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Zalo stands out as one of the widely used smartphone apps today. Let's uncover 11 secrets about Zalo that not everyone is aware of through the following article.
1. 11 Intriguing Features on Zalo You Might Not Know
Zalo is among the extensively used apps on smartphones today. Let's delve into 11 secrets about Zalo that not everyone is acquainted with through the article below.
1. Connect with Blocked Users via Phone Number Search
Some users opt for enhanced security by hiding their Zalo accounts. This means even if you have their phone number, you can't find and send friend requests to them.
Follow these simple steps to connect with them:
Step 1:
Open your phone's Contacts and save their phone number.
Step 2:
Next, open Zalo, click on the Update button in the Zalo Contacts section, and press Update again to complete the process.
Step 3:
Within the contacts section, select Friends from the phone book > Enter the name you saved into the search bar. The Zalo account of that person will immediately appear > Simply press Add Friend to complete.
2. Check Air Pollution Levels, View Lunar Calendar, Set Reminders for Full Moon/1st Day
Type Weather in the Zalo app's search bar > Choose Zalo Weather as shown > Press Interested to access its utilities.
Afterward, the Zalo Weather message box will appear. If you want to check air pollution levels, UV index, simply click on the first item as shown.
Here, you will find information about the weather aspects you are interested in. Air quality refers to the pollution level in your area.
If you want to view the lunar calendar, also within the message box, simply click on the Lunar Calendar item just below.
If you want to set a reminder for the full moon/1st day for convenient ritual preparation or vegetarianism, just click on the Full Moon/1st Day item below. From now on, the system will notify you one day in advance for your preparation.
3. Enable/Disable App Notifications Based on Usage Needs
If you use Zalo only for casual communication with friends, you don't need to be bothered by notifications for spam advertising messages. After turning off all notifications, you will only see notifications from friends when you access the app.
Conversely, for users using Zalo for work purposes, notifications are essential for not missing deadlines. If you've missed some notifications, follow these steps to check if you've turned on all of them.
To do this, open Settings on Zalo > Choose Notifications > Enable/Disable notifications according to your preference.
4. Share Shared Diary with Loved Ones Without Worrying About Exposure
In Zalo, you can also share special moments to preserve memories. However, if you only want you and that person to know about those moments and don't want everyone to see, just follow these steps:
First, open the message box of the person you want to share the moment with > Open the options menu by pressing the three dashes on the top right > Enable the Mark as Close Friend option.
Afterward, select the Shared Diary section > Choose Start Sharing to share moments. What you share here is only visible to you and the person, and no one else can see or know about it.
5. Book Tickets and Check Lotte Cinema Showtimes in a Snap
Usually, to book tickets and check showtimes, you need to download the app of that cinema chain to your phone. Now you don't have to do that anymore; all those actions can be done on Zalo. To book tickets and check showtimes, follow these steps:
Type the keyword 'TIX - Fastest Ticket Booking' in Zalo's search bar > Choose Zalo TIX - Fastest Ticket Booking as shown > Press Interested in TIX - Fastest Ticket Booking to use the utility.
After that, click on the Buy Tickets section already displayed in the message box > Press Allow for TIX to operate.
Next, you select the movie > Choose the cinema > Select the date and time and the number of seats to proceed to payment.
6. Subscribe to Receive Electricity Price Notifications, Electricity Bills, and Related Issues
To subscribe to electricity notifications, follow these steps:
Step 1:
Open the Zalo app > Type Northern Power Corporation > Choose Zalo Northern Power Corporation > Press Interested to use the notification subscription feature.
Step 2:
The interface will switch to Zalo's message box > Click on the Subscribe section below > Choose Register as a member > Enter your phone number > Choose Lookup.
Step 3:
Also, in the Lookup interface > You click on the Register Account section > Enter your information > Press check to register.
Note:
Customers who have registered for SMS notifications on the system can now receive messages via Zalo.
The Zalo account phone number must match the SMS notification phone number.
If you want to stop receiving messages via Zalo, you just need to follow the same steps as above, but instead of pressing register at the end, you press unregister.
7. Find Buses, Taxis, Train Trips Effortlessly
To find and book your transportation, follow these steps:
Open the Zalo app > In the More section, choose the Transport feature > Select your departure point, destination, and time > Press Search.
Here, all suitable bus routes, train lines, and flights based on your criteria will be displayed. If you find a suitable mode of transportation, just select and book it.
If you want to use a Taxi, also in the Transport section, scroll down > Click Find Taxi.
Here, all taxi companies will appear for you to choose from. If you want to use a specific taxi company, just click on the company's name, and their phone number will immediately appear on the screen for you to contact.
8. Look up the Police Station Phone Number in Emergency Cases
To quickly look up the phone number of the local police station in your area, do the following:
Step 1:
Open the Zalo app > Type the keyword using the formula 'Police + your location'. For example, if I live in Tây Thạnh Ward, I will enter Police Tây Thạnh Ward > Press Interested.
Step 2:
Go to the message box interface > Click on the Contacts section at the bottom of the screen > Choose the On-duty section > Immediately, the phone number you can contact for assistance will appear.
9. Avoid Traffic Jams on Holidays, Tet with Surveillance Cameras
Use Zalo to monitor cameras on various roads in your area or any desired route with just a few simple steps:
Step 1: Open the Zalo app > In the Search box, type 'Traffic information' > Choose the Traffic information section that appears below (as shown).
Your screen will now display the message part of the Ho Chi Minh City traffic information dialog box > At the bottom, select the Information section > Choose Traffic Camera.
Step 2:
If you want to view the nearby roads, click on the Nearby section next to the word information. If you want to see other roads farther away, simply enter the road name.
Then Zalo will show 2 basic sections, View Camera and View Map around. Choose the View Camera section and select the nearest road camera you want to view and click on it.
10. Top up Mobile Credit, Buy 3G/4G Packages Quickly with Discounts
Zalo now allows you to top up your mobile credit directly from Zalo Pay e-wallet. When topping up on Zalo, besides the quick process, you also get a percentage discount.
To do this, open the Zalo app > Select the More section of the app > Choose the type of transaction and the amount you want to transact > Select Buy at the bottom.
11. Check Lottery Results Super Conveniently
To check lottery results, follow these steps:
Open Zalo and type the keyword Lottery Results in the search bar > Press Interested to continue. A message box will appear, and you just need to choose the Lottery Area and province according to your ticket > Proceed with the query.
The system will send a message containing the results to you instantly, just click on it to check.
