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[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
Hi Theos0o,

Maybe time to take s look at Xposed for a more permanent solution.............http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Hi angus

Yeah, I know Xposed, but I don't think it's suitable for this job.

Some features can probably be implemented with it, but not all.
[Android Apps and Games] Blue305:
Definetly better than the stock.. Video calls are beter now. Any updates coming soon?
[Android Apps and Games] edoalive:
I'm sorry but also with your version I have this problem, do you have a clue?
[Android Apps and Games] Nu11u5:
For some reason I don't get any icons in the notification tray on v21. No status icon and no chat/call notifications.

T-Mobile Samsung Hercules T989, Android 4.0.4.

Rolling back to v20.
[Android Apps and Games] kensiko32:
This is a new thing with skype 4.5, you can reenable it in options
[Android Apps and Games] TheBritton:
Very nice work! Thanks so much!
[Android Apps and Games] TheBritton:
In v14 there was a feature added called:

"Camera LED/flash support while in video-call (just press your phone's MENU button)"

Is that option still available in the latest version? I assume this setting allows the camera LED to turn on when using the back camera for video calls. This would be very useful. I may not be looking in the right place for this option..
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
No, it's not available in latest version.

I will look into adding it back.
[Android Apps and Games] TheBritton:
That would be awesome! Thanks for the nice work on this :)
[Android Apps and Games] the-ownage:
Request for additional status functionality

First, I'd like to also say a huge "thanks" to theos0o for modifying this apk; this effort has made some things possible on Android's newer versions of Skype that would otherwise be non-functional or deprecated.

My Skype use case is not unique-- it seems many people have friends that idle on Do Not Disturb statuses as default.

It seems Skype 4.0.0.17847 modded (build v20 *BETA*) allows you to see the true statuses of your friends (only in conversations with them, not under the People tab-- making this old version my only current solution to the issue), however, it doesn't have features brought upon 4.5.x+, nor does it display the entire chat history (before installation) like the newest version 4.5.0.39600 modded (build v21 *BETA*). The people I communicate to most often will forever be displayed "Invisible" if this feature is not incorporated.

So this is my candid proposal to kindly ask for this functionality in the new version. I don't know anything about the complexity of this task-- I would assume it's not easy, but I'd also assume that regarding the objective of "changing your own status" in the new version, where the functionality is already there. On behalf of all similar others who would also agree that Skype is otherwise useless, I hope you can integrate this into the new version.

Thanks

Matt
[Android Apps and Games] Viper The Ripper:
[MENTION=3387304]theos0o[/MENTION] as always a great work mate! ;)

Are you working in an inverted version? That will be amazing ^ ^

Is it possible to enable the device's back camera on the latest app version? I mean in Armv6 devices...

Waiting for an inverted version ;)

Regards,

Viper The Ripper
[Android Apps and Games] FTPFreezer:
Thank you for the great work. I used to use an old version of Skype which automatically turned off the screen when I made a call (not video call of course). Since a couple month skype has changed that behavior, which means that when I make a call I have to turn off the screen by myself and turn it on again after I finish to call.

It would be awesome if you could implement that feature in your version.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] thereassaad:
Hello sir. Which time u want to release new update mod?? Because we missed ur update..
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Hi

Sorry been very very busy lately.

Didn't forget it, just can't give an ETA, could be this weekend or the next one.
[Android Apps and Games] thejackalsmark:
kick ass up load man, thank you. Have been looking for a way to change that damn ringtone. And the fact that it is inverted Black is icing on the cake. many thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Can the v22 be applied to 4.7 version of skype? Has massive updates on battery usage :)

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[Android Apps and Games] dbzgod:
Just noticed the updated version on the play store today too.

