Viber 2.2 for Wi-Fi only iPad

Instructional Implications: Viber is Free and easy to install and free. It saves especial when you have international students in your class; Available in iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry, the app is accessible to a wider group of students; This app can be installed on smart phones and Wi-Fi only tablets, reaching those without a smart phone; Viber uses a phone number as the ID, and connects with others through their Viber ID. You can use your home, office, or cell phone number to register; The group chatting feature added recently allows you to engage your class in small groups;

Just updated my Viber to 2.2 today. The new features added to the app include:

1. Group messaging, 
2. Noticeable voice quality improvement, and 
3. Better user interface.

I've been playing around with the app on Android cell for a little while. And I decided to try it on the Wi-Fi only iPad. Since there is no phone number for my iPad, I used a line line instead. It took me an extra step to obtain the 4-digit confirmation code before I could complete the upgrading process.

Here is how I installed Viber 2.2 on my Wi-Fi only iPad.

1. Download the app from Apple App Store, and wait for the app to install;
2. When you see the Viber compatibility note, click OK to close the warning; 
3. Click Continue, and you will see the Viber Setup page;
4. Press OK to allow Viber to sync your address book;
5. Enter a land line (or cell phone) number for your iPad to use; 
6. Press Continue;

Since we use a land line (i.e., 999-999-9999), we don't get Viber access code through short message service (SMS). However, if you decide to use a cell phone number instead, you should be able to receive a 4-digit code for your Viber installation.

7. Click the "No code" button in the upper-right-hand corner;
8. Go to the land line (i.e., 999-999-9999) you entered for your Viber, and press Get Code;

You will see a short note that goes:

"Please wait... You are about to receive an automatic phone call from Viber. 

Write down your code, then go to Viber and activate your account"

7. Pick up the phone when your land line rings;
8. Write down the 4-digit access code you get from the phone;
9. Enter your name, and photo image;
10. You are ready to call or send text to your friends

Enjoy....

Updated August 11, 2012