How to enable video calls for Skype? - Acer Iconia Tab A100

How in the hell do I enable video calls? I am trying to set up Skype with a KFHD and all is good except my A100 won't do video.
Please help, I will be leaving the family for awhile and would like to get this set up pronto. I have looked all throughout Settings and have seen nothing. It's like the front-facing camera doesn't even exist.
I'm on ICS in the USA. Thanks.

fisterkev said:
How in the hell do I enable video calls? I am trying to set up Skype with a KFHD and all is good except my A100 won't do video.
Please help, I will be leaving the family for awhile and would like to get this set up pronto. I have looked all throughout Settings and have seen nothing. It's like the front-facing camera doesn't even exist.
I'm on ICS in the USA. Thanks.
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Stock ICS? It works fine in cm10, not that it helps much.
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I can't help much, but confirm that Skype video works fine on the stock ICS. Long shot, maybe try uninstalling it and then re-installing it again?

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Anyone able to video chat with a pc or mac with the evo 4g?

I used to use fring with skype but now that skype banned them from using it i dont have any other method of chatting with my family when i am away. Anyone have a solution to this?
No ways as of yet, unless Fring or Qik get desktop apps or Skype gets a native Android app.
you can do this with sipdroid...much better quality than fring...although, you need a gv number or sipgate number to pair with sipdroid (PLUS -there is a small monthly fee to add videocalling to pc via a pbxes account) ...just google sipdroid for videocalling and you can watch a video of how it is done on sipdroids homepage. this can be done over 3g,4g or wifi ...seems to be much better quality than video streaming of justintv, qik or than fring was
Yes,
Imovicha (Movicha) works very well from EVO to PC or EVO to another phone. I use this to communicate with a number of our PCs.
better quality?
masbirdies said:
Imovicha (Movicha) works very well from EVO to PC or EVO to another phone. I use this to communicate with a number of our PCs.
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I just tried out imovicha for the first time...is there any way to get the quality of the video seen on the computer to be good? mine is really blocky and wont show on cpu bigger than about 3 inches by 3 inches??!!! Video skype through fring (when it was available) was much better quality.
I found a Skype beta but have not yet tried it out. I will report back.
CharlyDigital said:
I found a Skype beta but have not yet tried it out. I will report back.
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Yes, please do.
adeyo said:
I just tried out imovicha for the first time...is there any way to get the quality of the video seen on the computer to be good? mine is really blocky and wont show on cpu bigger than about 3 inches by 3 inches??!!! Video skype through fring (when it was available) was much better quality.
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Never seen the other end but was told the video looked and fine and sound was good.
It's ON NOW...
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Never seen the other end but was told the video looked and fine and sound was good.
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http://www.movicha.com/android.html <<< Forget Fring-FaceTime or even Qik.. Movicha has it all, I can video call (cont) http://tl.gd/2v7kkk I just twitted it to the WORLD!.. lol..
I think there was a skype app in one of the magnus cyan upgrades in the theme section. I tried one once and it wasn't for me so I flashed over it. I thought awhile ago that someone ripped out skype and another app or two out of a verizon droid. I don't remember if it worked but I remember that you had to have the o they apps with it or it wouldn't work.
When i tried the skype beta app, it didn't have video chat...
Has anyone tried Movicha for the Evo yet? It's got pretty bad reviews so far.
Ten Ounce said:
Has anyone tried Movicha for the Evo yet? It's got pretty bad reviews so far.
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Just tried movicha. It sucks imo. Doesn't send video.
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http://www.movicha.com/android.html <<< Forget Fring-FaceTime or even Qik.. Movicha has it all, I can video call (cont) http://tl.gd/2v7kkk I just twitted it to the WORLD!.. lol..
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I don't know. Just checked out their site. It says there is a subscription fee, but makes no mention of how much it is! Guess you have to install the pp to find out.
Also, their FAQ says it does not support video from the phone on Android - you can see somebody on their PC, but they can't see you!!
If this is true what good is it???
"I tried to place a video call to a friend who was using an Android. How come he can see me, but I cannot see him?
Right now Android supports receive only video."
I have downloaded Movicha but haven't actually tried it yet. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a version specifically for the EVO. You have to search the market for "MovichaForEVO".
EDIT: Just tried it between my PC and phone... video from phone to PC kinda sucks on 3G but otherwise it does work (will try it over 4G when I'm at work Monday to see if video quality is any better)
It seems to make calls ok, video quality on the PC from my Evo was HORRIBLE though, the GUI is kinda meh, dont have sound or cam on pc (sitting at Sprint..cant really expect too much lol) to test that. All in all, its a step in the right direction, but certainly fails as a whole package. Ugly as hell basically....just wish I had gotten my evo before Fring issues to test skype with my gf on her laptop.
So, did you have to pay? If so, how much???
no, never once asked for anything but a name and an email. I sure as hell wouldnt be paying for something like this though
jguy said:
Just tried movicha. It sucks imo. Doesn't send video.
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I tried it, it is JUNK. Video is very bad.
Gibs679 said:
just wish I had gotten my evo before Fring issues to test skype with my gf on her laptop.
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It wasn't any better, fring is crap as well

