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Skype on WM6

I just installed WM6 on my Cingular 8525 (HTC TyTn), and when I reinstalled Skype, I cannot make any voice calls. Chat messages work fine, but no voice whatsoever. When I select a contact to call, the program quits. Does anybody have any experience with this problem and a solution?

yea the current version of skype mobile doesnt work right with the hermes. get the earlier version 2.20 or something like that. cant remember off the top of my head. you can get it by googling.

Floppy1 said:
I just installed WM6 on my Cingular 8525 (HTC TyTn), and when I reinstalled Skype, I cannot make any voice calls. Chat messages work fine, but no voice whatsoever. When I select a contact to call, the program quits. Does anybody have any experience with this problem and a solution?
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I contacted Skype ... They are supposed to have a version that works with WM6...released after an official ATT ROM release...

Thanks for the advice. I thought Skype 2.2 was the most current, but I'll do some searching. The Skype website says there is a beta version of 2.2, but I can't find it anywhere yet. If anyone knows of a WM6-compatible Skype download, I would love to get the link.

Floppy1 said:
Thanks for the advice. I thought Skype 2.2 was the most current, but I'll do some searching. The Skype website says there is a beta version of 2.2, but I can't find it anywhere yet. If anyone knows of a WM6-compatible Skype download, I would love to get the link.
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Just tried, this works on my WM6 Softbank X01HT! Hope you find this works too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313608

Here you have all the working skype versions:
http://smarthacks.com/2007/06/26/working-pocket-skype-low-cpu-trinity-p3600/

gerald_s said:
Here you have all the working skype versions:
http://smarthacks.com/2007/06/26/working-pocket-skype-low-cpu-trinity-p3600/
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from that list I'm using SkypeForPocketPC-2.2.0.18-Beta.cab. It works for me and seem to be the once of choice for Hermes users.

Skype fix !!!

Hi,
I just found fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396829
run the program before skype and dont close it.
now sound will work from rigt speaker.
a good news for me.

Have you tried Fring? You get to use your Skype account as well as your sip accounts. I use it and luv it a lot. Works a charm when you're on WiFi.

Have you tried it? Does it work. The thread you posted only had 2 replies, not feedback on how it worked and it's from June.

cortezone said:
Have you tried Fring? You get to use your Skype account as well as your sip accounts. I use it and luv it a lot. Works a charm when you're on WiFi.
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Fring has the same issue as Skype, it plays trough the speakers instead of the normal "ear speaker".

only to confirm it works as it should
I tested it with Skype and also with Fring, on both the sound comes out over the earspeaker.
regards cHarOn

Works fine on Skype!
Tested running fix then Skype: OK
Tested running Skype then fix: OK
Thanks for the file!!

see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=469223

Google talk

I tried searching this forum without having to create another thread but I was unsuccessful.
I have a new Tilt 2 on AT&T(previously a blackberry user) and I was trying to get google talk on here?
Can someone assist on how to get this app on here...if it is possible?
Thanks,

While neither of these apps are just Google Talk, they both work well with it. I have been using Slick for several months without any problems, and recently started using OZ IM. Both work great with gtalk.
Lonely Cat games Slick - http://www.lonelycatgames.com/?app=slick
OZ IM (as extracted from HD2, also known as TMOUS Messenger) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5753551&postcount=2

You can set up a number of different IM clients to use Google Talk since it uses a standard protocol.

mstevens said:
You can set up a number of different IM clients to use Google Talk since it uses a standard protocol.
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But can you use the dialer, or use it to send sms ?

adoute said:
While neither of these apps are just Google Talk, they both work well with it. I have been using Slick for several months without any problems, and recently started using OZ IM. Both work great with gtalk.
Lonely Cat games Slick - http://www.lonelycatgames.com/?app=slick
OZ IM (as extracted from HD2, also known as TMOUS Messenger) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5753551&postcount=2
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Hi How u can get OZ IM to work on TP2? i always get error when signing in >.<

try talkonaut to make calls over googletalk .
is working here from my tp2 to my girlfriends e71 without any problems.

