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I just purchased the skype unlimited calling because i need to save on my minutes from verizon. I went to use it and it doesnt work in the united states to make a skype to land line or mobile phone call. It will not use my wifi connection either. Is there a way around this to be able to use skype to place calls over 3g or wifi to land line or mobile?
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were should I post then I need help with getting thus to work
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This.
Makes sense doesn't it? This has nothing to do with development. -_-
how much did you pay for skype, and why?
jarodcurtis said:
I just purchased the skype unlimited calling because i need to save on my minutes from verizon. I went to use it and it doesnt work in the united states to make a skype to land line or mobile phone call. It will not use my wifi connection either. Is there a way around this to be able to use skype to place calls over 3g or wifi to land line or mobile?
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Go to your market link, and download it for *free* from Verizon. And it's for unlimited Skype to *Skype* calls, routed through Verizon by an agreement/partnership (most probably to keep themselves alive in the distant future).
Oh, yeah: You might wanna work on gettin' your money back.
not really because a way needs to be developed to bypass the lock down from Verizon tgat uses the Verizon minutes instead of routing through Skype when calling a us number... If I were to call Britain it would go through Skype why can there be a work around to use Skype to make a call to land line In the united states ... this is why I put in development .... if some one can do a work around then people can use Skype and not have to waste money on a Verizon calling plan !!
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I have downloaded Skype but it says that u have to use Verizon minutes to make a call through Skype to us land line but can use Skype to call a land line outside of us .... what's with that... does anyone else see how stupid this is for Verizon to have locked thus feature down just do they can get a few extra bucks from people already paying for high priced plans ...
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jarodcurtis said:
I have downloaded Skype but it says that u have to use Verizon minutes to make a call through Skype to us land line but can use Skype to call a land line outside of us .... what's with that... does anyone else see how stupid this is for Verizon to have locked thus feature down just do they can get a few extra bucks from people already paying for high priced plans ...
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Use skype via fring this has been discussed and many say it doesnt use your minutes.
Skype doesn't work worth a damn even with Fring. Ditch Skype and use Fring with a SIP account like freecall. Skype has completely sold out to VZW. Move along now and go to sip which is more open anyway.
I use fring all the time with no issues. The video calls work real well too
what is the best SIP account
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I didn't see a thread about this, so just wanted to point out that there is now a Qik Video Chat app unique to T-Mobile, presumably for the MyTouch 4G. I did try it on my G2 though, and I can confirm that at least the live streaming works.
I don't have anyone to video chat with, but I have been hearing from other comments that video chats do work on the G2 as well, albeit without the front facing camera.
But for me, I think the live streaming is what is the cool thing here. Glad it works!
Check out Tango. It works and has one for iphone users too.
Stryder5 said:
Check out Tango. It works and has one for iphone users too.
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Can it do live streaming to the web?
You can also use ustream app to broadcast.
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I also DL the app but same here dont know anyone that has video chat. PM me and lets see if we ca get it to work
Qik application has been on the Market for months with live streaming to web capabilities
Yeah but the ones on the market didn't give people w/o ffc the option to live stream and actually video chat, just send the video files after u made them. This one for tmobile let's single camera folks go live.
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I put this on my wife's and my G2's and when you try to place a call between them, the one initiating the call appears to work, and when you click answer with the other, it kicks you out and back to whatever screen you were on before. but on the initiating phone it still looks like you are connected, the call timer is running, you see can see what you are 'broadcasting' to the other phone in the top left, but there is no voice, or video or real connection between the phones. i tried it vv both ways, my phone to hers and hers to mine.
it doesnt work.
It does work. I got to video chat with my cousin with a evo4. it worked pretty good just some audio lag but its better then i expected
Jskash said:
I put this on my wife's and my G2's and when you try to place a call between them, the one initiating the call appears to work, and when you click answer with the other, it kicks you out and back to whatever screen you were on before. but on the initiating phone it still looks like you are connected, the call timer is running, you see can see what you are 'broadcasting' to the other phone in the top left, but there is no voice, or video or real connection between the phones. i tried it vv both ways, my phone to hers and hers to mine.
it doesnt work.
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SL33PY24 said:
It does work. I got to video chat with my cousin with a evo4. it worked pretty good just some audio lag but its better then i expected
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did you try to mimic what jskash said? try placing the call on different phones and see how it works.
how does broadcast to web work? is it to another phone or is it leterally a website people can access when you are connected and broadcasting?
