What options do I have for Skype on my desire? I want to do the obvious calls but SMS would be good too.
There is a 'skype beta lite' app that you can google and although it is clean I could'nt get it to take my number in the UK.
I've found the skype in the 'Fring' app to do it the best so far.
Nimbuzz should have it as well, I think. And the tests which I read (androidpit dot de - German only) said that Fring is clearly inferior to Nimbuzz.
another nimbuzz vote here
Will try nimbuzz as fring is useless for me, it diesn't let you add contacts on the fly and I can't even make calls because the speaker shuts off!
Let me know how you get on with Nimbuzz. I tried Fring and the call quality was poor, with a audio delay on top of it.
Installed and tried Nimbuzz. Sound quality is better than on Fring.
BTW: anybody knows if and how you can delete a fring account?
Traffic?
Does anyone have an idea about the amount of bandwidth/traffic skype uses? Like for one minute? I'm on a 200MB per month plan...
JaykaySLO said:
Installed and tried Nimbuzz. Sound quality is better than on Fring.
BTW: anybody knows if and how you can delete a fring account?
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I don't think you can even change your password on fring!
Can you send SMS with Nimbuzz or even add new Skype contacts?
yes u can add contacts for any IM account; skype, msn, etc
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yes u can add contacts for any IM account; skype, msn, etc
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GREAT! Sounds so much better then fring!
Nimbuzz seems to give my Desire problems ... keeps going slow, random reboot, never happened before, uninstalled and all is fine ... also it never seemed to work anyway!
strange. work fine here even prior to the latest update.
Nimbuzz working perfectly for all things and Skype now. For some reason though it finds it quite hard to connect sometimes, especially on a low connection where Fring seems to work either way.
Quite annoying on Nimbuzz where if Skype (or any of the accounts) does not connect first time there is no option to retry just delete the account.
Did you try Fring?
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Nimbuzz seems to give my Desire problems ... keeps going slow, random reboot, never happened before, uninstalled and all is fine ... also it never seemed to work anyway!
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I noticed that too. also noticed my battery was draining alot quicker than usual - even after exiting the application.
And sometimes even when the app isnt running, I get an error message saying it's crashed and needs to be closed. This happens mainly when ever i turn wifi on/off.
anyone know an app that does group chat on skype?
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I noticed that too. also noticed my battery was draining alot quicker than usual - even after exiting the application.
And sometimes even when the app isnt running, I get an error message saying it's crashed and needs to be closed. This happens mainly when ever i turn wifi on/off.
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I don't use wi-fi but had generally the same issues. It brought my phone in some cases to a halt!
Is there any "Skype" app or other app that can be used to use Skype account for calling non-skype landlines / mobile phones ?
Paid calls using Skype credits ... via Android.
I tried Nimbuzz, but it cant ... yes, Nimbuzz is not Skype client, this is obvious.
My only hope is "NimbuzzOut":
http://www.nimbuzz.com/en/nimbuzzout
But then again, there is no Android client still
Yes, Fring on Android can use Skypeout, so skype credits or any other SIP like voicebuster.
Haven't personally checked it but a friend tried it already and it works
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is it possible with this phone? i webcame on my pc thru msn quite often and was curious.. i'm sure this phone is capable of doing exactly that (evo - msn webcam chat) but i'm not a dev so i can't really say.. this would be amazing if sum1 cud figure this out.
Fring 10/char
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Fring 10/char
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huh?? wats that supposed to mean...
As said above, use Fring. It is a very nice app, and you can just sign onto msn and you should be able to video chat that way, though I haven't tested it yet.
oOflyeyesOo said:
As said above, use Fring. It is a very nice app, and you can just sign onto msn and you should be able to video chat that way, though I have tested it yet.
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What ^ he said. Should work.
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oOflyeyesOo said:
As said above, use Fring. It is a very nice app, and you can just sign onto msn and you should be able to video chat that way, though I have tested it yet.
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My one attempt at video chatting with msn didn't work. It said something like "msn live doesn't support video chat". The other user had the latest msn, so it's not related to msn.
Although I was able to text chat, I didn't try the voice chat.
Maybe try a older version of msn? I dunno, I don't see why it shouldnt work, but msn was never great with video chat, as different versions could mess it all up and make it not work, it was hard to get both sides working well, I have had so many problems throughout the years with msn.
meh, i had the same issue... i also tried aim n same error came up. i really want to get this working. for example my mom is at home on her computer with a webcam on msn and im at work with my phone and we can connect to one another n just video chat. hope u guys knew what i meant although it did seem that way, i guess i just wanted to make sure.
tell that person to just download skype and make a username.