I've been using Paringo and it works great for me...
www.palringo.com
New message alert in notification bar, multiple IM accounts etc. Doesn't have video or audio calling but you can record messages and send

Henz77 said:
Hi How u can get OZ IM to work on TP2? i always get error when signing in >.<
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I have never had a problem - I just install the cab, and sign in to Google Talk using my gmail id and password.
I usually end up flashing a new ROM every few days, and have never had a problem installing & signing in.
What is the specific error you get?

Colombia81er said:
But can you use the dialer, or use it to send sms ?
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that would be google voice.
You can use a couple different google voice dialers to pull your contact info from google voice, and you can send and reply to SMS messages through outlook. That's what I do

ibleedwhite said:
I tried searching this forum without having to create another thread but I was unsuccessful.
I have a new Tilt 2 on AT&T(previously a blackberry user) and I was trying to get google talk on here?
Can someone assist on how to get this app on here...if it is possible?
Thanks,
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To clairfy....are you thinking about google talk (IM, chat), or google voice (visual voicemail, call forwarding, etc)?

thank you all for your assistance and recommending some good programs
i was initially talking about google talk.gchat..

rohan.binny.arora said:
I've been using Paringo and it works great for me...
www.palringo.com
New message alert in notification bar, multiple IM accounts etc. Doesn't have video or audio calling but you can record messages and send
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I agree, I use this and connect to GTalk, MSN and Facebook Chat, all simultaneously. It hasn't let me down yet

http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/07/octrotalk-windows-mobile-version-of.html
This is as close to an actuale Google Talk application that I could find

Henz77 said:
Hi How u can get OZ IM to work on TP2? i always get error when signing in >.<
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go to -> options & enter you phone number ; now try to sign in - that should do the trick. Doesn't matter where you are or who you carrier is. Also it is data based & you wont be charged for text.

ywnmmsb said:
go to -> options & enter you phone number ; now try to sign in - that should do the trick. Doesn't matter where you are or who you carrier is. Also it is data based & you wont be charged for text.
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well i know about dat part n alreazdy tried it, but there is error 403 stated on screen every time i want to log in in each account. i try to re-install n also tried to re flash the rom ( official sea rom ) but i didnt help T.T
well i like the interface of OZIM though, still trying to get it worked but i dunno how ..<

Is anyone using voip software like nimbuzz or skype ??

well, because it's NOT WORKING
searching on internet i found this
http://forum.nimbuzz.com/index.php/topic,5589.0.html
and
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=725723&st=0
OMG this RUINED the phone for me

You can download the new Skype app in Android Market!

I used skype and never liked it-try this software this worked for me sipvoipsdk.com

Skype works good on the Flipout, the only problem is that it doesn't set the screen orientation correctly.

yeah but did you try a voice call ? worked or you ?

tried skype, fring, nimbuzz none work... always the same problem, other person can't hear me...
Has anyone used any other SIP apps? I've tried linphone and sipdroid to use an SIP account my ISP gave me. With both apps I had problems. I could call fine, but when installed I couldn't receive any SMS, once uninstalled I would receive 10 sms at once...
I'm using handcent SMS btw,
Had anyone else had this problem?

I'm using CSipSimple with total success in Motorola Flipout
The CSipSimple is easy to config, just put the login name, password and sip address
In Brazil i"m using voipalobrasil.com.

it seems SIP works, but i doesn't replace softwares like skype, i want call computers not phones
i'll send a email to motorola

The latest spype works on the Flipout. I tried it today, and the test call records my voice (which didn't happen in previous versions)

ghostwheel said:
The latest spype works on the Flipout. I tried it today, and the test call records my voice (which didn't happen in previous versions)
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It happens with me too. the test call records my voice, but when I try to call someone they can not hear me
Deep

Try holding and resuming the call (on both sides), that worked for me.

