[APP] 3UK - Skype on 3 UK - Free skype calls over 3uk

[kaizer006]

Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app
This is ment to be free to use (i.e. free voice call to other skype users) FOR 3UK Users ONLY!!!

so far it only supports Voice and Texts, NO Video calls yet :(
for Video calls use the Normal Skype (NOT free to use on 3UK) app on market

it the offical skype app from 3UK
seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1) and Samsung Galaxy s

to log in make sure your usein 3UK's APN (apn.three.co.uk) and not Wi-Fi

i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz :(

the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away


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About which is the better read this it "May" help you decide

"Originally Posted by ps3taker

@kaizer006: is Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live the latest versions of Skype you added in the first post or is it a beta release superseded by Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live please."

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"Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live" is the one 3UK pimp's at the moment

but the "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" has more options and stuff

i supose there will have been a combatability issue or something silly like that with the 1.5.0.13 so they went back to 0.10.16

personaly i use 1.5.0.13 on both my dream and my galaxy np
dream usein super D [cant remember what version off hand]
galaxy useing 2.3.4 stock + cf root

Answer: i 'THiNK' "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" is latest
BUT: 3UK are Useing "Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live"


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Anyone wanting to "try" and Mod it to run on OTHER 3NETWORK AREAS read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442460

sorry i cant be more help

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also MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184

[chingy1788]

Any remote chance of this working on 3 Australia?

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[hadooj]

This is just an FYI of what I've come across. I have the HTC Magic configured on the ATT US hsdpa network. I ran a port scan and found out AT&T is still not complying with what i thought was settled. AT&T blocks port 5060 which is the port that the SIP protocol functions. So, when you try to use skype, just like on the iphone, it will only work over wifi only and not over the network...but not because of the skype program for android, but because of att blocking the port....
if anyone has any information or comments please reply....I'd like to know more as well

[djfuego]

I saw a promotion last week for 2 free 3 sims (Say that when you are drunk) as well so I'm just waiting for the outcome of this. No top-up charge This means Really cheap Voip to International numbers over Wifi for me. I'll let you know how it goes.

[naviru]

Any remote chance of this working on 3 Australia?

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i think there will be a large chance once we find where is the xml that contains the server address and edit it like what we've done to the iskoot client registry

[wrsg]

I saw a promotion last week for 2 free 3 sims (Say that when you are drunk) as well so I'm just waiting for the outcome of this. No top-up charge This means Really cheap Voip to International numbers over Wifi for me. I'll let you know how it goes.

in the local store they are giving away free sims, just walk in and pick one up, no questions asked.

[lovenemesis]

Thank you very much for providing the apk file.

I have difficulty to download it neither from Market nor Three.co.uk.

It works well on my newly purchased HTC Tattoo with 3 PAYG.

Cheers.

[zibbo]

Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app

it the offical skype app for 3UK's HTC Hero thats on market place
they only support the hero but it seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1)

to log in make sure ur usein 3UK's APN and not wifi

i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz :(

the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away



kaizer006 there is any chance u can modify it to be used with other 3 operators in Italy in particular... i can provide u the numbers that the app calls
thanks
Emilio

[guru_floyd]

and also for 3 australia please...the number is +61430005340

[fards]

check the data limits on the current sims.. It's 90 days free for a total of 150mb so not too great.

I got two free sims with the last deal, I get 30 days unlimited data for 30 days for £5 don't need to topup voice as well.

[klemox]

How can I locate the phone number in Ireland?

[the_fish]

is there a version of this for non-3 networks? i would really appreciate a decent skype client for android (please don't point me to fring, it's still VERY, VERY beta and needs a lot more features)

[Danh2009]

Thanks for this awesome find,

I just spent ages creating an apk which automatically stuck in the settings for the 3 network, then upon searching the forum again i found your little gem of a post =/. think i should have searched harder!!

Creating an APK with different country settings isnt that difficult, you need to find the auto-signer tool, and modify the startup properties in /res/raw. although upon further investigation this ver of iskoot doesnt have those files so the settings must be stored elsewhere. so you would definately need the plain (non three) version of the iskoot apk.

autosigner and instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503007


ive linked back to your 1st post (hope you dont mind) to point people in this direction.

[doodio]

I'm on 3 Ireland, using an unlocked htc hero. If I install this, will I get skype working with my 3 ireland sim???

[doodio]

nope, it doesn't work.

[damianiw]

Thanks for this, I don't suppose anyone has their msn app if they do one for the hero that gives you free msn on 3uk

[kaizer006]

MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184

[TheDeadCpu]

Well, you guys can just install "Skype Lite" from the market :p

[GNOve]

Sorry for the question im about to ask. But anybody know if this will work in the u.s with an unlimited calling plan and skype in number?

[cerebralgenius]

Sorry for the question im about to ask. But anybody know if this will work in the u.s with an unlimited calling plan and skype in number?

Unfortunately not. As the official post says, this works for 3UK customers only.

[mattyguk]

As we all may now know this app doesn't work on 2.1 :(

But if i could draw any dev's to look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652248

Its a version that works on 2.1 and works in the same way, just its locked to verizon, and we would need to enter 3 details somehow.

I'm not a dev, so i'm hoping someone else may have an idea!! :)

[Danh2009]

Mattyguk,

Have you tried the Iskoot for android i posted in my "3 uk iskoot thread"?

it is in beta but it seems to work on the android builds i have used.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538306

I could do with some more testers.

let me know how you get on.

[mattyguk]

Tried it, but gave up as i really wanted the skype app.

I have since tried again, and i either get the 'already signed in on another mobile' or it sits forever at the signing in screen. I'll keep trying though.

Don't suppose you've had a look at adjusting the verizon skype app as that might work on 2.1 and maybe only in my eye's but would look nicer than a modded iskoot.

thanks

[oscheng]

Three UK have just released the Samsung Galaxy Spica/Portal on Android 2.1

On their blog they state that they have nearly got Skype ready for 2.1

[mattyguk]

I'm no dev, but looking at logcat, it seems the 'skype on 3 beta' crashes when trying to write the 'skype service' contact to the phonebook.

it errors trying to write to contacts/people/(number)/extensions as far as i can tell through my basic understanding, is that writing in that method is not supported under anything later than 1.6. It has been replaced by a new method.

