Does Skype work with the front facing camera for video chat? I'm thinking of getting the D3, but have heard mixed responses as to whether skype works...
There's no video option on my installed Skype app. Disappointed.
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Theres many options besides skype.
Do tell.
How can my wife and I (both new D3 owner's) video chat with each other?
Thanks
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Theres many options besides skype.
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Yes, but which can I use to video chat with someone outside the US for free?
Lars1967 said:
Do tell.
How can my wife and I (both new D3 owner's) video chat with each other?
Thanks
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Qik, from the market
Edit: spoke too soon. It crashes on video chat. Sorry.
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Tango works 100%.
Tango works great
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Tango works great
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After today's experience I am not so sure. I connected with a buddy of mine that has an iphone 4 on AT&T....we were both on wi fi....he has 15 down and 15 up....I have 50 down and 50 up.....it was super choppy.
But....when I connected to my wife's D2G it was perfect....but we were also connected to the same exact wireless. Would be interested in testing with someone else farther away that is on wi fi and then again on 3g to post actual review of Tango on the D3.
still cant believe we dont have google talk video. That was like half the reason i bought the phone!
Ok! Good news everyone
Skype video works on D3 now, but not the one verizon or the marketplace provide.
3 simple steps to have skype video:
1. Download the apk file of Skype version 2.0.0.47 from the internet
2. "Clear data" for the existing skype app on your D3 (in the app management)
3. Install the apk file and enjoy skype video on ur spanking new D3
I must say, the video quality is a lot better than my Thunderbolt. It is probably because of the 2 cores
Now, if only Google took itself more seriously... sigh!
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i have found yahoo messager to be my choice for video chat.
@triggerftu
I have found skype offering better framerates on my D3, compared to yahoo messenger. No clue if it is the case across the board or just my D3. I would prefer gtalk video, though, since most of my friends use that. So, I guess in the end it all comes down to who u want to chat with and what they use
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pogularocky said:
Ok! Good news everyone
Skype video works on D3 now, but not the one verizon or the marketplace provide.
3 simple steps to have skype video:
1. Download the apk file of Skype version 2.0.0.47 from the internet
2. "Clear data" for the existing skype app on your D3 (in the app management)
3. Install the apk file and enjoy skype video on ur spanking new D3
I must say, the video quality is a lot better than my Thunderbolt. It is probably because of the 2 cores
Now, if only Google took itself more seriously... sigh!
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Followed your steps. Did not work. I could see video of my friend, but he could not see me. Any ideas?
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Followed your steps. Did not work. I could see video of my friend, but he could not see me. Any ideas?
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Second this.
I can see the person using a computer, but they only see a spinning 'loading' circle...video never displays.
Very very very sadSad
elcapitaine said:
Second this.
I can see the person using a computer, but they only see a spinning 'loading' circle...video never displays.
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same thing here
Same Problem here
I'm having the same problem here. I am able to see the user on the computer, but they're not able to see me. I performed several re installations and cleared the cache multiple times, is there something I am missing here? Not quite sure how it is working for some and not others.
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I'm having the same problem here. I am able to see the user on the computer, but they're not able to see me. I performed several re installations and cleared the cache multiple times, is there something I am missing here? Not quite sure how it is working for some and not others.
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With the exception of pogularocky, doesn't seem like anyones gotten this working...looks like we'll need to wait for skype to update their app and support the Droid 3...
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faylix said:
still cant believe we dont have google talk video. That was like half the reason i bought the phone!
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me too, turned from Atrix 4G to Droid 3, thought they got the same most recent 2.3.4 gingerbread, but so disappointed now
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I came from the tp2 and skype is one the apps I used a lot. I went to the market and I couldn't find it, then went to skype site to download it and they don't support this phone yet.
Have someone found a way to get skype?
Thanks in advance
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lepapirriky said:
I came from the tp2 and skype is one the apps I used a lot. I went to the market and I couldn't find it, then went to skype site to download it and they don't support this phone yet.
Have someone found a way to get skype?
Thanks in advance
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Give it time 2-3 months or maybe one more beta, it is still in pretty deep beta. But no doubt the Epic will get priority because it is designed for specifically that. I would search the Skype forums.
Nevermind. I had a brainfart. I think you might find it in evo, same section as this.
Looking to swype skype?
Thanks I just looked skype forums. I guess they want to implemente videochat on it, thas why is not there.
I'll look in the evo section, thanks!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652232
I download it and it give me a messange, the content is not supported on this phone. Am I doing something wrong? Do I need something else in order to install this?
Thank you.
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Right now there's no real way to use Skype with an official client on the Epic without a lot of work, but you can use Skype through Nimbuzz, which is free on the market.
IM+ worked perfectly on my blackberry the last 4yrs and they have a droid client free & paid. But, it doesnt appear to connect to Skype since I have been trying it.
Besides, the droid is a rough beta compared to the look, feel and behavior of the rim version....
