In this review we will talk in detail about how to install VKontakte on your phone for free and without any problems. If you install the VKontakte application on your phone, following the instructions detailed in this post, then, without a doubt, you will not have any difficulties, questions or pitfalls with this. With the development of mobile technologies and wireless Internet, users spend more and more time on VKontakte using their smartphones. For a long time, popular (and not so popular) sites have mobile versions, which makes surfing from your phone much easier. VK also has an excellent mobile version. If you didn't know about it or just haven't thought about it, this post deserves your attention. After reading it, you will learn how to log into the mobile version of the VKontakte website from a phone or from a personal computer. In addition to the mobile version, the developers also worked on separate applications for the most popular mobile systems, such as Android, iOS and Windows Phone.
If you go to the main page of VKontakte, then at the bottom you will be able to see links to download the official application for all operating systems (see 1, 2, 3 in the screenshot above). All links to application pages in the official Google, Apple and Microsoft stores.
How to view all contacts
Owners of smartphones running Android OS can manage their chats, invitations and contacts in the Google Hangouts application. First you need to create an account on Google. This is necessary so that the contact list is visible not only on this Android smartphone, but also on all subsequent ones.
Viewing all contacts on a smartphone running Android OS is easy.
- Open the Contacts application by tapping the icon with a silhouette of a person on the screen.
- There is a plus icon in the lower right corner, you need to click on it.
- Select the line Start chat.
- After this, the entire list of contacts appears on the screen.
To quickly find the desired contact, enter the first letters of the name into the search bar located at the top, after which the system displays all saved options with this combination of letters.
Web version overview
The browser version of the social network opens on any smartphone, regardless of its operating system or your browser.
To go to the site, just enter m . vk . com .
The convenience of working with VKontakte through a browser is that you do not need to install any programs.
If you don't have enough free space on your phone, feel free to turn on your favorite site through your browser.
The web interface is very simple, loads quickly and is displayed equally on all gadgets.
Also, m . vk . com opens without problems from a computer.
Often, users prefer to turn on the mobile version to temporarily get rid of pop-up notifications or to load pages faster when the Internet is slow.
How to create a new contact on your phone
On a smartphone, adding a contact to the phone book is as easy as on a feature phone. The sequence of actions will be as follows:
- Open the Contacts application on your smartphone or tablet;
- There is a plus icon in the lower right corner, you need to click on it;
- Enter your name, phone number or email address;
- To select a Google account where the information will be saved, you need to click on the down button next to your email address;
- If you need to provide more information about the subscriber, click on the down arrow next to the Name field;
- You can add a photo of the subscriber by clicking on the camera icon at the top of the screen;
- Additional information or a note can be entered by clicking on the Show other fields section.
After this, all that remains is to click the Save button. All contacts are recorded in the phone book and can be found very quickly if necessary.
View notifications
In the “Notifications” tab there are only two blocks - new and already viewed events.
By default, the site will notify you of all actions of other users in your account - likes and reposts of posts, comments, replies to friend requests.
Also, you will be able to chat in group comments and receive notifications of replies.
Recently, communities can also create a newsletter about current events.
For example, about the start of a live broadcast or meeting.
To configure the order in which you receive notifications, click on the “Settings” button and check the boxes only for those actions about which you want to receive information.
Fig.6 – “Notifications” tab
How to edit or delete a contact
If the subscriber has changed his phone or has a new SIM card, the number can be added to a contact already saved in the phone book. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Open the contacts application;
- Find the contact that needs to be changed;
- In the lower right corner there is a Change tab, you need to click on it;
- Immediately select the desired account if there are several of them;
- Next, they change or add a number, change the name in a separate field, and also add an email address;
- If you need to add some notes, then select the Show other fields section or click the down button;
- If you need to change a contact's photo, click on it and then select another option.
After this, click on the Save button. You can view the changed data by finding the number of the desired subscriber in the phone book.
As a rule, people rarely delete even contacts that are no longer needed, leaving them just in case. But if suddenly the entry needs to be deleted, it is very easy to do.
- Open the Contacts application;
- Find the contact that needs to be deleted and click on it;
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the three vertical dots. Here select the line More and then Delete. Next, you just need to confirm your intentions.
To delete several contacts at the same time, you need to click on them individually and hold for a couple of seconds until the check mark appears. After this, you need to click on the Delete icon and confirm your intentions.
Music and video
In video recordings, you can only view videos that you have added to your playlist.
It is also possible to open videos in public pages and groups.
You cannot view live broadcasts on the mobile version.
Fig. 11 – viewing added videos
The music listening window has a search field, a full list of your tracks, and a “Popular” tab.
With its help, you can select new tracks that the system will offer you based on user preferences.
Previously added audio can be deleted . To do this, click on the three dots next to each entry.
You can't open your custom playlists on the mobile version.
How to share a contact
In some cases, it may be necessary to share a contact with another subscriber, but you don’t want to enter data manually. You can share a contact very quickly.
- Open the Contacts application on your smartphone;
- Next, find and select a Contact in the list;
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the three vertical dots. Here select More and Share (Send).
- Next, choose the subscriber number with whom you want to share and confirm your intentions.
Friends
All your friends are visible here. You can also see users who are currently online.
