Hey guys, picked up a G Tablet as a holiday gift for someone, and for the money I have to say the hardware isn't too bad (software is tolerable thanks to all the hard working devs out there).
I am having a problem with video chat though. The FFC was a big selling point for me, but as of now I can't find a video chat app that works. Fring gives video, but the speakers just crackle and no audio is transmitted or received. Any idea guys? Would love to at least get Android -> Android video chat going.
In addition (using TnT lite firmware) whenever I start the camera it works fine, but if I exit, then re-enter the camera all I get is a blank screen until reboot. I'm sure software will fix this, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one.
the yahoo messenger with video add on works ok.
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One of the "cool" features of this phone is the fact that it can make videocalls using the front camera... But, in the US, who else has this feature where you can actually use it for that? lol
Are there any other programs that can access the camera, where I can video chat with someone, like on yahoo or aim (while connected via WiFi)? I have Palringo and I will be the first to admit how cool it is, but I think the idea could be taken further? Any suggestions? Anyone tried that VZOchat ?Thanks in advance...
I installed this ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13970225&postcount=332 ) and it looks like it may work but it will not connect. I have the camera icon next to my friends names but my friends don't see me as video chat capable.
Is there a working version of google talk w/video for the tbolt floating around?
Thanks,
Kesnik
tried the same thing and got the same results
I was able to initiate calls and saw the other person, but they did not see me. Orientation was also sideways for the FFC, similar to other video chat programs.
It immediately closes for me when I try to do a video chat (the call, not the Google Talk app). But audio chat works well, however the mute button doesn't work, lol.
From what I understand, Video chat from TB to PC will work, but not TB to TB..
what exactly is this for? i dont see an option for it when calling and the phone didnt come with a program for video calls? is it in the making?
well, you can take pics of yourself to upload onto facebook if your into that kind of thing. Sure beats the little chrome dot that your supposed to use as a mirror LOL
I am sure at some point there will be Skype and other programs that will and can use it. Just a matter of time
facing camera is for purpose using the video conference or taking a picture of yourself for some purpose like facebook or update your new face.
You can just download Tango or skype app or whatever your favorite video conference app.
You need the leaked skype.apk for skype video calling which on Sense 2.2 works great. CM7 also has Gtalk with video mostly working. I haven't tried Tango yet but I'm sure it works as well for video chatting.
I have used it with Yahoo Messenger with the video chat plugin and it works great.
Still waiting (patiently.....) for vid-chat support on Google Talk.
Blu Studio owners, please, share your experience about using some video chat apk with the device!
I've tried Skype (that is working only as voice call software, as you know), than Tango, Fring, ooVoo, Yahoo Messenger with video plug-in and others, without much success.
Now I have Fring installed, it sometimes works sometimes not, but it's far from being stable.
I also tried to install the Google Talk video chat version from here, XDA. My phone is rooted, so I could install it as system apk, it run but simply did not offered the voice and/or video call feature. So I put back the original, only written-chat Talk app.
Does anybody have more success with video chat on Studio 5.3?
(Certainly the normal mobile phone video call works well. That is why I think there should be some app that works with this processor and system.)
Thanks,
Tibor
Hi guys,
As you can see I'm new at the forum, but I have a Motorola Atrix 4G, Rooted, Unlocked BOOTLOADER, and with the NOTTACHTRIX ROM Installed with the Darks Side Kernel....
I also recently bought a Blu Studio D510, and I have an issue with play music...
I tried with several music players, and I'm still not success...
All the type of files that I tried are .mp3 and .wma
Do you know were I need to put the files in order to used the music player?
Thank You...
ctibor said:
Blu Studio owners, please, share your experience about using some video chat apk with the device!
I've tried Skype (that is working only as voice call software, as you know), than Tango, Fring, ooVoo, Yahoo Messenger with video plug-in and others, without much success.
Now I have Fring installed, it sometimes works sometimes not, but it's far from being stable.
I also tried to install the Google Talk video chat version from here, XDA. My phone is rooted, so I could install it as system apk, it run but simply did not offered the voice and/or video call feature. So I put back the original, only written-chat Talk app.
Does anybody have more success with video chat on Studio 5.3?
(Certainly the normal mobile phone video call works well. That is why I think there should be some app that works with this processor and system.)
Thanks,
Tibor
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As per the manual, the phone was only test for video telephony. Pure voice (CS or circuit switched) calls with video, not IP video "chatting" like Skype and the likes. Strange, but that's what it seems like.
I've seen in another thread on XDA that somebody could use QIK video chat with BLU Studio 5.3. (Freely downloadable from Play Store.)
I've installed it now. It's really working! It's not the best chat program since the free version is not compatible with any other chat apps (like Skype or Viber) but at least -- works. So, if you want to use free-of-charge video chat with this phone you should convince your family members and friends to also install QIK...
I tried to make a call yesterday on Skype, but the video quality that my friend was receiving was terrible.
Is there any adjustment that can be done to make it better quality?
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I tried to make a call yesterday on Skype, but the video quality that my friend was receiving was terrible.
Is there any adjustment that can be done to make it better quality?
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Same on my gf's Tab 10.1, the video call is terrible and looks like it is being shot on a 10 year old mobile phone. Apparently this problem began with the latest update in April, before that video was great. Why it has not been addressed yet I do not know but I have found several people on forums talking about it.
Video Skype on my Galaxy S2 phone is still as great as can be so it would appear that this affects Tab users only.
Unfortunately, you and my gf will have to wait for the next Skype update and hope this is address.
Oh, I see.
That problem is from the skype itself and not the camera from the tab then?
I'll give a try on my S3 and see how it goes!
Thanks for the reply!
hhoverflow said:
Oh, I see.
That problem is from the skype itself and not the camera from the tab then?
I'll give a try on my S3 and see how it goes!
Thanks for the reply!
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Hi,
Sorry for the late reply, this problem is on my gf's Tab so I've not spent much time trying to sort it out!!
Yes, the camera on the Galaxy Tab is much better than the video quality that Skype now uses. If you look at the stats on a video call when using High Quality video setting then it says the res is 240x320. If you then change the setting to Low Quality and check it then it is the same; 240x320, so it looks like they either took out the high quality option or it is glitched.
Seeing as there hasn't been an update for a while, what I've done is rolled back the Skype version to 2.6.0.95 and it has High quality video again. When I selected the Low Quality option it is the same quality used for both options in the current Skype version.
Not an ideal fix but it will work until Skype address it themselves, however there are several huge faults with Skype on Android that have not been acknowledged and fixed by them in over a year (such as video calls not working from Android to any Mac).
Sorry I cannot post a link to the Skype version, google it and you will find it on some forums. Uninstall your current version of Skype. Copy this version to your Tab memory card. Download Astro File Manager from Google Play store and install the .apk file with that.
You may now hit that Thank You button!