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Video Calls in Android?

Hello All,
I hope nobody has discussed this topic. I did a search on XDA also, but no use. I would like get help from Android users on this topic.
I'm currently using Windows Mobile 6.5.x versions. I see WM is supporting Video call option over 3G. But never heard of such in Android.
Yes Android is newer than WM and yet growing (very rapidly http://www.gsmarena.com/2009_world_handset_sales_ranked_iphone_os_eats_winmo-news-1469.php ).
Is anybody aware of 3G Video call for Android phones and also a support of Secondary camera for it? If yes, please post the device name.
I had already done a complete search on phones, but if any body is using a 3rd party app for video call, yes then also please post the app name and phone on which the app is used. Also post the Android version you use!
I hope I can see a list of device names, so that I can try one Android phone.

AFAIK, the current Android kernels don't support front camera's.

Looks like the recent Android (not sure about version) is supporting secondary camera.
Samsung SHW-M120S specs say that Secondary VGA camera is available.
Reference
Hoping for a Video call app too...

Hiya Guys,
My wife has the T-Mobile Pulse which also has a camera on the front. unfortunatly she can only make photo's with it. no calls
Would be fun to get it working. I used it on my N73 like 3 years ago. Video calling for end users hasn't picked up.

Yeah, i'm missing also videocalls on new mobiles.
Seems like HTC dropped that functionnality from all its new phones. And other brands also.
I hope some manufacturers will put back the front cam on their models.
There are some rumors about new iPhone, which will have a front cam... Maybe that will be enough for the front cam to make its come back...
lets hope...

Since the camers is on the keyboard of the new Motorola Backflip, you can have the camera on the back or front of the phone (when the keyboard is open). So far the nearest we have is QIK and that tends to crash the camera after one use. Hopefully an app will come out?.?.?.?

There is nothing special about front camera which needs to be "supported" in kernel.
Implementation of a front camera is not done because android doesn't have a default video dialer. And while now there is at least one app which supports video conferencing, namely fring, phone makers do not make phones to suit a single application.

Yeah, videocalling on android would be pretty awesome. I use it quite often, and my girlfriend uses it all the time because that is the only way she can call her parents who are deaf.
Right now I'm using HTC Diamond but I'm searching for a nice HTC Magic to buy. It's pretty cheap and seems to be nice intro to Android world.

Saygus Vphone
the Saygus Vphone is supposedly going to be released this month on the verizon net work and thats its big claim to fame is 3G video calling, phone is like a moto droid with sliding keyboard, front camera

There's an app called Knocking that is an one-way video feed that works well. It is choppy but I look forward to future improvements as well as the addition of two-way feed.

dglavich said:
the Saygus Vphone is supposedly going to be released this month on the verizon net work and thats its big claim to fame is 3G video calling, phone is like a moto droid with sliding keyboard, front camera
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Link to the release of this phone?
Can't we just get like the files off the HTC Evo as that has a front facing camera, or does the WiMax and CDMA make it a bit harder for the GSM 3G users?

Qik is coming!
the saygus vphone will support it...although, no word on when it will come out (rumored to be may) but no updated news...could be like the others and slip a month...HOWEVER, the press release from sprint just revealed that there would be an "upgrade" available from Qik, at the time the EVO comes out -June 4th! which would enable mobile to mobile video calls or mobile to desktop. It was actually demonstrated tonight at their release event, although it had a few snags...should be good to go in a couple weeks though.

Hello All,
Well I am jsu another cray person like Balaji who started the tread who is like hungry for the front facing cam as the market has FRING offer video @ wifi and 3G. which is like pretty cool stuff. Also i did do a research that Android has the front feature option Taking the android tablets floating around. Will We have the ported WM phone use the front cam like the Kaiser or Touch HD . Inputs appreciated !!

dglavich said:
the Saygus Vphone is supposedly going to be released this month on the verizon net work and thats its big claim to fame is 3G video calling, phone is like a moto droid with sliding keyboard, front camera
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This is a good development. It will be cool to have this feature since the cam is now an indispensable gadget that captures every important moment.

fring use internrt for video calling same as skype, win phone , symbian use 3g network for vid calling..
this is why i still dont buy android phones.. i got 60hrs free vid call per month.. over 3g not internet!!...

