How to Use Facebook Messenger Day Stories on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger.

   It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt.
   
   You’ll usually find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
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   Step 2: Tap Add to your day.

   It’s the camera icon with a plus (+) sign.
   
   This opens the camera lens on your phone or tablet. , You’ll see a preview of your work when you're finished.
   
   To take a photo, tap the large round button at the bottom of the screen once.
   
   To record a video, tap and hold the large round button at the bottom of the screen, then lift your finger when you’re done. , You can select any of the fun stickers or masks to add to your post.
   
   Scroll through the categories (e.g. “I’m Doing, “Everyday Fun”), then tap an option to add it to your photo or video. , This is great way to add captions to your photos and videos.
   
   Tap Done when you’re finished. , Select a color and start drawing anywhere on your photo or video.
   
   Tap Done when you’re finished. , It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   This opens the “Send To” screen. , If you want to send the message to someone directly, check the box next to that person’s name. , It’s the blue paper airplane at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   This posts your photo or video to your Day.
   
   Your friends can view your Day story for the next 24 hours.
   
   Add additional photos and videos to your day using the same method.
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   Step 3: Take a photo or record a video.

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   Step 4: Tap the smiley face to add filters.

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   Step 5: Tap Aa to add text.

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   Step 6: Tap the squiggly line to draw.

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   Step 7: Tap the arrow pointing right.

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   Step 8: Check the box next to “My Day.” If the box was already checked

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   Step 9: you can skip this step.

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    Step 10: Tap the send button.

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