Skype just gave us an early Christmas present and released 2.2 beta for Windows Mobile Pocket PC & Smartphones!
It's been a long time coming, but looks really nice... I've noticed quite a few changes already.
Get yours here: http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/
So, in addition to supporting a lot more devices, it has a nice new today screen plugin too. Now, you can change your presence and view notifications (missed calls, chats and contact requests) all without leaving the today screen!
my isp blocks skype, can someone please post the cab file. thanks
hizad said:
my isp blocks skype, can someone please post the cab file. thanks
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That's really crap. Who's your ISP? Where are you? North Korea?
/Daniel
I was thinking the same thing.
What kind of ISP blocks Skype ??
Does that version of Skype work well on this phone?
Could i use that phone as a Skype phone that will be turned on and connected to WLAN all the day long for days/weeks/months?
I thought this was released long ago ?
skype 2.2 is old. i have been using it since December 2006
of course its old... someone revived this thread askin if it really works...
it was posted in december 06...
please look at the times they were posted.. so you can make an informed "contribution"
Oh, sorry then. As most of the forum I joined, usually topics on first page are within the same week. I got used to that
Should i understand from those reply that Skype works well on this phone?
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Should i understand from those reply that Skype works well on this phone?
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yes it does.
I have a question: does Skype really work smoothly for anyone with Tornado?
I have overclocked it to 240MHz, but even on a good wifi connection it works more like walkie talkie - one side can talk, then wait at least a second, then other side can talk, and it still is of very low quality, IMHO because of lack of CPU power on Tornado.
I really needed to use Skype when I was abroad, to save on telephone fees, but I wasn't able to tell a moderately complicated sentence in two minutes, even if i almost shouted loudly, the other party couldn't understand.
So - am I only one with this experience, or Tornado just doesn't have power to use Skype, but everyone likes to boast about how OK is it (because they never really needed to make important call over it)??
@keff
Honestly Skype for Windows Mobile is toutes proportions gardees even more bloated than Skype for Windows. Please,try Fring - it is far less bloated plus you can use alternative networks too.
keff said:
I have a question: does Skype really work smoothly for anyone with Tornado?
I have overclocked it to 240MHz, but even on a good wifi connection it works more like walkie talkie - one side can talk, then wait at least a second, then other side can talk, and it still is of very low quality, IMHO because of lack of CPU power on Tornado.
I really needed to use Skype when I was abroad, to save on telephone fees, but I wasn't able to tell a moderately complicated sentence in two minutes, even if i almost shouted loudly, the other party couldn't understand.
So - am I only one with this experience, or Tornado just doesn't have power to use Skype, but everyone likes to boast about how OK is it (because they never really needed to make important call over it)??
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Well dude there is nothing as such tht tornado's CPU is under powered to support Skype.. well i used it while connecting it to ma PC n using my DSL bandwidth to make calls from it.. well it works perfect as if we are usin skype on Pc overall wht matters is the kind of bandwidth you are gettin on ur WiFi network or ur service provider... Plus i hav not even Overclocked ma Cingular 2125 (HTC Tornado) for usin skype of any other service..
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@keff
Honestly Skype for Windows Mobile is toutes proportions gardees even more bloated than Skype for Windows. Please,try Fring - it is far less bloated plus you can use alternative networks too.
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Thank you for the Fring, I tried it in the past, but it had quite rough edges especially considering UI, so I decided to wait till it stops looking like beta. I will try it.
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Well dude there is nothing as such tht tornado's CPU is under powered to support Skype.. well i used it while connecting it to ma PC n using my DSL bandwidth to make calls from it.. well it works perfect as if we are usin skype on Pc overall wht matters is the kind of bandwidth you are gettin on ur WiFi network or ur service provider... Plus i hav not even Overclocked ma Cingular 2125 (HTC Tornado) for usin skype of any other service..
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Good to hear that it works for you, i'll try to find out why it doesn't for me - i should be ok at least at home on 512kbps wifi, but i'm not, even 2m from the AP...
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Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work. I'm talking about the skype video chat feature with a PC. So frustrated.
I tried it for the first time today and I have to agree. It wasn't showing friends on Google Talk that were online in the real app. And it wouldn't show anyone online in Skype. And on top of that, it wouldn't do calls between Gtalk clients or Skype either, it just kept dialing and disconnecting.
I uninstalled it, it's obviously junk.
I haven't have any problems with it yet (I've only used it a handful of times), I would not complain anyway.
It's a free app and it's being run on a phone released less than a month ago.
Time will help.
your more then welcome to write a better app
While it does have It's quirks when it does work it nor bad
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tdo722 said:
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work. I'm talking about the skype video chat feature with a PC. So frustrated.