I heard gingerbead (android 2.3) support for video call, but i dunno that support 3g network video calling
I looking this feature too, that's why I dont buy android phone, coz I cant make video call over 3g network

well, maybe you can take your time to review this phone since it use froyo inside and have a videocall front camera. but i dunno is it over 3rd party apps or built in.

I have no idea wht you guys are talking about. I have video calling on my HTC EVO using it's front camera. The phone came with Qik on it but I dont like it that much. It's too buggy, the same with Fling. The best I find is Tango which is available on the market. Also the new Gingerbread coming from Android will have it's own video calling app. so you wont have to use a third party app. Bar none the EVO is the best phone , I beleive , out there. Going back as far as the TY-TNII there have been phones with video calling (front ) cameras installed.

leon sprouse said:
I have no idea wht you guys are talking about. I have video calling on my HTC EVO using it's front camera. The phone came with Qik on it but I dont like it that much. It's too buggy, the same with Fling. The best I find is Tango which is available on the market. Also the new Gingerbread coming from Android will have it's own video calling app. so you wont have to use a third party app. Bar none the EVO is the best phone , I beleive , out there. Going back as far as the TY-TNII there have been phones with video calling (front ) cameras installed.
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this video calling in gingerbread, is it over 3g network or wi-fi only? i think it would be great if it can make a video call to other phone over 3g network

hendrugstelk said:
this video calling in gingerbread, is it over 3g network or wi-fi only? i think it would be great if it can make a video call to other phone over 3g network
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??? you can make video calls even now on froyo.. been doing it for quite some time now.. you can make video chat/call using yahoo messenger, fring, tango and qik on 3G network..

[Q] X10 Mediascape player for Android device?

Hi everyone
The best media player interfaces I've ever seen are Zune HD & SE X10 Mediascape.
As far as I know there is ZUNE player developement for porting it to android devices , so we have to wait till would be able to get it . My questions is :
Is there anyway of porting SE X10 Mediascape player for other android devices , or is there any mediaplayer which can provide full screen cover view (as the X10 Mediascape ) , and some of the abilities of SE/X10 Mediascape player .
SE X10 MEDIASCAPE PLAYER , Watch please ;pp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvsl5IBSZh0
THANX !

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Its not virus , Its just that your computer/smartphone is bugged and need to be repaired . Bad 4 You

Native 3G Video Call

I have a Galaxy S. It's a great phone. But now I want to move for dual-core phone or any other phone superior. One thing that got me stuck, is native 3G video calling. What phones are currently supporting this huge feature other than Galaxy S? I wanted Nexus S, to experience pure Android but it bumped me up to know there was no support for this feature. So someone please give me an idea or any news when Android will support this? My Symbian had it since 2006. That's a shame for Android.

The problem with native UMTS video calls is that it is being abandoned by everybody, not only Android.
The carriers are to blame. My carrier, for example, charge $5/month to enable the feature. Result: nobody uses it, so the standard is dying.
Also one other major problem was that you couldn't call a PC.

I'm sorry to hear that. My network provider video call rate is same with voice call. And also I got to use my phone number. And no software needed. It works on all phones that have 3G and front facing camera. That is a huge advantage than typical data calling.

Well, the solution is just having another phone to be a sidekick for video call. Android has so many things to improve before it can be called ultimate OS. For now, it just keeps me getting back and back to good old Symbian.

mawardi said:
I have a Galaxy S. It's a great phone. But now I want to move for dual-core phone or any other phone superior. One thing that got me stuck, is native 3G video calling. What phones are currently supporting this huge feature other than Galaxy S? I wanted Nexus S, to experience pure Android but it bumped me up to know there was no support for this feature. So someone please give me an idea or any news when Android will support this? My Symbian had it since 2006. That's a shame for Android.
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heres an idea, use appadmin or mybackup pro to backup your sgs dialer apk then try to install it to other phones that doesnt support native 3g video call like dell streak or sensation. it might work ;p

