Viber

Viber

Viber Media
Version 18.1
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Editor's Choice: Viber 18.1

The beauty of Viber is that it is able to fix the gap between your phones standard calling and texting services and VOIP programs like Skype. The modern smartphone constantly interacts with the internet, through Wi-Fi at home, work or public hotspots, or by using the phone companies’ own data plans. This offers the user more choice than was previously possible when wanting to place calls, or send messages. Skype was an early introduction to this concept, enabling users to place calls, and send messages using Wi-Fi, or data, rather than having to use up the phone’s call allowances, or by paying by the minute to the telecoms companies. Viber takes this, and the phones innate abilities and completely recreates the phone environment. With Viber you enter your phone number, and Viber automatically detect if your contacts are also signed up to the service. You can send standard SMS messages, and place phone calls as normal through the app, but when communicating with other Viber users, this is done over the internet rather than placed as a cell call, potentially saving you a lot of money. Group chats, send pictures and sending and receiving video are all still possible. The interface works seamlessly, and best of all, it works for free. As an added benefit there are no Ads supporting the software, and no plans to introduce them. We congratulate the team at Viber for sticking to their guns on this one.

Provides access to internet voice calls and messaging for free

Among the many instant messenger services that are available is Viber. However, Viber is more than just another IM service. It enables instant messaging and free voice calls between Viber users. Other benefits of Viber include the ability of users to send and receive images, as well as hold group calls and participate in SMS messages (including group messaging). If you contact a non-Viber phone then while there is a charge it is at a very low rate. Viber started life as a basic Smartphone app, now there are desktop versions available including Viber for Windows, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Blackberry OS, Symbian, Mac OS, Linux. This development, as well as the programs flexibility has added to the applications popularity with users.
Viber can also be synchronized between the different platforms it is being used on as the app creates one account for the individual user and this is used on all applicable devices. Additionally, it is easy to download, install and set up. During set up Viber is given access to the user’s phone address book, so there is no need to add contacts manually. Its interface is practical, intuitive and easy to use. Viber is also known for providing a high-quality service, especially in relation to voice calls, which puts it far ahead of many of its competitors, as does the fact that it is available in 30 different languages.

Astro Says:

  • Convenient syncronization between devices
  • Calls to friends and family are free
  • Often first to provide new features
  • Far fewer people have it than have Skype.
  • Program often starts very slowly
Viber
Viber
Viber Media
Version 18.1
License
Free
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(24.7K)
Size
122.00 MB
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Transfer Viber Messages to New Phone

To be able to transfer Viber messages to New Phone, you need to backup Viber to the cloud. Follow these steps:

•   Open Viber on your phone and tap on More (three horizontal lines on Android or three dots on iOS)
•   Navigate to Settings > Account > Viber Backup
•   Select what you want to backup (you can backup messages, videos, and photos)
•   Tap the Backup button

After you download and install Viber on your new phone, you need to activate it.
Type in the phone number you used to create your Viber account.
Choose “Restore Viber Content”, and it will transfer your old messages.

 

 

How to Find/Delete/Restore Viber Backup in Google Drive

Finding, deleting, and restoring your Viber backup in Google Drive is surprisingly quite simple.

Viber is a hidden app. If you want to find it in Google Drive, you’ll have to navigate towards the Settings and then Manage Apps section. Viber should be there, and you can find the backup.

Deleting the Viber backup is as simple as selecting it and pressing your delete key. If you want to restore Viber backup, you can do so by navigating towards the trash folder and restoring it from there. Keep in mind that it will only remain in the trash for a maximum of 30 days.

 

 

How to "share screen / screen share" on Viber

This option is only available for people who are using Viber for desktop. During a call on Viber desktop, you should see the share screen option on your call page. Once you click on it, you’ll have to select the screen you’d like to share, and then accept. It will take a couple of seconds for everything to load up, but that’s how you share your screen. Once you’re done, simply click on the red cross to stop sharing your screen.

 

 

Disappearing Messages: How to use them in Viber

Disappearing messages is one of the more interesting features that can help Viber users enhance their privacy. To use them, you’ll have to tap the timer icon on the message, set a time limit for the message, and then write the message itself. After you send it, your message will disappear after the preset time has expired.