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Skype 3G calls now available through hacked Android app
October 7, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka
Android Hacks, Android Tricks, Commmunication
Regarding the Skype Android app that recently became available, the disappointment of many U.S. users can be expressed by a comment we received from Twitter user doyleJack
@androinica Wifi only. What’s the point???
What’s the point, indeed, Jack; but we can now circumvent this hang-up (for the time being at least). Xeudoxus of DroidForums has hacked the Skype Android app in order to remove the lockdown that makes users able to place calls only on WiFi. The hacked version can now place calls on 3G, 4G, or more g, which greatly improves on the usability of the app.
Download the link while you can from DroidForums. Then follow our tutorial for loading APK’s from outside the Android Market.
A few things to consider:
- Verizon customers and Android users outside of the United States do not have to worry about this hack because its version of Skype already includes 3G calling support.
- AT&T customers are unable to load APK’s from outside of the Market using the tutorial posted. If you have the misfortune of being an AT&T subscriber, use this method.
- This probably counts against your monthly minutes
Awesome! I was just going to ask about the UK but it seems that there are no limitations! I was using another program till recently when Skype pulled the plug on them making there software pretty useless. I imagine that there own launch (this launch) might have something to do with that? Any how many thanks My recent post Zagg Invisible Shield Review for HTC Desire
No hack needed. If you don't want to hack and use it on any Android handset anywhere, try Nimbuzz. It is free and supports Skype, Facebook, MSN, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, and others, for free. Disclaimer: I work for Nimbuzz and would love your feedback http://usa.blog.nimbuzz.com/2010/05/20/skype-on-a…
doesn't support skype
What is the point? You can call to someone outside the US free of charge. Yes, there are people who don't live in the USA
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I’m not in the US so the 3G restriction was irrelevant, but I was hoping it might work on my Samsung Galaxy S (int’l version). It doesn’t. Same problem – insta-no-login.
I'm not in the US so the 3G restriction wasn't irrelevant, but I was hoping it might work on my Samsung Galaxy S (int'l version). It doesn't. Same problem – insta-no-login.
Will this allow wifi calling in the UK? Since the uk version of skype wont allow it!!
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