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not nearly as frustrating as using qik
tdo722 said:
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work. I'm talking about the skype video chat feature with a PC. So frustrated.
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No offense to op. impo, i think its disrepectful to the devs working hard to make apps or this app in particular, to post a thread just to rag on their work, which is obviously intended to improve OUR user experience. Android is indeed open source and if i want better, i am more than welcome to write up something myself.....to improve the app a pm containing your problems in detail wouldve probably been a bit more considerate, and a proper way to handle this issue. Good luck with future app flamings
i think this thread is useless. fring works for me perfectly. video chat does go down but that is probably because of the fact that qik is so garbage and EVERYONE is trying to use fring all of a sudden. their servers were probably not ready for the massive onslaught of the EVO. I feel like i do have the right to bag on Qik because they are supported by Sprint and all their $$$ and their video quality is nowhere near as good as fring.
702DROID said:
your more then welcome to write a better app
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right on. unlike other free or lite programs, this one doesn't include ads and it works fine for me. i've no complaints, and even if i did, no loss, it's free. maybe you should get an iphone...oh scratch that. steve-o looked like he was frustrated when he called his boyfriend, ives. plus it only does iphone to iphone on wifi.
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i think this thread is useless. fring works for me perfectly. video chat does go down but that is probably because of the fact that qik is so garbage and EVERYONE is trying to use fring all of a sudden. their servers were probably not ready for the massive onslaught of the EVO. I feel like i do have the right to bag on Qik because they are supported by Sprint and all their $$$ and their video quality is nowhere near as good as fring.
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Agreed.. Qik has been a 100% letdown.. Sprint should remove their affiliation and offer better alternatives. The verification system for Qik is lame, the constant updates in the last week has been lame.. Overall a garbage experience.
fring is ok, aside from that i keep seeing MagnusRagnarok posting with those letters and size that suck, and i think his the only one who does it, and everytime i see those letters i skip his post i have seriously never read what he has to say, its disturbing.
Works quite well for me (Fring) and I use it all the time. Qik? Total POS. I've never been able to use is successfully, and even if it I did, I can only call other Evo's? GMAFB Sounds like Apple's FaceTime crap.
+100 Fring - combines all of my "chat" and video conference apps into one, and does it on my cell phone! I video conference with people on PC's all the time with Fring. Sure, the quality isn't HD or anything, but... do I have to say it again? I CAN DO IT - ON MY CELL PHONE! LOL
While I'm repeating myself... Qik can KMA. Sprint should put their development money into Fring... its a lot farther along, and those guys deserve a big break.
WTF is up with Fring ???? been having problems with it for like the last 30 minutes... cant log in.. tried changing password... even tried it from a pc and no dice
iPhone just got a Fring update that bring video chatting. Coincidence?
Minjin said:
iPhone just got a Fring update that bring video chatting. Coincidence?
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well i guess service just got worst... it no workie for me tonight either
It works for me, pretty flawless too. Fring > Qik
I don't like how fring looks. I tried video calls on the EVO and there is so much white space, it makes it look cheap and ugly. I wish you could drag video windows around or make them full screen.
I just did an EvO to iPhone video with my friend and i had to keep the volume about half way, otherwise he sounds distorted on my end. Kind of sounds like my speaker is blown(its not) if i raise the volume passed the half way point. I could hear him clearly though. There were times where he said he couldn't hear me at all and he said he had his volume all the way up. I hope these are lil bugs that get fixed. Otherwise, it's pretty good
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not nearly as frustrating as using qik
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Amen to that. Qik is garbage. I can't see anyone putting that app over fring. More options and IMHO better interface.
i think fring removed skype due to verizon's contract with skype...i.e. no more video skype from fring!
Fully functional version of skype has now been released, works on on android version 2.1 and above.
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/10/android.html
Anyone have any idea if this uses push or pull notification?
Wont let me sign in.
It won't allow me to sign in as well, I hope it gets fixed and I hope XDA can find a way to allow calls over 3G!
Woooo! Downloading now !
edit: wont let me sign in either, doesn't even seem to check login details with Skype's servers.
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It won't allow me to sign in as well, I hope it gets fixed and I hope XDA can find a way to allow calls over 3G!
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I thought it let you make calls over WiFi AND 3G?
very sad not available in china
It finally is letting me log in, wish I could make calls over 3G though... sucks! guess we have to wait for that update to let us down the line but hey.. better than the skype lite i've been using.
as per Skype, 3G calling is available for non-US user.
I still not finding it in the android market (i'm not in china nor japan)
Download link says 'not available for my phone' (milestone)
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as per Skype, 3G calling is available for non-US user.
