Old Zhou received a Douyin link sent by his grandson in the “Family” WeChat group,
showing “http://v.douyin.com/ixxxxx”, and he was so anxious that he slapped his thigh: “Why can’t I click this link no matter what?”
Old Li next to him leaned over to take a look and laughed, “You don’t understand, do you? This kind of link needs to be opened in a special way!”
Uncles and aunts, does this resonate with you?
Don’t worry, this is just like when we were young and opened old-style locks; find the right method, and it will open with a gentle push.
Today, I will teach you three clever ways to open Douyin links step by step.
First Method: Automatic Popup Method (Most Worry-Free)
Aunt Wang from our community was a “smartphone novice” last year, but now she is the “Douyin expert” among us seniors. She turned this method into a catchy rhyme:
“Long press the link for two seconds, click copy and keep it in mind
Exit WeChat and find Douyin, the black musical note must be clicked accurately
Stay on the homepage for three seconds, the automatic popup is really easy
Click to view immediately, the video content is right in front of you”
Specific Steps:
In WeChat, long press the Douyin link for about 2 seconds
When the menu pops up, click “Copy”
Exit WeChat, find Douyin or Douyin Lite on your phone (the black musical note icon)
After opening Douyin, stay on the homepage for about 3 seconds
The page will automatically pop up a prompt saying “Discover the command, view immediately”
Click the prompt box, and the video will automatically open
Tip: If the prompt does not pop up, completely close Douyin and reopen it
Second Method: Manual Search Method (Most Reliable)
This method is highly recommended: “Although this method has an extra step, it is the most reliable, just like using a key to open a lock, it will definitely work!”
Specific Operation:
First, copy the Douyin link in WeChat
Open Douyin, click the “Search” icon in the upper right corner (the magnifying glass)
Long press in the search box for 2 seconds
Select “Paste”
Click the search button, and the video will automatically jump out
Aunt Wang said: “I use an old phone with small memory, and popups often don’t work, but this method works every time!”
Third Method: Direct Jump Method (Fastest)
Sometimes when I am eager to watch the new video sent by my grandson, I can use this fastest method.
Specific Steps:
Copy the Douyin link in WeChat
Do not exit WeChat, long press the same link again
Look for “Open with Douyin” in the pop-up menu
Clicking it will automatically jump to Douyin
Note: This feature is not available on all phones; if you can’t find it, use the first two methods
Important Reminder: Safety First!
Special Reminder:
“Uncles and aunts, if you see words like ‘claim red envelope’ or ‘win a big prize’ after the link, do not click! This is the same trick as the scammers we encounter in real life. Last week, Aunt Zhao from the neighboring community almost fell for it, but fortunately, she discovered it in time.”
True Story
Last month, Teacher Chen, a retired teacher living upstairs, was still worried about not being able to open Douyin links. Since learning these three methods, she can now not only watch the videos sent by her grandson but also learn to cook and watch operas on Douyin.
“Yesterday I learned to make braised lion’s head on Douyin, and the kids said it tastes better than the restaurant’s!” Teacher Chen happily shared with us, “Now when I video chat with my grandson, I can also talk to him about his favorite short videos, feeling closer to the kids.”
Uncles and aunts, try it now
Please find a Douyin link now and try your favorite method:
1️⃣ Automatic Popup Method: Suitable for those who pursue convenience
2️⃣ Manual Search Method: Suitable for those with small phone memory
3️⃣ Direct Jump Method: Suitable for those who are impatient
If you don’t succeed the first time, don’t be discouraged. Remember when we learned to ride a bicycle? Who hasn’t fallen a few times? The important thing is to dare to try; if you can’t do it this time, you will next time.
Now that technology is developing rapidly, we seniors must keep up with the times. Once you learn this method, you can see more exciting content and have more common topics with the kids.
If you find it useful, teach your old friends around you, so everyone can enjoy the fun brought by technology together!
Remember: Live and learn, we seniors can also have endless fun with smartphones!