Yeah pretty sure fring only works with fring and skype, not msn or anything else.
yeah have each of you make a skype account, easiest way if msn doesn't work.
Is there any way to get skype on our Galaxy S? I understand that currently, only Verizon Android phones are given this privilege, but i hope we can get it too.
Try nimbuzz, it gives you limited access to you skype
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there is a skype lite pack for android that works fine for text but no calls.
I'd really like to here about this aswell. Hopefully Skype will port there iOS app to android. The iOS app is amazing just a shame we're missing out
too bad verizon locked all other android users out from using skype... such a shame... i guess gtalk + fring will have to do for now...
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Try nimbuzz, it gives you limited access to you skype
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Can you clarify for me, I looked at Nimbuzz on AppBrain and on their blog. To me, it appears like they don't actually access your skype, it seems like it will allow you to contact your skype friends, but they didn't go so far as to imply they could contact you the same way.
Am I wrong? Thanks.
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Can you clarify for me, I looked at Nimbuzz on AppBrain and on their blog. To me, it appears like they don't actually access your skype, it seems like it will allow you to contact your skype friends, but they didn't go so far as to imply they could contact you the same way.
Am I wrong? Thanks.
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Nimbuzz logs into your Skype account, so it works just like regular Skype. Except with no video chat or group chats.
Tried nimbuzz yesterday and it drained my battery really quick.
Had about 30% left, nimbuzz was connected about 2 hours trough wifi and battery dropped to 10%, not good...
Im running the latest version of QIK for the EVO. In doing some reading I have read that leaving QIK running drains the battery faster then having it not run. HOWEVER when I click SIGN OFF, I get a message "Signing off will remove your QIK data from this phone" .. what does that mean?? when I sign back in, will it put my linked contacts back??
Is this program actually a battery drainer??
Thanks...
I'm not sure about the sign off issue, but I tried installing the very newest version of Qik, and it drained my battery like no other app. Not even close either. And I knew it was the app because I changed nothing other than installing the app, and I was losing closer to 15-20% an hour.
are you sure? I havent seen anyone else report this...
I seem to be having some very poor battery life myself. The only thing I can think of is that recently (days) ago, I installed the Qik app to try it since a friend of mine just purchased on Evo. I've just uninstalled it to test this theory.
I'm glad to see it wasn't just me. I fail to see why qik needs to have a background task when it isn't running - it has no reason to notify me about anything. I uninstalled it and my phone is back to making it through the day.
I wouldn't be surprised. I used to have Fring (another video chat app) installed on my phone and that was a battery drainer. I'm guessing these video chat apps have to stay open and 'listen' for a potential incoming call or video chat session.
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I wouldn't be surprised. I used to have Fring (another video chat app) installed on my phone and that was a battery drainer. I'm guessing these video chat apps have to stay open and 'listen' for a potential incoming call or video chat session.
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Sounds about right. Can't receive a phone call if the phone isn't on, right?
Anyways...
The reason it's a battery drainer is because not only does it have your screen on constantly, but it's also using the front facing/rear facing camera, recording video, up streaming the recorded video, and down streaming video. That's when you're using it. When you're not, it runs in the background for potential video calls, like stated above. It's using your data almost constantly; sending and receiving small packets that tell it "No requests yet!"
As for the data loss, what it's saying is that when you sign out, you're signing out. Your User ID and Password is no longer saved, and from what it says, you're videos and general user data will be erased from the phone. However, all of the videos you've taken are saved on their website, and is accessible from their app once you sign back in. If you choose to sign back in, the app will read your contacts like it did before.
I have Qik installed, and my battery is unaffected. I just sign out when I close it that way it won't run in the background. If all else fails, you can always just manually end the process using .Free Advanced TaskManager. It's available in the market place, and is a huge help. I love it. Look for the Icon with a blue phone inside a blue gear. There are several apps with similar names, and it may not show up as the first one.
Hi, I've been trying several messenger apps with no success, so I'd like to know if you can recommend me something, I tried MSN Pro Talk, but most of the times, after I initiate a conversation and change to another app, when I go back to MSN, I cannot see anything that the other person is writting, don't know why; Fring displays ads on the app itself, so is discarded; I like eBuddy, however, it saves the eBuddy account password......and I don't want someone else entering in my account if they are playing with the phone; meebo interface is really ugly; Nimbuzz is slow and seems like consuming a lot of battery :/ any suggestion? thanks!
I use MSN Talk Pro...
Like it, but must to upgrade.
i find Frings the best, but then again, it's just me. Ads are ok since you're using the stuffs for free!
Have you teu mercury? It work just fine here and its free.
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I will try Mercury, and if does not work, I guess I'll stick with Nimbuzz, it's almost perfect, do you know if it does actually consume more battery? thanks!
