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Skype apk?

Can anyone pull the Skype APK from Market, so that us non-VZW customers can try it out and see if it works? I hate that it is exclusive. And im not sure if its considered "warez" since it's a free app, but subject to carrier exclusivity. Can anyone shed light on that latter part?

I would but I cannot find it on the Market, even following the QR link...
IDK if it is because I am on 2.1 leak. But I am on verizon.

it appears only those with less than 2.1 can get this app

Has anyone tried to load the 2.1 APK?

Anyone want to post the skype apk so we can use it?

I am on the verizon network and I rooted my phone as well. I have used fring and nimbuzz which both work with skype but fring is clearer for whatever reason. Give them a try, both are free just requires registration.

VZW Skype
I just tried to get Skype on my rooted 2.1 and failed also. Stock 1.5 phone worked fine.

Thanks to huckdogg for the link I wil pass it on
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nao3ye
F.Y.I. verizon's integration into skype program wil not let you use skype for united states calling so if you wanted to cut out some of your minutes you cant. Try using fring or nimbuzz which integrate skype into them. Personally I use fring calls are clear.

mush2699 said:
Thanks to huckdogg for the link I wil pass it on
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nao3ye
F.Y.I. verizon's integration into skype program wil not let you use skype for united states calling so if you wanted to cut out some of your minutes you cant. Try using fring or nimbuzz which integrate skype into them. Personally I use fring calls are clear.
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There is a thread about this in the Themes / app section of the Eris board.... Skype will currently ONLY run on ERIS 1.5.... you CANNOT currently run the apk on a G1, even if its rooted... it will say "skype can only be used on Verizon Wireless Phones"
I'm on 2.1 V .5.5 with root and it still wont work... we gotta wait until another updated version is released
Here is the forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652456

Skype works
I am running eris rooted with the sense-able 0.7 rom, and I was able to install and log in to skype with no problem. This is the apk that I used: http www(dot)4shared(dot)com/file/252567137/d3bd6726/comskypeandroidverizon.html
Sorry, new user-unable to post links.
Hope this works for you, too!

renzinator said:
I am running eris rooted with the sense-able 0.7 rom, and I was able to install and log in to skype with no problem. This is the apk that I used: http www(dot)4shared(dot)com/file/252567137/d3bd6726/comskypeandroidverizon.html
Sorry, new user-unable to post links.
Hope this works for you, too!
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Thanks! I'm running Ivan's .7 [newest update], I will try this tomorrow...

Same file that I linked to in post #8

Skype
mush2699 said:
Same file that I linked to in post #8
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Yes it is, I just wanted to post another link to it.

Video Call Over Wifi???

Is there any aplication to make video calls over wifi on the xperia?
I hate i cant make any video calls here in USA with my phone.
Now the new iphone is advertising they can do it now. (Wifi only)
So my guess we already have it. Do we?

not sure if this is working for X1 or not.
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/portrait/

jackleung said:
not sure if this is working for X1 or not.
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/portrait/
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Thanks i will check it out.

You can't use Portrait until someone makes an app to switch the camera IDs. I have a post on that somewhere.
There's a service called QIK(.com) which can do it, but the app they have made available for WinMo can only stream. The Android version on the HTC EVO does proper video calls. Maybe someone will write an app that uses the service, or maybe QIK will extend their app, or maybe a phone vendor will partner with QIK, though it all seems unlikely with WinMo 6 on it's last legs.

[Q] Wifi Calling, How To Get???

hello, im using CM 6.1 RC1, is there a way to get the wifi calling feature on my HERO???
Is it an APK to download or is there another rom to have this feature even an older one?
Or is there any way to hack it to work on HTC HERO like this Nexus One Hack???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807116

AFAIK, wifi calling requires certain hardware which enables it, wifi calling is also knows as UMA which is hardware specific, and the hero does not have such hardware

as an option - you could use google voice and another provider to make voip calls over wifi.

hiato said:
hello, im using CM 6.1 RC1, is there a way to get the wifi calling feature on my HERO???
Is it an APK to download or is there another rom to have this feature even an older one?
Or is there any way to hack it to work on HTC HERO like this Nexus One Hack???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807116
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What do you mean, video call?? you may use skype AFAIK

