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?
jonstatt said:
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
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Droid-life.com says they have a video skype apk for android. I have tried it on the xoom and the captivate without success. Anyone get it working on any android device?
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/04/11/download-skype-with-video-on-android/
I realize the person writing the post said they couldn't get it to work on the xoom or their phone, but just wondering what the Thunderbolt would have that would allow it to work......
Sorry if this should go in the Apps forum, but since it isn't really a legitimate app from the app market, I listed it in General. Mods, please move if you so desire.
eaglecomm said:
Droid-life.com says they have a video skype apk for android. I have tried it on the xoom and the captivate without success. Anyone get it working on any android device?
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nah i just tried it as well, no luck if they released for the tbolt then they should be pushing out an update for us soon! Can't wait.
it looks like iits only made for the thunderbolt and yes it won't install on a xoom
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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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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
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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/
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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?
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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.
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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.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App
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.
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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.
Sent from my Touchpad using Tapatalk
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
Enviado desde mi LT15i usando Tapatalk
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.