Not sure how far along you were on the 4.6 release, but if your able to apply it to the new 4.7 build for the new release that would be awesome please.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] KingLion89:
Can someone post Skype link for download Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] It_ler:
:confused:

Skype from this thread ... latest build version 21 ... it's in the first post of this thread :eek:

Not very hard to find IMO ;)

BTW, official Skype can be found in Play store ... if you meant this.
[Android Apps and Games] gcakal:
Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] singhpratik87:
so the new skype version as we all know is out on the playstore and supposed to be really battery friendly according to skype team,can anyone confirm this?Is it worth downloading the google play version ?
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Yep :D

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[Android Apps and Games] rockbastard:
Yep, its seams as if the Skype/Microsoft-team have made something useful, according to my battery drain, -in idle its using about half the juice is used to.., så a big yes! now we only need a modded version. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] singhpratik87:
ya it seems a positive step but i'd still like them to bring back "busy" and "away" status messages along with the ability to view "busy" people as ONLINE(which i believe is the biggest drawback ever since MS took over skype),oh well at least some improvements are being made,lets hope for the best
[Android Apps and Games] rockbastard:
Me too, but then again, that's exactly what this mod is doing.. and other good features, now we only need a version based on 4.7...
[Android Apps and Games] pavelts:
black see

herotab a816

I see the other person.

I do not see.

on the tablet itself, would not see: (
[Android Apps and Games] realspido:
Hi, thanks cheaps - works great on SGS2 but I noticed one thing: the autofocus seems to be locked and doesn't re-focus when the distance changes. Is it something that can be fixed at all? I also tried tapping the screen like you would do when using camera normally, but it doesn't make any difference.

It's not a big issue, but would be nice thing to have.

I noticed the front camera is ok, but the back (main) camera is slightly out of focus for farther distance.

Just a thought - not complaint - I'm happy with it as it currently is anyway!

Cheers

Tom
[Android Apps and Games] skysat123:
video works very fine on my galaxy tab with Gingerbread 2.3.3 !!!

thank you very much
[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
My feedback using on my Desire with InsertCoin v51 rom:

SKYPE either version 2.0.0.45 or skype2_black.rar:

1) video buttons are present

2) when trying to make a call out from HTC Desire the only button that works is the "skype call" (Audio only). if i try to use the "skype video call" button nothing happens and stays on that screen.

3) if receiving a call from PC then can answer with the Video button and receive the PC video but see only black screen.

4) Tap the screen during a call and select the "back camera" the main video screen switches to the small screen and the large screen is black.

5) PC incoming video screen has the rotating "waiting" simbol as if the video is trying to transmit but always stay the same.

6) after call there is no Portrait mode for the general menu, i have to use the BACK key to home screen then back to skype to have the Portrait screen again.

Using GTalk with Video:

1) HTC Desire receives and transmits video as shown on the device screen.

2) PC party does NOT see video from HTC Desire, just have a black screen.

3) If trying to call out from PC to HTC Desire using the PC Gmail Chat window and the Video call button then PC message says device is not able to receive video calls. But i can make out going calls from Device to PC (answer on the PC with hte "Video call" answer button.
[Android Apps and Games] djandrea:
Hello, I have the process of service Skype, which starts at every boot of your phone, you can patch in a way which does not start at boot?
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/06/skype_20_for_android_say_hello_release_notes.html

@ Known issues

Skype is auto-starting after sign-out / force close

Skype is a "search provider" type of application. As a consequence of this, the default behavior of the Android platform is to try to restart the application if it crashes or the user does a force close. Skype does not auto-start itself after signing out of Skype.

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At the moment I'm pissed off, trying to port it to froyo (rear-cam only)..

Damn thing, not working.. :p
[Android Apps and Games] GwynBleidd:
It starts its service upon reboot and connection state change though. One way to battle this is Autostarts program (paid from Market), perhaps there are free alternatives. Allows to turn off auto-launching of anything upon any events.
[Android Apps and Games] raffaele1054:
Works on my sgs darky 10 with talon kernel, take a lool also at gtalk 1.3, you can make a videocall too and also call for free between mobile to mobile or pc to mobile, you can find the installer in the market just searching talk 1.3 there is a trend also in xda the fix as been done from britoso e xilard two user of xda

Inviato dal mio GT-I9000 usando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Degu:
Installed it and tried calling my friend. While dialing, it captures video from the front cam but when contact answers, call turns into a simple voice call. :confused:

Tried pressing the camera icon and the other party's display indicates "Video Initializing" but then fails.

Using stock GB 2.3.3, KF4 firmware
[Android Apps and Games] QMeloen:
Efgaristoume para polli Theo! It is working for me, on my SGS-I9000 now! I am trying my GT-S5570 now. 2.2.1, but able to voice only until now...
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Yep, froyo port does not seem possible.. :(

Damn, wasted so much time on it.

