yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Definitely would love this to be addressed. That's the one thing that's annoyed me more than anything with these newer Skype versions. The iOS version of Skype doesn't have this problem at all.

I'm currently using the older v3.2.0.6673 build that correctly displays contact status, even though it uses up a little more battery. And I know what some people are thinking, this version no longer works. You're right, but it's possible to make it work again ;)

1. Use baksmali.jar on the app (java -jar baksmali.jar Skype.apk -l -o skype)

2. Go to com/skype/raider and open up MainApp.smali in a text editor e.g. Notepad++

3. Locate this method

.method public final d()Ljava/lang/String;
.locals 1

.prologue
.line 44
const-string v0, "3.2.0.6673"

return-object v0
.end method

4. Change it to this and save

.method public final d()Ljava/lang/String;
.locals 1

.prologue
.line 44
const-string v0, "5.0.0.49715"

return-object v0
.end method

5. Use smali.jar to get classes.dex (java -jar smali.jar skype -o classes.dex)

6. Copy classes.dex into Skype.apk

7. Resign the apk and zipalign
[Android Apps and Games] x662.2:
get 3.2 back to work

Thank you very much!

Unfortunately i am not familiar with Android apps. I sure can follow up the first steps but 6 and 7 i dont know what to do with....

Could you just mail me the patched apk? X662(at)gmx.de It would be just so great if the states would work again
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Probably, but I've got a rooted phone with a custom hosts file. I don't get any adverts.

http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/76012992/file.html
[Android Apps and Games] Kocane:
[MENTION=4688340]Mr.Its[/MENTION] what's the difference in battery usage to your experience?

Isn't the newer versions generally more issue free in regards to message deliverance, connection stability etc?
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
They both do what they're supposed to connectivity wise.

http://blogs.skype.com/2014/03/18/skype-4-7-for-android-your-battery-is-breathing-a-sigh-of-relief/

Skype v4+ uses push notifications and it's also a little faster. So the only reason to use v3 would be to get the correct contact status.
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
It's all over the place.

On the phones me and family use, Samsung Note 2s and Nexus line, there is a slight delay in showing who's online, sometimes it takes more than 10 secs to really show all the online contacts. Contact status update is slow. Calls do come through on version 5.0 but there is a delay unlike in the past when calls dialed would come through very quickly. So the caller needs to keep patience and ring longer for the call to actually connect.

Battery usage has gone down a lot compared to say something like Version 4.0.0.xxx

On older Xperia phones only version 4.0.0.2xx seemed to work reliably. Version 5 always results in failed calls or almost all the times the calls that do come through if I tried to answer it drops the call instantly. Only a full phone reboot would solve the issue.

Skype is a PoS depending on what phone you have.

Overall I have to say Skype experience has gone down the drain. I am desperately looking for a reliable alternative. Hangouts is just not good enough as it crashes far too often on any phone I have tried. Skype has the best low bandwidth network call ability with its VBR profiles for different speed ranges that's the only thing keeping me using something like Viber or Line.
[Android Apps and Games] Kocane:
Myeah, push is a huge plus in reliability and stability. Generally the app is terrible but I gotta admit it improved a bit with the newer versions.

Once upon a time, there were alternative clients for Skype. Microsoft has indeed ruined this protocol completely. Reminds me that just some days ago, they also killed what is called 'skypekit' on Windows. Basically allows for other clients to use the protocol. Which means that people are now forced to use their horrible clunky program, even on Windows.

Microsoft has got no clue.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
That's why I'd like to see status notifications for busy contacts fixed in newer versions. I could probably even try to do it myself, but theos0o obviously has a lot more experience with Skype.

At the moment I'm sticking with v3 since I only leave it running during the day and I exit it when it gets late.

Microsoft is killing off old versions of Skype and SkypeKit so I'll probably make the switch to Hangouts when a few more of my contacts do.
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
Agreed, they have no freaking clue.

Version 4.7 on old Sony works without dropping incoming calls that do come through but problems is when the phone deep sleeps many calls never come through the same goes for messages. You would think Version 5.0 would make things even better if not the same, it has actually become worse now calls and msgs come though but I can't answer any call as it instantly drops and If I tried to call back it fails as well. Reboot fixes it.

