This is not the version that's on android market! It will only work on the 3Uk network! Not officially available from 3. Works on desire, nexus & so on...
pisses me off that Skype has become provider specific!
Thank you very much, this is the app that i'm waiting for.
i guess it was to be expected since it is for "3", but i tried it anyway...
it tells me to disable wifi then can't connect to my account *shrug*
Is this actually *real* Skype, i.e. voice over IP, or is it still that cobblers that still uses the voice network and calls a telephone number?
I can confirm that it does not work for 3 Ireland.
I know you said it wouldn't.
Boo erns
bacchus_ben said:
I can confirm that it does not work for 3 Ireland.
I know you said it wouln't.
Boo erns
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Modded Iskoot will work. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585211&page=6
works perfectly with UK 3 + desire
malazlar said:
works perfectly with UK 3 + desire
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I've been on Skype since it was beta and spent loads with them. I think it's really poor that I can't use skype on my desire with T-Mobile.
Bandare said:
I've been on Skype since it was beta and spent loads with them. I think it's really poor that I can't use skype on my desire with T-Mobile.
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I agree completely. I think its wrong that I could use Skype on my old Nokia over 3g with no issues whatsoever yet I can't on a brand new phone!
rowanparker said:
I agree completely. I think its wrong that I could use Skype on my old Nokia over 3g with no issues whatsoever yet I can't on a brand new phone!
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Just use fring or nimbuzz, both work perfectly over 3g.
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Just use fring or nimbuzz, both work perfectly over 3g.
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Brilliant, thank you!
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Hey Everyone. This is my first time starting a new thread, but a recent release got me interested.
Yesterday, Skype released Skype Mobile for Android. Yee Haw, right?
Wrong. It's only for Verizon. My personal opinion, that's dumb.
I've got a Sprint HTC Hero, and I would *LOVE* to have Skype on it.
Is there anyone out there who's freaking awesome and is planning on developing a work-around for the Verizon-only bit?
If so, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED!
Thanks in advance!
I remember having an official Skype program on my phone shortly after I got it. It was chat only, though. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.
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Hey Everyone. This is my first time starting a new thread, but a recent release got me interested.
Yesterday, Skype released Skype Mobile for Android. Yee Haw, right?
Wrong. It's only for Verizon. My personal opinion, that's dumb.
I've got a Sprint HTC Hero, and I would *LOVE* to have Skype on it.
Is there anyone out there who's freaking awesome and is planning on developing a work-around for the Verizon-only bit?
If so, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED!
Thanks in advance!
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Try this for now.....
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I remember having an official Skype program on my phone shortly after I got it. It was chat only, though. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.
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I can call any place the world from this Skype app on my phone to PC!!! It dials a local # and then connects to the user on computer just fine!
Hi I'm not as knowledgeable. How do you download the app to
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phone and install it? Also, what are the chances that it will run on n1 on T-Mobile network? Thanks in advance.
You are the best @heroid007 !!
I have the software, but I think it is totally different from windows mobile. I think we are being charge locally when we make calls unlike winmo.
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You are the best @heroid007 !!
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Well, hey did it work?
subcypher;6692905 I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.[/QUOTE said:
would changing your ROM/build allow you to use the Verizon version of skype to make call?
your saying they block apps based on phone carrier, is that determined by the pre-loaded ROM/ just a code that the market reads to determine the apps that are shown or is it a hardware thing?
i was reading that new build had access to all app.
sorry im still new to the ROM thing.
-HTC HERO
-Stock ROM
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I am using Nimbuzz on my HTC Hero to make skype voice calls. Supports chat as well.
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Try this for now.....
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Works on Acer Liquid on AT&T. Thanks!
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Try this for now.....
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It use 100pr of cpu, that's not good. (HTC DESIRE)
maybe is other solution for skype?
something odd that i've noticed is withthe 2.2 market skype doesn't even appear, but on a 2.1 rom it does.
Search Google for ( "index of" com.skype.android.lite.apk ) it works on other carrier phones and can run on WiFi (vzw dont). Would upload but not anywhere near home.
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Some of the search results look kind of spammy. Can you post it yourself now?
WOW!!!! this site never cease to amaze me!!! Kudos to you @heroid007!!!!!
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Force closes on my HTC Hero.
works perfect on my samsung galaxy s *vibrant*
http://www.fring.com/blog/
hope to see some vids of this in action!
They've fixed the bug that kills the camera, hooray.
Useless without Skype, boo.
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Useless without Skype, boo.
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Indeed. I wish skype would release an adndroid app that's just not for verizon phones.
Cool, wasn't much use with the wrong camera, will try the update when i get home
Great... this will now save me having to repeatedly inform users not to install Fring.
It's a pity that they don't support skype anymore
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Tested this today from Australia to USA on Fring.
Me: SGS
Friend: iPhone 3GS
Me: worked fine, front camera showing picture
Friend: worked fine.. with a mirror..
I was using Fring on SGS with Samsung's headset and my friend was using GTalk on Windows and he said he could barely hear me
Hello guys,
Ive just installed Fring as I am hoping to be able to get the video phone working.
Has anyone had success?
Can to SGS users WITHOUT fring video call one another? Any one done that?
Tx
Mark.
Does your network plan support video call?
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Does your network plan support video call?
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Network plan?
I assumed it was a DATA video call, ala skype or iphone's facetime, which are purely data transfers...
