The Android Messages app has a PC version to rival WhatsApp Web. The messenger works similarly to the competitor: the user must scan a QR code on the computer screen. The messages are then mirrored on the computer. Then, you can send and receive SMS, send emojis, stickers and photos, all synchronized with the cell phone in real time.
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Check out, in the following step by step, how to use Android Messages on PC. The functionality is already available to all users. However, it is necessary to have the latest version of the application installed on your phone. Know how to update your apps.
Learn how to use Android Messaging on the web from your PC Photo: Nicolly Vimercate / dnetc
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Step 1. On the mobile phone, open the Messages app and tap on the menu button in the upper right corner of the screen. Please go to "Messages on the Web". Now, tap "Read QR code" and point the phone's camera at the PC screen at messages.android;
Activating Android Messages on the Web Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 2. The operation of Android Messages on the PC is very similar to WhatsApp Web: in the left side column you can see recent conversations and, on the right, the messages exchanged. At the top of the list there is the "New conversation" button to start a chat;
Main screen of Messages on the Web Foto: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 3. In addition to text messages, you can send emojis, stickers and photos. To do this, use the buttons located in the lower right corner of the screen, next to the field to type messages;
Sending emojis, stickers and photos Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 4. Beside each message sent or received and each conversation there is a button that, when clicked, offers the option to delete the message or conversation. In the case of conversations, it is also possible to archive the chat;
Managing messages and conversations Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 5. In the right menu of "Messages", you can access the settings of the web version of the messenger, see the archived conversations and disconnect;
Android menu Web messages Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 6. In the settings screen, you can adjust the notifications, activate or deactivate the message preview, use the dark theme, in addition to some accessibility options;
Android Settings Web Messaging Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 7. After using the messenger, if you are on a public computer, it is important to log out automatically after 14 days of inactivity. You can do this on your cell phone, under "Messaging on the Web". Touch the "X" to the right of the PC name or "Exit all computers" and confirm.
Ending session of Android Messages on the Web Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Ready. Take advantage of the tips for using the web version of Android Messaging on your PC.
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