Comments on: UPDATED: Skype for iPhone Now Available! (Everywhere but Canada!)

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By: Krishna

Krishna — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:22:23 +0000

Hi all i am using Skype and my phone is jailbroken and even unlocked .... the only problem i face is ... skype eats up battery faster than any other app at a rate of 50% ... which means the battery back up is now only 4 hours ... does anybody else have the same problem ???

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:19:47 +0000

I have serious problems with the notion that a lack of e911 service could be keeping SkypeIn from Canada. e911 is only for outgoing calls, not incoming calls, and we can already get outgoing call plans with Skype. By the aforementioned logic, if e911 was the problem then that service wouldn't be available either.

I don't know what the real problem is, but people need to stop repeating the e911 thing and find it so we can do something about it.

By: Keith McArthur

Keith McArthur — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:51:34 +0000

I'm in the communications department at Rogers and want to respond to some of the questions raised here. Rogers isn't involved in decisions about which apps are offered on iTunes in Canada - that's between Apple and the developers. Rogers doesn't block Skype and our customers will be able to use the Skype app if and when it is available in Canada.

By: Jeff C

Jeff C — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:51:10 +0000

Trying to use Iphone app and connect to nonSkype phone but app keeps trying to use 3g network (not allowed). I've disabled 3G in settings but app keeps giving me error message about 3G. Thanks

By: pinge8

pinge8 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:36:24 +0000

@vyna, I had the same problem too. In my case it was mcoolphone.

However I'm still not able to make/receive skype calls.

By: Memphis

Memphis — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:29:25 +0000

So in case anyone is wondering, the reason why Skype is nto availible in Canada is because we have a rule about Phone programs that they must offer a 911 service at all times. Thats why you can't get a skype in number in Canada and its why they won't allow it into the app store as well, because it does not hat E911

By: Vnaya

Vnaya — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:02:47 +0000

i have upgraded to latest mobilesubstrate 0.9.2805-1 but now i am facing serious problem with skype. After login if i am trying to message to the another user, as soon i am touching the keypad my skype crashes automatically.

I received mail from Saurik "However, the problem is not MobileSubstrate: I made a multiple minute phone call over 3G using 0.9.2805-1 (which now lets you use things like backgrounder and voipover3g with Skype): you have some other extension installed that's not working, and now its able to get injected into Skype."

Can somebody help me what could be possible extension that is causing problem...

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:50:37 +0000

Found on http://tinyurl.com/iskypereview

April 1 UPDATE: Complaining that after updating mobile substrate voipover3g and backgrounder isn’t working?

Saurik just released another update of mobilesubstrate 0.9.2805-1. This version fixes the problem entirely allowing for mobilesubstrate addons to work with Skype app. You can now use Skype app with VoIPover3G! and backgrounder. Just update mobile substrate on Cydia once more and enjoy skype on the go!

By: psywzrd

psywzrd — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:01:47 +0000

That's definitley the right identifier but it doesn't work.

By: trisco

trisco — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:49:07 +0000

ditto to above. Adding that line does not work. Is this the correct identifier for skype?

By: -1 to SR

-1 to SR — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:10:44 +0000

Adding that string did not work.

skype still says cannot opperate over 3G..

By: sr

sr — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:00:07 +0000

Skype works over EDGE/3G on FW 2.x. Install VoiPover3G (Cydia) SSH iPhone “/Library/MobileSubstrate/DynamicLibraries/VoIPover3G.plist” edit *plist and add “com.skype.skype”,

By: Raphael

Raphael — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:56:22 +0000

I don't get any sound alert when I get a new message. That's no good!

By: computerkiller

computerkiller — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:29:23 +0000

You can set up a US account on itunes for free do a search, And it Mobilesubstrate that needs to be updated in Cydia, Works perfectly everytime

By: Speed Racer99

Speed Racer99 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:05:20 +0000

Since it uses WiFi what is all the fuss about not releasing it in Canada? Is it CRTC? or Rogers blocking it?

By: One ANGRY Canadian

One ANGRY Canadian — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:23:31 +0000

This is absolutely outrageous. For skype not to be released in Canada is not only a slight but terrible shove in the wrong direction. If they want to force users to jailbreak their touch / iPhone then this is the right way to go about it. Clearly they had no understanding as to what type of frustration this would cause for Canadian Skype users. I know more than just a few touch and iphone users will be considering cutting off their skype plans if this is not remedied soon!

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:44:15 +0000

Upgrade on Cydia worked for me. I was doing the test before and it would make horrible sounds and crash. Thanks Saurik!

By: biercoff

biercoff — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:41:03 +0000

I have jailbroken iphone 2g and have a problem with Skype too. First i had to remove clippy, and only after that could login into Skype. But i can't download contact list to the end - application crashes all the time. Frustrating...

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:30:14 +0000

I doubt it's Skype's fault that it cannot be released in Canada. Rogers has a stranglehold on everything iPhone here and they don't play nice.