Skype launches video call function for Android

Today, Skype have updated their Skype for Android™ app on Android™ Market to support Video calling for a select number of phones including the Xperia™ neo and the upcoming Xperia™ pro.
The Skype application lets users do all the great things users are used to on Skype for Android™ and now adds the free video calling feature allowing you to make free video calls between supported Android™ phones, iOS devices, PC’s, Mac’s and even some TV’s on WiFi or 3G. Video calling can consume a lot of data so when using 3G you should make sure you have an appropriate data plan.
For best performance we recommend a strong WiFi connection. If you are on 3G, you should make sure you have an appropriate data plan.
You can use the forward facing camera on Xperia™ neo or Xperia™ pro to video chat with your friends or easily switch to using the main 8 MPixel camera with Sony’s Exmor R™ for mobile sensor to show friends your surroundings.
Skype have updated their website today with plenty of info and support material so check it out and happy video calling on your Xperia™ smartphone!

So if we can use the main camera for video call in Neo,Pro etc then we can use it for X10 as well...all we need is a big mirror now
anyone tried updating skype and testing the video call?

Hi mate... I have tried Skype video call in my Xperia Neo whereas i cant get a video call option on my Xperia X10. The video call clarity in tremendous in Neo i would like to have the same feature on my X10 as well. Skype support has posted that they will deliver more support to phones in the near future and it would be very nice of them if they add this feature to the Xperia X10 as well. Let our prayers come true.

Take this with a pinch of salt, but maybe it's a gb capability to use switch cameras. I could have read it somewhere or I could well making that up.
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dsurka said:
Take this with a pinch of salt, but maybe it's a gb capability to use switch cameras. I could have read it somewhere or I could well making that up.
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I believe so too, the front-facing camera support was introduced with GB.
But I also think that Fring uses the default back camera for video calls on Android for a while now. Again, not too sure about it, I never used it myself!

so basically do u think we have to wait for gb in order to get this feature to work?? or maybe fring could be the key for now?

alankstiyo said:
so basically do u think we have to wait for gb in order to get this feature to work?? or maybe fring could be the key for now?
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Basically, since we don't have a front camera,
we will have to wait for Skype to make video calls work
with the basic back camera.
Meanwhile, check Fring here.
Fringsters, we love the great response to Android video calls.
From our last blog post, we’ve found out that:
- 54% of you are video calling your lover/partner
- 22% your kids/grand-kids.
- Only 7% told us that you are video calling your turtle
Now, with this latest release, we have worked on your feedback to include quality improvements and support for more Android devices including the Dell Streak, Sony Ericsson X10 and more.
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video calling is GB only i read. so, soon :3

No,the skype application clearly states that it need Android 2.2 and up in order for video call to work!!

I tried this new skype version and got FC when i try to make a voice call...
Video call function isnt avaiable for our phones...
On latest skype version, voice calls works fine..
Im using TRIPnMiui with ZKernel

Does anyone have skype working on the stock rom? Here the microphone wont do anything! 2.1 stock
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mad anyone facing this
for some reason skype don't support x10 no more . it updated n all been using it till now. it just vanish of my phone ,went on andriod market its not there anymore so i go on my pc to andriod market say skype not support by phone. bull man

I installed it and able to chat, checked voice calls with echo sound test and nothing, I'm not getting anything from the voice recording machine, wtf???!!!!

Anyone with issues with latest version, try downgrading to the previous. Works fine for me in every way and both in 2.1 and 2.2.
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maybe will be fixed can live with it tho

Hi,
I have tried it but video call don't work.
Tried to downgrade to 2.1 but still won't work.
Can anyone tell me what he or she did to get it working in previous version.

Video Chat on SKYPE 2.0.0.47 (modded Version for VideoChat) works great on X10 Stock Gingerbread. On Backcam only but it works and the quality is good.
But I used a modded Version usually made for Samsung Galaxy S (II).
Search for it, can't (won't) post Link here as its "modded".

Does Nubia roms support video calling feature using dialer?

I have a simple question please don't get annoyed.
Does Nubia roms support video calling feature using dialer or not?
I want to buy nubia n2 that's why I am asking.
Moreover does it support double tap to wake up and close??
Does it support flip to silent calls?
Please let me know
I have asked this question here because there is nothing much for nubia handsets on google and no video even didn't tell about such features. And there is no thread for Nubia N2.
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