Many will agree that the ICQ application, or, as it is also called, "ICQ", is a relic of the past. And one would think that everyone had forgotten about the application for a long time, and some would be completely surprised to learn that it still exists. However, there are people who still prefer "ICQ" to all other applications.
Due to the fact that the most common mobile operating system is Android, in this article we will talk about how to install ICQ on Android. Those who have not used it for a long time will be surprised by its transformation. So, now we’ll tell you not only about two ways to install the application, but also about how to register in it.
We use the service "Play Store"
First of all, we will tell you about the simplest way. We will tell you how to install "ICQ" on the "Android" using the "Play Store". Android users are well aware of this application and will be able to do everything on their own, but for those who don’t know, read the article further.
To get started, go to the Play Store itself. To do this, click the corresponding icon on the screen. Once in it, you will need to perform a search on all applications. As you might guess, you need to click on the box at the top where Google Play flaunts. Now enter the name "ICQ" - ICQ.
ICQ will be the first in the search results, so feel free to click on the application icon. Going to it, you will see the "Install" button. Feel free to click on it.
This was the first way to install ICQ on Android, but not the last. By the way, according to the results of downloading and installing the application, the "Open" button will be available to you. You can also launch it using the corresponding icon on the screen.
We use the installation file
If for some reason you are unable to download and install the application using the "Play Store", then do not rush to despair. Now we will tell you how to install "ICQ" on the "Android" using the APK-file.
This procedure is quite simple and will be clear even to an inexperienced user. The main thing you need to do is download the installer itself from reliable sources so that it is not infected. This is best done from the official website of the application.
So, the “ICQ” installer is on your smartphone, and you are ready to proceed. To install "ICQ", you initially need to use the file manager to find the folder where you downloaded the program. Once you find it, run the file.
At this stage, the smartphone will check if everything is okay with the file security. If so, then click "Next" when finished. Now you can see the requested permissions of the application itself. If everything is ok, click Install.
The installation process will begin. After installation, you can independently give permission or prohibit its application to use the resources of the smartphone.
We are registering
So, how to install "ICQ" on the "Android", you already know, but in the end I want to talk about registration in the application. Of course, this is a trifle, but if you are faced with this for the first time, difficulties may arise. So:
- Launch ICQ.
- Enter your SIM card number and then click "Continue."
- Wait for the code that will come to your smartphone.
- Enter the code and confirm it.
That's all. Then you just need to indicate your name and take a photo. In general, everything will be explained in detail in the application itself.