I hope either some dev can workout what to change or we'll have to wait until three let it escape/release it!!! As i've worked out how to take apart the apk but lost when it comes to smali.

[hktony]

this is a good news to hear that skype can work on three uk for android 2.1, since i have been waiting for long time :)

[O and O]

Does this only work on 3 or can I use it on T-Mobile?

[mattyguk]

Just to recap for any people reading this, and to the question above.

This is NOT a 'true' skype like app!! i.e. it only works when not using wifi as it doesn't transport voice over the data connection. It sets up a session then uses the voice connection to either receive from or dial a special telephone number that connects into skype.

This particular app is near enough useless to anyone who isn't on the 'three' network, as the dial-in number is one that 'three' let users of its network call for free. (please check your contact first).

If your using any other provider please either look at fring or nimbuzz for skype over the data connection (data costs maybe effected), or something like iskoot for voice dial-in type (beware the later type can endup costing you money via call charges).

BTW: the app is available on the market, listed as: 'skype on 3 beta'

Cheers
Matt

[hktony]

Just to recap for any people reading this, and to the question above.

This is NOT a 'true' skype like app!! i.e. it only works when not using wifi as it doesn't transport voice over the data connection. It sets up a session then uses the voice connection to either receive from or dial a special telephone number that connects into skype.

This particular app is near enough useless to anyone who isn't on the 'three' network, as the dial-in number is one that 'three' let users of its network call for free. (please check your contact first).

If your using any other provider please either look at fring or nimbuzz for skype over the data connection (data costs maybe effected), or something like iskoot for voice dial-in type (beware the later type can endup costing you money via call charges).

BTW: the app is available on the market, listed as: 'skype on 3 beta'

Cheers
Matt

free skype call on 3 uk is unbeatable , it dials out local number to make skype call is more stable than voip call. (I think this works just like the verizon in us )

However, full version of skype on android is not necessary , because fring and nimbuzz can fully support the functions already .

Now, HTC desire has been released on 3 UK as well, so i think a new version of skype and messenger is coming soon :)

Hope the android developer can figure out how it works on the non-3handset , thank you so much.

[mattyguk]

free skype call on 3 uk is unbeatable , it dials out local number to make skype call is more stable than voip call. (I think this works just like the verizon in us )

However, full version of skype on android is not necessary , because fring and nimbuzz can fully support the functions already .

Now, HTC desire has been released on 3 UK as well, so i think a new version of skype and messenger is coming soon :)

Hope the android developer can figure out how it works on the non-3handset , thank you so much.



@hktony

I'm struggling to understand why your quoting my post and basically saying the same thing, as i can't see a question or a disagreement, etc..... but I'll try to clarify the apps status a bit more.

"skype on 3 beta" does work on non-3 handsets, as in your example, three's desire is a unbranded and untouched htc handset not customized to the network (for more info see their blog). I currently run the app on a non-3 handset too. The issue is that the current version, IIRC 0.9.0.9 is NOT compatible with 2.1. Therefore either we need a dev to sort the incompatible parts (as in post #25) or we wait until 3 release their update, which will work on 3 and non-3 branded handsets. The only restriction of this app is that it'll only work when connected to the 3 network.

If your on another network you need as suggested in my previous post. i.e. skype lite, which is exactly the same but works on other networks (but not free as that's a 3 thing only).

[dawmuz]

Folks in the UK, try this.
Its the S on 3 app UK version 0.10.0.4. Should work on 2.1.
Hope they make an Irish version soon!

Can someone using this app in the UK do me a huge favour and perform the following in adb, please (only after you have successfully logged in to skype, as server details will be there):

#adb pull /data/data/com.skype.android.threeUK/shared_prefs/Skype.xml

and post the Skype.xml file???

I need to get this working on 3 ireland badly.

Thx

[mattyguk]

wow thanks, haven't yet fully tested it yet, but so far so good. Do you mind me asking how you came across it? just being nosey!!

[dawmuz]

I changed my firefox user agent string to Samsung Spica/Portal and just downloaded it from planet 3. I did the same with a hero user agent and noticed that the versions were different - 0.9.0.9 & 0.10.0.4!

[dawmuz]

Wonder if someone with some .apk expertise could look inside the app and change the server address from three.co.uk/948 to 3ireland.ie/948?

[dawmuz]

Folks in the UK, try this.
Its the S on 3 app UK version 0.10.0.4. Should work on 2.1.
Hope they make an Irish version soon!

Can someone using this app in the UK do me a huge favour and perform the following in adb, please (only after you have successfully logged in to skype, as server details will be there):

#adb pull /data/data/com.skype.android.threeUK/shared_prefs/Skype.xml

and post the Skype.xml file???

I need to get this working on 3 ireland badly.

Thx

[mattyguk]

as soon as I get home i'll try to do that for you.

[dawmuz]

Thanks a lot mattyguk.

[mattyguk]

@dawmuz: pm'd

edit: twice as i'm an idiot!! :) ( i just read you want me logged in!!)

Are you sure the server details are there? as the files are identical bar two strings, one which is the contact address for the skype contact in my phone's phonebook, and one which is hashed somehow, to the naked eye, complete trash!! Any ideas how to decode it?

Could it be stored somewhere else?

Hang on, I thought it picked up the settings from the server depending on your location. What isn't happening when you try?

[dawmuz]

Matt,
Pm'd u back! Thx!

Server url is there. I need the missing two lines as well. Those are session i.d. and server phone number.

The app is preconfigured for the UK only, won't log in from here. That's why I couldn't get it working without your help as it will only log in through 3Uk's APN.

[mattyguk]

Well hopefully that was the seesion id i sent you, but there's nothing even remotely like a tel no. It seems to be different from the previous version.

[dawmuz]

Well hopefully that was the seesion id i sent you, but there's nothing even remotely like a tel no. It seems to be different from the previous version.

What about the Skype contact you were talking about earlier? Can you still get that string? I think the UK number should be smth like +448388888...or similar.