[Q] Video chat options?

So what options do we have with the SGS2 for video chat/calling?
I see in the dialer/contacts there is an option to call somebody with video, how
does that work? Has anybody been able to try it?
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I can confirm that the video calling from the dialer works great between two SGSIIs, even over a week 3G signal.
If you have root access, you can also install the new Google Talk app that has video. Works great as well between phone and PC over wifi at least.
I haven't tested other than this, but it gets me in touch with my fiancee on the phone and family/friends on Google Talk. I have a feeling we'll be waiting a while for Skype video support now that they've been bought by Microsoft.
edit: There are of course other third party options but I want to use the ones with the greatest adoption and compatibility between devices, which is Skype and Google in my opinion.
slice77 said:
I can confirm that the video calling from the dialer works great between two SGSIIs, even over a week 3G signal.
If you have root access, you can also install the new Google Talk app that has video. Works great as well between phone and PC over wifi at least.
I haven't tested other than this, but it gets me in touch with my fiancee on the phone and family/friends on Google Talk. I have a feeling we'll be waiting a while for Skype video support now that they've been bought by Microsoft.
edit: There are of course other third party options but I want to use the ones with the greatest adoption and compatibility between devices, which is Skype and Google in my opinion.
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I wonder how long 'we' will have to wait for Android 2.3.4 with the Gtalk/video/voice built in? Or maybe Google will release the Gtalk app with this feature on the market soon.
Guess I could always root
Can someone confirm that Gtalk video chat on AT&T only works over WiFi? I can see & chat with people over 3G and it will even say video available and show the video icon but it then tells me that I need WiFi. Is there a way around this? Perhaps an edit to the prop file or even the Gtalk file thru root exployer to enable the video over 3g..?
Would fring work?
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Would fring work?
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I want to know this as well.
Yes, fring does work. Qik works too but you see yourself upside down or atleast that's what I see. The other party see's you right side up.
Cool I'll give it go calling my friends (cough cough) iphone
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Hey guys ,
Talk with video chat enabled works GREAT !!!!! And in 3G too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wolfgart said:
Hey guys ,
Talk with video chat enabled works GREAT !!!!! And in 3G too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Which one did you install? I did the auto APK that allows permissions from superuser and it works great but only over WIFI. How did you get it to install with the 3g? And does it work well? I heard it's very buggy with 3g..?
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Which one did you install? I did the auto APK that allows permissions from superuser and it works great but only over WIFI. How did you get it to install with the 3g? And does it work well? I heard it's very buggy with 3g..?
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I've installed using this thread , and works Great over 3G too !!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075494&highlight=talk
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Are you sure? I think Paul's auto install is the version that only works over wifi. I've installed that version off a fresh hard reset twice and no 3g. I believe someone from that thread actually said that apk was for the wfi only version.
UPDATE: Figured it out. I had to find the updated Talk2.apk and I used root exployer to copy over the old APK. Since it was already installed, that's all I had to do. Re-booted and Google Chat now works over 3g. Wow, it logged in 1st attempt after re-boot with no issues and started working right away. Good stuff... One quick question thou. When someone tries to video chat with me, I only get the notification saying someone tried to video chat but you were not on WIFI. I can then go right ahead video chat them back over 3g and everything is fine. So, I only ring for a video chat if I'm in WIFI but can send no problem over 3g..? Is that where we are at with it or is there something I'm missing..?
Tango is another great video calling app on the market its free and it works real good 3G and wifi it also detects who in youre contact list has it
Dirky said:
So what options do we have with the SGS2 for video chat/calling?
I see in the dialer/contacts there is an option to call somebody with video, how
does that work? Has anybody been able to try it?
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tried video calls to several friends' android mobiles today in the office - all failed. not sure if it's a network or device limitation, none of the friends had samsung phone tho.
are video calls using the "stock" functions generally only supported between devices of the same make/model?
heldchen said:
tried video calls to several friends' android mobiles today in the office - all failed. not sure if it's a network or device limitation, none of the friends had samsung phone tho.
are video calls using the "stock" functions generally only supported between devices of the same make/model?
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Do they have UK or EURO standard video chat over 3G enabled? I know I did hear that you can video chat within the dialer with SGS2 to SGS2. If anyone wants to dare try this from one SGS2 to another, or any other GSM phone that has the video chat icon in the dialer. let me know.

