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iPad version of LINE

Using LINE on an iPad toggle
You can use LINE on your iPad in the following ways.

• Use your LINE account on your regular device and your iPad
Enter the email address and password registered to your account, then tap Log in.
Note: To log in with a QR code, tap QR code login. For the steps to log in with a QR code, see this Help article.

• Create a new LINE account
Tap Create a new account or transfer an account from another device at the bottom of the screen.

To create a new LINE account with your phone number, see this Help article.

• Transfer your LINE account
Tap Create a new account or transfer an account from another device at the bottom of the screen. For more information, see the Help articles below.



Note: You can only use your Apple ID to transfer your account to another iOS device.

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What features are not available on the iPad version of LINE? toggle
The following features are not available if you are using the iPad version of LINE with your smartphone LINE account.

- Creating a new account
- Auto Add Friends via phone number and phone number search
- Purchasing paid stickers, themes and Coins
- Receiving gifts
- Deleting all chat history
- LINE Pay
- LINE Out (paid voice calls)

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Is LINE 100% free of charge? toggle
LINE provides free messenger and VoIP services on 3G and Wi-Fi networks. Users do not have to pay for these services. We also offer optional paid services such as some stickers and Coins.

As with any other apps, you may be charged a 3G usage fee by your mobile phone company if you do not subscribe to an unlimited data plan, or if you exceed the data usage limit of your plan.

- Depending on your current plan, you may not be able to use the VoIP service for free. Please contact your network carrier for more information.

We hope you enjoy using LINE!

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Is LINE available overseas? toggle
LINE is available anywhere in the world, as long as you can connect to a 3G or Wi-Fi network. You can use the service for free over Wi-Fi, however, as with any other apps, you may be charged a data usage fee on the 3G network, depending on your network usage.

Please check with your phone company about roaming fees before using LINE overseas on your Smartphone.

Of course, LINE is free and will not even charge you for international calls! 

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How can I check which version of LINE I am using? toggle
You can check which version of LINE you are using with the following steps.

1) Start up LINE
2) Open Settings
3) Tap About LINE
4) See the numbers displayed next to Current Version

We hope this helps.

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Recommended system specifications for LINE toggle
Smartphones
• iOS: 11.0 or later
• Android OS: 5.0 or later

PCs
• Windows 8.1 or later
• Mac OS X 10.10 or later
• Chrome browser version 42 or later

iPads
• iPad 4 or later (iOS 11.0 or later)

Smartwatches
• Apple Watch: watchOS 6 or later
• Wear OS by Google (formerly Android Wear): Android OS 4.3 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account on smartwatches.

Although not recommended, you can use the following versions of LINE on older OSes.
Note: Some features cannot be used on older OSes.

iOS
• iOS 10.0 to 10.3.4: LINE 9.16.1 and earlier

You cannot create a new account or transfer your existing LINE account if you're using iOS 9.3.6 or earlier. For details about account sign-up and login support ending for LINE 9.1.0 and earlier for iOS, see this Help article.

Android
• Android OS 4.4 to 4.4.4: LINE 9.10.2 and earlier

You cannot sign up for a new account or transfer your existing LINE account if you're using Android OS 4.3.1 or earlier. For details about account sign-up and login support ending for LINE 9.1.1 and earlier for Android, see this Help article.

Note: Even if you're using Android OS 5.0 or later, you may not be able to install LINE from the app store offered by your device manufacturer or mobile service provider in some cases.

LINE is not supported on the following devices:
• iPod touch
• WALKMAN
• SmartTV BOX
• Fire OS devices such as Kindle
• PHS devices
• Simulators/emulators (virtual environments)
• Android tablets
• Devices with a custom OS

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Displaying a list of keyboard shortcut keys toggle
You can view a list of keyboard shortcut keys by holding down the Command button on your keyboard.

Note: In order to do this, you need to have an external keyboard with a Command button for your iPad.

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Official Accounts

What are official accounts? toggle
Official accounts are accounts officially recommended by LINE.

Some examples of official accounts include those for famous personalities (models, actors, celebrities, etc.), entertainment, news, and even translation.

By adding the official accounts of famous personalities as friends, you can also receive messages from your favorite celebrities.

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Adding official accounts as friends toggle

You can add official accounts as friends by following the steps below.

 

Select from list

1. Tap the add friends icon on the top right of the friends list > the official account you wish to add from Official Account Recommendations.

2. Tap Add on the pop-up.

 

ID search

1. Tap the add friends icon on the top right of the friends list > ID/Phone No.

2. Enter the ID of the official account starting with @.

3. Tap Add.

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