I use eBuddy. Never had any problems with it plus it allows multiple accounts/types of accounts to be online at same time
I also use ebuddy, but it is far from perfect for my taste. I still haven't found a messenger that fits my needs and I will try mercury later today and report back here!
I like Trillian, it's worth it's price.
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Gtalk with hot-chilli MSN transport
Try imo (from imo.im), clean interface, logs, low resources, and very easy to use. MSN, Yahoo, AIM/ICQ, Google Talk, MySpace, Skype, Facebook and Jabber.
I have tried Nimbuzz, eBuddy, IM+, Meebo, Fring and Mercury, imo is the best (for me). Using gtalk, msn, skype and facebook chats.
I use IM+, Mercury, but almost the time GTalk
Trillian is great although it costs. Well worth it in my opinion though.
It works very well with the desktop client too which I have been using for years, if your pc recognises you as afk it will divert messages to the phone client, if you return to your pc they are auto diverted to the pc again. Its pretty seamless and ive been very impressed so far.
Imo chat beta... simply the best!
Defy Pay's ROM v3.3
Since day 1 there have been occasional problems with my Hangouts messaging (not SMS enabled)...sometimes it takes 7-10 minutes before a message comes through. Its weird because its not all the time...maybe every few days or so. My wife is even getting mad at me because she thinks I'm ignoring her. I flashed a new ROM hoping the problem would go away, but the problem continues whether stock or non. Only hangouts seems to be affected...everything else with the phone seems fine. I am about to start looking at 3rd party apps, but I prefer to stick with google since it integrates well into gmail and keeps chat history tied to google acct. Anyone else having this problem? It took me a while before I even noticed it was a problem tho...mostly thanks to the wife.
I don't use Hangouts, so I'm not sure of it's a common issue. That being said, have you tried the stock Messages app? It works flawlessly for me...
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Use hangouts a ton with both family and business both on my phone and in chrome browsers on desktops. No real lag except when I am using the browser and then move to the phone, but as soon as it sees me using the phone it is the same. Don't use it for SMS.
Forgot to mention this only started happening with my Gnote3. I have been using Hangouts exclusively for a long time and ALWAYS worked flawlessly with my other Androids. I've never seen a problem until I bought the Gnote3.
I tried using that but the lag was unbearable.
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ianmck said:
Forgot to mention this only started happening with my Gnote3. I have been using Hangouts exclusively for a long time and ALWAYS worked flawlessly with my other Androids. I've never seen a problem until I bought the Gnote3.
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I am suffering from the same issues & I don't want to use a separate app for sms. I live having it all in one app. Also, I only have this problem on tw roms.
ianmck said:
Since day 1 there have been occasional problems with my Hangouts messaging (not SMS enabled)...sometimes it takes 7-10 minutes before a message comes through. Its weird because its not all the time...maybe every few days or so. My wife is even getting mad at me because she thinks I'm ignoring her. I flashed a new ROM hoping the problem would go away, but the problem continues whether stock or non. Only hangouts seems to be affected...everything else with the phone seems fine. I am about to start looking at 3rd party apps, but I prefer to stick with google since it integrates well into gmail and keeps chat history tied to google acct. Anyone else having this problem? It took me a while before I even noticed it was a problem tho...mostly thanks to the wife.
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Its just the app man. Nothing you can do, especially in busy rooms its terrible
Hangouts stopped working altogether for me. I had to switch back to Google Voice just to get texts.
Hangouts is goofy, sometimes it won't notify of new messages when they're received, sometimes it doesn't receive them at all and sometimes its delayed. I'll be talking to my girlfriend via hangouts on my PC via a wired connection and sometimes the message will come in on my phone at the same time, 30 seconds later a few minutes later, or not at all until I refresh the conversation.
brando56894 said:
Hangouts is goofy, sometimes it won't notify of new messages when they're received, sometimes it doesn't receive them at all and sometimes its delayed. I'll be talking to my girlfriend via hangouts on my PC via a wired connection and sometimes the message will come in on my phone at the same time, 30 seconds later a few minutes later, or not at all until I refresh the conversation.
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If I am actively chatting with someone on my PC responses don't show actively on my phone unless I look for them. If I stop responding on the PC, the phone starts to announce new messages. It think this is a feature.
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If I am actively chatting with someone on my PC responses don't show actively on my phone unless I look for them. If I stop responding on the PC, the phone starts to announce new messages. It think this is a feature.
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I thought that too, but it seems to do it whenever it likes. Prime example: I've been chatting with my girlfriend on my phone and the screen is off, I have gmail open in Chrome but it's not the active tab. She sends me a message and both my phone and my pc notify me of a new message at the same time.