How to Post on Facebook Messenger from Your Camera Roll on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Messenger.

   It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside.
   
   You’ll typically find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
   
   If you use this method, remember that your photo will only be available to your friends for 24 hours.
   
   To send a more permanent message, see Attaching to a Message.
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   Step 2: Tap Add to your day.

   You may have to scroll down to find it.
   
   This opens the camera. , It’s the small preview of your camera roll at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
   
   Your device’s camera roll will appear. ,, This opens a gallery of designs or phrases you can add to your photo.
   
   Tap a design you like and tap Done, or skip to the next step. , This optional tool lets you type your own text right on the photo.
   
   Select a text color, type and position your text, then tap Done. , This is another optional tool that lets you draw or paint anywhere on your photo.
   
   When you’re done, tap Done. , It’s in a white circle at the bottom-right corner of the screen. , To send the photo as a message instead, remove the check from “My Day” (if there is one) and check the box next to your desired recipient’s name. , It’s the blue paper airplane at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   Your camera roll photo is now posted to your story (or sent as a message to your friend).
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   Step 3: Tap the camera roll icon.

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   Step 4: Tap an image to select it.

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   Step 5: Tap the smiley face to add stickers or frames.

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   Step 6: Tap Aa to add text.

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   Step 7: Tap the squiggly line to draw.

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   Step 8: Tap the large arrow.

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   Step 9: Check the box next to “My Day.” This ensures that your photo appears in your story.

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    Step 10: Tap the send icon.

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