LINE, the communication software used by Taiwanese people almost every day, announced earlier today (18th) that it will end the function of “moving LINE accounts and linking Facebook accounts through Facebook accounts” on January 14 this year. Simply put, LINE announced the end of Facebook account synchronization related functions. LINE users can no longer use Facebook to perform related operations on their mobile accounts or log in to their LINE accounts. Therefore, this article will also give you a brief review. Next, we will learn how to set up binding accounts.
LINE announces the end of Facebook account synchronization related functions. Please do this to link and bind accounts from now on.
LINE announced today (18th) that it will end the function of linking Facebook accounts and moving LINE accounts with Facebook accounts as early as January 14th. In the future, when users move their LINE accounts, please use Apple ID, Google account, or use the “Move Account with Mobile Barcode” function. LINE also stated that the LINE versions used by Yezhao are different. Some versions will still display the “Log in with Facebook account” option on the mobile account page, but even if it is displayed, the LINE account can no longer be moved through the Facebook account.
actually, As early as April 1, 2020, LINE announced that it would officially stop using Facebook accounts to register new LINE accounts.At that time, users who originally used Facebook accounts to log in and switch phones were not affected, but now the “Move LINE account with Facebook account” and “Synchronize Facebook account” functions have been cancelled, which means that users can no longer log in to LINE with a Facebook account.
In recent years, the connectivity between LINE and Facebook accounts has also been reduced a lot. It is recommended that you first bind an Apple ID or Google account. Also remember to check whether your LINE account phone number, email account, password and other information are all set up.
In the future, when moving accounts on LINE, in addition to synchronizing Apple ID and Google accounts, LINE officials also mentioned that you can use the “Mobile Account with Mobile Barcode” function to move LINE accounts.
About how to link Apple ID and Google account
Sync Apple ID
If you want to synchronize your LINE account with your Apple ID, please update the LINE APP to the latest version first. The iOS system must be iOS 13 (inclusive) or above. The synchronization steps are as follows:
- Click “Home” > “Settings” > “My Account”
- Click “Start Sync” in the Apple field
Sync Google Account
If you want to synchronize your LINE account with your Google account, please update the LINE APP to the latest version first. The synchronization steps are as follows:
- Click “Home” > “Settings” > “My Account”
- Click “Start Sync” in the Google field
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Source: KOCPC Chinese