[mikecoffee]

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' standalone='yes' ?>
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<string name="-21">Skype Service</string>
<int name="12" value="2" />
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<string name="2">213.146.167.13:10537</string>
<int name="10" value="0" />
<string name="0">michaeljjava</string>
<string name="7">HeUblZZFASA=</string>
<boolean name="-2" value="true" />
<boolean name="-1" value="false" />
<long name="-25" value="1787" />
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<string name="9">michaeljjava</string>
<boolean name="-7" value="false" />
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<boolean name="-9" value="false" />
</map>

[mikecoffee]

Sorry had pull via phone will post xml tomorrow or email me on coffeecharity@googlemail.com and I can email it, sorry only phone access and can't upload only via e-mail

[mattyguk]

The skype contact i was refering to was the one that gets written to your phonebook, to identify the incomming call 'skype service' caller id.

[dawmuz]

@mattyguk
@mikecoffee

Tried fiddling with it, doesn't work. Still says "Sorry, there is no Skype coverage where you are". Ah, well. Guess I am just going to have to resort to modded Iskoot til they make a 3irl apk...If that ever happens!

Thanks anyway guys!

[mattyguk]

Hmmm... have you ever had the old version working on 1.5/1.6?

Does 3 irl actually offer skype on android phones?

[dawmuz]

Hmmm... have you ever had the old version working on 1.5/1.6?

Does 3 irl actually offer skype on android phones?

Nope. The only android phone 3irl have is the samsung portal, no skype. Modded Iskoot is working fine, though. Bit ugly but ok.

[th_undead]

Just tried the Skype provided few posts above and works great on my Motorola Milestone 2.1 :)

[hktony]

wow it works great on nexus one 3 uk too ..
thanks so much

[dawmuz]

Just tried the Skype provided few posts above and works great on my Motorola Milestone 2.1 :)

wow it works great on nexus one 3 uk too ..
thanks so much

Nice one, I'm glad for u guys. For some reason 3 are not preloading this on their desire...It should work too, though.

[th_undead]

I heard that the first batch of desires will be unlocked and have orifinal htc firmware on them aka not branded lol :)

Nice one, I'm glad for u guys. For some reason 3 are not preloading this on their desire...It should work too, though.

[stooby]

@dawmuz: thanks for posting the app.

Has anybody managed to receive a skype call using this version?
I can make calls to other skype users, but when people try to call me on skype, they get told
that my line is busy (it isn't!)

I would be interested to know if anyone else has this problem, or whether it's just me.

Thanks,

[mattyguk]

I've managed to receive two calls through this app so far but only from one person on an Windows PC using the std skype client i'll get my missus to call me on her '3' skype phone later and test that.

I have occasionally had to dial out 2-3 times to skype when calling a skype user through it, i get a sort of service not active type of tone. I guess its that the 'data' part hadn't yet set up the session through skype, yet the phone was already trying to ring the dial in number.

[stooby]

I've managed to receive two calls through this app so far but only from one person on an Windows PC using the std skype client i'll get my missus to call me on her '3' skype phone later and test that.

Interesting! My only incoming call test so far has been from my missus using her PC with the std skype client. She tried calling me 3 times but kept getting "busy".
She wasn't interested enough to find her mobile to try using the (symbian version) 3uk skype client!

I'll try to do some proper testing tonight and see how it goes.

Thanks for your help,

[flo-kreuzberg]

Nope. The only android phone 3irl have is the samsung portal, no skype. Modded Iskoot is working fine, though. Bit ugly but ok.

Hey Dawmuz,

can you explain how what you mean by a modded iskoot on three in Ireland? I'm looking for any solution that works with android as Fring over WiFi is not really comparable to my old skype phone and I don't like to switch the sim anymore whenever I need to make an international call.

Btw. I have an Milestone 2.1/rooted

[dawmuz]

Hey Dawmuz,

can you explain how what you mean by a modded iskoot on three in Ireland? I'm looking for any solution that works with android as Fring over WiFi is not really comparable to my old skype phone and I don't like to switch the sim anymore whenever I need to make an international call.

Btw. I have an Milestone 2.1/rooted

Cool. I will post it when I get home in an hour

[dawmuz]

Hey Dawmuz,

can you explain how what you mean by a modded iskoot on three in Ireland? I'm looking for any solution that works with android as Fring over WiFi is not really comparable to my old skype phone and I don't like to switch the sim anymore whenever I need to make an international call.

Btw. I have an Milestone 2.1/rooted

This mod is for 3irl only.

1. Download the SkypePreferences.txt file and change extension from .txt to .xml.
2. Right click and open file with Notepad or WordPad. Find strings:
<string name="password">********************</string>
<string name="username">********************</string>
<string name="forwardNumber">+353**************</string>
and replace the stars with your actual Skype login password, username and your mobile number.
3. Save to your AndroidSDK/Tools folder.
4. Freshly install iskoot on your phone. Don't start the app yet.
5. adb push SkypePreferences to your phone with this command:
#adb push SkypePreferences.xml /data/data/com.iskoot.android/shared_prefs/SkypePreferences.xml
6. Start the app (It will take a while to sign in).Voila!

There's one minor issue with this: for some reason only the first received skype call routes through 3 servers (free call). Second and subsequent received calls are routed through iskoot servers, costing you skype credit. To avoid this just exit and restart the app everytime you have received 1 call. You can dial for free all you like.
Oh, you might need some skype credit for the app to work (it won't use it, though).

[Luke_Hero]

Tried on my Desire i picked up today on 3UK, just force closes upon sign in, everytime :(

EDIT: this one works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6221279 :)

[Luke_Hero]

Working with version 0.10.0.4 thanks :)

[xxssmxx]

Not working on HTC desire any help

[dawmuz]

Not working on HTC desire any help

Are you on 3UK?This one works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6221279

[stooby]

I'll try to do some proper testing tonight and see how it goes.

Sorry to quote myself, but in case anybody was wondering, everything seems to be working well on my Milestone.
The issue my wife had with not being able to call me from her laptop seems to have been a problem with her laptop (reboot and it works ok).

I have now made and received skype calls to and from both the std windows skype client and the 3UK skype client on Symbian and 3 Skype phones.

I'm really pleased to have this working. Thanks again to dawmuz and I hope you get it working in Ireland soon!

[ee3509]

Folks in the UK, try this.
Its the S on 3 app UK version 0.10.0.4. Should work on 2.1.
Hope they make an Irish version soon!

