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Nowadays, in the quest to find their better halves, people turn to various dating apps like Tinder, Twoo, Badoo, and more. Among them, Tinder stands out, offering a plethora of features and user-friendly Tinder installation and usage.
Simplified and user-friendly approach to using Tinder
Note: Alternatively, you can download Tinder using the following links:
- Download Tinder for Android: Tinder for Android
- Download Tinder for iOS: Tinder for iPhone
Step 2: Click on 'Install' (Figure 3). Wait a few seconds, and Tinder will be installed on your device. To open Tinder, click on 'Open' (Figure 4).
II. Creating a Tinder Account
Before referring to and following the instructions on how to use Tinder, you need to have a Tinder account to effectively use this app, message easily. Currently, the Tinder app allows users to register for an account through 3 different methods: via Google, via Facebook, and via phone number. Depending on your needs, you can choose the method of creating a Tinder account that suits you.
- Learn more: How to create a Tinder account
III. How to use Tinder for free on your phone
Note: When using Tinder, make sure you have registered and logged in to your Tinder account.
1. Understand the features (symbols, icons), terms on Tinder
Compared to social networks like Facebook, Zalo, Instagram, Tinder uses many different symbols, terms, and features.
1.1. Key features on Tinder
Discover useful features on Tinder:
- Rewind icon (1): Undo an action with someone you accidentally swiped left (No match). However, this feature is only available to paying users, using Tinder Gold accounts.
- X icon (2) (No match): This feature allows you to pass on people you feel are not suitable for you. You can tap the X icon or swipe the screen from right to left.
1.2. Abbreviations on Tinder
To use Tinder easily, effectively, and without being outdated, besides understanding the features, you need to know the common abbreviations on this dating app.
- ONS: Abbreviation of One Night Stand, meaning a one-night stand.
- FWB: Abbreviation of Friend With Benefits, meaning seeking a long-term intimate friend.
- Date: Meaning meeting up.
- Sugar Daddy: Meaning seeking a 'sugar daddy'.
- Sugar Baby: Meaning seeking a 'sugar baby'.
2. How to message on Tinder
Step 1: Open the Tinder app (Figure 1). You find someone you like and want to message, you click the heart icon (Figure 2) and wait for them to like you back.
Step 2: At the bottom right corner, you click on the message icon (Figure 3). Then, in the Matches section, you select the person you want to message (Figure 4).
Now, you will see the chat box displayed. You can chat similar to how you do on Zalo and Facebook.
3. How to delete sent messages on Tinder
If you accidentally send a message or for whatever reason, you want to delete a sent message on Tinder, you can totally do that. You just need to follow a few steps in the following guide to easily delete messages.
- Learn more: How to delete sent messages on Tinder
4. How to edit your profile on Tinder
Next, follow Tinder's request to update your new phone number.
Step 3: To search for friends nearby, click on the 'Location' section (Figure 7) and select 'Add new address' (Figure 8).
As you swipe through the screen, you'll be able to set more options like finding people within a certain distance, displaying to specific demographics...
By following the instructions above on how to install and use Tinder, all you need to do is perform the actions to message, schedule meetings, and find your perfect match. Wishing you find a suitable half to love and cherish for life.
If you want to know who's online on Tinder or how to see who has liked you on Tinder, you'll need to pay for a Tinder Gold account.