I believe the Verizon exclusive partnership with Skype is holding things up at this point.
Is there any stable Skype chat 3rd party client out there, i can wait for video chat by stressing Qik...
PeAce!
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Thanks I just looked skype forums. I guess they want to implemente videochat on it, thas why is not there.
I'll look in the evo section, thanks!!
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Thanks dude, keep us updated cause I want it bad also and it could be a big block buster item that will propel this system.
Has anyone here got Google Talk to perform video chat on the phone?
We could only get video and no sound between two laptops yesterday with GT.
IMO.im allows skype texting functionality.
Skype works... google skype lite beta 1.0.0.5... verizon paid for exclusivity is all. Bu the old beta build still works on all phones =)
Thanks I just install it but man that version is horrible I can't even call my contacts nor use my skype credit, hopefully skype will hurry up and get it back to work on all androids.
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AndroidCentral has a version of Google talk that allows you to video call but you must have gingerbread. Can anyone port this over 2.2 can support it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
looks like it'll only work for 2.3+
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
looks like it'll only work for 2.3+
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Could attempt it on a test build on CM7, works there from what it looks like.
Just wanted to chime in here on the subject.
Did some searching today and it lead me to the threat linked above, downloaded and flashed through rom manager. First boot took a bit longer than it usually does, thought I got stuck in a boot loop. However, I can confirm this works on the lates pre-alpha cm build!
I had to create another google account to test it out, but low and behold it actually works!
I didn't see any other posts in the thunderbolt forum acknowledging this so I thought I would let you all know.
A family member of mine has a stock tbolt and I got the latest BAMF GB Tom on mine. She texted me today and by her info in the text I had the green video camera. I hit it, it called her and I could see and hear her. She doesn't live in a 4g area nor hooked up to wifi at the moment, but for whatever reason, like I said I could see her and hear just fine. So looks like it might work from 2.2 to 2.3 with better circumstances. Hopes this helps.
4Geezy ON DopeDiculous's ROOTED TBeezy!
Did anyone try it out and got it working? I can only get a one way video. I can see the other side, but they cant see me!
Im on gingeritis beta VIII
I keep getting foreclosure on gingeritis.
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Just tried gtalk video chat today with a pc and doesn't work for me either.
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Just tried gtalk video chat today with a pc and doesn't work for me either.
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Same here. No luck get error saying plugin crash
It connects on both ends but no video shows up on computer end and on the phone the video of myself is sideways and the rest of the screen is white with a bunch of random colored bars on it.
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Could attempt it on a test build on CM7, works there from what it looks like.
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CM7 == gingerbread so yep, it works!
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Only works phone to pc... so wack on pc sign in your gmail. Com and it should work there
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onyx_64 said:
Did anyone try it out and got it working? I can only get a one way video. I can see the other side, but they cant see me!
Im on gingeritis beta VIII
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I'm running BAMF 2.0 GB and had the same result. I can see the other person but they can't see me.
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I'm running BAMF 2.0 GB and had the same result. I can see the other person but they can't see me.
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Thanks for confirming! At least I can b satisfied that I didnt mess anything up
I finally got gtalk video and audio working for two way calls on gingerbread
The solution has been out, but I guess I just didn't do a good job of googling. Flash this Google Package File in recovery after wiping cache and davlik.
You can also just read the thread where I got it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793. The same file is listed under "to install" step#2, Alternate3.
After installing this, my Gmail app was missing so I installed it from the market. I had to install the thing twice before it finally worked b/c it force closed on me with the first install.
I haven't tested the calls on wifi yet, but it was clear on 3g. Only gripe I have is that the camera view is rotated.
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I finally got gtalk video and audio working for two way calls on gingerbread
The solution has been out, but I guess I just didn't do a good job of googling. Flash this Google Package File in recovery after wiping cache and davlik.
You can also just read the thread where I got it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793. The same file is listed under "to install" step#2, Alternate3.
After installing this, my Gmail app was missing so I installed it from the market. I had to install the thing twice before it finally worked b/c it force closed on me with the first install.
I haven't tested the calls on wifi yet, but it was clear on 3g. Only gripe I have is that the camera view is rotated.
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Has there been any fix for the camera view being rotated?
Nope. No fix for the rotated camera that I know of yet.
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Has there been any fix for the camera view being rotated?
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Hold the phone sideways??
It's sideways no natter what angle you view it at
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Gonna try this out
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Skype For Android Gets Video
Widespread 3G and cheap Wi-Fi routers have made video calling popular. This has helped applications such as Fring get millions of users in very little time. To catch up with the competition, Skype has now released its version 2.0, capable of video chat for Android.
Right now, Skype 2.0 will only work on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) devices with front-facing cameras. The list of compatible devices includes the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro, and the Google Nexus S. The company is also working on a plan to cover devices that have currently been left out. The application will work with Wi-Fi as well as 3G. It reportedly supports PC-to-mobile calls, which gives it an edge over the competition. According to Skype, the app also features a completely revamped UI.