I am on the modded 4.7 ever since these fascists at MS forced me out of the 4.0.0.2xx version. I have to deal with the missed calls when the phone deep sleeps but I guess its better than having to reboot the phone all the time when I want to use Skype.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Does that version also not connect? I might be able to get it to work again like I did with v3 if you're interested.
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
Ver 4.0.0.2xx used to work fine on my Xperia S but now that MS has kicked us out it's not logging in anymore so am forced to use modded 4.7 but it's not that great as many calls are missed and sometimes even the missed call status don't show up until several hours later. Ver 5.0 is utter PoS on the Xperia.

How did you get Ver 3.x working? Which version specifically? I would like to give it a shot.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
How to: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54821919&postcount=3538

Download: http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/76012992/file.html

I'll see if that version of v4.0 can also be modded.

Okay, it was a little different to do but here's Skype v4.0.0.17847.

http://www74.zippyshare.com/v/363503/file.html

It'll still display busy contacts as offline unlike Skype v3.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
I create the file with AdAway.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190753

I think it works on CM11. I don't know for sure since I don't use it.
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
Thanks for the effort but I figured the difference myself on exploration before I saw this post.

Yeah it's in a different path com\skype\android\app\

"SkypeApplication.smali"

in that file a little further down we can see

.method public getVersion()Ljava/lang/String;
.registers 4

.prologue
.line 81
const-string v1, "4.0.0.22082"

.line 82
const-string v2, "\\."

Never knew we could do this sort of thing and never really got about using these Baksmali and smali jars. Great tip!! :good:

I made version 4.0.0.22082 work now on my Xperia. Funny enough in the application manager it shows the actual version but within the program it shows Version 5.0 and that was enough to fool it to sign me in. Guess there is another section where I need to change the version string to make Application manager in Android to think it's version 5.x

Thanks a ton now am back with what works for me!!
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Yeah, that version string is what it sends to the server. The one in the AndroidManifest.xml is what gets displayed in the app manager.

I found out that in order to block older Windows versions of Skype Microsoft simply checks the version string. It turns out they do the exact same thing in Android, but with Android it's even easier to change :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Untested but it should work.

http://www66.zippyshare.com/v/95555323/file.html
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
Here ya go:

http://www23.zippyshare.com/v/64561735/file.html

Let me know how it goes.

It's actually not that complicated. You might have to setup up some Java environment variables and after that the standard Baksmali/Smali jar utility is all you need to use.
[Android Apps and Games] 3to4:
The spoofed V19.1 (1st link) let me sign in. As it has an interface similar to V17, for me it is very good. Thank you.

I have not tried the spoofed V20 (2nd link).

I tried the spoofed V17 posted later, but it did not let me sign in.
[Android Apps and Games] Linuxx84:
I tried on v19 and now works again! Thanks a lot! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] zmag:
Just wanted to say v20 works fine. (Galaxy S5 - 4.4.2 KitKat)

I knew spoofing the version number would work, I just don't know how to disassemble apks or anything myself, so thank you for this.

I hate unmodded Skype because if I turn on speakerphone and try to use any other app, the sensor shuts my screen off as soon as my finger goes near it - and with the mod I can disable the sensor. Plus custom camera settings and ringtones dont hurt either ;)

Any chance of doing the last modded version? (v22) I don't really care about busy contacts displayed as offline, as I only use Skype with 1 contact every day. Save a ton on my Ting bill as we talk for hours ;)

Thanks in advance! - zmag
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
V22 (4.7.x) doesn't need the spoofing as it's officially an allowed version by MS, if am not mistaken it's versions 4.5.x and below that are forced to upgrade to the latest versions.

V22 isn't great, atleast on my older Xperias. Plenty of missed calls that don't show up until much later as missed calls. Slow updates of online contacts is the least of my problems.

The best way would be to try several versions to know for sure which one gives you the best results overall. If you are certain V22 is the best for you then you don't the spoofing hack as it logs in directly because it is officially a supported version by MS.

Unmodded version 4.0.0.22082 works best for me on the older xperias, battery drain is higher but I can live with that more than the other issues with other versions.

