4 Simple Steps to Install WeChat on Android

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An easy-to-follow guide to install WeChat on Android

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: April 25, 2023 Tested

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This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install WeChat on an Android phone or tablet.

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WeChat is free to download from the Play Store.
Open the Play Store app and search "WeChat."
Tap "Install" and the app will install on your Android.

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Open the Play Store app.

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You’ll find it either on the home screen or in the app drawer.

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Search for WeChat.

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It’s at the top of the screen. A list of search results will appear as you type.

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Open the WeChat app details page.

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It has a green icon with two white chat bubbles. This opens the app’s home page.

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Install WeChat.

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It’s near the right side of the screen. If prompted, tap ACCEPT to confirm the installation. When the installation is complete, the “INSTALL” button will change to “OPEN,” and a WeChat icon will be added to your app list.

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Can I lnstall WeChat in my phone with no sim card?

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Yes. Whether or not your phone uses a sim card does not affect the ability to download it.

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How do I log into WeChat?

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Click the box in the upper right corner, to the left of the sign out box.

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How do I install WeChat on Android if I get the message "your device is not compatible with this version?"

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You won't be able to download We Chat when the device shows that message. But you can look to find an emulator online that can make your device compatible.

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4 Simple Steps to Install WeChat on Android

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Open the Play Store app.

Search for WeChat.

Open the WeChat app details page.

Install WeChat.

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