Social media platforms have been around for more than two decades now, and in that time, communication has changed in unbelievable ways. Imagine how a medieval farmer would react if he knew he could know what his merchant son, who lives in another town, had for dinner. Wouldn’t that be so great? The world has gotten smaller and smaller in the past few decades, and it will get smaller still. So, one of the biggest factors here is convenience. To be able to contact virtually anyone from your couch at home is impressive, to say the least. And regardless of what people say, social media will have a big hand in that.
One of the biggest things social media has helped us with is discovery. Earlier, getting anything out in the world was almost impossible. Humans could’ve never gotten anyone fact out as general knowledge for even 1/4th of the human population.
However, it only takes a couple of days for the news to go viral today. And what’s more, it doesn’t need to be something important or meaningful. Something as ridiculously unnecessary as a dog video can go viral in hours if enough people put their minds to it.
Just the fact that we can tell something to anyone from around the world seem so crazy, doesn’t it? For example, if you want to say something to a celebrity who lives across continents from you, all you need is to make what you’re saying crazy enough. Then, you must request people to pass on the message, which will undoubtedly get to that person.
However, most people never take advantage of this incredible boon they’ve been given. Instead of virtually traveling the world by talking to people of different nationalities, they instead waste their time talking to friends they see daily.
We aren’t saying it’s not okay to connect with friends and family over social media; it is. But it’s also important to unleash the full potential of what we’ve been given today. Not using our brains to develop more and more every second is dishonoring those who left us hoping for a brighter future for humankind, don’t you think?
If you want to start today by working on your passion, social media platforms are ready for you. Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are some platforms where you can gain the most traction through quality content and consistency.
In today’s blog, we’ll discuss whether the green dot next to camera on Messenger means the user is on a video or phone call.
Does the Green Dot Next to Camera on Messenger Mean They Are on Video or Phone Call?
Although most of us know how social media apps work, not all of us are. Although Gen Z and the upcoming generations will have grown up with technology, it wasn’t the same for Millennials and Baby Boomers.
Don’t worry; we’re here to answer both the simplest and the most problematic questions you could have. Coming back to your initial question, does the green dot next to camera on Messenger mean that they are on a video or audio call with someone? Well, not exactly.
The green dot on Messenger shows that the other person is online on Messenger or Facebook. It also shows that the user has a device on which the video calling feature is supported.
However, users have complained that it’s not always accurate and that sometimes Facebook makes a mistake between Facebook and Messenger. For example, even if the user is browsing their Facebook timeline, it would appear as if they’re online on Messenger.
If you truly wish to know whether or not they’re online, the most accurate way to do this is by just messaging them. Or if that isn’t entirely accurate in your case, you call them on their smartphone.
Now that you know the answer to your initial question, let’s move on to a related topic: how to video/audio call someone on Messenger? While the answer is remarkably easy, you can always make it clearer, isn’t it?
Here’s how to video/audio call someone on Messenger
Step 1: Launch Messenger on your smartphone and log in to your account.
Step 2: The first screen you’ll see is your Chats page. Tap on your chats with the person you wish to call.
Step 3: You’ll see three icons in their chats’ top right corner. The first and second icons from the left are the audio and video call icons, respectively. Tap on them, and the call will begin.
Let’s say you’ve accidentally video-called someone you didn’t want to. Maybe they’re someone you don’t like, and you don’t want to tell them that you made a mistake.
So, you’re thinking of blocking them so you won’t have to deal with it. Well, unfortunately, that’s not how it works.
Blocking someone on Messenger only means they won’t be able to contact you any further; the past messages will remain as is.
Still, if you wish to try it out for yourself, we won’t be the ones to stop you.
Here’s how you can block someone on Facebook Messenger
Follow steps 1 and 2 from the last section.
Step 3: At the top right corner, you’ll see an icon of the word i. Tap on it.
Step 4: Scroll to the end of the next page. The last second option on the list will be Block, and the last option will be called Report.
Step 5: Tap on Block, then choose Messenger and Facebook, and your work here is done!
However, you won’t be able to avoid them like this forever, and blocking them would also be a sign of weakness. Instead, it’s better to ignore the whole deal, including not blocking them.
In the end
As we end this blog, let’s recap all we’ve discussed today.
Have you ever been puzzled by looking at the green dot next to camera on the Messenger app? What does it mean? Does it mean that they’re online? And if so, does it include both Facebook and Messenger or just Messenger? Could it possibly mean they’re on a video/audio call with someone else?
Let us help you: the green dot means that they’re online on Messenger and that the feature to video call works on their device. However, it’s a little unreliable regarding the activity status.
You cannot hide a missed video/audio call on Messenger by blocking someone, but if you want to try, we won’t stop you. Follow our step-by-step guide for a quick and easy process.
If our blog has helped you, don’t forget to tell us all about it in the comments below!
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