Surely the video call on SGS is not the (now completely out dated) traditional video phone call that was so unpopular years ago... so unpopular that mobile phone companies removed their front facing cameras?
Mark.
You'll use fring, but fring does not work on the .GS right now. They are working on it.
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You'll use fring, but fring does not work on the .GS right now. They are working on it.
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Hi
Yep, I see the fring guys are working on it
http://www.fring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16838&page=4
It would be good if skype did something directly for android... and then there is that alpha version of adobe I saw on engadget a month or so ago.
Mark.
Good question from the OP.
I also would like to know how and what I can do video calls to (without fring) .
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i have used fring on sgs, to make video calls and it works with data plan or wifi. fring to fring users can make calls between each other , skype support has been taken out.
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Yep, I see the fring guys are working on it
http://www.fring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16838&page=4
It would be good if skype did something directly for android... and then there is that alpha version of adobe I saw on engadget a month or so ago.
Mark.
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Skype with video support is coming out for Android in the fall. If all you want is audio you can find an APK by googling around.
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Skype with video support is coming out for Android in the fall. If all you want is audio you can find an APK by googling around.
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I really hope so, I'd prefer to use Skype than Fring, contacts-wise and also I was very unimpressed by Fring connectivity in the past and even less so by their handling of their "bandwidth issue" with Skype.
Mark.
Here it is people the app you have been waiting for!
Source- http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/30/download-skype-for-htc-thunderolt-with-working-video/
Download- http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TZIX2I3A
I used the official version .. and besides it does not support the video, it was also rather buggy. For example when I tried changing volume when in skype, it crashed altogether with launcher. I use all official rom and launcher and everything.
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Here it is people the app you have been waiting for!
Source- http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/30/download-skype-for-htc-thunderolt-with-working-video/
Download- http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TZIX2I3A
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You are a bit behind matey, have a look here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
Yes m using it nw, video works perfectly, but the app as a whole is very buggy.
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will this let your video call a pc
Should work
The hacked version worked fine, but the front face camera was always landscape oriented. Should've been portrait oriented by default.
who wants skype when google talk video is brilliant . I called from phone to a friends pc and it was brilliant over wifi
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will this let your video call a pc
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yes, I've videochatted with a couple of friends on their PCs and laptops but for some reason I can't videochat with my baby sis in Korea, maybe its because she's on a Mac Book Pro
Downloaded it a while ago! the question is...... Is there a hacked version that works on 3g?
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Downloaded it a while ago! the question is...... Is there a hacked version that works on 3g?
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It works on 3g here...
Guys... it's Skype we're talking about.
Of course it's buggy. Of course it crashes.
It's a well known fact that Skype is written by severely drunk monkeys with Alzheimer's, using only their legs to write code.
DarkDvr said:
Guys... it's Skype we're talking about.
Of course it's buggy. Of course it crashes.
It's a well known fact that Skype is written by severely drunk monkeys with Alzheimer's, using only their legs to write code.
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And now that it owned by M$ those monkeys will be told to make it Xbox exclusive when they've nearly finished developing it for all other platforms...
Just tested video chat over 3G/H+ in Toronto with Skype and gTalk.
Skype video quality is bad, all image in little squares, and it took about 1Mb of traffic for 1 minute of video chat.
gTalk video is much-much better, the image is clear but it took about 6Mb of traffic for 1 minute.
Since 3G is payed by traffic - it's up to you what to choose, nice video-quality or nice monthly bill.
Good news to all GS2 user
Skype just release Video call today, please update yours.
Thanks
Reserved.
Thanks
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I tested my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy S working good with Skype Video Call.
work well here too
from a gs2 via 3g to iphone on wifi
Are you guys talking about the official Skype app from market or the patched .47 version?
skype for android is crap, isn't it? i mean you need another app called stop skype to actually close skype (or dig in sh... äh i mean the settings to find the option to sign out)
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Are you guys talking about the official Skype app from market or the patched .47 version?
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official release in market now supports galaxy sII
pik1 said:
official release in market now supports galaxy sII
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wow, and it supports Voice calls too? Then the patched version isn't needed anymore.
This is original official Skype Video call from Market, check Market place you will see.
Use original one.
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That's great news. I always like official stuffs. Will try it later.
Regards.
sadly Stop Skype doesn't work anymore with this, i wrote to the dev hoping he can sort this out.
Thanks for the info!
You can also use Gemini app manager or another autorun manager to stop skype autorunning
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sadly Stop Skype doesn't work anymore with this, i wrote to the dev hoping he can sort this out.
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Just open Skype, then Settings and unselect first option, is that so hard?
Can't wait to try this on my friends phone! hope it works!
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Just open Skype, then Settings and unselect first option, is that so hard?
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man, is that so hard to see that there is a service always running on background? the purpose of Stop Skype is to stop all background processes, nothing more, nothing less...or you can force close the application, but it's not so handy.
Been waiting for this news. Thanks mate!!
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skype for android is crap, isn't it? i mean you need another app called stop skype to actually close skype (or dig in sh... äh i mean the settings to find the option to sign out)
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the same with google talk, but because there is no icon in the notification area you are probably not aware of that
thanks to the guy that modded the old ver to allow me to use on my sgs2 the last few weeks. this means the market wont nag me to update skype though
Pff, latest version of skype crashes every few minutes on my phone