Hey Guys,
I was just wondering.
Now that Fring and Skype had their falling out and fring removed the ability to make skype calls, is there anyway around it?
I mean Fring/Skype was one of the main reasons why I went Evo instead of iPhone4.
I know they have facetime but thats only on Wifi with other facetimers. For a while there I was in heaven being able to chat with all my skype friends while on the go...
I know there's a skype lite beta in the wild that kind of helps a little but doesn't Verizon Androids have skype?
Do they have the ability to do front facing cam chat?
And if so, can't it be ported to other non verizon phones???
(I know, I'm full of questions. What can I do, I'm a noob at this )
+1, is there an old version of Fring out there with Skype support still in it, a non-Verizon-locked version of Skype, or a hack that can be used? Not having Skype is a bit of a killer for me.
Man and I was wanted to try out Skype!
big bump, any solutions?
Not yet. Maybe once there is a way root 2.2.
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redrazr7791 said:
Man and I was wanted to try out Skype!
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you and me both!
Bumping this thread in hopes of possibly finding an old version of fring that still has Skype integrated.
gudda1 said:
you and me both!
Bumping this thread in hopes of possibly finding an old version of fring that still has Skype integrated.
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I believe they disabled skype support on their server so you can't just get an old version. It most likely won't let you connect to your skype account, given that people were having problems connecting before the skype-less version was released..
I know there is a skype beta app floating around the apps and themes section but it doesn't do video chat.
verizon reserved rights for mobile to skype calls. as far as i know you can only use video chat to other iphones and front facing cameras.
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Let say i'm on wifi and have skype, can i use it somehow to call for virtually free other skype contacs?
kmetek said:
Let say i'm on wifi and have skype, can i use it somehow to call for virtually free other skype contacs?
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Yes, thats how Skype works. I have tested this on the Skype Beta App
I tested Skype Beta too, but it actually called up a number for me...
So no free calls yet (for me at least)...
as far as i know there is only skype lite beta available and you can't use voip.
they removed the normal skype app because of some verizon cooperation:
Code:
blogs.skype.com/en/2010/03/skype_mobile_out_now.html
They also removed the Windows mobile version:
Code:
blogs.skype.com/en/2010/02/changes_to_our_mobile_lineup.html
sry, i cant post links here :/
ware can i download any verion of skype for android ? i couldnt find any drove me fruit loopy looking ty afics your links are no good they just link to skype who ask you tp put ya phone number in then send you a link to the mobile version of the site that then tells me theres no version of skype for my phone ami missing somthing ? which i already spent hours going round and round in circles with i truly hate skype. because i have credit friends and family on it, personally hope skype burns so people change.
No Skype version available until Skype makes it available. There used to be fring but they are having issues with Skype at the moment and the only people with true Skype for Android are Verizon customers.
Hello companies, there's a whole world other than America available.
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anyone tried to get the apk file from a verizon phone yet?
matisamd said:
ware can i download any verion of skype for android ? i couldnt find any drove me fruit loopy looking ty afics your links are no good they just link to skype who ask you tp put ya phone number in then send you a link to the mobile version of the site that then tells me theres no version of skype for my phone ami missing somthing ? which i already spent hours going round and round in circles with i truly hate skype. because i have credit friends and family on it, personally hope skype burns so people change.
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as fring has pulled skype integration your best bet is probably nimbuzz, some people swear by it but i never got on with it personally.
i use skype lite as even though it dials a local number i have unltd landline calls on tmo in the uk so it is the same as free for me
Jabbafat23 said:
No Skype version available until Skype makes it available. There used to be fring but they are having issues with Skype at the moment and the only people with true Skype for Android are Verizon customers.
Hello companies, there's a whole world other than America available.
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Umm.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723759
JohnSteveDoe said:
Umm.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723759
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sorry but thats skype light, it doesn't use voip, it calls a number
IM+ is going to have Skype support on their next version, currently beta is available (3.0.6), but Skype stays online only 5 minutes (beta limitation only)
So, until next IM+: Fring + Skype Lite + Nimbuzz
I use Fring, you can find it on market. Fring supports msn, icq, skype, +++
i know but can you talk over skype?
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i know but can you talk over skype?
