Have been searching but couldn't find an answer that worked for me.
I want to use Skype on my 8525, it'd be nice if I could use my headset but that's not required. I usually get EDGE sometimes 3G and haven't the clue how to properly set-up WiFi. With both EDGE and 3G it gets to the point where I can call somebody and then when it connects it says Connect to ____ 00:01 seconds, and then shuts down the program. Any help is much appreciated
When I said Connect To ______: 00:01 I meant Connected To < CONTACT NAME > for 1 second. It did the same thing with the voice test for skype. Called, then shut down as soon as it picked up.
On my TyTN, the wifi connection is closed after 30s. I'm guessing it is the VPN (which I need) that isn't kept alive somehow.
Perhaps your dataconnection is too slow for Skype?
Jörg
Possibly, but I thought 3G would be good enough to run Skype as I've heard success stories
Works for me
I just installed it last night and made a couple of test connects to my son in the other room. I was able to connect with wifi and GPRS. GPRS was better quality than wifi, but they both worked. Echo cancellation helped audio quality. This was using the beta version of WMskype.
It worked on GPRS? As in EDGE? Woah... did you take any extra steps to set it up? I'd really like to get mine working.
Skype works on 3G. It DOES NOT work on EDGE or GPRS.
If you want Skype to work with both 3G and WiFi, you probably need to have a data plan that does not require the use of a proxy server.
I use the PDA Unlimited Data plan, and with 3G it still shuts down the program when I get into a call, what can be wrong?
I got it working.
Solution:
Remove DNS Proxies ( if using DNS fix )
Un-install Skype
Download Skype Windows Mobile For HTC
Install on Mobile Device
Run when you have 3G, it didn't drop for me.
I am so happy
My final question, how can I configure my Voyager Bluetooth Headset to work with Skype?
Thanks for the replies.
goestoeleven said:
Skype works on 3G. It DOES NOT work on EDGE or GPRS.
If you want Skype to work with both 3G and WiFi, you probably need to have a data plan that does not require the use of a proxy server.
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I use skype with EDGE a lot. The quality isn't pristine, but it's quite usable
@UnrealTechno:
Just tested Skype on EDGE, it actually works, suprisingly. Not reliable, meaning it dropped a couple of times, and lagged the calls, but it was actually usable.
EDGE can be shady, its coverage is probably just low for those who are getting dropped calls. i haven't actually had a dropped call yet, though latency isn't great
I too have used Skype quite well on EDGE. Quality isnt as good as WIFI, but it is acceptable.
goestoeleven said:
Skype works on 3G. It DOES NOT work on EDGE or GPRS.
If you want Skype to work with both 3G and WiFi, you probably need to have a data plan that does not require the use of a proxy server.
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Sorry friend, skype works on GPRS also. My carrier does not have 3G and Edge only GPRS and I've called my sister in Edinbourgh through skype (spoke for about 13-15 min). Not the best quality but it works, at least for me.
Cheers
DNS Proxy Removal
i835 chirp said:
I got it working.
Solution:
Remove DNS Proxies ( if using DNS fix )
Un-install Skype
Download Skype Windows Mobile For HTC
Install on Mobile Device
Run when you have 3G, it didn't drop for me.
I am so happy
My final question, how can I configure my Voyager Bluetooth Headset to work with Skype?
Thanks for the replies.
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I am new at working with the 8525 but was successful in flashing the vp3G's ROM. I'd like to get Skype working but I see it says it's not supported on their web site. I'm excited to get Skype working but I not sure how to remove the DNS Proxy entries. When I look at my Media Net Settings, I click on Proxy Settings and it is blank for the proxy server text box. However, I suspect this may *not* be the DNS proxy entry being discussed. Thanks for your help.
duality34 said:
I am new at working with the 8525 but was successful in flashing the vp3G's ROM. I'd like to get Skype working but I see it says it's not supported on their web site. I'm excited to get Skype working but I not sure how to remove the DNS Proxy entries. When I look at my Media Net Settings, I click on Proxy Settings and it is blank for the proxy server text box. However, I suspect this may *not* be the DNS proxy entry being discussed. Thanks for your help.
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The new one isn't supported but the older one is, get it here:
http://rs120.rapidshare.com/files/37248486/SkypeForPocketPC_Beta.CAB
Mike
Is there an extra charge with skype?
Madcap180 said:
Is there an extra charge with skype?
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Are you f**** serious ?!
NRGZ28 said:
Are you f**** serious ?!
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Shock, horror etc. Now that's out of the way:
Madcap180 said:
Is there an extra charge with skype?
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Only if you call actual phone numbers (you need skype credit for that).
Pre 2.2 Skype for Mobile needed!
mikechannon said:
The new one isn't supported but the older one is, get it here:
http://rs120.rapidshare.com/files/37248486/SkypeForPocketPC_Beta.CAB
Mike
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Mike, that version has been replaced with the 2.2.0.30 version.
