Making a video call on my mobile phone (FaceTime)

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Want to make a video call to another device which supports FaceTime? The video call can be made using either the mobile network or a Wi-Fi network. Follow these easy instructions.

Step 1 of 13

Find "FaceTime"

Tap Settings.

Step 2 of 13

Find "FaceTime"

Tap FaceTime.

Step 3 of 13

Turn on FaceTime

Remember, you need to activate your Apple ID on your mobile phone.

Tap the indicator next to "FaceTime" until the function is turned on.

Step 4 of 13

Turn on FaceTime

Remember, you need to activate your Apple ID on your mobile phone.

If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:

Tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.

Step 5 of 13

Turn on FaceTime

Remember, you need to activate your Apple ID on your mobile phone.

Follow the instructions on the display to log on.

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Step 6 of 13

Make a video call

If you want to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you want to make a video call using the mobile network, you need to turn on mobile data.

Tap Extras.

Step 7 of 13

Make a video call

If you want to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you want to make a video call using the mobile network, you need to turn on mobile data.

Tap Contacts.

Step 8 of 13

Make a video call

If you want to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you want to make a video call using the mobile network, you need to turn on mobile data.

Tap the required contact.

Step 9 of 13

Make a video call

If you want to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you want to make a video call using the mobile network, you need to turn on mobile data.

Tap FaceTime.