Yeah I just tested it and for some reason it isn't signing in, so there must be yet another file this particular version relies on to check for version. Will dig around to see if I can find it.

V19 seems to have similar interface to V17 and seems to be working for others so want to try that out in the meanwhile?
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
So v19 is working fine for you? No need for v17?
[Android Apps and Games] Varelka:
Bro, hello...

Maybe You can spoof this version of Skype (it's inverted and localized).

Can You???

Thank You in advance!!!

View attachment Skype+3.2.0.6673+19.1+inverted+rus.apk
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
Skype 3.2.0.6673 (RUSSIAN) inverted and spoofed: http://www19.zippyshare.com/v/67598143/file.html
[Android Apps and Games] olegsevruk:
Lay out please the version
[Android Apps and Games] zmag:
Yeah I tried v22 last week and it's not allowing conncections anymore.

I'm using v20 at the moment and it's great.

The latest stock version keeps getting killed in the background of my Galaxy S5, even with the persistent notification turned on.

Modded v20 is staying alive. Kudos to the spoof! :)

And if anyone decides to mod v22 please PM me ;)

Thanks in advance! - zmag
[Android Apps and Games] terminatordk:
V22 works totally fine here so the problem is at your end
[Android Apps and Games] luigifunk:
Hello Mr.Its

Any chance to fix ver. 19.1 Inverted? Is not the russian version.

Thx. in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Furchee:
I actually approve of this !

I use skype at night in bed all the time and I feel like if it was a black/blue theme it wouldn't be such a strain on the eyes.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
I downloaded and modified the one Varelka linked me to. That should be Russian already, unless you're asking for the English version? I'll do that.

Skype 3.2.0.6673 inverted and spoofed: http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/87475748/file.html
[Android Apps and Games] luigifunk:
Yes Mr.Its

I use the english version. It's on the link. Thx! [emoji106]

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Works great Mr.Its !!!

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] 3to4:
I have been using spoofed V19.1 since a few days, and it works very well, but it shows some contacts always online whereas they are actually offline. If I remember correctly, V17 displayed the correct status of contacts. Is it possible to spoof V17 and have it run again? Maybe this is not possible, because Microsoft may have changed something in the protocol..

On the desktop (Windows) Skype, 6.18 displays some contacts always online. I managed to run 5.3, which displays the correct status.

So, I think it is a matter of the version. I don't really understand why they retire the versions which work well, and force us to use versions which do not work. I looked around, but I have not yet found an alternative to Skype.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
The whole status issue is a mess right now. On Android the away status displays contacts as online and do not disturb sets them to offline. On Windows, however, every status mode works apart from invisible as that'll display you as if you are invisible to yourself, but your contacts don't get the status update until they restart their Skype client. It's been broken like that for a while now too.

If you're seeing contacts on Android as if they're online when they're actually offline then restart Skype. If they disappear when you login again then it will be due to the above Windows client bug.

V17 can't be easily modded. I've already tried to do it, but it might be pulling the version string from a different location or it's using an older protocol version that no longer works. Odds are it'd have the exact same status issue either way.
[Android Apps and Games] 3to4:
Thank you for your work. I thought V17 was displaying the correct status of contacts.

Anyway, it is a pity that V17 cannot be easily modded. I will use modded V19.1 as there is no alternative.

PS: I may have solved this problem. Actually one of the contacts I saw always online from my Skype android was near me. So, from his android tablet I started Skype, and types /showplaces in chat window. As it showed 3 places, I typed /remotelogout. Then, it showed only one.

Now it seems that when he exits, I don't see him online.
[Android Apps and Games] Furchee:
I am using this as of now too !

Thank you very much, your work is most appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] khanmein:
Skype 4.7.0.43514 (v22b) can't install on temasek rom I9300 what's wrong??
[Android Apps and Games] handyflo:
Is there a New modifyed Skype v5.0 in the planing which still support armv6 devices? I have a zte blade with cm11 Rom but this offical APP from playstore doesnt even Start.
[Android Apps and Games] gators2:
Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is any way to keep skype working on android 2.2 in a few weeks when they stop supporting it? It's my understanding we won't even be able to login anymore on a 2.2 android...
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
That's odd, Note 2s have no issues installing it given the near similar SoC with i9300 with just peak clock differences.