AndiDeepBlue said:
I'm using CSipSimple with total success in Motorola Flipout
The CSipSimple is easy to config, just put the login name, password and sip address
In Brazil i"m using voipalobrasil.com.
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Hey AndiDeepBlue
Have you had any problems with receiving sms once CSipSimp was installed? As I have said before, I've been having problems receiving them when I installed either linphone or sipdroid. I could send sms (although it stayed in pending status but they would still receive my msg) and I would receive them once I uninstalled the SIP app, or sometimes just randomly from 5 to 15hrs after the msg was sent to me...

Haven't had a chance to try skype yet, will do that tonight, but I read on the skype forum that another way to make it work is to initiate the call when the keyboard is closed and then open it.
According to tekki
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=725723&st=20&
...After some experimenting I found out that it seems to work if you activate your call with closed keyboard and flip out the keyboard afterwards. If the call is originated with open keyboard then the mic does not record anything.
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longlife_01 said:
Hey AndiDeepBlue
Have you had any problems with receiving sms once CSipSimp was installed? As I have said before, I've been having problems receiving them when I installed either linphone or sipdroid. I could send sms (although it stayed in pending status but they would still receive my msg) and I would receive them once I uninstalled the SIP app, or sometimes just randomly from 5 to 15hrs after the msg was sent to me...
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No. I'm receiving SMS as usual.

AndiDeepBlue said:
No. I'm receiving SMS as usual.
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Hm..... weird... tried out CSipSimple, and I'm having the same sms problem... also I noticed whatsapp was bugging as well, received a couple msgs like half hour later...
btw, I'm using handcent for sms.
Once I uninstalled, it would come back to normal...
Are you using any of these 2?
anyone else having this problem??

longlife_01 said:
Hm..... weird... tried out CSipSimple, and I'm having the same sms problem... also I noticed whatsapp was bugging as well, received a couple msgs like half hour later...
btw, I'm using handcent for sms.
Once I uninstalled, it would come back to normal...
Are you using any of these 2?
anyone else having this problem??
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I did not use Handcent for sms.

I installed Skype from the Market. And I plugged the headset. Usually I have to play with the flipout to open and close, and also when activating/deactivating the "loud speaker" it will enable the microphone on headset/mic. This happened when I made a call to a fixed phone.

Yeah, Skype is great for casual social interactions with family and friends. But for business conferences, I need more security, so I use RHUB, which works from behind my firewall (instead of outside of it). It also provides free audio conferencing.

Calls & Text Messaging WORKS

I just got my A500 yesterday and spent all night and day trying to figure out if it was possible to make phone calls, receive phone calls, send and receive text messages. Finally found the solution and it works great. Its a given that you will need to be on Wifi or 3G (tethering or Portable WLAN). Using a FREE app called Viber allows you to make FREE calls and text messages over Wifi and 3G/4G to other Viber users (Android and iOS), what sets this app apart from others is that it maintains your phone #, no need for a new #, pin or username. Only problem is that upon setup the app requires to send you a text message to verify your phone number to setup your account, which is NOT possible on the Acer. I found a simple work around this to problem, so here we go!
What you need:
1. Rooted phone (Android of course)
2. Viber App, its FREE (attached) (Phone ONLY)
3. Rooted Acer
4. Titanium Backup (Installed on both devices)
Instructions:
1. Install Viber on your phone and set up your account, very simple and fast.
2. After installation and confirmation (important: I would make a call or send a few text messages to make sure it's working),
3. Open Titanium Backup and make a back up of Viber
4. Transfer the back up of Titanium Backup to your Acer, make sue you place it the correct folder: sdcard/TitaniumBackup (or where ever you store your Titaniun Backups on your Acer).
5. Open Titanium Backup on your Acer and Restore the Viber app with data
That's it you can now make calls and text messages using Viber, the voice quality is awesome and the speaker is loud and clear!
Hopes this helps, it did for me
You can send invites to your contacts within the Viber app, once someone installs and setups Viber you will receive a pop up notice.
***Do NOT run Viber on both devices at the same time, it may cause FC and routing calls/text messages to the wrong device, simply shut down Viber (More>>Exit) on the device you are not using***

how can you do it?

