How to Enable Voice and Video Chat on Yahoo Messenger for Android

Download and install Yahoo Messenger from Google Play., Sign in to your account., Search for an app named “Yahoo Messenger Plug-in.” Go back to Google Play., Download and install Yahoo Messenger Plug-in., Go back to Yahoo Messenger application...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Download and install Yahoo Messenger from Google Play.

    After installation, launch the app from your phone’s app screen.
  2. Step 2: Sign in to your account.

    Enter your Yahoo ID or email address and password to sign in.

    If you don’t have an account yet, you can get one by tapping the “Sign Up” button. , This plug-in enables video and voice call for the mobile version of Yahoo Messenger. , You can also download Yahoo Messenger Plug-in from inside Yahoo Messenger. , Choose an existing conversation or start a new chat with a contact. , On the chat window, tap your phone’s menu button to open that chat window’s options. , Wait for the other person to accept the call invite.

    Tap any of the two options and a prompt will notify you that a plug-in is not installed.

    If you want to download it, tap “Yes.” Otherwise, tap “No.” If you choose “Yes” from the prompt, Google Play will open and you will be taken to the Yahoo Messenger Plug-in’s page on Google Play without searching. ,
  3. Step 3: Search for an app named “Yahoo Messenger Plug-in.” Go back to Google Play.

  4. Step 4: Download and install Yahoo Messenger Plug-in.

  5. Step 5: Go back to Yahoo Messenger application.

  6. Step 6: Open the chat window option.

  7. Step 7: Tap “Video” or “Voice.” The Video (camera icon) is to start a video call

  8. Step 8: while “Voice” (microphone icon) is to start a voice call.

  9. Step 9: Enjoy making video and voice calls with your friends!

Detailed Guide

After installation, launch the app from your phone’s app screen.

Enter your Yahoo ID or email address and password to sign in.

If you don’t have an account yet, you can get one by tapping the “Sign Up” button. , This plug-in enables video and voice call for the mobile version of Yahoo Messenger. , You can also download Yahoo Messenger Plug-in from inside Yahoo Messenger. , Choose an existing conversation or start a new chat with a contact. , On the chat window, tap your phone’s menu button to open that chat window’s options. , Wait for the other person to accept the call invite.

Tap any of the two options and a prompt will notify you that a plug-in is not installed.

If you want to download it, tap “Yes.” Otherwise, tap “No.” If you choose “Yes” from the prompt, Google Play will open and you will be taken to the Yahoo Messenger Plug-in’s page on Google Play without searching. ,

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