How to Add Friends in Blackberry Messenger for Android
Open Blackberry Messenger., Tap “More” button., Tap “Invite to BBM” from the list of options shown., Wait for your friends to accept your invitation., Start conversation.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Blackberry Messenger.
Tap the shortcut on your app screen and log in your account. -
Step 2: Tap “More” button.
It’s on the lower right of the screen.
This will show additional options. , A prompt showing all the methods you can invite a friend will pop-up:
Invite by Barcode Scan – Every BBM user has their own unique barcode.
Ask for a friend’s BBM barcode and scan it with your phone’s camera to invite them to BBM.
Invite by PIN – Similar to barcodes, every user is given their own PIN (Personal Identification Number).
Ask for your friend’s PIN to invite them using this way.
Invite by Email – BBM will open your phone’s email application and will show you a pre-composed message containing your account details like your PIN.
Simply type in your friend’s email address and send the email to invite them.
Invite by SMS – BBM will open your phone’s SMS application and you will have to type in the mobile number of your friend or simply select your phone contacts you wish to receive it.
Invite by NFC – NFC or Near Field Communication is a new technology that allows smartphones to exchange high amounts of data faster.
Not all phones have this feature, but most high end phones have this.
If you and your friend’s phone has NFC feature, then you can use this method. , After accepting, their names will now appear on your “Contacts.” , After your friend approves your invitation, you can now start chatting and sharing. -
Step 3: Tap “Invite to BBM” from the list of options shown.
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Step 4: Wait for your friends to accept your invitation.
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Step 5: Start conversation.
Detailed Guide
Tap the shortcut on your app screen and log in your account.
It’s on the lower right of the screen.
This will show additional options. , A prompt showing all the methods you can invite a friend will pop-up:
Invite by Barcode Scan – Every BBM user has their own unique barcode.
Ask for a friend’s BBM barcode and scan it with your phone’s camera to invite them to BBM.
Invite by PIN – Similar to barcodes, every user is given their own PIN (Personal Identification Number).
Ask for your friend’s PIN to invite them using this way.
Invite by Email – BBM will open your phone’s email application and will show you a pre-composed message containing your account details like your PIN.
Simply type in your friend’s email address and send the email to invite them.
Invite by SMS – BBM will open your phone’s SMS application and you will have to type in the mobile number of your friend or simply select your phone contacts you wish to receive it.
Invite by NFC – NFC or Near Field Communication is a new technology that allows smartphones to exchange high amounts of data faster.
Not all phones have this feature, but most high end phones have this.
If you and your friend’s phone has NFC feature, then you can use this method. , After accepting, their names will now appear on your “Contacts.” , After your friend approves your invitation, you can now start chatting and sharing.
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