I need Skype, should I just not install the update?

[funguy123us]

Seems like update will kill Skype, is it OK to not install this update?

Would Verizon force the update?

Ps: I am not having reboot or any other issues.

 

[Kronko]

I have not installed this update because my phone never had any issues. Yes, it will kill the working skype. I will wait until I am force to to it and force to pay for hot spot, I used it a lot as well as skype to contact my family (video) overseas.

 

[funguy123us]

I have not installed this update because my phone never had any issues. Yes, it will kill the working skype. I will wait until I am tforce to to it and force to pay for hot spot, I used it a lot as well as skype to contact my family (video) overseas.

Yup I am planning to wait as well.

 

[yodatom10]

I have not installed this update because my phone never had any issues. Yes, it will kill the working skype. I will wait until I am force to to it and force to pay for hot spot, I used it a lot as well as skype to contact my family (video) overseas.

just an fyi if verizon sees u using the hotspot feature for free, they will hit u with a fine on top of the monthly cost of the hot spot. i know its stupid i just don't want u to have to feel my pain

 

[funguy123us]

just an fyi if verizon sees u using the hotspot feature for free, they will hit u with a fine on top of the monthly cost of the hot spot. i know its stupid i just don't want u to have to feel my pain

Good point, I don't use hotspot feature.

Kronko,
You may want think about it.

 

[Kronko]

No problem, I will pay it.

 

[TCM]

Check this out, it loads up fine for me, but I haven't tried a video call yet:

Tips Old Skype will not work, Here's a better copy - Android Forums

 

[Kronko]

Check this out, it loads up fine for me, but I haven't tried a video call yet:

Tips Old Skype will not work, Here's a better copy - Android Forums

Good. Let's see if anyone, after the update, can confirm that this works with video.

 

[droser2000]

So far didn't work for me. I'll try rebooting.

 

[dpham00]

Check this out, it loads up fine for me, but I haven't tried a video call yet:

Tips Old Skype will not work, Here's a better copy - Android Forums

this is not a new (well not today or yesterday new) Skype. That's the same hacked skype 2.00.45, at least same file size and same md5. In Froyo based mr2 roms, it will install and open, but I have not been able to get video call to work, at least not on the leaked mr2 or mr2.5 radios, although, i haven't tried the official mr2 radio.

 

[TCM]

I just tested it, it crashed when I tried to accept a video call and it wouldn't let me initiate a video call successfully, sorry guys. (this is with the official OTA MR2)

 

[dpham00]

I just tested it, it crashed when I tried to accept a video call and it wouldn't let me initiate a video call successfully, sorry guys. (this is with the official OTA MR2)

yeah, pretty much, you're either going to have to roll back to mr1 or go to gb to get working skype.

 

[funguy123us]

Thanks guys for testing. I am going to hold out as long as I can. No Skype No update for me.

 

[FrankXS]

Thanks guys for testing. I am going to hold out as long as I can. No Skype No update for me.

If you haven't read this post yet, you'll want to.

http://forum.androidcentral.com/1081795-post131.html

-Frank

 

[ambushbug73]

I had no issues before the update and over 24 hours later no issues after update.

 

[dpham00]

I had no issues before the update and over 24 hours later no issues after update.

so, you are able to make and receive video calls with skype after the update?

 

[funguy123us]

anyone got skype to work after the update?

I am keep hitting "reject" for the update. I want skype

 

[funguy123us]

Anyone got Skype to work after the update?

I am getting tired of hitting "Reject" LOL

 

[thinknate]

Anyone got Skype to work after the update?

I am getting tired of hitting "Reject" LOL

Yes... by rooting.

The loss of skype video, plus the new data connection drops in MR2 finally pushed me over the edge, into the land of Rooting and ROMs. It was definitely the right move.

 

[recDNA]

Why do u want people to look at u when talking to them? I just don't get it. Maybe because I'm not much to look at!