The “Outgoing requests” field shows those you are subscribed to. “All subscribers” are people who are interested in your page, but you have not added them to your friends list.
At the bottom of the page there is a list of suggested accounts.
These could be friends of friends or just users with similar interests who live near you.
Click on the “Add…” button to make the person appear in your contact list or on “Hide” to remove the offer.
Fig.7 - viewing friends
Where are contacts stored in the phone memory?
The phone book is one of the most vulnerable places in a mobile device in terms of information leakage. It is useful for users to know where exactly such information is stored.
All contacts on a smartphone with Android OS are stored in the directory at /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/ in the file contacts.db or on some firmware contacts2.db. To view this directory, you need root rights.
Information may be needed in the following cases:
- If the phone is broken, but its internal memory is active, then you can export the saved contacts;
- If you can’t trust synchronization with Google servers, you can set up automatic transfer of information from your smartphone to your home computer or tablet. An SSH server is most often used for this.
It is more convenient to import and export contacts from an Android phone using the standard Contacts application. This program works great with the common VCard format.
Photos
In the mobile section “Photos” the functionality is very limited.
It all comes down to just viewing your friends’ news feed and the window with your albums.
You can upload new photos using the “Add” button.
Fig.9 - viewing your albums
To change your avatar, you need to go to the “My Page” section.
Click on your photo and in the new window click on “Add”.
You can also select photos that you have previously installed on your avatar.
Fig. 10 – adding a new avatar
Where is the best place to save contacts on Android?
On modern smartphones, you can store contact information in three places.
- Internal memory of the mobile device.
- SIM card.
- Cloud services Gmail, iCloud, Dropbox and others.
It is better not to use the first two methods of storing information or to use them only in extreme cases. It is recommended to store only a minimum amount of subscriber data on the SIM card. It is worth understanding that if the SIM card fails or is lost, you will lose all contact information.
You can store complete contacts of subscribers in the internal memory of your phone. But you need to remember that if your smartphone breaks down, all information will be lost. Although many subscribers periodically transfer all their contacts from their smartphone to their computer.
The safest way is to store data in one of the cloud services. For security, it is recommended to set a complex password and enable all types of protection. To prevent information from falling into the hands of third parties, you should use two-factor authentication, where you need to enter a secret code from an SMS message.
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How many contacts can I save on my smartphone?
It all depends on the RAM of the mobile device, but in any case, you can save a thousand numbers.
Where is it better to save subscriber contact information, on the phone or on a SIM card?
All methods have their advantages and disadvantages. But it is most reliable to store contacts in cloud storage; in this case, they can be quickly and easily restored to your smartphone.
How to quickly find the desired contact in the list?
A search bar is provided for this. To use it, click on the magnifying glass icon and then enter the first boxes of the name.
Gone are the days of storing phone numbers and email addresses in a notebook. Nowadays all contact information can be collected on a smartphone. If necessary, contacts can be transferred to other users, supplemented and deleted.
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VK page settings
After “Edit” in the list there is a link where you can go to the settings in VK. The section is intended for debugging your account: changing the password, display options for menu items or personal information.
General
In “General” the site offers to configure:
- display of content, menu items on the left - you can hide or add sections to quick access;
- commenting on the wall, showing posts;
- voice function for people with disabilities;
- password, linked phone number and email;
- language;
- address – instead of ID, you can enter a nickname or name in Latin in the line.
In the mobile version, the font size, parameters for displaying the contact list, and working with third-party links and images are changed.
Safety
The tab is included in the advanced settings of VK. Allows you to protect the page with two-factor authentication, check the IP of recent visits and end sessions on devices other than the current one. The settings reduce the risk of profile hacking and help identify suspicious activity.
Privacy
The privacy section changes the level of access of outsiders to profile data. Additional privacy-related settings on VKontakte allow you to hide photos, gifts and audio recordings, open wall comments only to friends, or close messages.
Recently, you can change the profile type at the bottom of the page. When closed, outsiders see only the first name, last name and avatar.
Alerts
The block affects:
- Display pop-ups on the site.
- Sound accompaniment of messages, comments.
- Sending notifications about actions on the page by email or SMS.
Notifications can be made visible or hidden if pop-ups and emails seem intrusive.
Black list
Add a user to the list to block access to the page. The person will not be notified. When visiting a profile, the blocked person will see the last name, first name, and avatar.
Application Settings
This section of My Settings displays the apps associated with the page. If you see suspicious ones, close access by clicking on the cross.
Mobile services
In mobile services, optionally configure delivery of messages and replies via SMS. The service is paid: 3 rubles per day on MTS and MegaFon. Tele2 only writes off money for outgoing calls.
Application for Android and IOS
The mobile version of the site is available not only in the browser, but also in mobile applications.
They are better suited for touch screens and have an improved interface without losing functionality.
Official client
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vkontakte.android&hl=ru
IOS link: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/vk/id564177498?mt=8
The application has a high level of security. Also, its interface is fully adapted for smartphones and you have access to many more functions than in the browser version of the site. For example, you can search for messages in conversations or on community walls.
In the mobile client, you can view stories and live broadcasts with participation in live chat.
Fig. 16 – Official mobile client
