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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.
elupton said:
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.....
subcypher said:
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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Arni-01 said:
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.
heroid007 said:
Try this for now.....
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Works on Acer Liquid on AT&T. Thanks!
heroid007 said:
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.
Sent from my MetroMafia Eris
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*
Just though I would ask if anyone has modded the .apk file to allow us desire people to use video chat out of the back camera ?
Many thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
Installed this and videocall button exists, but it's late here and cant try it.
I swear I once got the camera working on the previous version. I don't know. Might of been the iPhone instead.
I would love to have the video option as well. It's silly that just because of no front camera the Desire is not supported. There still could be use for the video function
I have google talk 2.3.4 installed and the video works there, but still would love proper Skype support also...
expl0de said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
Installed this and videocall button exists, but it's late here and cant try it.
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Just tried with my friend who has Nokia N900 aaaand no. Didn't work, just black screen, audio tho did work...
Edit: Seeing that some have got it working, my issue probably is custom Rom rcmix s by robo...
skype 2.0 and no signout
This skype 2.0 doesn't provide any "signout" feature like it did, and not it just sits in the notification bar until I go to setting/application and force it to close.
frigorific said:
I have google talk 2.3.4 installed and the video works there, but still would love proper Skype support also...
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I have CM7 Bravo nightly 119, and my google talk is listed as version 1.3.... I don't have any video function.. where can i get that version/
nqk said:
This skype 2.0 doesn't provide any "signout" feature like it did, and not it just sits in the notification bar until I go to setting/application and force it to close.
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It does.
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I tried the modified Skype 2.0 apk for the SGS2 posted by some guy earlier this week... the back camera worked although it lacked focus... everything was blury... but it worked
can you please post your moded apk?.
thanks
chichoko said:
I tried the modified Skype 2.0 apk for the SGS2 posted by some guy earlier this week... the back camera worked although it lacked focus... everything was blury... but it worked
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u can upload?
Skype 2.0 is buggy as **** anyway. Keep's FC on me which is stupid.
This apk works for me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15334722&postcount=357
Should say that I am using MIUI which is android 2.3.4
le_lutin said:
This apk works for me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15334722&postcount=357
Should say that I am using MIUI which is android 2.3.4
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you mean that you were able to make bidirectional videocalls using your rear camera succesfully?
Crudeoil said:
you mean that you were able to make bidirectional videocalls using your rear camera succesfully?
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tried it.. when trying starting a videocall it shows me my back camera, when other side answers, my video goes instantly off and a few seconds after that, skype fc.
I'm running GV 2.3.4
Crudeoil said:
tried it.. when trying starting a videocall it shows me my back camera, when other side answers, my video goes instantly off and a few seconds after that, skype fc.
I'm running GV 2.3.4
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same here someone should make proper skype 2 for htc desire in which we could make video calls for both sides. A big thank you for that developer in advance.waiting here....
Guys, please post logcat so I can try to fix it!
Thanks.
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Check this version too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=645525&d=1309810831
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Guys, please post logcat so I can try to fix it!
Thanks.
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Check this version too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=645525&d=1309810831
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i'll install it again this night and post a logcat.
thank you!
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i'll install it again this night and post a logcat.
thank you!
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Have just tried the one from the last link and got the same issue..
logcat already sent on a PM.
thanks
The new Skype (2) was released today and has support for 4 phones with front facing cameras. I was wondering if it's possible for the Netflix hack to be applied to Skype... in at least a similar fashion? I'm not sure how the netflix hack worked to begin with (APK hack or Build.prop... still a noob to android guts). I'm also wondering if it only works on 2.3 because of the new camera api's...
Anyone else curious/interested? I don't know how to hack it but I am just curious.
I am both, curious and interested...
Sadly, a simple mod on the APK or build.prop won't be enough. That's the reason Qik has a dedicated video app for motorola atrix. It's an API/driver issue.
In android development theres one, check it out :-D(before complaing, its test version guys)
Cool, that was fast! I didn't see it, must have come up right before I posted.
Edit: Can't find the topic, got a link?
fernandodistinto said:
Sadly, a simple mod on the APK or build.prop won't be enough. That's the reason Qik has a dedicated video app for motorola atrix. It's an API/driver issue.
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not entirely correct, with Gingerbread (2.3.3+) Google included a standard FFC driver which Moto has stated is compatible with the Atrix and should be used for any further development on GB platforms. on froyo, all carriers had to figure out FFC drivers on their own, but for GB it's standard.
Mgamerz said:
Cool, that was fast! I didn't see it, must have come up right before I posted.