V5.0 installs?

Getting them installed is one thing, getting them reliably working is quite another. Both 4.7 and 5.0 are rubbish with lots of missed calls and delayed msgs on the all the phones I have run them on. V 4.0, V 4.0.0.22082 and older are more reliable but they hog battery.
[Android Apps and Games] khanmein:
i'm using temasek rom running with ART yet still unable to install v4.7

v5 manage to install but video is not working at all FC

nvm i tried w/o modded now it work v4.9
[Android Apps and Games] Keikiraa:
Is it possible to add the real timestamp of the messages instead of "just now/right now" ? It's kinda annoying that for every message posted in 5 minutes, it says it's been sent now. I know that on the iPhone version, you can see the real timestamp by "sliding" the message. Any way we could have that on the Android version ?

Also, any way to see when someone is typing ? Again, available on the iPhone version but not on the Android one...

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] HTC22:
Any mirror to download

4.7.0.43514 ?
[Android Apps and Games] D-m-x:
There is one Regular and one Mirror in the OP!?
[Android Apps and Games] terminatordk:
is there an eta on skype 5.1 mod
[Android Apps and Games] HTC22:
What is OP?

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Ok i got it other two mirrors not functioning
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
Opening or first post of the threat,
[Android Apps and Games] franky11:
statik after one ring

is it only me or does anybody else have the problem with static after the first ring if somebody is calling on skype? How can i change the ringtone? Otherwise great work!
[Android Apps and Games] SKeijmel:
If i close and logout out and exit skype 2.0.47 (might be on 45 too) or even kill it in taskmanager it still keeps running or start itselve again as a background process. my phone has bee idle for a day and it used 30 % instead of just 4%. how do i fix this ?

also u cant choose anymore to not let the stupid autostart. i dont want that is there any fix?

they removed the autostart choose field. u cannot disable it anymore in the app :(

also they removed remeber password button i hate it autologin doesnt recall my password.
[Android Apps and Games] prototype22:
working on galaxy S sl i9003 2.2.1 froyo(but only rear camera)
[Android Apps and Games] duclicsic:
No joy on my Asus Transformer. Even after a cache/data clear and a reboot it won't even log in, it just exits.
[Android Apps and Games] k1ngbee:
i'm using skype 2.0.47 on my sgs 2.3.3 with dark kernel 2.6.

unfortunately front cam picture doesn't work during vidoe calls. it's corrupted. rear cam works just fine.

any help is much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Yes, there were some problems with the first gingerbread ROMs/kernels and the front-cam. Look at page 3 for a possible fix.
[Android Apps and Games] kamalmawa:
yeah I have the same problem.. all you can do is manually stopping the skype background process. go to Settings->applications->Running Services then click on skype and stop the process

hope this helps
[Android Apps and Games] alanzed:
work great on XXJVQ !!!
[Android Apps and Games] denis_y_s:
Hey man have you had a chance to post a build that defaults to the rear-cam for devices with rear-cam only? I can't find it :confused:

By the way, is that is Fernando Alonso on your Avatar? I'm his huge fan! :D
[Android Apps and Games] rickylcp:
Works!!! thanks theos0o!!!

confirmed works on Juwe 5.0 JVP like a charm!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Shelnutt2:
I tried the black image version and still no go on the htc hero running cm7. Still just goes back to home screen during sign in without a fc.

Keep up the great work thought!
[Android Apps and Games] jhild352:
No luck on samsung galaxy tab 10.1 on retail 3.1

or

moto atrix 4G on HKTW 2.3.4

:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] :
doesn't seem to work on defy with cm7, anything i could help?
[Android Apps and Games] mab71:
Not working on my 2.3.4 stock odexed JVQ...
[Android Apps and Games] pentraks:
fails on Galaxy tab with some jm6 froyo rom.

Do i need 2.3.X to get it work?
[Android Apps and Games] Nyssa1104:
So here it is, Skype 2 with video-call working flawlessly on SGS.

