Show Nowadays most of our communication happens online, and that includes voice conversations. Cell phone calls are getting outdated. Everyone has become used to chatting online and we use social media in various ways. Viber is one of the most popular apps for online communication. But it is still linked to your cell phone number. You cannot make an account without a number. Does that mean you will have to make a new account when you change your cell number? Read on and find out. Changing Your Phone Number on ViberThankfully, Viber has made it possible to save your account even if you decide to change your number. This was not always the case, and many users say it is a welcome change. There are many good reasons to change your number without changing your smartphone. For instance, you may use a different number when you’re abroad or after you switch to a new carrier. If you are just changing the number, but keeping the same phone, here is what you need to do:
In this case, you will get to keep all your info, including the contacts, messages and public accounts list. But what if you want to move your Viber account to another device as well as a new number? Changing the Phone and the Number on ViberIf you want to change both your number and the device you are using, you should first transfer your contacts. You can only do this with devices of the same kind. In other words, you can’t move this data from an iPhone to an Android or vice versa. Follow these steps to ensure everything is saved:
If you are changing your number on another device, like a PC or a tablet, do it after downloading the newest updates. Otherwise, you can lose data and your account will be deactivated. What About Your Purchases?You need to open a ticket in order to transfer your Viber credit to another phone number. The purchases you made in the sticker store and your Viber subscription can be restored. Here is how to do it:
Do Your Friends Get the Memo?You don’t have to worry about letting all your friends know you changed your number. Everyone who had your number saved prior to the change will get a chat notification telling them you have changed your phone number. They will also be offered to save it. When they save your new number, you can keep in touch. On the other hand, if you changed your number with the purpose of stopping someone from messaging you, rest assured there is a way to stay incognito. All you need to do make a new Viber account and deactivate the previous one. If you proceed with this, you should know that you will not be able to restore your previous messages to this new account. In most cases, it’s much more convenient to block anyone whose messages are bothering you. Start AnewChanging your number doesn’t have to be a nightmare when you are using Viber. If you follow the instructions you got above, this process will only take a few minutes. If you have any questions, ask away in the comments below! The Best ‘What Song is This’ Apps for iPhone and AndroidRead Next How do I send a message to a new contact on Viber?Add contacts. Open Viber on your Phone.. Tap on More (Android) (iPhone). Tap Add contact.. Enter the phone number (including the + and the country code). Tap Continue (Android) or Done (iOS). Tap the Tick (Android) or Save (iOS) to confirm.. How do you add someone on Viber without a phone number?If you're with the person, tap QR Scanner. Then, have them tap More from their Viber app and tap their QR code. Scan their QR code to quickly add them as a contact.
What happens to Viber if I change my number?If you try to change your phone number (A) to another number (B) with an existing Viber account, phone number B's account will be overridden. This means that your former account (A) will look the same and have a new phone number, but your other account (B) will be deactivated.
|