Google Talk with video seems like it could be useful for the Atrix!
Is this completely out of the question until we are on gingerbread? Is anyone working on this project?
plvaulter06 said:
Google Talk with video seems like it could be useful for the Atrix!
Is this completely out of the question until we are on gingerbread? Is anyone working on this project?
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Someone is starting work on it, there's an app called vTok in the market, it's free and very beta. I made a call from my atrix to my friend's galaxy S. it was very choppy and you can hardly hear, but it works on froyo, so there's some potential there. It was over wifi.
but when I made a call from atrix to my PC, it worked very smoothed, pretty awesome but it only used the back camera. still some work to be done. but proof of concept is there, it works on froyo.
NguyenHuu said:
Someone is starting work on it, there's an app called vTok in the market, it's free and very beta. I made a call from my atrix to my friend's galaxy S. it was very choppy and you can hardly hear, but it works on froyo, so there's some potential there. It was over wifi.
but when I made a call from atrix to my PC, it worked very smoothed, pretty awesome but it only used the back camera. still some work to be done. but proof of concept is there, it works on froyo.
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Sound ****ty to be honest, no offence.
Tango and Fring work a lot better. If and when we get Gingerbread we should be able to use Gtalk. There was an update on all the Android sites saying that it's flashable through CWM, we just need to be on fricken GB!!!!
Damn you, Motorola!
Tango is the best. http://goo.gl/I8EQT
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Here is a Youtube video posted using SKYPE VIDEO calling on the EVO 4G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YHrK5gg1Pk
I've tested the Skype chat, and it does work! So awesome!
That is what I have been waiting for. Thanks for posting that. I think that will seal the deal for me.
TheBiles said:
I've tested the Skype chat, and it does work! So awesome!
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Test of EVO to EVO video call? PM me.
Gamebreaker!! I knew this would be done out the box. I can't wait
Awesome!!! Can an EVO user duplicate the Skype video chat with this app? I just want to make sure we aren't being duped by that YT video.
Tried it. Works.
Did you skype video call another EVO user, or a PC? Any lag issues?
Evo to PC. Waiting to try with another EVO user. Tiny bit of lag, but no more so than PC to PC video.
No doubt you will have plenty to choose from next Friday.
How does the video/audio feed from the EVO look/sound on the PC? If you can compare the EVO skype experience vs PC skype.
I use Skype all the time on an embedded 3g radio on my laptop, so i know network latency shouldn't be an issue. I guess I wonder if the EVO's hardware presents an issue.
No idea what the video on the PC looks like. The remote was 1000 miles away.
Latency was about 1-2 seconds over 4G and about the same over WiFi.
Tried it with someone with an incredible over 3g, worked great. Amazing!
tried it with someone with a nexus one. works great. but i can't see him cuz his camera faces the other way
Uhhh, tell your buddy to turn his N1 around
then he can't see me! aha! evo <3
just tested it with my desire. it's incredible. such a grand EVOlution...
one side-note: did you get it running with people using your gtalk account? it only seems to be working with skype.
What software needs to be downloaded to use on the Evo? I went to the Skype site and it only lists Verizon Wireless! TIA.
Evo to PC works... and works well.
piedra92 said:
What software needs to be downloaded to use on the Evo? I went to the Skype site and it only lists Verizon Wireless! TIA.
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use fring from the market, it lets you log into your skype account
Awesome, good to hear that I can continue to skype for free on my EVO, soon as it is in my hands.
I have no doubt the 4-gen iphone will have this feature integrated seamlessly, in the usual smooth apple UI. Hopefully android 2.3 will integrate this feature natively.
Again, Android FTW.
So I am trying to set up video chatting for phone to PC use. I have found that Yahoo works, but it only comes out the back camera of my phone. Does anyone know of a fix for this? Or is this standard? If so, are there any other apps?
I have only ever heard of Yahoo working from phone to PC. Thanks in advance.
My ffc worked before I installed CM7. I also have been trying to figure this out. help!
I also want to know!
TidusWulf said:
I also want to know!
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I am pretty damn surprised that this isn't a more popular question. Barely any replies. I still have had no luck with any phone to PC that works with FFC.
I see you are in Maui. Right on bra, born and raised. Live on the mainland now. Upcountry represent. MAUI BUILT.
Look for "CM7 Yahoo camera fix" or something like that, in Development forum.
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I am pretty damn surprised that this isn't a more popular question. Barely any replies. I still have had no luck with any phone to PC that works with FFC.
I see you are in Maui. Right on bra, born and raised. Live on the mainland now. Upcountry represent. MAUI BUILT.
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i have the same problem but i dont think it has anything to do with cm7.. yahoos video chat doesnt work with gingerbread. thats why i think it doesnt work right. but im not 100% sure of that but makes since. it doesnt show that it works for gingerbread if u read what devices it supports for the add on video chat thing for yahoo messenger
Google coming out with their gtalk app its a pc to phone phone to phone app. Wait for that as it will be significantly better. Yahoo won't work as it looks for the hacks in froyo to get the ffc to work they need to upgrade for gingerbread support so that that can use correct api.
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yeah, I thought it was really funny how the day after I posted in this topic, Google made that announcement.
also, I'm born and raised here in Maui as well, but I'm moving to Honolulu in a few weeks.
Cant find gtalk on the market right now, my guess the new version will be out very soon.
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Few days ago I watched a video where an Nvidia employee was showing the capabilities of Tegra2 and was running Skype video on an Acer a500... of course I can't find the video for the life of me.. but anyways how the hell did they get it to work and we can't?