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:00:45 +0000

Following info found on: http://tinyurl.com/iskypereview

UPDATE: Complaining that Skype is crashing every minute on your jailbroken iphone?

* Saurik has just released a new mobile substrate and the issue is fixed. Just update ‘mobile substrate’ from cydia. Once this is done you can enjoy uninterrupted calls on skype from your jailbroken iphone.

By: Tellison

Tellison — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:40:27 +0000

Thank Heavens.... this application is also available for the ipod touch. I wish someone would submit it to a third party application site so i can get it.. i can't get an apple store ID.

By: Michael Coyle

Michael Coyle — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:39:49 +0000

New Clippy and Mobile Substrate already available. Update seems to disable Clippy when Skype is running. So now you can log in to Skype.

By: rpv

rpv — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:50:14 +0000

Call quality is much more superior to the Fring or Nimbuzz! obviously cause it goes through skype gateways

By: Tushar

Tushar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:45:52 +0000

Available I australia.

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:27:23 +0000

Here is an interesting thing I found on http://tinyurl.com/iskypereview

Important solutions to the COMPLAINERS:

1) Complaining that you can’t use Skype on 3G?

Just Jailbreak your iphone and install ‘voipover3g’ from cydia. Jailbreakers will be able to save their minutes whenever they want because this app makes the iPhone think that it is on wifi all the time.

2) Complaining that you can’t run skype in the background while using another application?

Just install ‘backgrounder’ from cydia on your jailbroken phone.

3) Complaining that you cant use gtalk, msn and other IM’s?

Its a SKYPE only app. Duh! Use Beejive or someother app if you want to chat using other IM’s.

4) Complaining that there is no video conferencing, SMS and other desktop client features ?

Play the waiting game for a while. The folks at skype will definitely be releasing these features in not-so-distant future updates.

By: Levertis

Levertis — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:18:38 +0000

It's terrible you can only talk to people with skype and u have to be on wifi to do it

By: Revelations

Revelations — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:28:17 +0000

For all users with issues with SKYPE w/ jailbroken phones. Fire up CYDIA, let it refresh the sources, then it should show and update available for MOBILESUBSTRATE.

Update this, restart your device, then all should be solved.

By: icebike

icebike — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:55 +0000

@ghendar:

What is mobilesubstrate and what does it have to do with Skype?

By: icebike

icebike — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:11:28 +0000

Voice quality was spotty in my tests. The other party was also on skype via iphone and we were both on Wifi. Car started fine, but quickly deteriorated to un-usable.

Skype from computer to computer is far clearer than land-line, so hopefully Skype will get this tweaked shortly.

I'd like to know why a Canadian can put skype on their computer, but not on their iphone. It appears to me that there are some big-money limitations being placed on this app right now by the major carriers.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:08:31 +0000

Now available in UK app store. Great app, been dying for this to come to the iPhone.

By: Jozsoo

Jozsoo — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:51:52 +0000

Available in Hungarian app store. Works just fine. Voice comes through super clearly.

By: jeroen

jeroen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:29:07 +0000

uups.. it does

By: jeroen

jeroen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:28:46 +0000

not avaiable on dutch appstore!

By: MacMarcus

MacMarcus — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:11:37 +0000

Available at the German App Store

By: bulyot

bulyot — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:02:19 +0000

i already remove clippy..it works but sometimes it crash

By: Paulo

Paulo — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:00:29 +0000

Available on the French App Store

By: ghendar

ghendar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:54:04 +0000

I just saw over on bigboss that the issue seems to be with mobilesubstrate. Looks like we will have to wait for an update to that

By: ghendar

ghendar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:42:08 +0000

Any other ideas besides clippy would be appreciated. I can use it when I'm in safe mode only.

By: Pabby

Pabby — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:40:22 +0000

Yep, it's Clippy. Remove it and all is well.

Clippy has too many issues anyway and I rarely use it...

By: ghendar

ghendar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:31:15 +0000

Mine crashes on a jailbroken phone and I don't have clippy installed.

By: thugmatt

thugmatt — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:13:07 +0000

Hi there, just downloaded it from the german app-store and it works really well! Had no problems at all till now. Finally we can use skype without the known probs from Nimbuzz or Fring... greets

By: copernicc

copernicc — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:06:32 +0000

For me it's clippy the troublemaker. I removed it completely and now skype wors perfectly.

By: jon

jon — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:45:01 +0000

j4c -- didnt work...do i need to reinstall skype after toggling off clippy?

By: j4c

j4c — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:31:19 +0000

Crash fix updated: it's not Winterboard it's Clippy.Get the SBSettings toggle and turn it off until the developer provides a fix.

By: j4c

j4c — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:21:19 +0000

Crash fix:restart in Safe mode,create your account,log in and then restart. Winterboard is causing Skype to crash(low mem?) . After that Skype will log in automatically.