Can someone using this app in the UK do me a huge favour and perform the following in adb, please (only after you have successfully logged in to skype, as server details will be there):

#adb pull /data/data/com.skype.android.threeUK/shared_prefs/Skype.xml

and post the Skype.xml file???

I need to get this working on 3 ireland badly.

Thx


Hi, thank you so much for this,
I've been looking everywhere and this is the first working skype client I come across for the HTC desire on 3.

I tried to pull the xml file but I get a permission denied message,
let me know if there's any work around

[icedan86]

hey guys,

I've tried both versions in this thread but none are working for me. the app loads ok but i get the following error message when trying to sign in: "skype couldn't connect over your phone connection".

htc desire, 3 uk network.

any ideas?

thanks!

[mattyguk]

hmm... thats strange!

Are you sure your in an area with a good signal and you have wifi turned off?

All i can think of (stab in the dark) are your APN settings correct as far as IIRC there is more than one way to set them up. And this caused an issue for MMS, so maybe as this app uses some of those details it could be a similar isuue?????

I have 2 lines in the APN's, 3 and 3MMS? as detailed somewhere else on this site.

If not that maybe a logcat would help us (EDIT: sorry, someone with more knowledge than me, but i'll try) sort it out for you.

[icedan86]

Wifi is turned off. I tried this yesterday and got the error message but I thought it was down to a poor signal since I only had 1 bar. I'm at the office now with full reception and still get the same problem.

Re: APN settings, I also do have the 3 and 3MMS profiles as you mentioned. They look fine to me... anywhere I can confirm?

I'll look into logcat as I've never used it before and try get some logs!

Thanks:)

*edit: Found the problem. Mobile Network was off. I thought this didn't need to be connected to the internet since it's over 3's apn. My bad... sorry!


hmm... thats strange!

Are you sure your in an area with a good signal and you have wifi turned off?

All i can think of (stab in the dark) are your APN settings correct as far as IIRC there is more than one way to set them up. And this caused an issue for MMS, so maybe as this app uses some of those details it could be a similar isuue?????

I have 2 lines in the APN's, 3 and 3MMS? as detailed somewhere else on this site.

If not that maybe a logcat would help us (EDIT: sorry, someone with more knowledge than me, but i'll try) sort it out for you.

[mattyguk]

DOH!!!

No worries, I'm just glad its working for you!!!

[wrsg]

anyone get this working on Eclair?

i was having problems and sent an email to the address supplied on the marketplace for this app, they (3UK) replied by phone and said they would pass it on to the devs, so i ask that anyone who wants to see this on Eclair does the same.

[mattyguk]

It does work on eclair you downloaded the wrong one. Look at dawmuz's post he posted the link to the new version.

Read the thread the info is there.

[wrsg]

sorry yeah, already noticed and was going to edit my post, been a bit busy on the phone just now trying to get various things sorted.

havent installed the new skype yet, but just about to get onto that...

[mattyguk]

No worries i'll keep my fingers crossed that it all works for you.

[wrsg]

yeah it did thanks, went very smoothly, didnt even have to uninstall, it just installed over the old one, kept all my contacts, password etc, just logged right back in :)

[jkub]

Sorry, maybe this is a silly question but what do I do with the zip file?

I copied it to the phone, also renamed it to .apk but it doesn't all me to install it. Do I need to root my phone first? Do I need to use this with the SDK?

Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking forward to Skype 0.10.0.4 on Android 2.1.

[wrsg]

Sorry, maybe this is a silly question but what do I do with the zip file?

I copied it to the phone, also renamed it to .apk but it doesn't all me to install it. Do I need to root my phone first? Do I need to use this with the SDK?

Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking forward to Skype 0.10.0.4 on Android 2.1.

you will find the apk file inside the zip file

[jkub]

you will find the apk file inside the zip file

I tried unzipping it but it reveals a lot files none of which is an apk. I also renamed the zip to apk and tried to install using the package manager but the phone says it cannot find AndroidManifest.xml. looking in the zip it is definitely there. Would you mind sharing your steps with me? Maybe I missed something.

[wrsg]

I tried unzipping it but it reveals a lot files none of which is an apk. I also renamed the zip to apk and tried to install using the package manager but the phone says it cannot find AndroidManifest.xml. looking in the zip it is definitely there. Would you mind sharing your steps with me? Maybe I missed something.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6216081&postcount=31

the file is there, inside that is the apk file, i dont know how simpler it gets???

[jkub]

I changed my firefox user agent string to Samsung Spica/Portal and just downloaded it from planet 3. I did the same with a hero user agent and noticed that the versions were different - 0.9.0.9 & 0.10.0.4!

would you be willing to share how you did this? I tried a number of ways but it always redirects me to the www version of the three store instead of the intranet version of mobile.three.co.uk

I tried on my 3g Dongle using both my cell sim and broadband sim without success.

Is there a way to change the user agent to spoof other phones on android 2.1?

[jkub]

Aha, I just realized what happened. OSX automatically extracts the apk when I unzip the file. Totally masked what the issue was. I downloaded via Android, unzipped, and voila! Sorry for the confusion!

[smohanv]

Folks in the UK, try this.
Its the S on 3 app UK version 0.10.0.4. Should work on 2.1.
Hope they make an Irish version soon!

Can someone using this app in the UK do me a huge favour and perform the following in adb, please (only after you have successfully logged in to skype, as server details will be there):

#adb pull /data/data/com.skype.android.threeUK/shared_prefs/Skype.xml

and post the Skype.xml file???

I need to get this working on 3 ireland badly.

Thx


Hi

Many thanks. It works with my Nexus One with 3 in the UK.

[masterd23]

Hey all, i have an HTC Touch hd with energy rom WM 6.5, i am in UK and i am waiting for my 3 simcard, is there a version of skype i can use??

as on there site its not listed for my phone...

Thanks in advance!!

[seppdagner]

Hey all, i have an HTC Touch hd with energy rom WM 6.5, i am in UK and i am waiting for my 3 simcard, is there a version of skype i can use??

as on there site its not listed for my phone...

Thanks in advance!!

the last version of skype for windows mobile 6.5 i use on a htc hd2 and works fine do a google for skypeWM_v3.0.0.256.cab,
sepp.

