How to Make Video Call on Android with 3 Ways

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For a long time, the ability of video calls has
been available to a very limited number
of applications. The processes involved in making
such video calls were also quite long and
complicated. Advancement in technology, however,
has completely revolutioniz ed how video calls
are made nowadays. They have become simpler,
clearer and more convenient. You no longer have
to ask for your friend's Skype ID to make a call.
You no longer need to have access to a PC to do
the video call. You can do this right from your
Android phone. Some of the best video calls
applications that are now available to you are
found in Facebook Messenger, Viber, and ezTalks.
So have you been wondering how to make video
calls on android? The following is a step-by-step
guide on how to make a video call on all the
three platforms
1. How to Make Video Call on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has changed how you text and interact
with your friends. There have always been those
moments where a text, emoji or gif is never
enough to communicate with your buddies. This is
where the Facebook messenger video calls now come
in. It is very convenient and easy to use.
During the launching of this feature, the video
call could only be between two individuals.
Currently, however, you can have group chats with
up to 50 people! The screen can split to
accommodate only six people but the rest will
still be listening and can contribute through
texts, gifs, etc. The video call also comes with
filters and Snapchat-like masks which make it
even more enjoyable. The following steps show
how to video call with the Facebook messenger
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• Connect to a secure network
• Facebook video calls are never charged. You can
  stay on the call for as long as you want as long
  as the connection you are using is consistent.
  You are always advised to use a Wi-Fi connection
  when using the Facebook video calls because it
  uses data. This will, therefore, enable you to
  enjoy your video calls without any worry unlike
  if you were using data bundles.
• Open a conversation with the person you want to
  video call
• For you to see the video call icon, you first
  need to start a video chat with the
  person/persons you want to call. These
  individuals need to be online for you to connect
  with them for the call. Once, all the people are
  available, and in the conversation, you will
  then see a video call icon at the top.
• Tap the video icon
• After all your participants have appeared on the
  chat, you can now tap the video icon at the top
  to start the call. They will receive your call
  just like the traditional phone call.
• There are instances when some people may not
  appear in the conversation. If this happens,
  then you should know that they have not updated
  their Facebook Messenger or they may be offline.
  When you tap to start the call ensure that you
  are in a well-lit area. It

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• should not be too dark or too bright. The other
  person should see you well for the whole
• conversation to be enjoyable.
• Tap the camera icon to switch cameras
• In case you have something to show you friends,
  or you want to change cameras for any reason
  then you can easily do so by tapping the camera
  icon found at the top right.
• Mute the call by tapping the microphone icon
• Video calls on Facebook Messenger can be muted by
  tapping the microphone icon usually found at the
  bottom. You can then tap it again if you want to
  unmute the call.
• Turn off your camera by tapping the camcorder
  icon
• Tapping the camcorder icon will not end the call
  but will instead turn it into an audio call. You
  will continue to communicate in audio until you
  tap it again.
• Minimize the chat by tapping the two arrows icon
• This is a very useful feature that was initially
  available for Android only. Tapping these arrows
  will minimize the chat which then gives you
  access to other functions of your phone as the
  video call continues in audio. You can return the
  call to a full screen by tapping the bar.

2. How to Video Call on Viber
Viber the popular messaging and VoIP application
also offers an excellent video call feature. With
their video call, you can interact with anyone in
your contacts as long as they are using a
compatible device. The feature is supported by at
least Android 4.0 or later versions. With Viber,
you can also transfer a video call from mobile to
a desktop. The following shows how to make a
video call using Viber
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• Install the latest version of Viber
• To enjoy the ultimate experience of what video
  calls on Viber have to offer, you will need to
  download the latest version of Viber. This is
  available on multiple Android store platforms
  including Google Play store.
• Search the contact you want to call
• Using the search function, you can type the name
  of the person you want to call and their profile
  should show up.
• Tap the free call icon
• After the name you were looking shows up, when
  you tap on it, you'll see two options. One of
  them is about a free text while the other is a
  free call. Choose the free call icon.
• Select the video call option
• Once the call is connected, several options will
  show up on your screen. Choose the video call
  option, and this will connect you to your
  colleague on the other end. You should note that
  for this to work both you and the person youre
  calling need to have the video call function
  activated.

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You can decide to switch between cameras by
tapping the camera icon seen on the screen. The
Android Viber video call is not limited to
recipients using Android devices only. You can
use your Android smartphone to make these calls
to individuals using other iOS, Mac, and Windows
devices.
3. How to Make Video Call Using ezTalks Cloud
Meeting
The video call apps discussed above are mostly
efficient when conducting a call between a
limited numbers of individuals. If you are
looking to effectively engage more than a few
persons in a video call, then you should consider
using the ezTalks Cloud Meeting. It is a very
powerful video conferencing application offering
HD audio and video quality. It's free plan
allows you to host up to 100 different
participants on your video calls for 40 minutes
without charging you a dime for totally free.
Moreover, you get to enjoy other amazing
features such as the interactive whiteboard,
recording, and sharing of images and files,
scheduling meetings, changing presenters, etc.
You can upgrade to their paid plans to enjoy
more benefits. This application is very easy to
use and involves several key steps
a. Download and install the ezTalks Cloud Meeting
app
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The ezTalks cloud conference app is available in
Play Store for free. Download and install the
latest version to enjoy all the features they
have to offer.

• Sign in or sign up first
• Before you can enjoy the ezTalks video calls, you
  first have to sign in to your account. This is
  crucial as it ensures your calls and all other
  data remain private. If you are already a
  member, then you can sign in using your email
  address and password. In case you are new to
  ezTalks then you will have to register using your
  email address or your Google or Facebook
  account.
• Enter the virtual video conference
• After you've successfully logged into ezTalks the
  next step is to enter the virtual video
  conference room. In this room, you will have the
  option of either hosting or joining the
  conference. If you are hosting the video
  conference, then a link is generated through
  which you can invite your other friends to the
  meeting.
• Share the link
• The link created above will act as an ID for
  other members to join in the chat. Share to
  them, and by clicking on it, they can join your
  video chat. Of course, they will also need to
  have the app installed for them to take part in
  the conference fully.
• Making video calls on Android devices has never
  been easier than it is right now. Lack of a PC
  or laptop should never hold you back from
  enjoying a live video chat with your friends.
  Install any of the discussed apps above and the
  video interactions with your friends will never
  be the same again.
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