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I hate this discrimination crap.
I just cant download it... Can someone pls donwload it and share here
Thanks .
tamaycetiz said:
I just cant download it... Can someone pls donwload it and share here
Thanks .
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Here you go, although is a piece of crap for US users
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11371677/skype_android.apk
I had the same problem. "We're sorry we couldn't sign you in." or something. Turned off wifi and it worked fine. Wtf?
I cant use my front facing camera for video calls, nor can it be used on the Galaxy S phone (Epic 4g). Pointless app for me, I guess 5million strong isn't worth the immediate support.
This is a crap !!!
i use nimbuzz and it's really great.
Here you go:
Works in the US over 3G.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800594
It's working, but I barely use it
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Here you go, although is a piece of crap for US users
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11371677/skype_android.apk
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Thanks for the fawor..
It works just fine here.. I mean I can talk on it at least.. I was not able to do that on lite version.
works perfect for me htc desire, 2.2 only minus is not movable to sd card everything is super thanks skype !
Skype sais it's not avaiable for my Desire
It's a joke ?
I retry in the night
Wait and see for me
Hello Community,
is it possible to use skype with video on the GalaxyTab?
I read somethin that i would have to cook flash into a custom ROM and such; my english is quite bad and my cooking skills are even worse.
I was hoping you might be able to at least tell me if its possible - and if "yes", how?
Thanks!
Steve.
AFAIK, video on Skype isn't available for any device. Hopefully they'll update it soon for front facing cameras.
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I Read somewhere that they will be releasing a version VERY soon with this. Perhaps during CES. Hopefully its not just on the Iphooey platform...
Why cant you make calls on 3g? only wifi in US.
I can make calls anywhere, no problem.
But my parents, sister, step-parents and grandparents do not have video-capable cellphones. Or their contracts do not include a data flatrate which would be necessary for video telephony.
That's why i was trying to use skype.
PS: I found a teaser here.
As I mentioned earlier;
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/skype-finally-bringing-video-calling-to-mobile/
its for the Isheep... but hopefully we might get lucky. Sadly, this will be heavily carrier dependant. As long as they get a version out, I am confident the community here will get a working apk for any platform working and with 3G too.
I currently use Skype that has been hacked to work with 3G data (and even works with EDGE speeds). However, before Skype released their latest version, there were many apks that just didnt work. They either only worked for Skypeout in the US or was setup to work on particular networks. I am a happy camper now though. Just need a video app just like you do.
In the meantime, Tango is brilliant! I love it
Skype Video Call
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AFAIK, video on Skype isn't available for any device. Hopefully they'll update it soon for front facing cameras.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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well, I was able to use video calling from Skype from my Touch Pro (upgraded to 6.5)
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well, I was able to use video calling from Skype from my Touch Pro (upgraded to 6.5)
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Probably using Fring?
Regards,
Dave
Tango is a great alternative to any other app for face chatting.....granted, the quality of the video could use a bit of an improvement, but overall, best resource out there for us GTab owners
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Tango is a great alternative to any other app for face chatting.....granted, the quality of the video could use a bit of an improvement, but overall, best resource out there for us GTab owners
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The problem with most of these alternative is the lack of desktop clients. When I travel for work, I'd quite like to use the Tab to keep in touch with the family, which really means I need either another Tab, or a desktop client.
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Dave
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The problem with most of these alternative is the lack of desktop clients. When I travel for work, I'd quite like to use the Tab to keep in touch with the family, which really means I need either another Tab, or a desktop client.
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Dave
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ooVoo seems to have both tab & desktop client. i haven't tried it, because i hate to have to install yet another app to do another function that could have been provided by skype in the first place. maybe it is a good solution for short term until skype comes around and updates their software
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ooVoo seems to have both tab & desktop client. i haven't tried it, because i hate to have to install yet another app to do another function that could have been provided by skype in the first place. maybe it is a good solution for short term until skype comes around and updates their software
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Yeh - unfortunately ooVoo on the Mac doesn't currently support video to/from mobile devices, and my wife would want to use her Macbook!
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Dave
I think I read somewhere Skype video calls are or will be available on the iphone. It's only a matter of time.
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Hopefully someone can answer this question for me. I was thinking about getting a WP7 device with no cell service at all. I was going to use it as a zune/xbox live device only. My question is will it work with no service and using only Wi-Fi? I know an Android phone can be used as a Wi-Fi only device but a Blackberry cannot. I can't find anything about WP7.
Thanks.
You will be able to use it for everything besides calling & sms (although you could use things like google voice for sms over data). Zune, games, marketplace, pictures/videos/podcasts ect will all work fine.