[walyd82]

Works well on Desire, Thanks.

[masterd23]

but will this version allow me to make use of the free skype on 3?

[JamesBrodie]

My Desire (on 3 UK) tells me that 'There is a problem parsing the package'.

Any help?

[wrsg]

but will this version allow me to make use of the free skype on 3?

yes .....................

[wrsg]

My Desire (on 3 UK) tells me that 'There is a problem parsing the package'.

Any help?

re-download, sounds like a dodgy download

[JamesBrodie]

I'll try. Though I thought the decompression of the zip file would fail if that was the case.

[TheOriginalKi]

Does any one else find that when you sign into Skype, there is no way to quit the app while being able to auto-login next time round? I can only sign out and then go to my home page, but not actually exit Skype like I could on my 3 SE W995. If sign out, leaving the program running in the background, next time I want to login, be it after rebooting the phone or not, I have to reenter my details. :confused:

Using a SIM free HTC Desire.

[mattyguk]

Not tested, but can you maybe kill the task using one of the many task killers? Then it, i would hope still autologin???

This seems a strange request as would you not be better just switching your status, why not leave it in the background as skype on 3 use is free????

[stooby]

Not tested, but can you maybe kill the task using one of the many task killers?

That's what I do and I don't have to login when I restart it.

[TheOriginalKi]

Not tested, but can you maybe kill the task using one of the many task killers? Then it, i would hope still autologin???

This seems a strange request as would you not be better just switching your status, why not leave it in the background as skype on 3 use is free????

Leaving any sort of IM running in the background is a real battery killer. I'll maybe consider an app killer.

That's what I do and I don't have to login when I restart it.

That's great, might try it.

[seppdagner]

htc desire,there is a new skype 0.10.0.8 on 3 uk,have installed it on my desire,made a call to a pc with skype in germany,and it droped the line,called my other pc at home and also drops the line,and you still can not use wefi,
just called my other skype on other pc from the desire with the new skype 0.10.0.8,and skype on the pc says skype.exe error and will be shut down,and if i call the desire from pc it says the same on pc skype.exe error and will be shut down,this pc has win xp,and the other has windows 7 64bit,it do the same on all.i called a friend in germany three times from the desire and his pc says the same thing,o'dear.
sepp

[CrazyDave]

the skype contact i was refering to was the one that gets written to your phonebook, to identify the incomming call 'skype service' caller id.

+447838333600

[2ippy]

working fine on HTC LEGEND.

Thankyou very much for the effort to sort this for us.

[doodio]

According to the three website, the sony x10 has skype preinstalled. It's an android o/s, so it should port over to other phones?? Spica still says skype "coming soon." Anyone able to get there hands on a new, latest version X10, maybe can upload the skype app???

Cheers!

[andybz]

Looks like v0.10.0.8 is broken on FroYo.

W/dalvikvm( 2209): threadid=10: thread exiting with uncaught exception (group=0x4001d7f0)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): FATAL EXCEPTION: Thread-10
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): java.lang.NumberFormatException: b97f912451276e28
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at java.lang.Long.parse(Long.java:367)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at java.lang.Long.parseLong(Long.java:354)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at java.lang.Long.valueOf(Long.java:682)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.android.threeUK.d.p(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.a.a.a.s.f(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.d(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.c(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.a(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime( 2209): at com.skype.a.a.a.x.run(Unknown Source)
W/ActivityManager( 82): Force finishing activity com.skype.android.threeUK/.activity.SignInActivity


If you do an upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2 after you've already signed-in and saved your password, then it works.

I wiped when going to 2.2, and had to re-enter my password, and now it fails.

[larsdennert]

Was fring a possibility as a Skype replacement for you all?

[2ippy]

Anyone know plz if it is possible to disable vibration for the alerts with Skype?

In the settings within Skype, only allows to disable sound/vib and not separately

v0.10.0.8

[lapya]

It worked, quoting Juliet, on my Milestone running Eclair...
Thank you...

Folks in the UK, try this.
Its the S on 3 app UK version 0.10.0.4. Should work on 2.1.
Hope they make an Irish version soon!

Can someone using this app in the UK do me a huge favour and perform the following in adb, please (only after you have successfully logged in to skype, as server details will be there):

#adb pull /data/data/com.skype.android.threeUK/shared_prefs/Skype.xml

and post the Skype.xml file???

I need to get this working on 3 ireland badly.

Thx

[s.gianluca]

kaizer006 there is any chance u can modify it to be used with other 3 operators in Italy in particular... i can provide u the numbers that the app calls
thanks
Emilio

Hi to you all guys!,I've just registered, here is gianluca from Italy.
I'm going to England on holiday for 3 weeks from the 11 of July.
I saw this (britishsims.com/compare_all.html), and the interesting option "skype-to-skype" free call, but what about the limitis? isn't the roaming limited(150MB)?
I'm likely to buy a 3 Sim for my iPhone if it is worth!
Thanks

[sion]

Greetings All,
Great Thread, finally found somewhere that chats about my favourite app, Been successfully using the 3 Skype app for two years now, first on my Nokia E66, and then on my Google/Nexus One, however I have just upgraded my phone to Google Android 2.2 Froyo and my 3 Mobile Skype app to version:

3UKSkype_0.10.0.12_hutch_live.apk

and now although the app software installs fine and starts to load, when you go to log in you get this messages,

The Application Skype on 3
(process com.skype.android.threeUK)
has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

The app has worked fantastically well on my Nexus One to this point even better than on my Nokia, but not now.

I have also checked the error message from ddms and this is what it is saying:

07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): FATAL EXCEPTION: Thread-22
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): java.lang.NumberFormatException: be64ce66491ec9ea
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at java.lang.Long.parse(Long.java:367)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at java.lang.Long.parseLong(Long.java:354)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at java.lang.Long.valueOf(Long.java:682)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.android.threeUK.d.p(Unknown Source)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.a.a.a.s.f(Unknown Source)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.d(Unknown Source)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.c(Unknown Source)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.a.a.a.a.a(Unknown Source)
07-04 14:16:47.407: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(1555): at com.skype.a.a.a.x.run(Unknown Source)

I don't know if that clears it up any more, I am first to admit that this is all getting a little over my head but I am prepared to learn to get this great app back.

