Skype Video Calling not supported on Droid Bionic (problem: Tegra 2 chipset)

[Chitomanas]

Dear Verizon Wireless,

I just got my Moto Droid Bionic, I tried using the Skype Video Call.  I can see the other Skype caller, but they can not see me.  I tried calling a skype laptop user and skype HTC 3D mobile, I got the same thing, they can not see me but I can see them because their front facing camera works but not on the Moto Droid Bionic.  I can hear the other skype user and see that user, they can hear me but not see me.

Verizon Wireless pointed me to Motorola, Motorola pointed me to Skype, so I contacted Skype.  I just got an email from Skype saying that the Tegra 2 chipset installed in the Droid Bionic and I believe also in the Moto Atrix, does not support video calling.   We waited for the Motorola Droid Bionic for several months and kind of disappointed that skype video calling is not available yet.

Between Motorola, Verizon Wireless and Skype, I hope you're doing a fix to make Skype Video Calling available.

Sincerely,

Ramoncit

{edited for privacy}

cc: Motorola USA

     Skype

[Trumpet · Accepted solution]

I just downloaded this version from XDA Developers and it worked just fine on my Bionic!! I skyped all day long, front and back camera worked fine.

You go to:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262

You can get it there. Version 46

1) Uninstall any version of skype you have

2) Put this Skype .apk on your phone and run it and install (download the .apk locally on your phone, or download it on your computer and transfer it to your phone. That is what I did.) Browse to where you have the .apk file using the file browser app on your phone and double tap the file to install.

3) Launch the new skype app and go into menu and advanced settings and check the "Use valid Preview Surface", and of course enable video, and any others you want. I have: Force enable video, force enable both cameras, use valid preview, keep screen alive, enable portrait, auto start on boot.

Works great for me, I can switch front and back camera while in video chat, etc. I'm going to try to get it to work on my wife's phone (Droid charge). Her "real skype" version only works with rear camera. At least this may work til Skype gets there version working.

[Wildman]

I was under the impression that the Bionic has the Texas Instruments OMAP 4 processors instead on the Tegra 2 processor..  Has anyone verify what chip is in the device because marketing only list provessor as Dual Core Processor..

[Ann154]

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Wildman wrote:

I was under the impression that the Bionic has the Texas Instruments OMAP 4 processors instead on the Tegra 2 processor..  Has anyone verify what chip is in the device because marketing only list provessor as Dual Core Processor..

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Check out the source link for this article. I believe it that it will clear up the question.

http://m.androidcentral.com/droid-bionic-teardown-reveals-smartphone-parts-screws

[AZSALUKI]

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Trumpet wrote:

I just downloaded this version from XDA Developers and it worked just fine on my Bionic!! I skyped all day long, front and back camera worked fine.

You go to:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262

You can get it there. Version 46

1) Uninstall any version of skype you have

2) Put this Skype .apk on your phone and run it and install (download the .apk locally on your phone, or download it on your computer and transfer it to your phone. That is what I did.) Browse to where you have the .apk file using the file browser app on your phone and double tap the file to install.

3) Launch the new skype app and go into menu and advanced settings and check the "Use valid Preview Surface", and of course enable video, and any others you want. I have: Force enable video, force enable both cameras, use valid preview, keep screen alive, enable portrait, auto start on boot.

Works great for me, I can switch front and back camera while in video chat, etc. I'm going to try to get it to work on my wife's phone (Droid charge). Her "real skype" version only works with rear camera. At least this may work til Skype gets there version working.

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i don't believe that will work on her charge. it' works on your bionic because it's running gingerbread. i could be wrong, but i don' think that version will run on froyo? 

[riffian]

This worked great to solve the same problem on my new Droid Razr.

[prchrswife]

This is a fabulous fix!  Works great!  Thank you so much for posting this -- wonderful!

[vdelaski]

First I'm NOT very techy but I try.  I tried to do this fix but my Bionic wouldn't even let me download either the .apk or the .rar AND now all I have is a black screen.  

[AZSALUKI]

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vdelaski wrote:

First I'm NOT very techy but I try.  I tried to do this fix but my Bionic wouldn't even let me download either the .apk or the .rar AND now all I have is a black screen.  

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on the phone, in general....or when you try to open skype? 

[Chitomanas]

Just an update, I downloaded the xda version of the skype, now my front and back facing camera works. its great. 

Sincerely,

Ramoncito Manas

[archman99]

I tried the above. Downloaded files and installed Skype. When I launch the app, it forces close every time. What am I doing wrong. When is there going to be a new update from Skype?