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Yes you can
Fring does not support Skype anymore...http://www.fring.com frontpage says it all, it's banned
mlehtola said:
Fring does not support Skype anymore...http://www.fring.com frontpage says it all, it's banned
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And Skype say they didn't ban Fring. Ho hum :-(
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/07/fring.html
In this case, however, there is no truth to Fring’s claims that Skype has blocked it. Fring made the decision to remove Skype functionality on its own.
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Has anyone been able to get sipdroid to connect to the Skype network for voip calls?
I'm not really interested in skype chat, I just want the skype to skype calling.
I changed to Nimbuzz.
It offers a constant Skype VOIP connection.
so you can actually talk/phone?
IM+ 3.x has been released, Pro version ($4.95) seem to work well with Skype and MSN, free version is logging out Skype after 5 min inactivity.
what the title says i have friends all over that i talk to but none have an evo (yet) they all have pc's so is there an app that will let me do this?
JackDaniels7 said:
what the title says i have friends all over that i talk to but none have an evo (yet) they all have pc's so is there an app that will let me do this?
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Qik also has a desktop version
if it does i can't find it
JackDaniels7 said:
if it does i can't find it
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Its in testing right now. Just look for qik in touch beta.
are you aware of any other apps that use Skype? Not many people use Qik, but Skype is pretty big...
Can't wait for this.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/08/29/v...ree-cross-platform-instant-messaging-service/
Samsung is jumping into the ring and coming out with their own messaging service, directly taking aim RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and Apple’s iMessage. “ChatON” is free, global and “works across all major smartphone and feature phone platforms”, so including BlackBerry and iOS. ChatON will first come pre-installed on smartphones that run off Bada or Android platforms this October, but will be “available gradually across all major Smartphones, Tablets, notebook PCs and Samsung feature phones”. As to the features, Samsung states there will be 2 versions available. A basic feature of ChatON has group chat, image/video/music and location sharing. An enhanced version of ChatON gives a few additional options, such as interaction rank, ability to comment on a users profile and the option to send other users an animated message.
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Looks good. I just don't like the name "ChatON"... Doesn't sound right.
Anyway, I will only use it if it becomes available in non Samsung phones (don't know that many people with Sammy phones).
oh wow!!!! this is good.... its like windows live messenger all over again!
What would be the use of yet another chat app? Especially now that both Facebook and Google have robust and well populated chat networks.
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Looks good. I just don't like the name "ChatON"... Doesn't sound right.
Anyway, I will only use it if it becomes available in non Samsung phones (don't know that many people with Sammy phones).
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“works across all major smartphone and feature phone platforms”, so including BlackBerry and iOS."
HotlipsH said:
What would be the use of yet another chat app? Especially now that both Facebook and Google have robust and well populated chat networks.
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Personally i hate facebook and dont use it for chat, neither do any of my friends. Google talk is only for android. This works across all smartphones.
Although whether it will be better than Whatsapp remains to be seen
I agree Whatsapp is good let`s hope ChatON will be as good or even better.
Do we really need another IM client? I don't like whatsapp Gtalk works well for me.
What about Ebuddy XMS that everyone forgot? I also remember that Samsung included Palringo?? no one used it and is also forgotten. So... why will this succeed?
and Like @elkikin said the name isn't right, it doesn't sound good. I also don't like the profile page and that people can comment on it, it's trying to combine messaging and social network?
there also Kakatalk !
This seems pretty good there's a pr video and seems fine. But will it be too late,whatsapp has a good market and most my friends use it. Live Profile to me is a failure. Samsung need to make sure that all phones now come with this pre installed like berries have with BBM if it wants any chance. BBM will still remain the king of chat as it's simple and works fantastically well (ex BB user), in the UK anyway most teens are never off BBM including my sister for solely that reason she doesn't want to move to another phone!
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Subah said:
there also Kakatalk !
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There to many to name name them all.
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This seems pretty good there's a pr video and seems fine. But will it be too late,whatsapp has a good market and most my friends use it. Live Profile to me is a failure. Samsung need to make sure that all phones now come with this pre installed like berries have with BBM if it wants any chance. BBM will still remain the king of chat as it's simple and works fantastically well (ex BB user), in the UK anyway most teens are never off BBM including my sister for solely that reason she doesn't want to move to another phone!