Even installed froyo on my device.. :D

Never mind.

I will post a build in a few minutes, that defaults to the rear-cam for devices with rear-cam only.

Guess what, image is flipped.. :mad:

But worth the try, for those that can't get it working in any way.

For SGS users with flipped image on front-cam, we must get a kernel that fixes it, because when I fix it on our side, the image is sent flipped to other side! :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] jaronow:
just found this from over on the epic forum and wanted to say thanks a bunch, loving the video chat
[Android Apps and Games] GraemeCR:
FYI, that's how it is on Samsung GT-I9000T running CM 7.1 (currently Nightly #46) with MIUI Camera apk.
[Android Apps and Games] droidrx:
I'm doing a port for froyo and 1 dell user confirmed it is working in his unit (only the back camera). I myself can't test it because I'm using an Atrix that does not support NEON/VFP w/c is needed to run skype's video library so I'm rellying on testers giving me feedback.

If anyone wants to help, you can test the APK from here (post #158) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15282863#post15282863
[Android Apps and Games] petsasj:
Mikre theouli, i see you're using TalonDEV. Is FFC image flipped with talon? seemed ok to me earlier =/

Anything you can do about portrait (instead of landscape) camera view?
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Well I get some NullPointerExceptions (i think from com/skype/oc.smali then widget/ui/c.smali etc.) when I tap the video call button.

How did u solve that?

Yes it is flipped.

Will check it out!
[Android Apps and Games] Falcon4ever:
Works great on the Nexus One running stock gingerbread with latest updates :D (rear camera works (need to select front cam in app))!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] droidrx:
I actually changed 6 smali files.

1. skip the normal whitelist checking in mk.smali

2. skip the SDK 9 check in com/skype/live/ab.smali

3. skip the mfgr/brand/model check in com/skype/ui/widget/ce.smali

4. skip the mfgr/brand/model check for SDK < 9 in com/skype/hy.smali

5. modified com/skype/ce.smali to use my own implementation of getting the FFC.

6. replaced an SDK 9 specific function (Camera.Parameters.setPreviewFpsRange) in com/skype/Producer.smali

I also added some smali files to "supposedly" get the FFC.

With the autostart on boot as requested by others, you can disable it by removing the BOOT_COMPLETED action in the manifest.
[Android Apps and Games] GwynBleidd:
Dude... You're the man. Your com.raider.skype-froyo.apk works on SGS 2.2.1 almost flawlessly with the exception that the image from front cam is 90 degrees rotated.

Thanks a bunch!

More detailed report on froyo apk: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15319040&postcount=167
[Android Apps and Games] holydire:
the speaker volume in the video call is really weak.

is there a way to increase it?
[Android Apps and Games] matraca:
Where is that black inverted version?
[Android Apps and Games] thejackalsmark:
My bad. lol the 1 I'm actually using, is this one from team blackout. just go to the site and you'll see tons of inverted black apps.

http://www.designrifts.com/teamblackedoutapp/category/blacked-out-apps/

of course you can make the regular version of Skype black by going into settings and changing background and color palettes.this one has all the options plus its already inverted.
[Android Apps and Games] KAWY:
Can't find advanced settings

Hi, in this new version I can't find advanced settings menu. In the previous versions there is the menu.

Is the menu hidden or where shall I find it?

Best regards,

KAWY
[Android Apps and Games] dibeachdude:
I think it is a known issue with tablets. If you're not using a tablet, did you uninstall the MS version first?
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Can anyone make a v22 from 4.7? That would be great.. 4.7 handles the battery pretty good

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[Android Apps and Games] Vybramo:
lg g2 android 4.2.2 video call resolution problem :/ everithing its to much wide
[Android Apps and Games] Linuxx84:
This thread is dead...like youtube og's thread..Any updates for quite some time. Just bugs... :(
[Android Apps and Games] Siyad@AM:
Awesome and fast
[Android Apps and Games] It_ler:
Maybe you have already found an inverted version, but if not ... here is the inverted Skype app from Team Black Out.

EDIT: Or the unshortened link here.
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Well, you can consider it dead if you like, but it's not.
[Android Apps and Games] Idan73:
Ingrates!