Edit: Can't find the topic, got a link?
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it's in the main Android Apps forum, an SGS user modified theirs to work on the SGS, but on the Atrix it force-closes on sign-in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
dLo GSR said:
it's in the main Android Apps forum, an SGS user modified theirs to work on the SGS, but on the Atrix it force-closes on sign-in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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It doesn't FC on sign in for me, it FC's when I try to do a video chat.
Sigh... and still no use for the front facing camera...
Mgamerz said:
Sigh... and still no use for the front facing camera...
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I know it isn't Skype. But Fring works pretty good between my and my sons Atrixs.
But I'd so much rather use Skype.
grave101 said:
It doesn't FC on sign in for me, it FC's when I try to do a video chat.
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are you running froyo or gingerbread?
So are we saying that once Gingerbread is fully released for the Atrix that Skype will easily be able to add support in for the phone?
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So are we saying that once Gingerbread is fully released for the Atrix that Skype will easily be able to add support in for the phone?
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theoretically, yes. since all GB devices will be able to use a common FFC driver, it shouldn't be a problem. of course, nothing ever goes that smoothly or easily...
skype and all would be great, but id be more interested in getting the FFC to actually work... in the unofficial GB (or whatever u wanna call it) release the FFC doesnt work..
How about on the skype hack that just came out (look at android police) on 2.3.4
Sent from my Motorola Atrix 4G on the network with the most backhaul, whatever that is. This post might have errors as I hate touchscreen keyboards.
Mgamerz said:
How about on the skype hack that just came out (look at android police) on 2.3.4
Sent from my Motorola Atrix 4G on the network with the most backhaul, whatever that is. This post might have errors as I hate touchscreen keyboards.
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i've tried every variant of hacked app and none of them let me get past sign-in so far.
INSM Sin said:
skype and all would be great, but id be more interested in getting the FFC to actually work... in the unofficial GB (or whatever u wanna call it) release the FFC doesnt work..
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it actually does work fine on the receiving end. see this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144810
Dear all,
I know there are already many threads asking about if Atrix 4G is capable of two-way call recording, and in short the answer is no due to some firmware issue.
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
This is not a cooked rom, though there are some cooked roms based on this official rom that also have the same function.
I just want to let you know that ATRIX 4G can do call recording beautifully, without any compromise, even for my AT&T model.
Please kindly not to start the legal debate (or even worse) again, as I just want to share this piece of information with you, and I fully respect your view on the moral and legal implications of call recording.
I missed Dark Force and CM7, but I just need call recording fuction so badly that I have to use this official, bloated room by Motorola. Hopefully one day we can find call recording function in those wonderful cooked roms.
Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
Good find! It would be awesome to see this functionality in other ROMs.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
sspa said:
Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
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Can you share the link please?
or just the .apk would be nice.
tomerbn said:
Can you share the link please?
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Jibraldor said:
or just the .apk would be nice.
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The link I found is full of chinese, I'm not sure the link will be useful for you guys, but here it is anyway: ligux.com/t-61-1-1.html
But the equivalent instructions and download sites in English is found right here in XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15020775&postcount=2
Also the Fruit Cakes is the safer approach (search for hktw): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
I would suggest you go look at the XDA post.
I haven't flashed and tested it personally yet, so please don't take my word for it.
I'd love to see this in future ROM implementations...
I wonder what's the cook's POV on this issue though...
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Interesting. Where did you find this "official" firmware?
Edit: never mind, I found it. Thanks for the info!
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dont you just hate people like this guy? i really do
sanriver12 said:
dont you just hate people like this guy? i really do
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I'm sorry if you're referring to the fact that I didn't do my homework before posting my question...
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I'm sorry if you're referring to the fact that I didn't do my homework before posting my question...
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nope. i was referring to you asking for a resource/solution, finding it by yourself but then having to ask you to link to it in case someone else needed it in the future.
sanriver12 said:
nope. i was referring to you asking for a resource/solution, finding it by yourself but then having to ask you to link to it in case someone else needed it in the future.
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Okay got it. I hesitated to post it at that time because people can always use "search". Nonetheless, thanks for pointing it out.
Sound recorder + speaker phone works pretty good too.
The downside to that though is.... obvious.
mystliu said:
Dear all,
I know there are already many threads asking about if Atrix 4G is capable of two-way call recording, and in short the answer is no due to some firmware issue.
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
This is not a cooked rom, though there are some cooked roms based on this official rom that also have the same function.
I just want to let you know that ATRIX 4G can do call recording beautifully, without any compromise, even for my AT&T model.