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I never used a BB but i know how the bum works. Someone has to make a replica of that or RIM has to release it to other phones (there was a rumor). Google has now something like Huddle (what also works fine) but not a lot of people use G+.
I think if google promotes Gtalk it will be used, everyone who uses android has Gtalk on it so there are users. Newer phones can even use video chat. even friends on iPhone use Gtalk.
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There to many to name name them all.
I never used a BB but i know how the bum works. Someone has to make a replica of that or RIM has to release it to other phones (there was a rumor). Google has now something like Huddle (what also works fine) but not a lot of people use G+.
I think if google promotes Gtalk it will be used, everyone who uses android has Gtalk on it so there are users. Newer phones can even use video chat. even friends on iPhone use Gtalk.
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RIM can make a killing by releasing BBM as a cross platform chat app. But it's the one thing that makes the blackberry a little unique.
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RIM can make a killing by releasing BBM as a cross platform chat app. But it's the one thing that makes the blackberry a little unique.
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I know if this happens you can declare the BB dead so many people want to switch to an android or iPhone but the only thing keeping them is the BBM.
commodoor said:
I know if this happens you can declare the BB dead so many people want to switch to an android or iPhone but the only thing keeping them is the BBM.
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Agreed. No matter how much you persuade one of the benefits of moving they'll always say but x y or z doesn't have bbm! Push email is widely available so that's not an issue unless the company require bes. Only QNX and how quickly Rim can implement a competitive phone os will keep them alive although the hardcore addicts won't mind whatever they have.
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Ohhhhh i can see this going down the pan. Bbm and whats app own mobile messaging. Buuuut we will see... btw hate the name! Sounds.... boring. Oh hey sarah add me on "chaton" loool!
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I figured out what's wrong with this app's name. "ChatOn" sounds like "shat on", which is not nice, no sir. No sir indeed. They'll have to change the name.
How about just "Samsung chat"?
We are having so many chat clients and it is getting redundant.
I hope we can get a universal chat client where every platform use them as default then we are good.
xsaintzx said:
We are having so many chat clients and it is getting redundant.
I hope we can get a universal chat client where every platform use them as default then we are good.
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Why not use gtalk every android phone has one. I saw it even default on bb.
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commodoor said:
Why not use gtalk every android phone has one. I saw it even default on bb.
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Because you are not automatically logged in.
BBM runs in the background you dont have the option to "sign off" unless you uninstall bbm app.
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Because you are not automatically logged in.
BBM runs in the background you dont have the option to "sign off" unless you uninstall bbm app.
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This i didn't know. But even if android comes with something like that Iphone would never have something like it. Apple is gona release their own chat client and i don't think it would be available on BBM or Android same as the facetime.
So what i think their will never be a universal chat client and we always be using third party apps
I own the lg optimus 2x which isn't an official 3 phone so i can't download the most recent updates for these 2 apps could someone with an sgs2 download them both and post the apk.
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Three are not supporting msn no more (i spoke with 3). You will have to go in market and download messenger with you . I dont think they are supporting skype either i see that on twitter
eraldo said:
I own the lg optimus 2x which isn't an official 3 phone so i can't download the most recent updates for these 2 apps could someone with an sgs2 download them both and post the apk.
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SEARCH forum for the skype v11 build works great..
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Three are not supporting msn no more (i spoke with 3). You will have to go in market and download messenger with you . I don't think they are supporting skype either i see that on twitter
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What do you mean they are not supporting it no more? I recently had a big argument with them about it because they wouldn't allow it to be downloaded by phones they don't sell even tho it works on all android devices above 2.0, they clearly stated to get a three phone to get free msn and skype calls, to which i told them to shove it right up their ars.
Already have the msn app but its an older version and very slow even on my o2x, and doesn't respond well to being minimized, i cant find anything in the search a million things turn up when i search three skype app or msn.
Skype 4 android
eraldo said:
What do you mean they are not supporting it no more? I recently had a big argument with them about it because they wouldn't allow it to be downloaded by phones they don't sell even tho it works on all android devices above 2.0, they clearly stated to get a three phone to get free msn and skype calls, to which i told them to shove it right up their ars.