Video-calling requires Android 2.3 and supports LANDSCAPE ONLY! :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
I will upload it later. Will work on it a little.

Yep! :D

edit:

Here's the build for rear-cam-only phones.

View attachment skype47_rearonly.rar
[Android Apps and Games] GriffonZoo:
working well on Galaxy Tab 2.3.3, but videocalls only in landscape
[Android Apps and Games] ap556:
Excellent work. Works perfectly on SGS 1.
[Android Apps and Games] ULFik:
I9000 Works perfectly!

:cool:
[Android Apps and Games] Davros50:
Tried both 19.1 and 20

19.1 worked fine for a few minutes then dropped out and rebooted the tablet

version 20 had shaky image (up and down) and I could only see myself (twas a shock I tell's ya )

This was on a rooted pantech element running ICS

Thanks anyway Mr.Its
[Android Apps and Games] Kocane:
Really? not supporting could just mean a stop of app development for that version but I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft killed Skype all together would old versions like their did on their windows phone. They cannot do anything right, lately...
[Android Apps and Games] IdeasX3:
Just done on op. Download ist very fast. installed on my galaxy s5, and work fine for me. V22. Thanks again

Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F
[Android Apps and Games] degilbo:
V22 also works for me on Galaxy S5 SM-G900i
[Android Apps and Games] gators2:
They are saying we can't even sign in anymore: ht.tps://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34494/is-skype-for-android-being-discontinued-on-android-2-2-and-below

I got Kitkat, but some of my family is still on 2.2...Microsoft is messing things up again.
[Android Apps and Games] terminatordk:
i dont really see the problem 2.2 is more then 4 years old.

at some time they need to stop support for old versions and to me 4 years sound about right
[Android Apps and Games] smart81:
Hello, i am trying the version 2.7.0.907 to spoof but is not working.

Please could anybody for this Version a spoof make?

Thank you in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Its:
A spoofed Skype 2.9.0.315 doesn't work either. It probably pulls the version string from somewhere else or it uses a blocked version of the protocol, meaning that it can't be fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveEffect:
I tried grepping for the string in the entire folder and found none apart from the one where we do change it. Seems like you maybe right, a blocked protocol.
[Android Apps and Games] 3to4:
Thank you for your efforts.

With windows XP, I am using Skype 3.8.0.188, which is very old. Where I downloaded it, they say that they also changed supernode ip address, in addition to the version number.

I am just repeating what I read.
[Android Apps and Games] philippe734:
[MENTION=3387304]theos0o[/MENTION] : I really appreciate your effort to share your work on skype. In addition, I really appreciate your organization to announce your releases. I mean, it’s great to read on the first post the link to your last release + changelog + features added.

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Galaxy Tab 2 + CM11 + original skype last version = no way to make call or video call, no crash, no message, nothing.

Galaxy Tab 2 + CM11 + this skype modded v22 = make call and video call work fine

Yes !
[Android Apps and Games] x662.2:
Thank you very much for the Skype link!!! You are a genius!! :)
[Android Apps and Games] giosaxda:
Not working on ART

Thanks for you great work. This one Skype 4.7.0.43514 modded (build v22 *BETA*) is not playing with android runtime. Could you update it please?
[Android Apps and Games] cristicaras:
It is possible to install 2 versions into same device ? Ex. v,19.1 ,for data mobile, and v.22, for WiFi ? Sorry for my poo4 english.
[Android Apps and Games] AquilaChill:
ART support is mentioned several times in this thread, use the thread search at the bottom next time.

Here's theos0o's best quote (from January).

I've heard you can use TB Pro's profiles feature or recompile the apk with a different package name (skype's is com.skype.raider, so com.skype.raider.two would work). The only thing to keep in mind are stuff saved to SDcard, though I don't think skype does that.

Personally I'd like to do this to the 3.2 inv build, but haven't gotten around to installing adb,apk-tool,etc & then trying to do it myself.
[Android Apps and Games] nttqn:
I have been using this app for a long time. It's really useful for my life and work. Great app :good:
[Android Apps and Games] giosaxda:
theos0o

Should we anticipate ART support in the next version?