I've installed the apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8593386#post8593386 on Villain 1.6.2 and get 'Invalid SIM' as expected as I'm not on T-Mobile US, can't change settings through the menus so stuck there.
There is also this http://help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/529673
But I haven't seen the app extracted anywhere yet. I use uma on my work BB all the time as the signal at home is crap, if this could be fixed for general andriod use it would be so useful.
MG

[Q] Voice call via 3G with Tiamat 2.2.2

Hi Everyone,
I'm coming form Germany and own a Xoom MZ601 with 3G, Tiamat 2.2.2 flashed. Works like a charme! ...thanks to all developers for this!
In this forum I found the modded framework-res.apk to enable SMS via 3G...and it works perfect with GoSMSpro.
Now, I would like to enable voice calls via 3G, too.
Because I haven't found any suitable framework-res.apk for this, I tried to recompile it (with several versions of Apk Manager on Windooze and PengiOS ) in order to enable this feautre by editing the regarding parameter in BOOLS.XML...but at the moment there seems to be nooooo way to decompile Tiamats framework-res.apk with any version of Apk Manager. ...apktool breaks the toolchain. ...updating this piece of SW, ended up in some kind of version-conflict-nirwanas.
Could/would anybody lent me a hand?
TIA
StevieXoom

Wow man if you could do this it would be amazing. Many people tell me the Xoom has no hardware to make calls - but personally I don't see it. If it has a 3G radio that can send text I can see no reason why it isn't just a software issue stopping calls via 3G too!
Keep up the good work!

Sorry for my (stupid) post. I saw this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17578600&postcount=1"] and I also saw the link to the modified apk manager in the tutorial ...but I missed downloading it :-(
Now...all is fine!
Greetz
StevieXoom

groove ip
have you guys tried groove ip.it requires google voice number though. it works in the US not sure outside.

[Q] any rom with video calling ?

hi is there any rom for our phone that has video calling feature on 3G network?
if not, why?
is it unachievable or what?

@Mr.LOVER try third party apps.There are a lot of features that can be added to a phone, software wise.ROM devs usually try to keep their ROM size low, while maintaining a medium range of features.And most apps which you can easily obtain from playstore are usually excluded from the ROM.
I haven't tried videocalling with my phone yet.But I'm pretty sure you can videocall with this phone, just get an app for it.

Don't think any app can do real 3G video calling as it's heavily RIL dependant. I saw traces of such code in frameworks, but as it's not exposed anywhere I guess LG has abandoned it finally. How could it keep a stable connection if even single RIL standby crashes constantly?

ottomanhero said:
@Mr.LOVER try third party apps.There are a lot of features that can be added to a phone, software wise.ROM devs usually try to keep their ROM size low, while maintaining a medium range of features.And most apps which you can easily obtain from playstore are usually excluded from the ROM.
I haven't tried videocalling with my phone yet.But I'm pretty sure you can videocall with this phone, just get an app for it.
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i'm not talkin about video calling over internet like skype. i'm talkin about video calling through network call. and no 3rd party gives that option, if there is any app then please correct me and tell me it's name. i have free video calling on my network, it only charges me normal call rates even if i make a video call. but our phone doesn't have video call feature in dialer or in contacts.
so i was asking if any rom has it or not.

Adam77Root said:
Don't think any app can do real 3G video calling as it's heavily RIL dependant. I saw traces of such code in frameworks, but as it's not exposed anywhere I guess LG has abandoned it finally. How could it keep a stable connection if even single RIL standby crashes constantly?
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i'm sorry but i don't understand your language (technical terminologies). i think you're saying it's not possible for any dev to add this feature in a rom? or even through xposed framework?

Mr.LOVER said:
i'm sorry but i don't understand your language (technical terminologies). i think you're saying it's not possible for any dev to add this feature in a rom? or even through xposed framework?
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Short answer: Yes, it's not possible. Long answer: There is always a chance that someone takes the challenge and extends the code, but it is probably an enormous work and might not even be possible.