To this end I have written an E Mail to David Kerrigan the Internet Services Director at 3 Mobile, but in the mean time, have any of you chaps got any idea's how I can get around this prob and get my beloved and money saving Skype app running again,

Kind Regards and Best Wishes ~ Ashe.

[sion]

Here is the Reply that I got from David Kerrigan over @ 3 Mobile in case anyone is interested, kind of looks quite hopeful, please feel free to copy it elsware in the blog just so other XDA,ers now we know where we are at with the Apps update,

XO, XO ~ Ashe
http://www.itbloke.net

Hi Ashe

Glad to hear you're still enjoying Skype, and once again many thanks for all the support with our previous and current promotions.

However, as Froyo is only just being released onto our devices, we have not yet updated and tested the app with Skype for 2.2 compatibility. We are of course working with Skype as we speak to make this happen as soon as is possible.

As ever, we would not recommend customers to upgrade their software to versions not tested by three if they wish to retain the applications we provide, however rest assured we should have this solved and re-released within a couple of weeks so sit tight chap, it won't be long :D

Best Wishes, Dave Kerrigan

[JazzyStahh]

It keeps force closing on me. And so does WLM!

Phone:

HTC Dream G1
Android 2.1
E-Xtreme-1.3-KenMood

[gnubot]

It works on my HTC hero with Cronos 1.4.2(android 2.2). And it also works on my flatmates' android 2.1 phones.

[alnospam]

Hi I have been trying to get Skype on 3 to work on my HD2 when running android but get the usual "Sorry, unable to sign you in. Please try again later". I am currently using NexusHD2-FRG83D_V1.8_(Froyo 2.2.1).
I have looked at all the usual forums but still have not found a solution... Any idea?
Thanks

[hrockh]

Hi I have been trying to get Skype on 3 to work on my HD2 when running android but get the usual "Sorry, unable to sign you in. Please try again later". I am currently using NexusHD2-FRG83D_V1.8_(Froyo 2.2.1).
I have looked at all the usual forums but still have not found a solution... Any idea?
Thanks

+1

please guys, we need it

[djssquare1827]

Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app
This is ment to be free FOR 3UK Users ONLY!!!

it the offical skype app for 3UK's HTC Hero thats on market place
they only support the hero but it seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1)

to log in make sure ur usein 3UK's APN and not wifi

i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz :(

the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away


----------------------------------------------
Anyone wanting to "try" and Mod it to run on OTHER 3NETWORK AREAS read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442460

sorry i cant be more help

----------------------------------------------
also MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184



Hi friend...I am desperately looking a way to run skype on my unlocked Iphone 3G from 1year now. I have installed normal skype app from itune but whenver I use skype over 3g, it just utilize my internet allowance instead of my Skype calling allowance coz its not equipped to use Three default Skype client which comes preinstalled with other Three phones. I need a UK gateway address plz. I wud really appreciate if somebody cud find a way. I tried searching for Three customizes IPSW firmware so that I can flash my Iphone to Three firmware, but cant find it anywhere.

[yourmate]

to run skype on my unlocked Iphone 3G

If you meant the skype client for 3 it's unlikely that you wil get it to run on an apple device as this being an android (and wm) program. Also you cannot get iskoot as they just finished with the service as of 20/01/2011...

It's time to switch to android ;)

[djssquare1827]

If you meant the skype client for 3 it's unlikely that you wil get it to run on an apple device as this being an android (and wm) program. Also you cannot get iskoot as they just finished with the service as of 20/01/2011...

It's time to switch to android ;)

Yes I am talking about skype client, I already own Xperia X10 which is from Three UK. But my wife uses iphone 3G and she has 5000min Skype call allowance as she talks international over skype to skype. So whenver she calls over Skype then her normal call rates and if somebody calls her over skype then it uses her internet usage which is only 100mb for a month as she is using Pay As you go. Can any1 help out plz.

[yourmate]

somebody calls her over skype then it uses her internet usage

Hi,

the problem is that some people don't know the difference between
- Skype (being a native Skype client made and downloadable from Skype) and
- iSkoot (a 3rd party Skype client made by iSkoot and used by 3 in UK [and in other countries])

If you install Skype on your mobile device it will _always_ use your data allowance _unless_ you use wifi.
However if you install iSkoot then it will use your GSM minutes to call a pre-set number and your "normal GSM voice call" will then be translated to a "web-like Skype call" by a gateway.

Then it's get a bit more complicated as 3 uses a custom iSkoot client which is set to call a 3 gateway phone number (different in each country 3 operates) - and that's why this call is free of charge as they're not billing for calling that number.

So obviously, if you want to make "Skype calls" for free then you:
- buy a 3 SIM card and
- try to install an iSkoot client on your device.

Let's see the platforms

WinMo:
- no downloadable Skype client as Skype discontinued support for the OS, but you can install and use old versions from the internet
- no customised iSkoot client by 3
- there WAS an original iSkoot client which worked on 3 after you modified the registry and filled in their gateway details - but from 22/01/2011 iSkoot has been shut down so just as for the original Skype client you can only install the old version

Android:
- Skype client downloadable from Skype (Market)
- there WAS a customised working iSkoot client for 3 for earlier versions of Android but there is none for Froyo (AFAIK - PLEASE CORRECT ME WITH A LINK OF A WORKING CLIENT!!)**
- there was an original iSkoot client on the Market but as I told you iSkoot has been blablabla...

as far as iPhone concerned - I'm not really an apple guy and can't be bothered really but there is a Skype client supported by Skype, so that's why your wife using her data allowance as she uses the original Skype client from Skype...

She can
- use wifi when available
- get an iSkoot client modified for 3 (if it ever existed for apple)
- buy a cheap and small "3mobile" for her Skype calls - she doesn't even have to top the SIM up ever!


