ICQ is a popular instant messaging service. With the help of ICQ, users get the opportunity to send each other text messages and all kinds of files for free. You can use the service from almost any modern mobile phone using a special client program.
Official ICQ client
The official client from the ICQ service is available for download in the application store of every modern mobile device. To download the ICQ client, go to the device menu and launch the application manager. For example, if you have an Android phone, click on the Play Market icon. If you have an iPhone, you can use the AppStore or the iTunes store to search for the program. To use the service on Windows Phone, just call the Market Place program, which is also available in the phone's menu.
In the search bar, which is located in the upper right part of the application window, enter ICQ and click the send request button. Select the official ICQ client from the results obtained. Click on the "Install" button and wait for the installation program to finish. After that, launch the client in the menu of the device using the ICQ shortcut that appears on the main screen. To start working with the program, enter your UIN (or e-mail) and password to gain access to the list of contacts and program capabilities.
Direct download
If your phone runs on any other platform other than Android, iOS or Windows Phone, you can also download the program. Go to the official icq.com page from your mobile phone browser. To do this, click on the "Internet" or "Browser" shortcut in the menu of your device and enter the address of the official ICQ resource. After that, click on the "Download" button to start downloading and installing the program client. If your phone was not automatically detected on the website, you can manually select the model of the device using the corresponding links on the screen.
Alternative clients
In addition to the official ICQ program for phones, there are many alternative applications that allow communication using the service. So, for Android there is a fully functional Jasmine client that supports work not only with ICQ, but also with many other services. For iPhone, you can download the IM + app, and for Windows Phone, there is an alternative IMTalk program. These applications allow full-fledged exchange of messages with ICQ users. You can download the above programs using the app store preinstalled on your phone. For Java platforms, there is a full-featured Jimm client and its various modifications.