If you happen to have a Gingerbread device, download Skype 2.0 here (see original article for link) . Otherwise, check out the following video.
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I have found the Market APK does not allow video then, stumbled upon this thread from the i9000 forum.
Skype 2.0 / video-call patched to work with SGS/SGS2 and many other devices!
Mad Props to theos0o
make sure to give him thanks!
Verified this working from Bonsai B12 based on EF02 leak, called a laptop video was great over 3g.
Nice, cant wait for official gingerbread even more
Sweet - this one lets me log in with 4G, the market one didn't.
I feel like a noob for asking, but it downloads as a .rar, how do I install?
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mis3 said:
I feel like a noob for asking, but it downloads as a .rar, how do I install?
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Install unrar or 7zip on your computer and extract it, then transfer to phone and install from sd
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OK so theres phone sex, sexting, and what is having sex over skype called?
I can confirm worked on Anonymous Rom i3 over wifi
Art2Fly said:
OK so theres phone sex, sexting, and what is having sex over skype called?
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maybe skexting?
EddyBalls said:
maybe skexting?
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Why not just sexy skype time?
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Art2Fly said:
OK so theres phone sex, sexting, and what is having sex over skype called?
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How about skypeorno?
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d'oh... so to be clear this won't work on srf1.2 will it?
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OK so theres phone sex, sexting, and what is having sex over skype called?
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Skexing?????
Im on EF02/EF10 and it works great to both phone and to PC
sweet and thanks a bunch
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d'oh... so to be clear this won't work on srf1.2 will it?
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It worked with the hacked Skype from this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285&page=12 and i installed this one i attached
On froyo the camera displays you sideways dobt know if there is a fix
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Thanks it works I was amazed but when caller is upright I'm sideways and when I'm upright the caller is sideway I wish this can be fixed to be the other way around but its a good start.
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So i was bored trying to see if yahoo messenger and oovoo was out for the XOOM and wow!!!! to my suprise oovoo is out and now working. IDK if it was a fluke and just let me download it or not, but its up for grabs now. REMEMBER U HERD IT HERE FIRST!!!! go GET IT!!!!!
now we just need Skype and Yahoo to get it together.
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So i was bored trying to see if yahoo messenger and oovoo was out for the XOOM and wow!!!! to my suprise oovoo is out and now working. IDK if it was a fluke and just let me download it or not, but its up for grabs now. REMEMBER U HERD IT HERE FIRST!!!! go GET IT!!!!!
now we just need Skype and Yahoo to get it together.
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Have you tried using the video chat?
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Just downloaded. Thanks for sharing.
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Have you tried using the video chat?
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Yes Just got off a video call now. It worked fine for me over WIFI. dont have the 3g/4g Xoom so no info in that. It worked as well as my computer. It has already force closed on me once however, but not during the video call.
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Yes Just got off a video call now. It worked fine for me over WIFI. dont have the 3g/4g Xoom so no info in that. It worked as well as my computer. It has already force closed on me once however, but not during the video call.
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I can confirm that Video chat works flawless over Wifi, and even tethering 3g & 4g from my HTC EVO onto my Xoom, it works flawless.
Awesome!
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I can confirm that Video chat works flawless over Wifi, and even tethering 3g & 4g from my HTC EVO onto my Xoom, it works flawless.
Awesome!
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Ahhhh the love of a Xoom and Evo together a match made in heaven... Both rooted of course...
Nice app kinda like Google's better tho
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Can anyone please post the link to download the oovoo for xoom...couldn't find it on oovoo.com
Thanks
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Can anyone please post the link to download the oovoo for xoom...couldn't find it on oovoo.com
Thanks
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ust search ooVoo in the market and u will find it
Installed oovoo and my brother installed it on his pc. We get video but no audio. Our microphones and speakers work fine in other applications. Can't seem to get audio with this one.
hey curious questiong guys how does skype work for the d3?
Like skype lol. Video calls and everything works. And you can use 3g and wifi. Its pretty smooth too.
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Dri94 said:
Like skype lol. Video calls and everything works. And you can use 3g and wifi. Its pretty smooth too.
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lol question seems lame sorry but i remember when it first came out the skype didnt have the video , they made a seprate app to dl and it worked great in the forums i went lookin couldnt find so i posted this here ..so i can dl skype from the market and be fine
Lol i feel ya. Yea market version is good.
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Skypes ok, google talk with video works better for me.
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waht differences do you notice with them ?
Are you asking the difference between Gtalk + video and Skype + video? Or the difference between the verizon Skype vs. market Skype?
The main notice between market Skype and verizon Skype for me was that I couldn't uninstall the latter. I've read a few threads that mention market Skype takes up less memory while running but I think the measurements are marginal at best.
Gtalk + video is just win anyway, the only downfall I see is that Skype has a larger user base.
Gtalk and skype. Skype is crystal clear and good audio so im not sure what advatages gtalk has
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