Hmmm, I think I've done a pretty good job explaining the differences in Skype and iSkoot (aka Skype on 3) :)

[edit]
** Forget to mention that I've spoken to 3 Customer Service on last Sat - when I was thinking that I want to upgrade to a Desire HD, but I don't :) - and was told that "for Android devices Skype calls use your 2GB data allowance". When I asked what if I use a 3 client for Skype I got the reply: "if you know how to do it then it's free for you" :p

[djssquare1827]

Hi,

the problem is that some people don't know the difference between
- Skype (being a native Skype client made and downloadable from Skype) and
- iSkoot (a 3rd party Skype client made by iSkoot and used by 3 in UK [and in other countries])

If you install Skype on your mobile device it will _always_ use your data allowance _unless_ you use wifi.
However if you install iSkoot then it will use your GSM minutes to call a pre-set number and your "normal GSM voice call" will then be translated to a "web-like Skype call" by a gateway.

Then it's get a bit more complicated as 3 uses a custom iSkoot client which is set to call a 3 gateway phone number (different in each country 3 operates) - and that's why this call is free of charge as they're not billing for calling that number.

So obviously, if you want to make "Skype calls" for free then you:
- buy a 3 SIM card and
- try to install an iSkoot client on your device.

Let's see the platforms

WinMo:
- no downloadable Skype client as Skype discontinued support for the OS, but you can install and use old versions from the internet
- no customised iSkoot client by 3
- there WAS an original iSkoot client which worked on 3 after you modified the registry and filled in their gateway details - but from 22/01/2011 iSkoot has been shut down so just as for the original Skype client you can only install the old version

Android:
- Skype client downloadable from Skype (Market)
- there WAS a customised working iSkoot client for 3 for earlier versions of Android but there is none for Froyo (AFAIK - PLEASE CORRECT ME WITH A LINK OF A WORKING CLIENT!!)**
- there was an original iSkoot client on the Market but as I told you iSkoot has been blablabla...

as far as iPhone concerned - I'm not really an apple guy and can't be bothered really but there is a Skype client supported by Skype, so that's why your wife using her data allowance as she uses the original Skype client from Skype...

She can
- use wifi when available
- get an iSkoot client modified for 3 (if it ever existed for apple)
- buy a cheap and small "3mobile" for her Skype calls - she doesn't even have to top the SIM up ever!


Hmmm, I think I've done a pretty good job explaining the differences in Skype and iSkoot (aka Skype on 3) :)

[edit]
** Forget to mention that I've spoken to 3 Customer Service on last Sat - when I was thinking that I want to upgrade to a Desire HD, but I don't :) - and was told that "for Android devices Skype calls use your 2GB data allowance". When I asked what if I use a 3 client for Skype I got the reply: "if you know how to do it then it's free for you" :p

Thanks for ur reply...There is no point if she can use wifi coz she wants to use it on the move and because she is not able to use skype minutes on Iphone 3G so she is using her sim in Sony C902, there is no point to keep 2 phones with 2 different number doesnt make sense.
Lets see if I can get Iphone version for Iskoot if its available.

[hrockh]

Updated version attached
MSN and SKYPE
[13/02/2011]

[petroq]

These updated versions are working on Froyo?

[fboolf]

These apps seem to be working fine on my Nexus One running Gingerbread on 3UK.

[yourmate]

These updated versions are working on Froyo?

wlm is not really my cup of tea but skype is definitely working...

[bilal390]

Heres the apk for 3uk's Skype app
This is ment to be free FOR 3UK Users ONLY!!!

it the offical skype app for 3UK's HTC Hero thats on market place
they only support the hero but it seems to run on most android devices
runs Perfectly on my HTC Dream (t-mobile g1)

to log in make sure ur usein 3UK's APN and not wifi

i expect if you edit the xml file for it you could get it working for other 3 areas
but i havnt the time or know how to get it done soz :(

the akp is just in a normal zip file so unzip and ur away


----------------------------------------------
Anyone wanting to "try" and Mod it to run on OTHER 3NETWORK AREAS read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442460

sorry i cant be more help

----------------------------------------------
also MSN / WLM for 3UK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5768184

It does not work on my non Three HTC Desire (yes, my sim card is form Three). Any suggestion....

[yourmate]

It does not work on my non Three HTC Desire (yes, my sim card is form Three). Any suggestion....

yes, my suggestion is to use the one hrockh posted (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11325919&postcount=112) ;)

[kaizer006]

Updated version attached
MSN and SKYPE
[13/02/2011]

nice one added them to first page ect

[aktp-iciook]

nice one added them to first page ect

Just to say thanks to your awesome post. I can now confirm that Skype on 3 is now working on my Eclair flawlessly.

Cheers,

[ps3taker]

@kaizer006: is Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live the latest versions of Skype you added in the first post or is it a beta release superseded by Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live please.

[kaizer006]

@kaizer006: is Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live the latest versions of Skype you added in the first post or is it a beta release superseded by Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live please.
"Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live" is the one 3UK pimp's at the moment

but the "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" has more options and stuff

i supose there will have been a combatability issue or something silly like that with the 1.5.0.13 so they went back to 0.10.16

personaly i use 1.5.0.13 on both my dream and my galaxy np
dream usein super D [cant remember what version off hand]
galaxy useing 2.3.4 stock + cf root

Answer: i 'THiNK' "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" is latest
BUT: 3UK are Useing "Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live"

[ps3taker]

"Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live" is the one 3UK pimp's at the moment

but the "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" has more options and stuff

i supose there will have been a combatability issue or something silly like that with the 1.5.0.13 so they went back to 0.10.16

personaly i use 1.5.0.13 on both my dream and my galaxy np
dream usein super D [cant remember what version off hand]
galaxy useing 2.3.4 stock + cf root

Answer: i 'THiNK' "Skype_1.5.0.13_3UK_live" is latest
BUT: 3UK are Useing "Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live"
Thank you - I used both and found Skype_0.10.0.16_hutch_live quicker. Renaming contacts was the only option I could not find in it

[kaizer006]

thats probabily why 3uk kept it, for the quicker connection i supose
anyway glad it works for ya hope you have fun with it ect :P

[Topfar]

Hi, does anyone have the apk for 3skype ireland? I am trying to run it on a Huawei U8160 running 2.2. It wont let me download it from the 3ireland site.
Thanks.

[yourmate]

Hi, does anyone have the apk for 3skype ireland? I am trying to run it on a Huawei U8160 running 2.2. It wont let me download it from the 3ireland site.
Thanks.

Same sw but you have to change the settings as the 1st post suggests.
Back in the Windows days I've seen the settings somewhere written down for all the other 3 covered countries but can't remember where.