I use Skype a lot and it really sucks the only use of the front camera is to take a blurry picture of my self..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsX_VQ-bzAs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Found it! Hmm it looks like its not running 3.0 but 2.2 or 2.3 still though.
bgsitizen said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsX_VQ-bzAs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Found it! Hmm it looks like its not running 3.0 but 2.2 or 2.3 still though.
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Yeah that was 3 months ago and still no video Skype. And now that Microsoft owns them don't expect it before they release it for the new Winblows phones.
it's not skype, but google talk from tab to desktop, and i assume tab-tab works for video chat using front facing camera.
groaner said:
it's not skype, but google talk from tab to desktop, and i assume tab-tab works for video chat using front facing camera.
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Then why does the nVidia guy constantly talk about Skype and their partnership with Skype while showing it off?
I this still an issue? Just got my A500, & it video skypes perfectly.
Uh, Skype video has been working just fine for me for a while now.
Skype video works great for me as well.. even tethered to my cell for internet..
I suggest you uninstall it then re-install.. If still no go And you are on a custom rom post in the rom devopers thread where you got it .If your stock consider resetting your tablet
Resurrection....a a topic from may.
BrianDigital said:
Resurrection....a a topic from may.
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wow you are correct.. Blame me... Giggles..
but this was a issue in the past....
Yeah I remember, smh at Skype for blocking wifi only tablets. Well it's nice new but, gmail is good to sinew all my folks have to do is open a browser
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Hi,
I would like to start a donation pool towards a fully working Skype video calling.
I will be the first to donate.
I would like to see it on the ICS (Alpha2) or its off spring.
Good luck,
Developers : please post your interest here, and how you want to proceed
Users: please make your pledges here
thanks
Dundroid
Might be a tough bill to fill as there isnt even a video app available for WebOS. Maybe they just never got around to it, or the hardware just doesnt support it. Even though it was an advertised feature
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110209xc.html
With its 1.3-megapixel front-facing webcam, TouchPad offers video calling capability.(11)
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That or its just more of HP's famous false advertising...you decide.
After searching a bit, looks like it was the same as it was with the Palm Pixi, an advertised feature that didnt exist at launch, but was later introduced in an OS update. I believe WebOS v3.04 gave support for Camera and Video Recording, Making Skype video calls possible. So it is certainty hardware capable. Id imagine as soon as any other ICS ROM gets a working camera, this one will be soon to follow.
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I am not a big fan of bounty threads and will close this thread down if people start asking for any money to work on this.
However, if people would like to pledge money that they pledge to donate to a developer after the work is done...so be it.
Just don't start sending donations until you see the goal realized and send your donation directly to the developer. No middlemen or THREAD CLOSED.
OF COURSE XDA has nothing to do with these pledges, and will do nothing to ensure they paid...so user beware.
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jhayton said:
Might be a tough bill to fill as there isnt even a video app available for WebOS. Maybe they just never got around to it, or the hardware just doesnt support it. Even though it was an advertised feature
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110209xc.html
That or its just more of HP's famous false advertising...you decide.
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I've done video calls using my touchpad multiple times using the "Phone and Video Calls" application. You can add your Skype account on there as well.
+1
I dont know what jhayton is talking about but you can certainly make video calls in webOS.
Im sure any progress towards using all of the touchpads capabilities on android are appreciated.
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jhayton said:
Might be a tough bill to fill as there isnt even a video app available for WebOS. Maybe they just never got around to it, or the hardware just doesnt support it. Even though it was an advertised feature
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110209xc.html
That or its just more of HP's famous false advertising...you decide.
After searching a bit, looks like it was the same as it was with the Palm Pixi, an advertised feature that didnt exist at launch, but was later introduced in an OS update. I believe WebOS v3.04 gave support for Camera and Video Recording, Making Skype video calls possible. So it is certainty hardware capable. Id imagine as soon as any other ICS ROM gets a working camera, this one will be soon to follow.
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Uhhh. Yeah. You're edit is getting there. I've used WebOS for Skype video calls with my HPTP, works great.
dundroid said:
Hi,
I would like to start a donation pool towards a fully working Skype video calling.
Dundroid
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I dont know if this will help or not, but I thought I would throw is out there.
rootzwiki.com/topic/7664-how-to-make-skype-video-chat-work-with-cm7-alpha-21-and-presumably-later/
I don't care about skype but I will donate for working camera and mic
Camera is not working in Android is because of Driver issue...its works great in Webos for taking pictures and skype calling...Cm team is already working on the fix...so is other teams....
jhayton said:
Might be a tough bill to fill as there isnt even a video app available for WebOS. Maybe they just never got around to it, or the hardware just doesnt support it. Even though it was an advertised feature
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Skype video calling works in WebOS, it's built into the messaging app.
waiting for camera fix
it will be great if some one can find camera driver.
wolfgr said:
I don't care about skype but I will donate for working camera and mic
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ROM Xron 2.9.1 (CM7) has the camera and mic working
sweetboy02125 said:
ROM Xron 2.9.1 (CM7) has the camera and mic working
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+1
In my case I used it
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even if camera and mic working, would skype be compatible with out TPs ?
vvskiies said:
even if camera and mic working, would skype be compatible with out TPs ?
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I use Skype with camera and mic in version 2.9.1 CM7 XRON-ified, I'm waiting to ICS with full support of them.