How to use BBM on Android

BlackBerry Messenger is an easy-to-use communication service with an amazing number of features. The application is really simple: you will need just a few moments for its installing and setting up on your gadget. BBM is currently available for iOS, Android and desktop devices. Still wondering how to create a BBM account? In this guide, you will find a step-by-step manual with screenshots that will help you to set up and learn the basic features of the popular messenger on your Android phone.

Setting up BBM: creating a new account and signing up

How to download BBM? That’s easy as 1-2-3! Get an installation file right here from our website! The package is malware free, absolutely clean and fresh. No worries about your security: the file is completely safe for your gadget. Furthermore, it is free to download and use as long as you need. The app perfectly works on all modern Android devices.

Note: make sure you’ve switched on your Wi-Fi, or use cellular data to download the file on your smartphone.

When you’ve successfully downloaded BBM on your phone, open it and get ready to register in order to create a new profile.

1. When you open the app, you will be able to learn more about its basic features and benefits by swiping to the left and to the right. After that, press Start to make setup of the tool on your smartphone.

   

2. Now you will need to Allow BBM to make and manage your phone calls. Tap Allow button.

   

3. Create your personal profile. Just choose your country from the drop-down list and enter your phone number. Then hit Next.

   

4. In a moment you will receive a unique code you will need to type in order to activate your profile. Enter the code in the required field.

   

Note: if you fail to receive the secret code, make sure you’ve entered the correct number and choose Resend Code.

5. When you’ve activated your profile, the program will ask your permission to access your contacts. Press Continue.

   

We highly recommend allowing access to your contact list to start using all the app’s features. Choose Allow button.

6. If you would like to be able to send files and photos to your contacts, allow BBM to access media and files on your gadget.

   

Now, you’ve successfully set up the messenger on your smartphone. It’s time to know more on use BlackBerry Messenger on Android.

How to call on BBM?

Among the most demanding app’s features are voice chat and video chat. For these purposes, choose the name of the contact you would like to communicate with.

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2. At the top of your screen, you will see two icons. By tapping the video camera icon you will initiate a video call. In case you choose the phone icon, you will start a voice call.

   

Note: your contact needs to be online to accept your calls.

It is also important to know that you will need to allow BBM to record audio to start using both features.

The program also needs access to your microphone. Press continue.

1. To finish your call, tap the round red icon on your screen.

   

Feel free to call and chat with any contacts you like from your phone book. The time for your conversations has no limitations!

How to chat on BBM?

Sending messages on BBM is really easy.

1. First of all, select the person you would like to start chatting with.

   

2. Type your message and hit the blue button to send it.

   

3. To spice up your chat with smiles and emoticons, hit the smiley face icon to the left of your messaging panel.

   

4. Tap the smile you like and it will be automatically sent to your contact.

   

5. If you want to send pictures, photos, contacts or any other types of files to the person you are chatting with, choose + icon.

   

6. Hit the required type of file, hit the file itself (for example, the image from your gallery) to send it to your contact.

   

Note: your chatting panel can be customized! To make your communication brighter, tap on the three-dots icon at the upper-right corner of your panel and hit Chat background.

Hit solid colors or choose any image from your gallery.

Tap the color you like and press Set.

Now your chatting panel will look according to your personal preferences.

How to make a secret chat on BBM?

Secret chat is developed for those who need extra privacy. Neither you nor your contact will not be able to take screenshots or share your chatting history with any third parties. However, this option requires getting permission from your contact.

1. To initiate a secret chat, press the three-dots icon on the right corner of your conversation panel. Then hit Start Private Chat.

   

2. Receive the confirmation from the person you would like to chat and start your conversation.

   

How to invite new contacts on BBM?

If you would like to invite your friends, colleagues, and loved ones to start using BlackBerry Messenger, it’s really easy to do.

1. Go to Contacts and tap Invite Friends.

   

2. Select the Invitation mode.

   

3. The program will generate an invitation message automatically. The only thing you need is to choose the recipient and tap Send.

   

All in all, BlackBerry Messenger is a wonderful tool with a whopping number of various features and options. Now, you’ve learned its basic features and can easily start communicating for free.