Top 8 Viber Problems and Solutions

Part 1: How to free download and install Viber for PC online

If you'd like to use Viber on desktop, you need to go to the official website and download Viber for PC from there.

Viber for PC: http://www.viber.com/en/products/windows

After you download Viber for PC, let us see how to install Viber for PC

Step 1: Double click the downloaded file and click "Accept & Instal"

It will start to install on you PC as shown

Next it will ask you whether you have Viber on Mobile, Just click yes and continue.

Step 2: Enter your mobile number

Fill in your mobile number (including) the international code. the mobile number should be the same one you used to sign up on your mobile.

Click continue.

You have now setup Viber on your PC.

Part 2: How can I use Viber without phone number?

Did you know that you can technically use Viber without a Phone number or smartphone?

Viber is a great tool for communication through your smartphone. But now there is a way you can use Viber through your PC without a SIM card. The only obstacle that lies between using your Viber on PC is that you first need to have it installed on your smartphone. But since ost people still dont have smartphone, it is still possible to use Viber on PC without smartphone.

Step 1: Connect to WiFi or internet from your iPad/Tablet

Once you have connected your tablet or ipad to the internet you need download and install Viber app. If you are asked for your cellphone number, enter any cellphone number that you will receive the code and then confirm.

An SMS message with the code will be sent to your regular cellular phone. Copy that code and use it to activate your Tablet/iPad

Once you have entered the verification code, you can be able to setup Viber on your iPad or Tablet. you can then add contact and start calling your friends and loved ones. If your Viber not ringing,check your sound settings.

That is all.

Part 3: Why Viber doesn't ring on my iPhone

Checked your iPhone and just discovered that there are several missed calls? If you didn't hear the calls, it means your Viber doesn't ring on your iPhone. To solve this Viber problem, follow the following steps:

Step 1: Check if iphone is not in silent mode

Step 2: Go to "Settings"

Step 3: Then scroll to "Notifications"

Step 3:Under Alert Style set it to "Banner" or "Alerts"

Step 4: Turn on alert sound

Part 4: How to backup & restore Viber messages

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Part 5: Why does Viber disconnect

Are you having problems with your Viber disconnection. If you have just had an issue where you Viber disconnected, it is probably because there is a problem with your device or the WiFi.

So, why does Viber disconnect? It could be as a result of a number of problems such as:

Viber Problem 1: 'Disconnected. Messages and call are unavailable.'

This Viber problem could probably result from technical issue with Viber. Perhaps there is nothing you can do about this except to wait for the app to be connected again. You may also encounter this message if Viber has been blocked in your area for some reason. By all means, if it is a technical issue, the problem should not last for long before it is up and running again.

Viber problem 2: 'Viber Service Disconnected'

Maybe the problem in this case is your power. Do the following to change Viber power options

Step 1: go to "settings">"additional settings"

Step 2: Then go to "battery and perfomance">"manage apps battery usage"

step 3: Click "Choose apps"

Step 4: Now select "Custom". Under BACKGROUND NETWORK, select "Stay connected".

This should solve your problem.

Part 6: How to recover wrongly deleted Viber messages

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Maybe you accidentally deleted your messages or photos or a software update cleaned your iPhone, or your iPhone's iOS just crushed. There are actually many reasons why you could find yourself in a situation where you have lost your Viber data on iPhone.

Whatever the case, you need Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (iOS) to help you recover everything in your iPhone/iPad. The program is a Viber data recovery software that can effectively restore your files without losing your passwords.

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Part 7: Why does Viber always say online

Before we look at why your Viber always say online, it is important to understand the terms Online and offline in the context of Viber.

Online simply means that your Viber is running in the background and you are available to receive messages or calls. However, this status changes to offline when you are not connected to the internet or WiFi or when you use the 'Exit' option that can be found inside the Viber.

A user may also use a power saving option thatswitchesthe software off after some idle time.

How to change your online Viber status

Step 1: Open your Viber app on your iPhone

Step 2: Click "more" on the bottom right corner of your iPhone and then go to "Privacy"

Step 3: Go to "Share 'Online' Status"

Please note that you can either turn your online status once in a span of 24 hours. or instance if you turn it on, you can only turn it off after 24 hours. Turning your online status will look like the screenshot below.

Part 8: Why Viber can't find contacts

Viber always syncs with your mobile phone'c contact list. In other words, if you want to add anyone in your Viber contact list and they are in your phone's contact list, then their names will always appear in your Viber contacts. However, sometimes Viber may be having issues with contacts displaying making it hard to find contacts. The reason for this is that the sync is either delayed or even disrupted. In these cases, you can solve this issue using the tips below:

Step 1: Make sure your device is connected to the internet

One of the common reason why your Viber cant find contacts could be due to connection problems. Make sure you are connected to a strong 4G or WiFi connection. You need to gave strong connection for Viber to sync.

Step 2:. Go to Settings>general and click "Sync contacts"

Actually, syncing your contacts after ensuring your connection is strong could solve pretty every problem with showing Viber contacts.

Step 3: Check the settings of your device

You should also check to see whether your device settings has been set to "All contacts". This will set Viber to recognize all of your contacts.

If you are using iPhone, go to "Settings" then click "Mail", then "Contacts", the tap "Import SIM contacts)". This imports viber contacts from your phone to your Viber.

Please note that only Viber users can have their contacts displayed on Viber.