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How can I see people's comments?

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You can only see the comments between your friends. For example, if your friend replies to a comment from someone who is not your friend, you won't be able to see it. If your friends comment between each other, you'll see their comments.

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Do I have to use my phone number or can I use a fake one?

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You will receive a confirmation code on your phone when you sign up, so it would be hard to use a fake number.

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How do I save a photo in WeChat?

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It depends on where you want to save a photo from (i.e. from message, moment or some page). For photos in messages, open the picture and long press the photo and some options will pop up. You can either save the pic on phone or forward to the chat. Another option is the three dots on upper right corner.

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How do I post text?

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On your WeChat moments, there is a camera button on top right corner. Long press that camera button to post a text.

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How do I translate foreign messages?

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Long press your texts and choose translation. Then your text will be translated.

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Can someone block their profile from being seen by another person?

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Yes just go to his/her profile, click on the "Options" button, or the three dots in some versions, then choose the option to block.

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How do I save a photo I received in WeChat to my phone?

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Place and hold your finger on the photo until a "Save to Phone" message appears, then activate it.

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I do not have a mobile phone, only a home phone. Would this work?

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You should be able to. The verification code is sent via SMS by default. After it is sent, click No Code Received. The next window gives you the option to have another SMS sent or a phone call - select phone call. When you answer the call, it take several seconds for the recorded voice to activate (and then only after saying "Hello" multiple times). Be patient, an automated voice will come on the line with a verification code.

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If I search for somebody, do I leave a trace behind like on Facebook?

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No, you don't. Unless you add them, there is no way anyone would know you were searching for them.

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What if I'm in an area where there's no WiFi, can I still use WeChat?

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As long as you have a data plan with your phone carrier, yes, you can use WeChat without WiFi.

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How do I register my voice print on WeChat?

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You go to your friend's profile, click on "Send a message," then click on the sound waves icon in the lower left corner. Click and hold the button that appears and register your message, release when you finish recording.

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What can I do to connect with a Chinese user if I'm in the US?

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You have to find them on WeChat first. Then, both of you have to be in a place with WiFi or any sort of data. You can communicate freely afterwards.

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How can I hide the chat I had with my friend?

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You can delete the chat by swiping to your left. A red button saying "Delete" will appear. You can go to your contact page to refresh your conversation with your friend.

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How can I cancel my WeChat registration?

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I don't think you can. The best way is to delete the app and don't use it again.

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How do I find out to how many friends I have sent a friend invite to?

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Look in your outbox to find how many friends you have requested on WeChat and who has and hasn't requested you.

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How do I answer a video call on WeChat?

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You can press answer or decline. If you press answer, then you can see and/or hear the other person. If you press decline, then you return to your home page.

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Can I use WeChat on my iPad and desktop PC?

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You can download the WeChat app onto your iPad or PC.

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Can I use WeChat in China?

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Yes, WeChat originated in China.

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How do I set up a group in WeChat?

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Click the plus sign on your home page. You can select your friends and family members with whom you would like to create a group.

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I've been invited to a group chat. I see all the people who have been invited, but I've only friended the teachers in the group. When I send a chat to one of the teachers I've friended, can everybody in the group see my message to him?

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If you send the message to him while in the group chat, everyone can see it, even if they aren't your friends, but if you text him personally only he will see it.

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What does it mean something says "draft" in red?

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When It says "draft" it means you have an unfinished text. You wrote something in a text but didn't send it.

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How do I find messages from a long time ago?

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Scroll down in your inbox to the bottom to find messages from a long time ago.

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How do.l insert emojis on WeChat?

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Open a chat with your friend or family member. Then you will see the smiley face at the bottom right corner beside the plus sign. Click on the smiley face and emojis will pop up.

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Can I create a group in WeChat to send photos to all those included?

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Yes, you can.

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How do I download WeChat on a laptop?

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It depends what laptop you have. Most computers have an app store where you can search for WeChat. Download it onto your computer. Then, you can open the app and scan your account. It will say "Scan to login to WeChat." To scan, open your phone and press the plus sign on your home page. It will say "Scan."

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Can I set up a chat between a group of friends so we can all see each other's messages?

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Yes, you may. Just make a group chat or tell your friend to make a group chat.

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Can I use WeChat with a Mac?

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You can use the online web platform (wx.qq.com) on your computer. However, you cannot download and use the WeChat app. This is only available for Windows based operating systems.

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If my friend is chatting in Chinese, will WeChat automatically translate for me?

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You can press and hold for a "translate" option. But no, WeChat will not automatically translate for you.

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It didn't send me a request, what can I do?

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Use the phone call function and WeChat will call you with the activation code.

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How do I send an animated GIF on WeChat?

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There is a new feature that allows you to enter a chat, go to the stickers section and add a GIF.

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