Already have the msn app but its an older version and very slow even on my o2x, and doesn't respond well to being minimized, i cant find anything in the search a million things turn up when i search three skype app or msn.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18290748&postcount=1492 SKYPE use build 11 as I said and read full details on settings to benifit from this skype
Nyssa1104 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18290748&postcount=1492 SKYPE use build 11 as I said and read full details on settings to benifit from this skype
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Im after the 2 official apps from three as i said.
I have searched high and low for a good means of messaging my friends on their Apple devices. They of course want to use nothing but their default Messenger app, and as much as I like Google Voice, it doesn't support pictures or MMS.
I've tried imo.im on both devices with Google Talk, but it's proven to be a bit of a pain, particularly on the ios side.
I'm now looking at all other options, such as Kakaotalk (though I'm in the USA), Facebook Messenger, Skype, and so on. My Nexus 7 is wifi only, and I do not own or use a cellphone (so TabletTalk and Whatsapp won't work).
Considering all of that, can someone please point me in the right direction of a good app or solution?
I just use Google Voice, all my Ipad friends have no problems with it. You do need to get a GV# for best use.
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I just use Google Voice, all my Ipad friends have no problems with it. You do need to get a GV# for best use.
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So far that's been the best solution, but I can't send or receive photos, which is something a lot of my friends and family do.
elias4444 said:
So far that's been the best solution, but I can't send or receive photos, which is something a lot of my friends and family do.
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Can you get them to use something like Kik? cross-platform, send receive photos, etc.
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Can you get them to use something like Kik? cross-platform, send receive photos, etc.
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Possibly. It was like pulling teeth to get them all to try IMO.im, and because that didn't go well I'm guessing any other client I ask them to install had better be downright amazing. I was looking at Kik, Skype, Kakaotalk, or possibly Facebook Messenger (though I was worried something like Facebook Messenger or Google+ Messenger would make conversations publicly accessible, which annoys me). Any specific opinions on which would be better?
I use Tango to chat with my fiancé who has an iPhone. Video chat works seamlessly as well. That's what I would suggest.
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bellerophon90 said:
I use Tango to chat with my fiancé who has an iPhone. Video chat works seamlessly as well. That's what I would suggest.
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Oh wow... Tango looks pretty awesome! I didn't see it because it's under the Social category of the Play store rather than the Communications category like so many of the others.
Ok, this thread is now officially a Tango vs Kik discussion! I think it's between those two. Any opinions?
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Ok, this thread is now officially a Tango vs Kik discussion! I think it's between those two. Any opinions?
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Lol... Or not. My wife didn't like Tango. Though a few of my friends and family apparently use google+... Any opinions on using Google+ Messenger?
AW: Please help! Frustrated with messaging.
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Lol... Or not. My wife didn't like Tango. Though a few of my friends and family apparently use google+... Any opinions on using Google+ Messenger?
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I don't trust G+ messenger anymore.. A lot of messages weren't delivered, and sending pictures is a pain in the *** I'm also searching a good messenger for me and my friends.. But there's none for me ATM. I tested every single one, like, 1000 companies got my contacts and numbers now, but nothing was good. The best, was kik, but, it's so.. Clean, too clean for me.. Sending pictures on kik is awesome and fast, also, it's the fastest messenger, even if you kill the process it still boots fast without any loading screen.. But it has like none features.. Just the standard ones.. Also it has a few.. Idk, weird things like when I receive a message from "mike" only, and open it, it goes to the contact list instead of the conversation... A no go for me.. Kik needs to grow with features, even tiny ones like what I've mentioned above.. But if you can live with a clean one, here you go, dolphinetly kik.
Oh.. I wrote a lot lol ^^
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You could also use Textnow, it gives you a texting number that can recieve pictures, it's also bubble formatted messages like modern messengers (similar to iphone's) . As long as you use your number once in 90 days,it's yours forever. They've also added voip calling, but i think you have to pay for minutes on that.
I use hangouts to chat from iOS to nexus to OS X
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You talk to people who use iOS devices...?
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GroupMe as a Cross Platform Chat
Hi I would suggest GroupMe.
https://groupme.com/
They have apps for almost any platform. You can do simultaneous log in with one account.
One group chat allows up to 50 participants.
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