{"id":78893,"date":"2020-09-30T14:23:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T11:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-a-virtual-background-in-zoom-for-android\/"},"modified":"2020-09-30T14:23:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T11:23:17","slug":"how-to-use-a-virtual-background-in-zoom-for-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-virtual-background-in-zoom-for-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use a Virtual Background in Zoom for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use a Virtual Background in Zoom for Android&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xzoom-android-background-hero.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Uq5sQKsD9-.png\" alt=\"zoom android background hero\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the millions of people that have used Zoom for video conferencing, you know that virtual backgrounds are a big deal. These virtual backgrounds can replace the real background behind you. The Android <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> can also use this feature, here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<p>The Zoom app doesn\u2019t support virtual backgrounds for all Android devices. It seems that only relatively new and powerful devices have the feature. Before we get started, head to the Google Play Store and make sure <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings\">Zoom<\/a> is updated to the latest version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Can Zoom Hosts Really See All Your Private Messages?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You now need to make sure the virtual background feature is enabled on your Zoom account. This must be done from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/zoom.com\">Zoom website<\/a>. Sign in and go to the \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/profile\/setting\">Settings<\/a>\u201d section on your profile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-android-background-1.jpg\" alt=\"zoom website account settings\" width=\"451\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under the \u201cIn Meeting (Advanced)\u201d section, make sure \u201cVirtual Background\u201d is enabled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-692016 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-android-background-2-e1600891742883.jpg\" alt=\"enable virtual backgrounds\" width=\"650\" height=\"133\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, open the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings\">Zoom app<\/a> on your Android phone or tablet. Join a meeting or create a new meeting with video enabled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-692017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-android-background-3.jpg\" alt=\"zoom video call\" width=\"262\" height=\"495\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the screen to bring up the controls and select the \u201cMore\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xzoom-android-background-4.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Bcc-CqZGWY.jpg\" alt=\"tap more in video call options\" width=\"492\" height=\"316\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the pop-up menu, select \u201cVirtual Background.\u201d If your device doesn\u2019t support Virtual Backgrounds, you won\u2019t see this option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xzoom-android-background-5.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9MIT24zom-.jpg\" alt=\"select virtual background\" width=\"492\" height=\"285\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There will be a few preloaded backgrounds you can use. Simply tap one to make it your background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-692020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-android-background-6.jpg\" alt=\"select a background\" width=\"325\" height=\"486\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To use a custom virtual background, scroll over to the right and tap the \u201c+\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-android-background-7.jpg\" alt=\"add custom background\" width=\"492\" height=\"95\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zoom will open a file manager, and you can select any image on your device. Zoom for Android does not support video backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xzoom-android-background-8.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xN23x78DwI.jpg\" alt=\"select an image for background\" width=\"492\" height=\"172\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you select an image, it will appear as your background. Tap \u201cClose\u201d to leave the background picker interface.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-692023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/314x493xzoom-android-background-9.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GchZ85cP9p.jpg\" alt=\"close background selections\" width=\"314\" height=\"493\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! 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