[Q] Skype Video

Funny how the blogs posted a article today saying the skype app was updated to include video calling on many phones including the incredible S. however, I didn't see the 2. I thought thye were nearly the same phones? does it make sense why they would release it on the S and not the dinc2?
From the app description in the market:
Some notes:
If you're using Android 2.2 (Froyo) or greater on a device not listed in the What's New section, you should still be able to enable video calling in Skype settings. Please note that video call quality may not be as good as on a certified device.
On Android 2.2 (Froyo), only the back camera will work. This is because only devices running Android OS 2.3 or higher allow apps to access the front facing camera.
If the setting to enable video calling is not available in the Skype Settings on your device that means video calling is not yet supported on your phone.
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I tested this on my own inc 2 and it worked with no real issues whatsoever.
jbatch said:
I tested this on my own inc 2 and it worked with no real issues whatsoever.
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I can confirm it works for me as well. Stock non-rooted gingerbread.
iMissLayups said:
I can confirm it works for me as well. Stock non-rooted gingerbread.
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i have 2.3.3 on my phone, GB OTA update. no root. my phone has skype 2.1.0.46 on it right now, and i'm not seeing anywhere for video. When you got it working, is it just mobile to mobile video, or can you do a mobile to desktop video?
ryanerb said:
my phone has 2.1.0.46 on it right now, and i'm not seeing anywhere for video. When you got it working, is it just mobile to mobile video, or can you do a mobile to desktop video?
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I tested with mobile-to-desktop.
Make sure you're using the Skype from the market and not the pre-loaded one named Skype for Verizon. Go into the settings and the last section is labeled "Video calls." There should be an option that says "Enable video calling." I had to manually enable it.
iMissLayups said:
I tested with mobile-to-desktop.
Make sure you're using the Skype from the market and not the pre-loaded one named Skype for Verizon. Go into the settings and the last section is labeled "Video calls." There should be an option that says "Enable video calling." I had to manually enable it.
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well IMAGINE that... i just had to go to settings to enable the video call. it gave me some warnign message, but let me enable it. i did just try my dinc2 to my macbook, didn't work, but im going to try with another mobile. when chatting with the macbook, on the dinc2 it lets me click the video button, but it goes to a black screen for a second, then comes back to the menu, so its probably crashing the program on the phone... probably cause its chatting with a mac
ryanerb said:
well IMAGINE that... i just had to go to settings to enable the video call. it gave me some warnign message, but let me enable it. i did just try my dinc2 to my macbook, didn't work, but im going to try with another mobile. when chatting with the macbook, on the dinc2 it lets me click the video button, but it goes to a black screen for a second, then comes back to the menu, so its probably crashing the program on the phone... probably cause its chatting with a mac
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My girlfriend has a Macbook Pro and the first time we tried it, it wouldn't let her enable video on her side but she could see me. The next time we tried it worked perfectly and has been ever since.

