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LINE: Calls & Messages

LINE: Calls & Messages

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A messaging app used widely in parts of Asia, with stickers, calls, official accounts, and region-specific connected services.

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What is LINE: Calls & Messages?

Asia's Messaging Super-App

Originating in Japan, LINE is much more than a simple messaging application; it is a full-fledged 'super-app' ecosystem. LINE has an established user base in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and other Asian markets, although usage and connected services differ by country.

The Sticker Economy

One of LINE's distinguishing features is its paid and free Sticker ecosystem. Characters like Cony, Brown, and Moon are cultural icons in Asia. The app features a sprawling 'Sticker Shop' where users buy, gift, and download thousands of highly expressive, animated, and sound-playing stickers.

LINE Pay and Services

Within the app, users can access LINE Pay to send money to friends or pay at real-world stores. Connected services can include games, comics, music, payments, and official accounts, depending on the market.

'Keep' and Official Accounts

Keep Memo is a private self-chat for notes and shared items. LINE says media and files are retained on its servers only for a limited, undisclosed period, so Keep Memo is not permanent cloud storage. Additionally, businesses use 'Official Accounts' to send coupons, news, and interact with customers dynamically.

Key Features

  • Messaging
  • In-App Video Chat
  • Voice Chat
  • Group Chats
  • Channels
  • Stickers & GIFs

Pricing details

LINE: Calls & Messages offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Safety Features

  • End-to-end encryption (optional)
  • Block feature
  • Privacy controls

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A broad sticker and official-account ecosystem in its core markets
  • Messaging plus eligible voice and video calls
  • Letter Sealing protects eligible one-to-one content
  • Keep Memo provides a private self-chat for notes and temporary file sharing

Cons

  • The app is quite heavy and can consume significant battery and storage
  • Outside of Asia, the user base is relatively small
  • The interface can feel cluttered with ads and promotional messages from official accounts

App Details

Platforms
Windows (PC)Google Play Android macOS (Mac) Web BrowserApple iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Pricing
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
—
Developer
LINE (LY Corporation)
Founded
2011
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LINE: Calls & Messages — FAQ

How does the LINE app work?
LINE is a communication service for messages, group chats, voice and video calls, stickers, and region-specific connected services. An account is established on a main device and may be used on supported secondary devices after verification. Features, registration methods, payments, and content differ significantly by country, so the current local app is authoritative.
Is the LINE app free to use?
LINE's core download, messaging, and eligible internet calls are generally free, while mobile-data charges and optional stickers, themes, games, subscriptions, or regional services may cost money. Paid products and prices differ by country. Use the official in-app purchase screen and do not buy Coins, accounts, or verification help from unofficial sellers.
Where is the LINE app available and most commonly used?
LINE is available in multiple markets and is especially established in parts of East and Southeast Asia, but account creation and connected services vary by region. Some help procedures apply only to Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, or Hong Kong. Check the local store and LINE Help for availability rather than assuming every country has identical functions.
Does LINE require a phone number to create or transfer an account?
LINE registration and transfer methods depend on country and account history. A phone number is used in several supported markets, while eligible accounts may use a linked Apple ID or Google account. Keep the registered email, password, number, and linked login current before changing devices, and never give another person a verification code.
Can LINE make voice and video calls?
LINE supports eligible one-to-one and group voice or video communication on compatible devices, with limits and features depending on version and region. Letter Sealing covers one-to-one voice and video calls when its conditions are met, but the official help says it does not cover group calls or meetings in the same way. Review privacy before joining.
What is Letter Sealing in LINE?
Letter Sealing is LINE's end-to-end encryption system and is enabled by default. It protects eligible text, location, media, files, and one-to-one call content so only chat participants can decrypt it, subject to version and feature limitations. Group calls, meetings, albums, notes, external services, and compromised devices require separate consideration.
How do I back up LINE chat history?
Use LINE's chat-history backup controls on the old main device before transferring. Standard backup normally relies on the supported Apple or Google environment; a backup PIN can help transfer a limited recent history in eligible cases. Premium Backup exists only with certain regional memberships. Confirm a successful backup before making the old device inaccessible.
How do I transfer a LINE account to a new phone?
Before changing phones, update the registered number, email, password, and linked Apple or Google account, then back up chats and set any offered backup PIN. On the new main device choose Log in and follow the method available for your region. Cross-system and inaccessible-old-device transfers have limits, so consult the matching LINE Help flow first.
Is LINE safe, and how can I avoid scams?
LINE offers Letter Sealing, device verification, blocking, reporting, and privacy controls, but these cannot guarantee another account's identity. Do not send login codes, passwords, money, gift cards, or intimate material, and distrust urgent prize, job, investment, or romance claims. Verify unusual requests through another trusted channel before acting.
How do I permanently delete my LINE account?
On the main device, open Home, Settings, Account, choose Delete account, and complete the warnings and confirmation. LINE says deletion permanently removes data such as purchase history, friends, groups, and chats and cannot be restored or transferred. Cancel eligible LINE Premium or LYP Premium membership and handle LINE Pay first where those services apply; uninstalling alone is insufficient.

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Data last checked: 9/4/2026

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