Sent from my LG-D803
[Android Apps and Games] moroderd:
hi folks,

i've installed the moded skype version but i 'can't find where are the advanced settings hiden, please help

thank's advanced

peter
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Known bug on tablets.

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Sorry for the huge delays guys. I work full time and my free time is very limited.
[Android Apps and Games] shady225:
no more updates?
[Android Apps and Games] gyakusetsu1215:
The developer posted one post above yours...

sent from my liquid smooth landline on the tapatalk legacy app
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
You will get the update by Monday.
[Android Apps and Games] TheBritton:
Thank you for the hard work :)

I've been patiently awaiting

Will the option of having the led on when using the rear camera be returning to the next build? That would come in handy when Skyping live video in the dark.
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
I will try to add it.
[Android Apps and Games] boyq:
Thanks OP! This solved my problem when I use skype over mobile data. I couldnt connect at all unless if im on wifi

Now ill use your modded apk.
[Android Apps and Games] electronic13:
Good job thanks
[Android Apps and Games] sohojmanush:
[MENTION=3387304]theos0o[/MENTION] will you mod the latest 4.7 build.So,it can receive calls whenever some one calls :D
[Android Apps and Games] Highlander11:
Thank you so much, [MENTION=2026507]theosOo[/MENTION]!!
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Skype 4.7.0.43514 modded (build v22 *BETA*) !

Changelog:

~ Based on latest skype release v4.7.0.43514

~ Allows you to run video-calls in background as a floating window on phones

Changes compared to original Skype:

• 'Away' and 'Do not disturb' status added back

• Fixed notification vibration for "Normal" sound profile

• Exit button (kills app & service)

• Allows you to run video-calls in background on phones (Settings → Display video calls in the background)

• Advanced Settings:

→ Keep screen alive, disables proximity sensor for calls

→ Advanced camera settings (resolution/focus/scene/white balance/color effect)

→ Ringtone picker!

→ Notification sound picker!

→ Notifications' vibration pattern picker!

→ Disable vibration entirely

→ Disable sign-in/out sounds​

Download

v22 *BETA* (.apk) - Mirror 1 - Mirror 2​

Older builds

Based on v4.5.0.39600: v21

Based on v4.0.0.17847: v20

Based on v3.2.0.6673: v19.1 / v19

Based on v3.0.0.6181: v18 / v18.1

Based on v2.9.0.315: v17

Based on v2.8.0.920: v15 / v16

Based on v2.7.0.907: v14

Based on v2.6.0.95: v13

Based on v2.5.0.108: v12

Based on v2.1.0.46: v07 / v08 / v09 / v10 / v11

Based on v2.0.0.47: v01 / v02 / v03 / v04 / v05 / v06​

Wanna thank me? Press "Thanks", or even better "Donate" :D
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Guys, I didn't add the "in-call flash" option yet.

Couldn't make it on time for the promised release! Also no inverted build tonight.

BUT, I will try to do both these requests this weekend.

I'm also open to other requests / bug-fixes.
[Android Apps and Games] TheBritton:
Thank you so much!! I know you spent lots of time on this! Look forward to the "in-call flash" option :)
[Android Apps and Games] Varelka:
Theoso, can you add bluetooth hands-free functionality in your mode? I mean automatic on-off of hands-free?

Отправлено с моего GT-I9505
[Android Apps and Games] j1gga84:
Thank you so much :)

This is what Skype should always be :)

Now finally an inverted version and everything is fine :)

Regards

Sent from my GT-I9100 using german Tapatalk 4
[Android Apps and Games] wintrxtrem:
Does it work with ART runtime?

Edit: Well it wouldn't install so I'm guessing not. :\
[Android Apps and Games] Takatakayote:
Thank you very much for your work. I have been your modded skype since the first version that you modded. I really appreciate your work. I have one request to make, is it possible to return the option of being able to sign in? Invisible mode? Once again thank you in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] okkbojan:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] mcsound:
I don't know where are you looking to, guys, but invisible mode and sign-off/sign-on options do exist and work in this build.
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
I will look into it for the next release.
[Android Apps and Games] Takatakayote:
Am talking about being able to select invisible mode before signing in. Not after signing in.
[Android Apps and Games] client-x:
Confusions... I thumbed up the request for invisible without downloading the app(waiting for the weekend version with enabled flash). Then you said it's there, I trusted you and thumbed you up, but now it turns out that you misunderstood. I've downloaded the app and setting invisible before signing in is not there.

