Find Yahoo Messenger in the Android Market on Your Phone or Device

Before you can begin using the Yahoo Messenger instant messaging client on your Android device, you must find the IM program software from the Android Market. Yahoo Messenger's free Android app supports sending and receiving IMs from Facebook Chat and Yahoo Messenger accounts.

How to Find, Use the Android Market
Follow these easy steps to find and open the Android Market:

1. Locate the Android Market shopping bag icon in your apps.

1. Click the icon to open the Market on your device.
2. Once launched, you can browse and download apps to your phone.

How to Find Yahoo Messenger for Android
Once you have opened the Android Market, you will need to search for the Yahoo Messenger mobile software for your device. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Locate the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner.
2. Click the icon, and type "Yahoo Messenger" into the search field.
3. Select "Yahoo Messenger" from the results menu, as illustrated above.

Next: How to Download Yahoo Messenger for Android

Download Yahoo Messenger for Android

From the above screen, you can download the Yahoo Messenger Android app to your phone or device. To begin your download of Yahoo Messenger for Android, click the blue "Download" button, 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 Yahoo Messenger from one to five stars.

Next: Accept, Download Yahoo Messenger for Android

Accept and Download Yahoo Messenger for Android Phones, Devices

Next, you will be prompted to accept and download your Yahoo Messenger app to your Android phone. Click the blue "Accept & download" button (as illustrated above) to continue installing the program software to your device.

Next: Your Yahoo Messenger Android Download Begins

Your Yahoo Messenger Android Download Has Started

Next, a status bar will appear showing your Yahoo Messenger progress on your Android phone or device. Wait for your download to complete, which may take a few moments depending on Internet speed. 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 Yahoo Messenger for Android

Launch Yahoo Messenger for Android

Once your download of Yahoo Messenger has finished on your Android device, you are ready to launch the instant messaging client. Click the gray "Open" button to launch Yahoo Messenger for Android.

Next: How to Find Yahoo Messenger for Android on Your Phone

How to Find Yahoo Messenger on Your Android

You can also locate Yahoo Messenger on your Android device by following these simple steps:

1. Locate the applications folder on your Android.
2. Scroll to the Yahoo Messenger icon.
3. Click the icon to launch the program.

The Yahoo Messenger for Android icon, as illustrated above, appears as a dual-toned purple square with the classic smiley emoticon.

Next: Sign In to Yahoo Messenger for Android

How to Login to Yahoo Messenger for Android

Once Yahoo Messenger launches on your Android phone, you can sign in to your account using the fields provided. Enter your Yahoo ID/screen name and password into each corresponding field, and click the silver "Sign In" button to continue.

You also have the option of enabling the invisible settings on your account by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the screen. When enabled, you will appear as offline to all other Yahoo Messenger users, allowing you to send and receive messages with the people you contact directly.

How to Get a New Yahoo Messenger Account

If you need a Yahoo ID for your new Android messenger, click the silver "Get a new Yahoo! ID" button and follow the prompts.

Next: Get Your Free Yahoo Messenger Account

Accept the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy

Before you are logged in to Yahoo Messenger for Android the first time, you must accept the Yahoo terms of use and privacy policy. These documents generally outline your rights to use the program software, any liabilities shared by you or the software's developer, privacy concerns and other issues.

You are encouraged to read these documents before accepting these terms. Click the silver "I agree" button to continue when ready.

Next: Sync Yahoo Messenger Contacts to Android

Sync Yahoo Messenger Contacts to Your Android

Next, you will be prompted to sync your Yahoo Messenger contacts to your Android phone or device. This is completely optional. Click the checkbox to enable syncing, and click the silver "Continue" button.

Allow Yahoo Messenger to Send an SMS from Your Android

Once your Yahoo Messenger buddy list loads on your Android phone, you are ready to begin sending and receiving IMs with friends across Yahoo and Facebook.

Welcome to Yahoo Messenger for Android!

Apply for Your Yahoo ID

Next, Yahoo Messenger will prompt you to allow the program to send an SMS to Yahoo to help prevent account abuse. The message, as illustrated above, reads: "An SMS will be sent from your device to prevent account abuse and enable account recovery This may take a moment."

Click the silver "Yes" button to continue.

Next: Sign Up for Your Free Yahoo ID

Next, Yahoo Messenger for Android will prompt you to apply for your own Yahoo ID/screen name and password.

Fill out the following information in the fields provided:

• Name
• Gender
• Birthday
• Country
• Language
• Postal/Zip Code
• Selected Yahoo Screen Name
• Password
• Alternate Email (Optional)
• Secret Question Answers
• Captcha Answer

Click the yellow "Create My Account" button to submit your application. Once submitted, you can sign in and start sending and receiving IMs using Yahoo Messenger for Android.