[Q] Galaxy S2 video calling - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
My Galaxy S2 is unrooted and it is running Android 2.3.3.
What app do I need to video call over Wi-Fi? I've tried Skype and Google Talk but I cannot find this option?
Do I have to update to Android 2.3.4 to enable video calling via Skype or Google Talk?
Many thanks for your help.

Correct..... in theory you should be on 2.3.4 to use video on google talk, however, you can install a custom rom (needs root) to have this on google talk feature, I dont think you can use google video feature without root at this time in moment until 2.3.4 is released..
I use rom "lightning" that has this feature, never used it tho because everyone I know doesnt have it ..

Also what was not mentioned:
Skype on Android does not yet support video calling (except for the htc thunderbolt).
Currently you have two good options I think:
- Root your phone. Then either apply a custom rom that already has the latest google talk app included that supports video calling or install the latest google talk app yourself (without custom rom).
- Try out Tango. Among the video calling apps that are available on Android this seemes to deliver one of the best video quality. Alternatively you can give Fring a try.

Skype has video calling with the samsung galaxy s2.
Open Skype, Then touch the menu button on the phone, press settings, then scroll down to Video calls and check Eneble video calling and adjust the setting for it.
It works, I use it. Enjoy.

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[Q] Skype for X8?

I am thinking buying this phone and found conflicting posts regarding Skype support.
Can Skype be installed from the market for the X8?
If so, does free Skype to Skype voice calling work?
How is the voice quality on the X8? Is it choppy?
Thank you.
I can reply the first question no more jaja, yes it can, do you need the "Market Enabler" (download it from the market) and choose T-Mobile and you will see all apps from the market, search for skype and voila!
greetings sorry for my english jaja
for Market Enabler do you need a rooted phone
hmmdoggie said:
Can Skype be installed from the market for the X8?
If so, does free Skype to Skype voice calling work?
How is the voice quality on the X8? Is it choppy?
Thank you.
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I use skype from time to time, but it drains the battery even offline, so when I'm not using it, I uninstall it. I called via wifi, and quality was great!
There are lots of apps like skype on market, whatApp, Nimbuzz...
hmmdoggie said:
I am thinking buying this phone and found conflicting posts regarding Skype support.
Can Skype be installed from the market for the X8?
If so, does free Skype to Skype voice calling work?
How is the voice quality on the X8? Is it choppy?
Thank you.
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It depends on your location, whether or not the market supports it. As for quality, yeah, it's great. The Skype Voice to Voice works (No video calling), and chat works like a charm. You can get it off of freewarelovers(dot)com, where there's a repository of free apps. Also, based on your connection, that's how your call quality will be.
Skype 3.0 chat and call.
I searched for skype the first day I bought my X8, some people on forums have problem finding it the market( some countries do not have full apps on the market). The alternative is to enable your phone to install apps from unknown places, then download it from brothersoft.com/mobile and install form SDcard.
Skype is working like a charm, chat, calls, skypeout.
Try using this link. You need wifi/3G active on your phone and you must be logged into your google account(be on market), and you can install it directly, by clicking install from the site.

[Q] Skype?

I have seen all of these threads about how skype works now with the new update.
I don't even know where to get skype for my phone!
The market has a skype but it doesn't have video....
... where can i get a skype app that I can video chat with?
Skype for Android with video capability has not yet been released.
Skype and 2.3.4
Skype 2.0.0.27 works fine in 2.3.4 as far as the audio that made the app unusable before. It works crisp clear (Wi-Fi have not tried 3g) . No signs of video as of today. As I understand skype is working on the matter.

Enable Video Calling in Android 2.2

Is there any way to enable video call in android 2.2.1
My phone does have a front facing camera but the dialer has no video call option please help!
Nope AFAIK.
That was introduced in 2.3 - you may use third party apps for video calling, like Tango, Skype etc.

[Q] SGS2 KI4 Google Talk 1.3 Video Chat

With the latest KI4 Firmware update for SGS2 Samsung has upgraded the OS to Android 2.3.4. Nevertheless, I still can't see Video/Audio chat options in Google Talk 1.3
Can anyone confirm whether Google Talk Video chat is working on SGS2 running KI4?
Thanks!
None of the latest revisions have Google Talk Voice/Video activated. If you want to install it, you're going to have to root/install a version with it.

Samsung Galaxy Mini with skype is laggy and without Gtalk

Hi
Skype too slow, no Talk preloaded
So my girlfriend bought a Samsung Galaxy Mini so we can talk on Skype.
However it’s very lagy and slow while on call. We installed Advance TaskKiller and killed all task and tried the call same thing.
I am guessing this could be because of the Samsung’s preloaded apps etc.
We wouldn’t mind using an alternative to Skype which requires lessprocessing power, however Talk aka Google Talk is not preinstalled and in unavailablefor download in the market.
We tried viber which is good but the quality is not as good.
Any suggestions on: either getting Skype to work lag free (wishing Skype hasa lite version) or finding a low processer intensive but high quality voip app.
I did try this > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773272
Installed talk.apk chat works but when i try to call it says
You cannot call because (Name of Friend) is using chat in Gmail or another chat program other than Google Talk.

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