I can back up that I've tried it also with a friend in KC and it does work. It was awesome because we don't get to see eachother often and my kids have never been to her house. She walked all around the house and even showed off the dogs. I got a call and was momentarily paused until I rejected it but it immediately started back up and we continued on for about 20 minutes. The only thing was the sound on my end was a little low, I could hear her but it was a stretch if background noise cameinto play. But yeah, it does work, at least from a G2 to an evo and both ways because first she called me but I had to leave a noisey room and plug in my phone to charge, then I called her and it worked also.
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it does work.. my sister has a mt4g and while i was able to see her she was able to see me since we g2 owners dont have ffc
I also tried to go from my g2 to my wifes g2. Same as other poster. Looks good until you answer and then the phone cuts out and the caller looks like they are connected but they are not. Too bad,
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.
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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.
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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.
how do I make a video call? first phone I've had with a front facing camera.
You can use an app like tango or Skype.
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You can use an app like tango or Skype.
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is it not possible without a 3rd party app?
Any ideas? I know o2 support video calls, but can the phone do it without an app?
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Any ideas? I know o2 support video calls, but can the phone do it without an app?
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No idea how to make video call on cellular network
I can't find the Video option in stock dialer.
I am wondering too. I come from Galaxy S2 wich has the possibilty of video calls without any extra app. When i called a friend who has a htc Sensation XL we made a video call.
3g video calling
Phones like nokia 5800 etc were equipped with this facility and I have used it once. But latest HTC android are not having this option at all.
Hey as we all know our htc one x does not support native video calling over 3G so is there any way we can enable it or use any app to gain this function ??
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Hey as we all know our htc one x does not support native video calling over 3G so is there any way we can enable it or use any app to gain this function ??
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have you tried Tango https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sgiggle.production&hl=en
Skype , tango are best
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as for the topic goes its native video calling not video chatting. btw no there isnt any app to support video call but u can try skype even gtalk for video chat
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Thanks for the reply guys....hope HTC adds this function in a future update!
It doesn't support it? Really? The native Talk app worked just fine for me to video call over 3G.
Well thats nuts. No video calling over 3G for those whom have network support.
Does anyone know where the restriction is put in place, its obviously not a ICS issue since my SGS2 worked fine. And we have a Front camera lol, thoughts?
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Well thats nuts. No video calling over 3G for those whom have network support.
Does anyone know where the restriction is put in place, its obviously not a ICS issue since my SGS2 worked fine. And we have a Front camera lol, thoughts?
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Android does not natively support it. But Samsung Androids do have it, so it is possible. Was hoping that HTC would follow, unfortunantly there doesn't seem to be a lot of demand for it.
There are already several issues with google to enable it like this one.
This article best explains the difference between the types of 3G Video Call.
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It doesn't support it? Really? The native Talk app worked just fine for me to video call over 3G.
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Cos that's the Google Talk app, which by default just happens to come installed.. It's not something built into the OS, and you can only call people who have the app installed as well. Native video calling would mean toe ability to video call anyone whose phone supports it, regardless of OS.
I believe UK was one of the first to have video calling back in 2004/2005 (in your face steve jobs, facetime over wifi in 2010 on a phone is not revolutionary!)
anyway, yes there is a difference between video calling on the network and video chatting using an app over the data connection.
I think the main reason for dropping video calling is the lack use by the consumers, here in the video calling minutes have been dropped from monthly tariffs now, i'm guessing due to the lack of supported devices and also the lack of use, most consumers seem to be more interested in the data services side which is much more useful.
Thanks mate for the update.
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Android does not natively support it. But Samsung Androids do have it, so it is possible. Was hoping that HTC would follow, unfortunantly there doesn't seem to be a lot of demand for it.
There are already several issues with google to enable it like this one.
This article best explains the difference between the types of 3G Video Call.
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I believe UK was one of the first to have video calling back in 2004/2005 (in your face steve jobs, facetime over wifi in 2010 on a phone is not revolutionary!)
anyway, yes there is a difference between video calling on the network and video chatting using an app over the data connection.
I think the main reason for dropping video calling is the lack use by the consumers, here in the video calling minutes have been dropped from monthly tariffs now, i'm guessing due to the lack of supported devices and also the lack of use, most consumers seem to be more interested in the data services side which is much more useful.
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I use to be able to make video calls on an old NEC phone ibhad back in early 2000. My GS4 support's it, I'm a bit pi**ed off that my HTC ONE doesn't as I'd like to be able to talk to my kids when im at work or wherever.