Search for eBuddy Messenger in the Android Market
Before you can begin using the eBuddy mobile instant messaging client on your Android device, you must first download and install the program software from the Android Market. eBuddy for Android is free to download and use, and supports IM accounts on AIM, Facebook Chat, Gtalk, Hyves, ICQ, MySpace IM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
How to Locate, Use the Android Market
Follow these easy steps to find and open the Android Market:
How to Search for eBuddy for Android
Once you have opened the Android Market, you will need to search for the eBuddy mobile software for your device. Follow these steps to get started:
eBuddy Messenger or eBuddy XMS?
While you locate the eBuddy Messenger for Android app, you may also come across another app called eBuddy XMS. While they are created by the same company, XMS is a SMS text messaging app which allows Android users to send unlimited free messages, including pictures, video and text.
For the purposes of this tutorial, you should select "eBuddy Messenger."
Next: How to Download eBuddy for Android
Download eBuddy for Android
From the next screen, you can download the eBuddy mobile messenger compatible with your Android phone or device. To begin your download of eBuddy Messenger for Android, click the blue "Download" button to continue, located in the top right corner of the page as illustrated above.
From this page in the Android Market, you can also view screenshots of this IM app, read reviews from other users and rate eBuddy Messenger from one to five stars.
Next: Accept, Download eBuddy Messenger for Android
Accept and Download the eBuddy Messenger for Android App
Next, you will be prompted to accept and download your eBuddy Messenger app to your Android phone. Click the blue "Accent & download" button (as illustrated above) to continue installing the program software to your device.
Next: Your eBuddy Android Download Begins
Your eBuddy for Android Download Has Commenced
Next, a status bar will appear detailing the progress of your eBuddy Messenger download to your Android phone. Wait for download to complete. This should only take a few moments. While you wait, you are free to perform other actions on your phone or device, but this may slow the rate of download to your device.
Next: Launch eBuddy for Android
Launch eBuddy Messenger for Android
Once your eBuddy Messenger download has completed, you are ready to launch the instant messaging client on your Android phone. Click the gray "Open" button to launch eBuddy.
Next: Sign In to eBuddy Messenger for Android
When you launch eBuddy Messenger on your Android phone, the screen illustrated above will appear. You are now ready to sign in with your screen name and password from the myriad of IM client accounts supported.
Please note, you will need to sign up for each of these accounts separately and cannot register for a new account using the eBuddy for Android instant messaging app.
While eBuddy Messenger is an exceptional instant messaging client for mobile users, some users might prefer another mobile IM app after trying this. Fortunately, uninstalling eBuddy for Android is easy and can be performed in just a few simple steps.
Follow these easy steps to delete eBuddy from your phone or device, removing all program-specific files:
The eBuddy for Android app will now be removed from your phone or device. You can continue to use your Android while the uninstall is being processed.
Before you can begin using the eBuddy mobile instant messaging client on your Android device, you must first download and install the program software from the Android Market. eBuddy for Android is free to download and use, and supports IM accounts on AIM, Facebook Chat, Gtalk, Hyves, ICQ, MySpace IM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
How to Locate, Use the Android Market
Follow these easy steps to find and open the Android Market:
- Locate the Android Market shopping bag icon in your apps.
- Click the icon to open the Market on your device.
- Once launched, you can browse and download apps to your phone.
How to Search for eBuddy for Android
Once you have opened the Android Market, you will need to search for the eBuddy mobile software for your device. Follow these steps to get started:
- Locate the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner.
- Click the icon, and type "eBuddy" into the search field.
- Select "eBuddy Messenger" from the results menu.
eBuddy Messenger or eBuddy XMS?
While you locate the eBuddy Messenger for Android app, you may also come across another app called eBuddy XMS. While they are created by the same company, XMS is a SMS text messaging app which allows Android users to send unlimited free messages, including pictures, video and text.
For the purposes of this tutorial, you should select "eBuddy Messenger."
Next: How to Download eBuddy for Android
Download eBuddy for Android
From the next screen, you can download the eBuddy mobile messenger compatible with your Android phone or device. To begin your download of eBuddy Messenger for Android, click the blue "Download" button to continue, located in the top right corner of the page as illustrated above.
From this page in the Android Market, you can also view screenshots of this IM app, read reviews from other users and rate eBuddy Messenger from one to five stars.
Next: Accept, Download eBuddy Messenger for Android
Accept and Download the eBuddy Messenger for Android App
Next, you will be prompted to accept and download your eBuddy Messenger app to your Android phone. Click the blue "Accent & download" button (as illustrated above) to continue installing the program software to your device.
Next: Your eBuddy Android Download Begins
Your eBuddy for Android Download Has Commenced
Next, a status bar will appear detailing the progress of your eBuddy Messenger download to your Android phone. Wait for download to complete. This should only take a few moments. While you wait, you are free to perform other actions on your phone or device, but this may slow the rate of download to your device.
Next: Launch eBuddy for Android
Launch eBuddy Messenger for Android
Once your eBuddy Messenger download has completed, you are ready to launch the instant messaging client on your Android phone. Click the gray "Open" button to launch eBuddy.
Next: Sign In to eBuddy Messenger for Android
When you launch eBuddy Messenger on your Android phone, the screen illustrated above will appear. You are now ready to sign in with your screen name and password from the myriad of IM client accounts supported.
Please note, you will need to sign up for each of these accounts separately and cannot register for a new account using the eBuddy for Android instant messaging app.
While eBuddy Messenger is an exceptional instant messaging client for mobile users, some users might prefer another mobile IM app after trying this. Fortunately, uninstalling eBuddy for Android is easy and can be performed in just a few simple steps.
Follow these easy steps to delete eBuddy from your phone or device, removing all program-specific files:
- Open your apps folder and click the "Settings" icon.
- Locate and select "Applications" from the menu.
- Scroll through the downloaded apps and select "eBuddy."
- From the application info window, click the silver "Uninstall" button, as illustrated above.
The eBuddy for Android app will now be removed from your phone or device. You can continue to use your Android while the uninstall is being processed.