Do you know where the 2.1 version or below can be had? Apparently it is the only stable version on the 8525 (I cannot get the one you posted on this link to function through a call, though it loads and runs fine right as long as I don't call anyone).
Thanks!
G.
i have FRING and setup voip installed on ma touch cruise! sooooooo when im making calls via fring with my voip account its working better in 3G and wifi!
den.....wen i use setup voip via wifi its working gud!!!! but not in 3G!! wen im using 3G i cant s
hear any sound! n o even riniging! i tried everything! open 3g and close 3g! no gud news!!!! any one know how to fix? or new software can use with my voip account??? im using voipcheap.com
thankx!
Quite a few mobile operators block all voip connections.
Sascha
So the if the phone connects over wifi it drops the data connection that might've been present on your phone network connection. Is it possible to configure your phone to maintain both wifi and 3G/HSDPA connections at the same time?
I require this because my operator provided (H3G UK network) Skype application only runs on 3G and I have to keep turning off wifi for it to work.
Funny, I find this feature great!! With my WM phones I never knew if it was using wifi or my data connection....even if you can do this how do you make one app use one connection over the other?
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Good q, i'd also like to know if it's possible...
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S! ^_^
You can try droid wall, and configure it to block wifi for skype, it may solve your issue.
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Hmm, doesn't sound like that will work, because the phone has already dropped the phone network data connection as soon as I get back home onto my home wifi network (due to prioritisation?) I want the phone to maintain both so I can receive incoming Skype calls at home with fiddling with my phone. I understand why the phone does it and it is sensible for it to do so in most cases, but just not for my usage requirements!
Is it a software/hardware limitation that wifi and phone network data connections can't be open at the same time?
Install Nimbuzz. It supports Skype without that bulls**t restriction. It doesn't support group chats though.
Tundraswan said:
So the if the phone connects over wifi it drops the data connection that might've been present on your phone network connection. Is it possible to configure your phone to maintain both wifi and 3G/HSDPA connections at the same time?
I require this because my operator provided (H3G UK network) Skype application only runs on 3G and I have to keep turning off wifi for it to work.
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if WiFi is on, and 3G is on
the phone automatically uses WiFi first
AllGamer said:
if WiFi is on, and 3G is on
the phone automatically uses WiFi first
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I lose the "H" or "3G" notifier when the phone connects to wifi, that's why it looks like it's purposesly dropping the data connection once it picks up my wifi, I can't see a way to maintain both simultaneously.
I'm using "Skype for 3" provided by my network, it has special integration on the 3 network which allows me unlimited Skype usage (inbound and outbound) without it eating into my data plan. So with this benefit I don't really want to use an alternative app.
I want to keep Skype running all the time so I can receive calls on it, but once I get home, the wifi kills the "H"/"3G" connection, which means my Skype can't receive calls.
the icon isn't there but i think the data (H / 3G) is still running in the background, incase your Wifi fails.
wifi is the... PREFERRED network?
have you tried getting your friend to call you via skype while you're on wifi?
hi there,
I have developed a SIP based voip application, I have a Server(Written in c# and two android client application(which is written based on the Native Sip Stack of Android 2.3).
The SIP registration works perfect and beside that streaming and playing of my voice also works perfect over WiFi network but when i switch my network to 3G I cannot hear the voice(the SIP registration works without any problem).
I trace the network, and I found out that stream passes my 3G network, but the android clients cannot play it, and one more thing that I tested was that If I change one of my client from android to a simple c# desktop application, even in 3G network everything works fine(it shows that my 3g network does not have any problem) and streaming and playing the voice works without any problem.
please someone help me how can i hear this stream which is created by Native SIP Stack in a 3G network?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME, I GOOGLED, TESTED EVERY THING in the past 3 weeks but could not find any solution
Heading to Afghanistan this week. Does anyone know if wi-fi calling works there and will I be charged roaming fees? If connected to wi-fi, will 3rd party messaging apps work? How about skype, tango, qik or gtalk? Any info is appreciated.
The problem with using wifi calling is you can't connect / use when in airplane mode with wifi turned on. You have to have sim card on with wifi, which I was told may or may not incur roaming charges. BUT any call you make with wifi calling on will be like you making a call from the states.
When I went to a foreign country, I use tango, what's app with wifi, and airplane mode. That is completely free.
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I was in Europe earlier this year and it worked great for me. I had my T-mo SIM in, mobile network disabled, WiFi calling app set to WiFi calls only and it was working great on all WiFi networks I connected except one - the modems of one of the local DSL ISPs seemed to have ports used by the WiFi calling closed so I was getting connection errors in the WiFi calling app. But this was one single provider and I guess if I'd researched it I could have fixed it in the modem settings.
I don't know anything about the other options.
Skype and Gtalk work fine on WiFi. If your communication can be done at specific hours (which I presume is correct) - Skype and Gtalk are good options, and even video calling on them is good enough and doesn't require much bandwidth usage.