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  • Question
    Can I make video calls on Viber?
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    Yes, you can. There is a video call icon under the free call icon. Just press it.
  • Question
    Can I use Viber without a SIM card?
    Community Answer
    Viber is totally free, so that means that it doesn't require a SIM card. But if you don't have one, then you can only make calls while on WiFi.
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    How come my contacts' photos no longer appear on my Viber contacts list?
    Community Answer
    Viber might have updated something. Try deleting the app and downloading it again. Since you can just log in, it should save your contacts.
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    Is Viber free?
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can call, text, or video call without paying anything.
  • Question
    Can I use the microphone to text? If so, how?
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    Yes, you can. Next to your keyboard you will see a microphone. Click it. You will be able to record your voice for 30 seconds. Hold it to record, when you're done, send it.
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    Can I call a number in the United States with Viber?
    Community Answer
    You have to make a Viber out-call to call other countries if they are not in your contacts.
  • Question
    Can I use Viber in text-only mode on a Kindle Fire? I do not have a mobile phone.
    Community Answer
    Texting is not an option on Kindle Fire, but old-school emailing works!
  • Question
    Can I contact someone via their email address on Viber?
    Community Answer
    You can send them a request to join Viber and once they join, their phone number will be registered with Viber. However, Viber only links users by their verified mobile number, not via email address.
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    Can I receive music and play it with Viber?
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    Viber allows sending files, including MP3 or other music files which, once downloaded, can be played locally using the applications on the local device.
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    Which time will display on the incoming screen if I am in the UK and get a message from the US?
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    Your screen will show the current local time, not the caller's local time. Note that the time is dependent on the time received from the cell tower to sync the local time.
  • Question
    Can I call my own cell phone using my laptop?
    Community Answer
    Only on internet calling apps. You cannot call your mobile phone number from your laptop.
  • Question
    What does it mean if Viber says that someone is "online today at 3:33 pm"?
    Community Answer
    That means that the last time they were using Viber was that day at 3:33 pm.
  • Question
    How do I print or download an image sent to me through Viber?
    Community Answer
    Open the image in Viber and click the Share button on the bottom left. Then, click "Save to gallery."
  • Question
    Why won't Viber work when I am in Dubai?
    Community Answer
    Some applications using video or voice, like Facebook Messenger, are blocked in most Middle East countries.
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