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How to Download FaceTime for Mac, iOS, and More
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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 17, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android What to Know
If FaceTime is missing from your iPad or iPhone, download it from the App Store.Download FaceTime from the Mac App Store for Macs or update your operating system.You can't download FaceTime for Android or Windows, but you can send a link to join an existing call. This article explains how to download FaceTime for iOS devices and Mac computers. This information applies to iOS devices running iOS 5 or higher, and to Macs running OS X 10.6 or higher. How to Download FaceTime for iPhone and iPad
Apple FaceTime works on most Apple devices. You don't usually need to download FaceTime for the iPhone or iPad because it comes installed on every iOS device running iOS 5 or higher. If you deleted FaceTime from an iOS device, you can redownload it from the App Store for free and reinstall it. If FaceTime doesn't work as expected on your device, it may have been disabled using the Restrictions feature that can be used to hide apps. How to Download FaceTime for macOS
FaceTime comes with recent versions of the macOS, so if your software is up to date, you should have the program. If not, download FaceTime from the Mac App Store. To use the Mac App Store, you must be running OS X 10.6 or higher. The Mac App Store is available in either the dock or the built-in App Store program (look for it in the Apple menu at the top left corner). Find FaceTime at the Apple Store and click the Get button to download the FaceTime software and install it on your Mac. The version of FaceTime in the Mac App Store is for older versions of the macOS, so this is only useful if you have an older Mac. On newer Macs, you can delete the installed FaceTime software. If you do that, you'll need to restore or upgrade your operating system to get it back. How to Download FaceTime for Android or Windows
What about non-Apple operating systems? For instance, Android users may be wondering if they can download FaceTime for their phones. The short answer is no: You can't get FaceTime for Android or Windows, but iPhone users running iOS 15 or later can add Android users to their FaceTime calls. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can You Get FaceTime for Windows and PCs? How to Group FaceTime on iOS and Mac 12 Ways to Fix It When FaceTime Is Not Working How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Get FaceTime on Windows Can I Upgrade or Downgrade to Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6)? How to Fix it When Roblox Is Unable to Download on a Mac The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 What Is macOS? How to Update Your MacBook Pro The 8 Best Android Emulators for Windows 10 and Windows 11 How to Install TutuApp on iOS and Android Devices How to Use an iPhone as a Webcam What is FaceTime? How to Add Fonts to Word How to Use Your Mac as a Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple TV Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies