Any video chat recommendations? - Nexus 10 Themes and Apps

Working out in Afghanistan i've been using the N10 as my main means of communication back home. I've been using Google Talk and i'm about to put my fist through the damn thing because of how many times it crashes when trying to make a video call.
I've tried different roms, even 4.2.2 but it's still the same. Are there any video chat apps that work flawlessly on this device?
Thanks

Have you tried doing Google + hangouts?
It's contained in the Google + app, and I haven't had any problems using it on my N10 to video call my wife's ipad mini.

zourn said:
Have you tried doing Google + hangouts?
It's contained in the Google + app, and I haven't had any problems using it on my N10 to video call my wife's ipad mini.
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+1 this. I don't think I've ever had issues with the google+ app for video calls.

zourn said:
Have you tried doing Google + hangouts?
It's contained in the Google + app, and I haven't had any problems using it on my N10 to video call my wife's ipad mini.
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Nope because I haven't gave google+ a try yet. Now I certainly will, thanks!
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What's wrong with Skype? I have had no problems with Skype on the N10, new tablet UI is very nice also.

Google+ Hangouts are awesome. Video quality, audio quality, connection quality... It's the only thing I use on deployments now.

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[Q] *Dumb questions* Battery and Video Chat help

I got the Atrix 4G this morning (Feb. 21) and since I've had Android I have always wanted to know what the best way to save battery power is. Any help?
Also me and my friend like to video chat. I used to use Tango on my Captivate and it doesn't work on the Atrix (it keeps crashing). My friend is using a different Android device and I wanted to know if there was any good video chat/call apps that work well and aren't a pain to use.
If anyone could help that would be very nice.
try using qik there's a version specific for the atrix out there
have you tried skype?
Nado85 said:
have you tried skype?
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My Skype has no video chat option. Fring is supposed to though.
What about yahoo messenger? It is supposed to have video chat but I have not tried it.
Go with TANGO. IMHO
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I have tried Tango, but it keeps ending the call when I turn on video.
Magic_Bunny said:
I have tried Tango, but it keeps ending the call when I turn on video.
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I can confirm that Tango also doesn't work for me. It crashes out quickly.
I don't want to have to sign up with qik for video chat. I was under the impression Tango worked better.
-James
QIK is the only one that worked for me so far. But it was terrible quality no where near as good as face time

Working video chat?

Has anyone found a video chat app that works??
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no not yet ... im new to this htc/droid stuff but im thinking they need to update all the apps for our phone .
i use yahoo messenger and it works ok
tango works and supposedly skype
Tango worked for me
I successfully used Tango with an iPhone user, but none of the other solutions worked.
I assumed Google Talk would work, but boy, was I wrong. I am almost a bit appalled that it was not ready, especially with no Skype. At least Skype was clear that they are working on something. Hopefully they will launch that for the Xoom at the same time.
Oovoo was an utter failure for me. Used the rear camera only and no sound.
Fring did not utilize video for Google Talk or MSN Messneger, so I didn't really try it.
I think if there is egg on Verizon's face, it is over not having a video chat service working for us.
i use tango, works pretty well, but for some reason get a screeching noise when tango'ing with another thunderbolt
Tango works for me. I was also able to make a video chat with a iphone that also had tango installed.
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regnohspf said:
i use tango, works pretty well, but for some reason get a screeching noise when tango'ing with another thunderbolt
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yeah what is up with that. Tango with iphone users work fine but with another thunderbolt and the audio doesnt work at all and makes crazy skreetching noises then mute.. kinda weird.

[Q] Any way to video chat with PC?

I've tried Movicha and for whatever reason the PC only receives the audio from the gTablet, not the video.
I've also tried vTok. I'm able to get A/V on both devices but the picture is rotated on its side (and, no, turning the camera doesn't work).
I just now tried Yahoo Messenger as well and it has the same issues as Movicha (though I realize it's in beta and only officially supports the MyTouch 4G and EVO)
Is there any other way to do video chat with a PC on the gTablet?
I don't know what to use either. Been messin with video chat between gtab and PC all week.
What I've discovered:
Yahoo --> PC works kinda
I could never get the video addon to mesh with the yahoo msngr app quite right, had to reinstall for every use on tnt lite and with vegan 5 won't work at all
when it did work audio was unreliable and video eventually got unusable
vTOK --> best audio but video was atrocious
movicha --> seems like it would be best but I have same problem you do and can't receive audio from pc to droid either (dont have web cam to test right now).
I guess fring worked with skype last year until skype pulled support so verizon could have exclusive access or some BS like that.
In other words bad news all around
Try tango
Edit: Sorry looks like its cross mobile platform but not on pc
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Also what about gchat I used my xoom to video chat with someone on a mac
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Here is a version of yahoo messenger that works.
PS - If at first it doesn't work, change to back cam and then back. Or shake the device. Or do something. If you just give up after 2 seconds of trying, I highly recommend you get the ipad.
goodintentions said:
Here is a version of yahoo messenger that works.
PS - If at first it doesn't work, change to back cam and then back. Or shake the device. Or do something. If you just give up after 2 seconds of trying, I highly recommend you get the ipad.
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do we just install both apps?
orangekid said:
do we just install both apps?
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Yes.................
I read that Skype finally updated their Android app to allow video calls. We use skype on the netbook, and I look forward to being able to use it on the gtablet soon for video.
Has anyone tried the new release of Skype yet?
At this point in time its only for gingerbread and is available for only four devices.
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freedomispopular said:
At this point in time its only for gingerbread and is available for only four devices.
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Couldn't it be tricked to work by some build.prop edits like netflix app ?

Skype for Galaxy Tab 10.1?

hi! i use a lot skype to work, and i was really surprised that Galaxy Tab 10.1 cannot download skype!
anyone could find a way to download it and make use of the dual camera function on their gtabs?
any apk?
thanks!
Works fine on mine although I haven't tried video yet, just audio.
there's no Skype for Android that supports the video chat just yet.
mannequin said:
there's no Skype for Android that supports the video chat just yet.
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ok, understand, but where can i download the skype client? is there somewhere i can find the apk? i cant find it on market or skype page.
thanks
Skype always shows up for me if you just type "skype" in the market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.raider&hl=en
mannequin said:
there's no Skype for Android that supports the video chat just yet.
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there is a cracked version that supports some HTC Thunderbolt roms/radios
i was able to download skype, audio support only, no video features yet but its ok, i can live with that
Bump. Any update on this? Has anyone been able to provide a cracked version of Skype speficially for the Tab?
So are there any uses for the front facing camera at this time?
Hard to believe that Skype has not yet come out with a video version for Android!
Skype with video does work with select android devices. I had it working with my old 7 inch Galaxy Tab but not with the new one. No one has been able to get it to work in Honeycomb yet.
gerrylum said:
Skype with video does work with select android devices. I had it working with my old 7 inch Galaxy Tab but not with the new one. No one has been able to get it to work in Honeycomb yet.
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He's right. I have Skype with videochat working on my Samsung Epic, doesn't work for my 10.1 though.
I desperately wish Skype (or something) would work. My GF lives in the Philippines and it'd be great to be able to walk around the house and whatnot video chatting from the GTab.
Use the google talk app. That has decent video chat capabilities.
Google talk has video support.
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ximoosea said:
Hard to believe that Skype has not yet come out with a video version for Android!
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Not true. It has come out for many devices, just not honeycomb.
tghockey07 said:
Not true. It has come out for many devices, just not honeycomb.
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There is a modded version of the video skype apk for "other" devices around these forums somewhere. (search it). BUt it requires neon/vfp or somesuch not supported by the tegra2 cpu.
Skype and tegra2
check this youtube video, sorry i am new and doesn't allow me to post the link,
go to youtube and type in the search bar, skype for Tegra 2.
You will see a nvidia tablet running honeycomb 3.0 running a video conference, no idea where to get that apk, but obviously is around.
if somebody find it please pass around and send me a message
any news on this? I don't like google talk.
I tried the Skype on my galaxy tab 10.1 ...no video...

FREE: Improve youtube lag/stutter/buffering with TubeMate

this is just a suggestion for anyone that is having the same issues as me, which is simply constant lag/buffering issues with the stock youtube app. running on what i felt was a fast enough internet connection, i would constantly have buffering issues both on HD and non-HD (a lot more consistently with HD).
after looking for weeks, i found an app called TubeMate (http://goo.gl/mzrZT)
it is currently only available via the amazon app store. it seems to have a few other features besides viewing the videos (like downloading, downloading as mp3, etc..) but all i really care for is being able to stream a video in HD quality w/out looking embarrassed.
hopefully this will help some of you that are also experiencing this issue. if you aren't, well i'm really happy for you.
Since its a free app, upload the apk.
didn't realize DLing from the amazon appstore would be a big deal. but here you go.
demandarin said:
Since its a free app, upload the apk.
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I could be wrong but when I downloaded it the page said a "paid app free a day". Does that mean its a paid app?
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you can get it here for free
http://www.androidfreeware.net/get-youtube-tubemate.html
for the guys involved in this thread so far, are you also experiencing buffering issues with your prime and if so, let us know if TubeMate helps out. i've certainly seen a HUGE improvement with all youtube videos to a point where i only stream HD now.
The app works great and also allows you to download video or save it as an .mp3
I have used this app for years on all my devices and on my prime since I purchased it. Wouldn't use anything else great app
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Is this app optimized for tablets?
Yes it works great on my prime
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i have installed latest tube mate app but can not download any video. it gives an error.
screen shot is attached.
please help
I use it to download videos, not stream. The UI is rather ugly ;P
Can someone clarify: Is this app a REPLACEMENT app that uses youtube (what I think it is)? Or is it an app that somehow optimizes the native youtube app (what I hope it is)?
irishtexmex said:
Can someone clarify: Is this app a REPLACEMENT app that uses youtube (what I think it is)? Or is it an app that somehow optimizes the native youtube app (what I hope it is)?
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I'd like an answer to this as well
OstiasMoscas said:
I'd like an answer to this as well
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it's another app that does not optimize the youtube app.
while i love it and still use it, i must put my disclaimer that the issue with the laggy youtube ended up being the Wifi/BT issue. beyond that, it still speeds up buffering better than the stock app.
Colombiano80 said:
it's another app that does not optimize the youtube app.
while i love it and still use it, i must put my disclaimer that the issue with the laggy youtube ended up being the Wifi/BT issue. beyond that, it still speeds up buffering better than the stock app.
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Thanks for the clarification
I haven't had any real problems with streaming vids, but I might check it out regardless. Faster buffering is always nice.
Colombiano80 said:
this is just a suggestion for anyone that is having the same issues as me, which is simply constant lag/buffering issues with the stock youtube app. running on what i felt was a fast enough internet connection, i would constantly have buffering issues both on HD and non-HD (a lot more consistently with HD).
after looking for weeks, i found an app called TubeMate (http://goo.gl/mzrZT)
it is currently only available via the amazon app store. it seems to have a few other features besides viewing the videos (like downloading, downloading as mp3, etc..) but all i really care for is being able to stream a video in HD quality w/out looking embarrassed.
hopefully this will help some of you that are also experiencing this issue. if you aren't, well i'm really happy for you.
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Okay, just wanted to thank you for pointing out the app. It's great, love it. I' ve hit the thanks button.
the ui is ugly in this app but it works amazingly faster than stock app. plus it lets you download the videos or you can download them as mp3 to listen in music player. works great. I love the look of stock YouTube app but sick of the buffering on some vids. I have high speed wireless so no reason it should be buffering like that. this app eliminates that basically.
whenever i click to watch a video in tube mate it pops up asking me which player to use - youtube or tubemate- i choose tubemate but then the video doesnt load...anyone else had this problem>?
should be called buffer be gone!!
Gotta say +1000000 for this app, I use Crackle to watch some movies, took away all the buffering, youtube too no more buffering..... excellent app!!!

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