Skype video

Skype video working with ffc? I know others like tbolt Inc2 don't just wondering if this does
I've tested it twice now, it works.
lurch81 said:
Skype video working with ffc? I know others like tbolt Inc2 don't just wondering if this does
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No, it does not work. There is a link on Skype support page discussing it
h t t p : / / community.skype.com/t5/Android/GALAXY-NEXUS-ANDROID-4-0/td-p/286792
Seems as if some can and some can't ...really wish Skype would get on updating their app to support all ffc phones :-/
lurch81 said:
Seems as if some can and some can't ...really wish Skype would get on updating their app to support all ffc phones :-/
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I wish this as well, but in our case with the GN, it has only been on the market for 3 weeks. As early adopters app compatibility will be a hassle for a couple of months.
I Skyped using video earlier with my gf so yes it works on the nexus
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Virtuososteve said:
I Skyped using video earlier with my gf so yes it works on the nexus
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Hmm see so far its like 50/50 on working or not or maybe it works if you know what your doing... lol
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I can confirm it works. I've used it now several times since I've had this phone, both the front camera and the back camera work perfectly. I even took it a step further and connected my phone to the television via mhl so I could see her on the tv while I talked (you'd be surprised how well the mic picked me up). I set my phone on it's side and had it pointing across the room (a la Kinect) and it worked beautifully. Long story short, yes it works. Perhaps the people it isn't working for are running custom roms or have made some sort of change to their phone. I am still stock, with the exception of having installed google wallet.
The first time i used it was crashed but yesterday i tried again and it was working. i had video calling conversation for about 30 mins?! rear and front camera was working fine
I tried a couple minutes ago and it did work. I am using a rooted stock ROM.
This is weird. First time I tried Skype video didn't work, but having read your posts I gave it another shot. It worked fine now.
Looks like Skype made a server side fix. Video transmitting works, albeit only in landscape mode.

Call Recording app needed...

I have purchased the CallRecorder (from skvalex), the program can be trigger by a phone call, but it did not record anything.
we will have to wait for the kernel dev's to see if they can come up w/ a patch.
bought callrecorder too.
Google Voice lets you record calls.
i'm aware of that.
but there are humans outside of the US that got the galaxy nexus as well.
has anyone tried total recall from killermobile.com
they have solutions for the gs2, so am wondering if it may work for the gn?
biswasd said:
has anyone tried total recall from killermobile.com
they have solutions for the gs2, so am wondering if it may work for the gn?
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I have tried their Total Recall. It records only caller's side like all other call recording apps I tried.
EDIT:
Just noticed what I wrote here. I meant your side (side of the person who installed the app.).
Ill wait for one to be included in a custom rom.
Had it on one of the Darky 9.0 roms back on the i9000. Worked great.
Desperately desires this as well...
Will we receive kernel with 2way recording included?
Anyone has a clue if this could be eventually solved with enabling some feature in kernel config, or is this actually firmware or hardware issue?
Almost sure it is not so simple to be solved with simple kernel recompilation... But since I am pretty new here (android land), I hadn't enough time to get know things, evaluate enviroment etc.
I'd also love to have the call recorder from skvalex working on this. I'm holding off on getting the GN until this feature works.
Work in progress... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422779
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