It would be nice to have it
[Android Apps and Games] mcsound:
Ok, I've really misunderstood, sorry for that.

But nevertheless, if you wanna start invisible, just take as a rule to go invisible before exit from program, then next time you will start invisible. It's so simple to get used to! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
That's right and that's why the option isn't there.
[Android Apps and Games] Linuxx84:
Finally a new version! Thanks a lot theos0o!!! :laugh: But is it possible to integrate your features outside the login like the v19? I found the option more convenient and complete. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] iPAQ 6515a User:
Nice one theos0o. Just one thing on my RAZR D3 I cannot see my contacts, if I click on 'people' tab 'recent' refreshes and is loaded instead.

Is it only me or the mod or the version?
[Android Apps and Games] skurys:
Wrong speakers

Hey,I have a galaxy tab plus gt-p6210.

I find sometimes in calls the other party's voice comes through the regular speaker like normal, then sometimes it will go to the earpiece, sometimes it even switches mid call.

Any way to look into this, maybe even a setting to select which speakers are utilized?

Thanks!

Shawn
[Android Apps and Games] rigong:
It would be nice if will work with ART !!!
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Ignore post

Tapatyping from my nexus
[Android Apps and Games] rigong:
I tried today on my Galaxy Nexus with CM11 + ART and it doesn't install it....I will retry.....

Edit: no way. On my Galaxy nexus + CM11 + ART it is not possible install it
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Sorry looks like I got it wrong,just checked and somehow the runtime has changed back to Dalvik so you are right this version does not work with ART, many apologies
[Android Apps and Games] rigong:
Don't worry, be happy ! You have the new Skype MOD working, this is the really thing :)
[Android Apps and Games] mcsound:
Have returned to v19.1.. Regrets, Skype 4.x is worse than 3.x in terms of speed and usability.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyPopely:
A friend of mine and I have been running Skype 3.2.06673_v19.1 with no problem.

We both wanted to use V4 of Skype so we uninstalled that version and installed 4.7.0.43514_v22.

Immediately there were 2 problems.

1) Both on my Nexus5/KitKat and my friend's Samsung Galaxy S2/JellyBean neither of us were getting notified of new texts if the text contained any emoticon. If we opened	the conversion window the new text came in within a second or two together with the emoticon.

This problem didn't matter whether the sender was using Skype on an iPhone or a computer the result was the same.

2) Skype on my friends Samsung Galaxy S2 would immediatly show offline to everyone as soon as his phone's display went to sleep. His Skype status would return to online/available when he woke up his display … then back offline as soon as the display again went back to sleep.

The 2 problems were corrected by both of us reinstalling 3.2.06673_v19.1.
[Android Apps and Games] dbzgod:
Not sure if this will fix problem #1 but as for #2 I had this issue as well and I found out it had to do with the phones minimal CPU speed when it is in idle/sleep being clocked down too low. These days the manufactures are realizing that they are setting the lowest speed too low and are increasing it with newer devices or previous ones when they get updated firmware's but older devices such as your friends S2 most likely wouldn't have this consideration. Not sure about your Nexus 5 and its settings.

I currently use the Galaxy Note 2, back on 4.1 when my phone would go into idle/sleep it would clock the phone down to 200MHz on each core, ever since Skype v4+ it has required more CPU speed to maintain itself, so to fix this I use a CPU root app (I used SetCPU but there are others to chose from) and changed my minimum speed to not drop below 600MHz (I found 500MHz works too if you want to save a little bit more battery life)

Later on I noticed when my phone got the Android 4.3 update Samsung had changed it baseline CPU speed to not drop below 400MHz in Idle/sleep as other apps suffer from this issue as well with low speeds not being fast enough.

If you are rooted I suggest trying to change your baseline speeds to see if it helps, I personally run my phone with the increased clock all the time and I notice only a minor difference in battery life so I feel its fine to do so. The snappy and smooth benefits of not letting the CPU cores drop below 600MHz as well I also find that it rids my phone of any wake up lag/stuttering that you can often run into.

Hope this helps ^.^