Please kindly not to start the legal debate (or even worse) again, as I just want to share this piece of information with you, and I fully respect your view on the moral and legal implications of call recording.
I missed Dark Force and CM7, but I just need call recording fuction so badly that I have to use this official, bloated room by Motorola. Hopefully one day we can find call recording function in those wonderful cooked roms.
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can you give me a link to that rom?
well, i know you didn't want to start a legal debate... and i'm not really trying to either, but the legality of it IS probably the reason why this might not make it into any custom ROM's.
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can you give me a link to that rom?
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Unfortunately I'm too new to post an external link here.
I'll PM you instead.
And unfortunately again this is a PRC forum so you probably don't know understand the Chinese contents, thus unable to register and download the file.
How may I help so you can get the apk/file you need to port this feature to other versions of roms?
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well, i know you didn't want to start a legal debate... and i'm not really trying to either, but the legality of it IS probably the reason why this might not make it into any custom ROM's.
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I'm not a legal expert to make a comment on this, so if any senior member is interested in porting this feature please let me know how can I help.
I registered XDA user account to post this finding because I thought it could be useful to some Atrix users.
I bought my Atrix in the U.S. but I live in Taiwan.
The Atrix sold in Taiwan has no voice recording capability either.
Yet the Samsung Galaxy S2 and many other phones sold here does have such feature by default.
So I assume it is sometimes a decision made by the manufacturer, at least in some countries other than the U.S.
NO in the usa it is totally illegal to record a phone conversatio without the express written concent of all partys involved thus creating a lyability for people who create such software and or implement it
however personally i think it would be usefull evidence against vindictive ex wifes
http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
ltdanno360 said:
NO in the usa it is totally illegal to record a phone conversatio without the express written concent of all partys involved thus creating a lyability for people who create such software and or implement it
however personally i think it would be usefull evidence against vindictive ex wifes
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Thanks for your input, and hopefully it concludes the legal side discussion in this thread.
Once again I'm totally fine with how it is in the U.S., and I assume there are Atrix users like me who live outside the U.S. as well.
There's a few apps that work fine on my SGS and not my Atrix. One of them is ANY program that allows you to listen to music with a single (mono) Bluetooth earpiece. That for instance is not an issue on my regular SGS.
Besides call recording, (and bluetooth music) I often wonder if the phone is purposely locking it out, or just bad programming on the STOCK ROM itself?...
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
mystliu said:
Well, I just flashed the official firmware by Motorola for Atrix 4G model sold in China into my AT&T model, and two-way call recording turns out to be one of the functions by default.
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Can you guide me, how you were able to do this, are you able to tether in the Chinese version.
Hey guys,
I was wondering if there is any sort of way to have apps open in windows instead of opening on the entire screen. I for some reason remember seeing something like this a while back but I don't know if I'm just having created memories or if I actually saw it.
Thanks for any help
Yea there is some company that tried to market it to OEMs for gingerbread a while back I believe. I haven't seen much recently on this accept that the ipad has a hack for jail-broken devices that allows this feature, so considering the floating apps android already supports and androids superior multitasking it should be possible if some really awesome devs work it into a ROM of find an incredible mod for stock ROMSs. This has always interested me so hopefully we can find how possible it is and maybe someone could get it done.
Edit;
Found the article on this, not as old as I thought, but it is still on an older version of Android.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/7/2688901/android-multi-windowing-wind-river-software-modules
http://www.ixonos.com/showcases/concept-multi-window-solution-for-android-tablets/
Thanks for your reply. I was hoping it was already implemented somewhere. Maybe we will see it in the future of this device
There is an app for this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5teWJveWZyaWVuZGlzYWdlZWsuYWlyYnJvd3NlciJd
Hope this helps mate, also if you give it a go, perhaps let us know how you get on with it?
Thanks
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There is an app for this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5teWJveWZyaWVuZGlzYWdlZWsuYWlyYnJvd3NlciJd
Hope this helps mate, also if you give it a go, perhaps let us know how you get on with it?
Thanks
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Aw =( it says it isn't Compatible with my device. Maybe it has to do with my DPI setting
Edit: No go. Would have loved it if it did work. I'll message the dev
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Aw =( it says it isn't Compatible with my device. Maybe it has to do with my DPI setting
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same here mate(uk)
Yea, I have the overscreen browser and aircalc calculator, I had to sideload the browser from my transformer though as the nexus is unsupported. But I would still like to see a mod or ROM that allows this for all apps, much like this mod for the ipad.