Cool, does it need a SIM to activate upon startup? or is there no activation?
I didn't put a sim in when I first got the phone, and was able to do everything just fine, although I imagine you will need to sign in with your live ID / hotmail account or whatever to use the zune marketplace.
The answer to your question is yes, you can use it as a Zune/XBox Live device only without cell service.
Regarding activation, there's not really an "activation" per se. The device just checks with Microsoft every time you try to use the Marketplace, Xbox Live, or any other live service that the device has a valid PVK. All WP7 devices have a PVK so there's no "activation" process... you just sign in to your Live ID using WiFi.
Awesome, that's what I wanted to hear.
Thanks guys.
Why would you want to do that? It is a phone so whats the point if not to use as a phone?
Xanaki said:
Why would you want to do that? It is a phone so whats the point if not to use as a phone?
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He might be on Sprint or Version, and really wants to use WP7
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He might be on Sprint or Version, and really wants to use WP7
Sent From My Command Center... (aka basement)
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That is what my case it, and it is working great!
I have my Diamond that I carry near me when on the go, but mainly use my Focus for everything except calls. Doing this is saving me a lot of money (as I am a Sprint SERO user). But I am 99% sure that I will drop my Diamond once the Arrive comes out, even though I don't like the Arrive formfactor at all.
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Why would you want to do that? It is a phone so whats the point if not to use as a phone?
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I have an Incredible on Verizon and would never want to use anything but Android for my phone. However, I love Zune and Xbox Live. What I really want is a Zune device with the same Xbox integration WP7 has. I just don't think it's ever going to happen. So, the only option would be to get a WP7 phone and use it in place of that.
That's my current use case as well for AT&T Focus. Works fine so far except WP7 doesn't connect ah-hoc wifi and I can't sharing internet to it with my WM phone.
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That's my current use case as well for AT&T Focus. Works fine so far except WP7 doesn't connect ah-hoc wifi and I can't sharing internet to it with my WM phone.
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Odd. On my Diamond I enable the data sharing hotspot and my Focus is able to connect. I did it a few weeks ago on vacation. It saved me from having to bring my laptop.
don't have a sim in mine never had one in it it works fine, its activated and full of apps. Im gonna later get one of those simple talk ones to try out in it. If they come out with a skype for wp7 may never get one for it. I'm loving it.
I went with the HTC Surround. I figured the extra 8gb and speaker would be nice over the Focus for what I am going to use it for. Thanks again everyone.
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Odd. On my Diamond I enable the data sharing hotspot and my Focus is able to connect. I did it a few weeks ago on vacation. It saved me from having to bring my laptop.
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Opps. Just found it's working for me now. Maybe last time I didn't test enough. I am happy to have the powerful WM and fun WP7 working together now
I'm using a WP7 device without service too.
Is there anything similar to talkatone for WP7?
Also, when using GoVoice for Google Voice, it seems that every time the device is asleep, wifi turns off. So then I don't get text messages through Google Voice. Is there a way to leave wifi on?
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I'm using a WP7 device without service too.
Is there anything similar to talkatone for WP7?
Also, when using GoVoice for Google Voice, it seems that every time the device is asleep, wifi turns off. So then I don't get text messages through Google Voice. Is there a way to leave wifi on?
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I believe wi-fi stays on only if you're connected to AC power.
Anybody can help me how to make video call on my infuse?thx
Qik is only program I found that worked properly with infuse. It worked good doing a video call with an iPhone 4.
There is an app called Clearsea in the market that is free for now that works very well. We use it on IPads for video conferencing to our video conference system in the office. But I think it can also do device to device video calls as well. Just has to be a SIP or H323 compliant device for it to function properly.
when we get gingerbread we can use google talk to make video calls. skype was working on a video chat release for android and was waiting verizon to give the ok until microsoft bought it. i think we will now have to wait until skype is fully working on windows phone 7 for a few months before they even consider releasing it.
Try Tango. They just updated to work with the infuse 4g. Me personally I like tango better they use Push Notification unlike other that have a process running synchronizing every X time killing battery. With tango I could completely shut it down and still get notified.
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ill have to remove my foot from my mouth as it seems the first thing microsoft did with skpe was release video chat for android. its even been hacked to work with galaxy s and galaxy s2 phones with gingerbread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708 prolly would work on our phones too, and is yet another reason we need gingerbread!
**** as if I didn't want gb before. Does skype work device to computer too?
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**** as if I didn't want gb before. Does skype work device to computer too?
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yes. thats part of the point. seeing as everyone i know now has a phone with a front facing camera and a skype account, and iphones's facetime and android's google talk dont run on each others platforms, itd be really nice to have skype up and running now.