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I had entered a verification code, but I received a notice that it was invalid. What do I do?

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Try requesting another verification code from Google. If the second one doesn't work, contact customer support.

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I want to delete the photos that I have shared with someone else. How can I do this?

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Unfortunately, you can't do that at all. You have to be careful what photos you share with other people.

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I don't use Google Hangouts and want to get rid of it, how is this done?

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If you don't want the app anymore, you can uninstall it. Just press on the icon, and press uninstall.

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How do you open the latest version of Gmail?

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You just go on the site as you normally do. Gmail automatically updates itself when the time calls.

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I can't find the Hangouts icon. How can I get it back?

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Hangouts has been shut down and replaced by Google Chat, which is a separate app. You might find it in Gmail. Alternatively, you can use Google Voice as another option.

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How do I send a picture with Google Chat?

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In Google Chat, click the upload button, choose an image, and then press open. Finally, click the send button to send it.

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How do I fix the issue of Gmail being unable to load chat?

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1. Make sure Google Chat is turned on in Gmail. 2. Check your chat notification settings. On the web, ensure your browser allows notifications. 3. On mobile, enable notifications in the Chat app. 4. Then, turn off notifications for the Chat app in your device settings.

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How do I start a group on Hangouts?

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To start a group conversation on Google Hangouts, go to "Hangouts" and select "New conversation," then "New group." Enter the email addresses or phone numbers of the people you want to add and click the green check mark to create the group.

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Can someone send me a link to join Hangouts?

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Yes, someone can send you a link to join Hangouts, depending on the person and the service.

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I can't find the Google Hangouts icon at the bottom left of my screen. What should I do?

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If you can't find the Google Hangouts icon, go to the Google Hangouts page or check the chat section in Gmail. Ensure you're signed in and update the app if you're using it on a device. If Hangouts has been replaced, use Google Chat instead.

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How can I move chats from Hangouts to Google Chat?

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To move chats from Hangouts to Google Chat, you need to manually copy the conversations and paste them into Google Chat. Google is transitioning Hangouts to Google Chat, so use Google Chat for new conversations.

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