button. The location of the text and the accuracy of the process will vary depending on the application, but you can usually send it back to Messenger with content you created directly.
Tap the "Send" icon in Messenger to send what you have created in another application. You will get a preview of the content before submitting it. advertisement

Part 9 of 12: Chat with Chatbots

Find a chatbot you want to talk to. Chat-bots are a way in which users can interact with companies and organizations without handling phone calls or waiting for responses from emails. Chatbot support has just begun to roll out and only a handful of them are in use at the moment. Here are some of the available chatbots:
- CNN - m.me/cnn
- Wall Street Journal - m.me/wsj
- Poncho - m.me/hiponcho
- 1-800-flowers - m.me/1800flowers
- Spring - m.me/springNYC
Open the "People" section of the Messenger app. All of your existing contacts will be displayed.
Search for the chatbot you want to add. A chatbot ready to contact will be in the "Bots" list. The search feature isn't really reliable yet, so it's simpler to go to the chatbot's website (for example,) on a mobile browser and choose to open the link in Messenger. A live chat window will then open.
Start chatting with chatbot. Things will get more interesting. Chatbots will respond based on specific commands and keywords, and their natural language processing ability is limited. So be as specific as possible and use only a few short words. Test different methods for each different bot.
- For example, when you mention "big news" to the CNN bot and then the major news of the day will be responded to. You can type in the keyword "election" and receive news related to the upcoming elections.
- With 1-800 flowers, you can enter "order flowers" to view availability and order online. During the ordering process, you can type "change your mind" to cancel the order.
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Part 10 of 12: Adjusting notifications on iOS

Open the Settings section of the app. You can set up Messenger notification method for new messages in Settings. Click the "Settings" button in the lower right corner.
Press "Notifications.’ (Notifications) The notification settings for the Messenger app will open.
- Note: You cannot turn off notifications completely or change sound settings from this menu bar. You can only disable Messenger notifications from Settings as instructed.
Toggle preview mode on / off. This helps you to define what information is displayed in the alert panel when you receive messages.
Mute notifications for a period of time. Press the "Mute" button to mute the notification sound for the set time period.You can optionally mute it at intervals or until the next morning (9:00 a.m.). You can't turn off notifications completely this way.
Click on the "Notifications in Messenger" section to set up options in the app. Messenger has its own notification settings for when the app is open and active. In this menu, you can enable or disable sound and vibrate mode for new messages when opening the application.
Open your device's Settings app to change other notification options. When you want to change the way notifications appear, whether you want them to be turned on or off completely, you'll have to resort to your iOS device's Settings app.
Click the "Notifications" item in the list of Settings. A list of applications will be displayed.
Click "Messenger" in the list of applications. This will open the notification settings for the Messenger app.
Turn on / off notifications using the "Allow Notifications" slider. This will completely turn off Messenger app notifications.
Turn on / off other notification settings. You can still install without depending on the status of the notifications displayed in the Notification Center, the sound, the application's icon for unread messages, and the status of messages appearing. lock screen. You can also set the notification method to appear while you are using another app on your device. advertisement

Part 11 of 12: Adjusting notifications on Android

Open the Profile section of the app. You will find app settings in this section, including notification options. Click the "Profile" button in the upper right corner.
Click select "Notifications & Sounds.’ (Notifications & Sounds) The notification settings of the Messenger app will open.
- You can't turn off notifications for Messenger entirely here. You'll need to use the Android's Settings app to turn off notifications as instructed.
Turn on / off notification previews. The previews display the name and content of the newly received messages in the notifications. Turn off the preview if you don't want this info to appear on your lock screen.
Turn on / off vibration mode. You can turn off vibrate for new notifications by using the slider.
Turn on / off notification light. If your device has an LED light, you can turn the notification light on or off. You will not have this option if your device is not equipped with an LED light.
Turn on / off notification sound. Use the Sound slider to enable or disable the Messenger notification sound.
Click "Notification Sound" to change the notification sound in Messenger. You can choose from a list of downloaded notification sounds on your Android device.
Turn on / off sounds in the app. Messenger uses a number of different sounds within each app, such as when you refresh your conversation list. This slider will allow you to enable or disable those sounds.
Open the Settings app in your Android device to turn notifications off completely. If you want to turn off Messenger notifications entirely, you need to do so from Settings on Android:
- Open the Settings section and select "Apps" or "Application manager." (Application Manager)
- Click "Messenger" in your application list.
- Uncheck the box "Allow notifications"
- If the box doesn't show up in the Settings section, go back to the main Settings menu and select "Sound & notification." (Sounds & notifications). Tap the "Apps" option in the "Notifications" section. Select "Messenger" from the application list, then turn on "Block".
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Part 12 of 12: Using Messenger on the desktop

Visit the page.in your desktop browser. Messenger can now be accessed from the Messenger.com website. You can use most of the features available on the mobile app, including the billing feature.
- There is no dedicated Messenger program for computers. You should not download any programs that claim to be affiliated with Facebook Messenger, as this will put your personal account at risk.
Sign in with your personal Facebook account. If you've ever logged into Facebook on a computer, you can proceed to the next steps without entering your login details.
Using the Messenger website is like visiting an app. You will see a list of conversations on the left side of the page. The selected conversation will open in the main frame, and the photo, sticker, GIF, recording, and payment options will be displayed to the right of the message field.
- Some features, such as shipping, are not available on the web version.
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