But you can get my friend Google to help you ;)

[Topfar]

Same sw but you have to change the settings as the 1st post suggests.
Back in the Windows days I've seen the settings somewhere written down for all the other 3 covered countries but can't remember where.

But you can get my friend Google to help you ;)

Thanks, yes I had the old windows iskoot settings and the 3ireland browser certificate but they changed that system.
If someone could tell me how to either modify the UK apk or show me how to change the identifier on my phone to one that is available on 3ireland I would be very happy.
My fingers are numb from googling, can't find anything anywhere.

[yourmate]

My fingers are numb from googling, can't find anything anywhere.

Does that mean I have to do the work for you? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715910) ;)

Hope it helps...

[Topfar]

Does that mean I have to do the work for you? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715910) ;)

Hope it helps...

Thanks, lol, was just browsing that thread:)

[Topfar]

Thanks for the hand, it appears to be working! I now have to check if it's 3skype or normal skype, hmm....

Edit; It is 3skype going by the number used to call out, BINGO!

[yourmate]

BINGO!

That's for today being a good Christian :)

[Topfar]

I hope you don't find thanks from a humanist too upsetting then!

[Diaf82]

I have a Galaxy S and just got a 3 sim card. I downloaded Skype from the market and it works fine...would I benefit from installing this one?

[stylez]

I have a Galaxy S and just got a 3 sim card. I downloaded Skype from the market and it works fine...would I benefit from installing this one?

Was wondering the same as use the one from market, taken from thread

the problem is that some people don't know the difference between
- Skype (being a native Skype client made and downloadable from Skype) and
- iSkoot (a 3rd party Skype client made by iSkoot and used by 3 in UK [and in other countries])

If you install Skype on your mobile device it will _always_ use your data allowance _unless_ you use wifi.
However if you install iSkoot then it will use your GSM minutes to call a pre-set number and your "normal GSM voice call" will then be translated to a "web-like Skype call" by a gateway.

on all you can eat data package then there isn't any need.

[ps3taker]

I have a Galaxy S and just got a 3 sim card. I downloaded Skype from the market and it works fine...would I benefit from installing this one?

I understood that voice quality is better as it uses voice network at no cost within Three UK network internally. We communicate to and from 3 servers using voice and then Three UK servers do data comunications with skype using data but I assume data communication by those servers is not limited by mobile bandwith so it is (in theory at least) the best solution.

[Mienaikage]

Is there a way to stop the Skype on 3 app barring me from making national calls with my Skype credit? I just moved to 3 today on a 1 month data only contract and I'm heavily disappointed (not really surprised though TBH)

If I can't then this will probably be the shortest time I've been with a mobile network...

[mattyguk]

Just a guess, but I would have thought to do that you would need to install the normal skype app aswell and use the data connection with that app (therefore potentially losing call quality).

[Mienaikage]

I thought about doing that, although I have limited data so it's kind of frustrating to be told you can use Skype for free and then you get a popup that says "you can only call numbers that are outside your own country"

[yourmate]

Could the OP write same explanation in the first post about the 3 different files please?

I've linked the thread to many people and they're coming back to me asking the same questions and I'm just getting tired ;)

Cheers

[zxcvbad]

Is there is a way to get 3 servers numbers with extensions for each contact or something like that :)? Someone said here that they were 'circuit switched' rather than 'packet switched' this means a problem… +447838333602 is outgoing number. What do you think about porting .apk to WP7 is this possible?

[ps3taker]

Is there is a way to get 3 servers numbers with extensions for each contact or something like that :)? Someone said here that they were 'circuit switched' rather than 'packet switched' this means a problem… +447838333602 is outgoing number. What do you think about porting .apk to WP7 is this possible?

I don't understand circuit and packet business but if you want to call phone numbers it works with international numbers only and if you pick them from the contacts list it offers to call them via skype using the credit on it. Maybe someone can hack it to skip the confirmation or allow national calls too as a separate option. Don't know if it is what you want but hope it helps.

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using Tapatalk

[zxcvbad]

I don't understand circuit and packet business but if you want to call phone numbers it works with international numbers only and if you pick them from the contacts list it offers to call them via skype using the credit on it. Maybe someone can hack it to skip the confirmation or allow national calls too as a separate option. Don't know if it is what you want but hope it helps.

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using Tapatalk

The main idea is to make three servers numbers to work without Skype app on any three branded phone with 3 sim. As I understand skype app uses circuit switched algorithm, if so there is no way to get those numbers to work without official skype on 3 app. The number I've provided is a three server number for outgoing calls, yes international (and yes SkypeOut unlimited subscription plan is included). It's eather an circuit swich (three servers check back on Skype H3G app) or extension which is might be 4 digits for each of your contacts.. Closest thing I've found is AsPhone (http://www.xda-developers.com/android/asphone-skype-for-h3g-umts/) app created by a member of xda forums. This app is now blocked by Three (well done 3)

[froggiedroid]

Hi geeks

Is it possible to install both version of skype on your Android phone and use them seperatly depending on connectivity ?

v1.Skype for 3 used as normal over 3uk sim unblocked phone
(if I understand correctly, this version only work on 2G or 3G , not via wifi?)

v2.skype for android used to connect on skype via wifi connection when you are abroad or in a near to zero 3uk network coverage zone?

if yes , is the same rule apply to windows messenger installations?

Do you think that you get better battery life using skype/live messenger for 3 version running constantly in the back ground compare to a wifi connection?

Many thanks

[yourmate]

Is it possible to install both version of skype on your Android phone and use them seperatly depending on connectivity ?


Yes, it certainly is possible - I also use it like that for a year :)

[froggiedroid]

Yes, it certainly is possible - I also use it like that for a year :)
Hi yourmate

Battery drainage ? which version is the most or less efficient ?

Can you do the same with windows messenger ?(have the 2 version installed)

Many thanks for your help

[czajunia]

Could the OP write same explanation in the first post about the 3 different files please?

I've linked the thread to many people and they're coming back to me asking the same questions and I'm just getting tired ;)

Cheers

It has been explained here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14810181&postcount=121

But I think it would be a good idea to update the first post with this information if possible so it's less confusing for new users.

[kaizer006]

updated it as u recomended :P