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Someone messaged me and I don't know who they are. How is that possible?

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If they search for users and stumble across your username, they may have decided to message you or mistook you for someone else. If they seem to be spammy, rude, explicit or inappropriate, block or report them. You do not need to reply to people you don't know.

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What does the "s" mean?

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It means that your message was sent, but not yet delivered. If it remains on the "s", then it most likely means that the user's phone is shut off or has been disconnected for a while. The "d" means it has been delivered, and the "r" means received (or read).

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Does Kik cost money to use?

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No, the app is completely free to download and use, along with all its features.

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Can people see my mobile number on Kik?

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No. Your mobile number is only used privately by Kik to notify your friends that you have a Kik profile. The first time they open Kik, the program will ask them if they want to find their friends. If they agree to this, Kik will use the names, phone numbers, and email addresses in their phone's contact list in order to find anyone they know using Kik. But Kik will use your phone number exclusively for this, and other users won't be able to see the number.

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How can I get more people to see my Kik profile?

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Go to the place where you look up usernames. Click on your own name, which should be right at the top. There should be either a Share icon next to it, or, if you click on your name, you'll get an option to share your username.

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I sent a message and it does show the "D," but its color is lighter than the usual grey. What does it mean?

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It means the message is in the process of being delivered. If it's darker, the message has been sent.

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Can I log off to save my battery?

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Yes, logging off Kik can help conserve battery on your phone.

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I accidentally added someone on Kik. Will she get a notification about it?

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Unless you actually started a chat with her, she shouldn't get a notification.

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What does the red exclamation symbol mean?

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It means there was a malfunction sending the message; the message failed to send.

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If it stays on the "S," does that mean they have blocked me?

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It could mean they don't have WiFi, or their phone isn't turned on. But it can also mean the user has blocked you.

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How do I stop Kik using up my memory on a Fire?

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The more active contacts you have, the more memory the app uses, and the slower response times are. Delete contacts you never chat with, for starters.

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If I log out of Kik and then I want to log in what do I have to do?

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Press "login" and enter username and password.

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