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Thumbs up Skype Video Calling with front AND REAR facing camera working CONFIRMED!

I understand we have one or two different threads here, but I think this justified a new one, since as I'm sure all of you are aware, none of the Skype video calling apks have the rear facing camera truly working (there was one I tried that initialized the video, but did not transmit it to the other party).

I can CONFIRM that this apk by droidrx from the Android Development and Hacking forum that the com.skype.raider-2cam.zip works FLAWLESSLY for both the front AND rear facing cameras on the Evo 3D. I just completed a call with another Skype account on my laptop and audio both ways, and video works beautifully, in addition to switching the camers on/off and switching them back/fourth.

As always, uninstall any other versions of Skype first before installing this one. Make sure you thank droidrx for his work!

Here is the thread where the link and QR code are from! http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1153285

Link to the apk is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...9&d=1309929992

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I hope this helps someone else because I have been endlessly searching for an apk that would make the rear facing camera work, and this one finally did it!
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before i bother installing.
how do you get skype to not keep trying to reconnect and put the damn symbol in the taskbar when you dont have a data connection?
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before i bother installing.
how do you get skype to not keep trying to reconnect and put the damn symbol in the taskbar when you dont have a data connection?
Disable automatic log in?
 
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So you can toggle between front and back in calls?
 
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Disable automatic log in?
tried that? i'll give it a shot again thanks
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So you can toggle between front and back in calls?
Yup! Like I said. Works FLAWLESSLY. Skype should hire this guy to work on compatibility with devices.

Just try it for yourself!
 
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before i bother installing.
how do you get skype to not keep trying to reconnect and put the damn symbol in the taskbar when you dont have a data connection?
Are you asking if you want it to auto-connect when you have a data connection, and not when you don't? I'm sure the symbol thing you could probably find an app in the Market for.

I just keep it on. It'll show a Checkmark when you're online and connected, and an X when you're not.

Not sure if that's what you were exactly asking...you can probably go into Skype settings and mess with the options (notifications, go offline..etc.) and see if any of that helps. Just from the main Skype screen on your phone, tap menu and settings.
 
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Any anyone besides the original poster verify this package?
 
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its skype i'll verify that much. havent tested video yet.

but its still doing "reconnecting" with the symbol in the taskbar. my data is off. i unchecked sign in automatically. and i unchecked skype status. and i set it to go offline after 15 minutes.

but i still see the damn spinning icon there.
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FYI, the linked post appears to be credible and have some users. I installed it on my 3VO and it launches ok, alas nobody is up at 1am for me to call so I can't test it at the moment.

Thanks for the link dzap!

 
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