bjh2379 said:
how can you do it?
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Instructions up with apk

Great! ......except I don't have Android mobile phone.... ;(

dj898 said:
Great! ......except I don't have Android mobile phone.... ;(
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If you have Google Voice you can use Groove IP to make free calls to any mobile and landline

Very nice find!

zimphishmonger said:
Very nice find!
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Decent find on making an app work. Question, what's wrong with Skype or gtalk?

I still want an app that enables an android phone tether with the acer iconia via bluetooth,usb or wifi and you are able to text and call people on your tablet.

chaosjh said:
Decent find on making an app work. Question, what's wrong with Skype or gtalk?
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As for me... I have 16 family/friends on gtalk (only 4 sign on & more than half the time they never notice I sent them a message, "I didnt know") or they are NEVER signed on, either they dont know how to sign on or dont use it at all. Skype, I have 0 family/friends that use it and I not to crazy about it... I just like the simplicity of Viber and ease of use, when you get a text message a pop up appears (like HancentSMS) and you can reply right from there.
I guess what it comes down to is personal preference

would this conflict with google voice?

lbhocky19 said:
would this conflict with google voice?
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No not at all, thats the beauty of this app, it does NOT use your google voice number. It uses your actual cell number
I've been using Viber on my phone along with google voice and when people call or text me using Viber it does not effect google voice at all.

Awesome! Works great only downside I found is it will auto rout to the tab unless you turn it off when trying to call to the phone!
But that is minor compared to the awesomeness of the text and calling.! I love how I do not have to leave the app im in to reply.
Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for this tip. I just got it on my tab and placed a call and its great. The odd force close, but otherwise great
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App

good it work~~~

snakedoctorjw said:
Awesome! Works great only downside I found is it will auto rout to the tab unless you turn it off when trying to call to the phone!
But that is minor compared to the awesomeness of the text and calling.! I love how I do not have to leave the app im in to reply.
Thanks for sharing!
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Yeah, you really shouldnt have both Viber services running on both devices... Turn one off when using another (guess I should add that to the OP)
The pop up is awesome, dont need to leave your current app to reply
kylec said:
Thank you for this tip. I just got it on my tab and placed a call and its great. The odd force close, but otherwise great
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The FC happens here and there, mostly when running Viber on both devices, close one before starting the other and you should be good to go!
shin9999 said:
good it work~~~
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Glad I could help you enjoy your Acer more

Okay just so I'm clear on how viber works... The person i'm sending the text/call to must also have viber installed correct?

phillymatt said:
Okay just so I'm clear on how viber works... The person i'm sending the text/call to must also have viber installed correct?
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+1. If I can't get my friends and family to use Skype etc they're not going to use this.

phillymatt said:
Okay just so I'm clear on how viber works... The person i'm sending the text/call to must also have viber installed correct?
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Yes that is correct... The FREE app can be found in the Market (Android) and in the App Store (Apple iOS)
blcklab said:
+1. If I can't get my friends and family to use Skype etc they're not going to use this.
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The difference is that this app runs in the background, your friends and family DONT need to log in, when you call from Viber the phone rings right away, just like your stock phone app does (its just purple). When you text someone a pop up appears on the screen... see attachements
(Yes I have a friend that's a d!ck head and a brother I call Monster)

perhaps a silly question, but it wasnt specified... does the phone need to be pluggd into the tab for this to work? r once its set up it will function as long as there is wifi?
from Sams inFuse... inFused GB

byuboy87 said:
perhaps a silly question, but it wasnt specified... does the phone need to be pluggd into the tab for this to work? r once its set up it will function as long as there is wifi?
from Sams inFuse... inFused GB
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No it does not ... You can leave the phone at home, car or wherever. As long as you have some sort of data connection, whether it be wifi or tethered 3g/4g