By: OmariJames

OmariJames — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:46:14 +0000

Well I used it to call one of my friends. The call is clear, if not more clear than on 3G. I don't have anybody who uses skype but I'll get the word out to my friends.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:44:44 +0000

Anyone not jailbroken having the crash issue? I've reloaded the app three times and reset my phone three times too.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:42:31 +0000

I'm jailbroken too and having the same issue

By: matt hall

matt hall — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:33:42 +0000

My is doing the same and is jailbroken... My guess is this might be a prevention measure because of the 3g to wifi trick mentioned. I don't have that app and I don't think it even works or else I couldn't get it work but anyway it's useless now

By: Jared

Jared — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:29:39 +0000

As soon as I touch the username box to enter my login info, it crashes. I've soft and hard reset my phone. I wonder if it's because my phone is GASP jailbroken?

By: matt hall

matt hall — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:29:03 +0000

Well not even that worked. I can't type anything on either screen. When I click on a letter it gets big like normal and then the app crashes.

By: DDay

DDay — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:16:18 +0000

I am already enjoying it. I test called my buddy across the pond and the quality was excellent. Can't wait to see if calls can come in thru pns.

By: matt hall

matt hall — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:08:26 +0000

well I don't have a skype account and every time I try to create a new one the app crashes. I am too lazy to go create an account so for the moment this app does nothing for me.

By: Matthew Bordignon

Matthew Bordignon — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:40:48 +0000

Just playing with Skype with another mate, very slick... much better IMO than all the other apps that do Skype !!

By: Matthew Bordignon

Matthew Bordignon — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:31:45 +0000

Just downloaded it from the appstore, looks nice !!

By: icebike

icebike — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:57:02 +0000

@AL:

Quote: "jailbreakers will be able to save their minutes whenever they want because there is a way to make the iPhone think that it is on wifi all of the time"

Question: Does 3G have the bandwidth to do a skype call with clear audio?

If yes, since you are paying ATT 30/mo for unlimited bandwidth I wonder if failure to allow this on 3G would be some form of non-net-neutrality that ATT could be taken to task for. You pay for the band width, you should be able to use it how you see fit.

By: Lame Faker

Lame Faker — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:49:11 +0000

This is going to be nice guys.

By: DDay

DDay — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:09:26 +0000

It's about damn time.

By: Bear

Bear — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:58:05 +0000

Will you be able to receive calls using Skype on the iPhone?

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:43:22 +0000

@Al as Icebike says, it would probably make more sense to use if you're calling long distance or something.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:58:23 +0000

I wonder if this will have the same problem I experienced with Fring, where if your phone locks the call disconnects but if you turn off autolock it gets disturbingly warm.

Hopefully I can establish a better connection than I ever did with Fring also. The few times I was able to connect there was a lot of static and very noticable lag.

By: Icebike

Icebike — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:29:03 +0000

@al Yes it would use minnutes but not international minutes. It probably wouldn't make sense for domestic calls.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:45:08 +0000

@KB - Wouldn't that defeat the purpose because you are still using your cell minutes to call that number?

By: KB

KB — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:36:54 +0000

To call via Skype when not on wi-fi, just use Skype to Go... You can set it up on their site, and all you do is call a number which will deduct from your minutes. Once your connected you can call any number in the world. It also has speed dials.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:28:57 +0000

Kiel,

Skype also allows the calling of landlines and cell phones from your account and allows you to purchase a phone number so that people can call your skype account from theirs phones just like they are calling any ordinary number. This is why they are not allowing it over 3G because it is MUCH cheaper to purchase minutes and unlimited plans over skype than it is to purchase a cell plan. I haven't checked their rates in about a year but at one time it was roughly $60 to have unlimited minutes to call the US/Canada and to have a number and a voicemail for an entire year! So, compare that to me spending $40 every month just to buy 450 minutes from AT&T. It's a much better deal, but now people with those skype plans will be able to save their minutes while wifi is available (or jailbreakers will be able to save their minutes whenever they want because there is a way to make the iPhone think that it is on wifi all of the time).

By: OmariJames

OmariJames — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:24:10 +0000

So what about the 3.0 version ?

By: Keil Miller

Keil Miller — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:54:17 +0000

I just asked my mom what Skype is because I know she uses it on her windows box. It seems like it does the same thing as iChat does. Text, Audio & Video.

By: john

john — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:40:53 +0000

why cant it have webcam support

By: antonioj

antonioj — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:54:11 +0000

Yeah, call quality will be better, but Ninmbuzz (and Fring) have multi-IM services, making them better for everyday use.

I reckon Skype will be better when it gets push notification, so that we can use it only for voice calls and only be notified of those kind of contacts. (for IM, use nimbuzz, beejive, etc)

By: rpv

rpv — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:24:37 +0000

finally i hope we will have proper Skype, cause not Fring nor Nimbuzz are really good with Skype connection, Fring always buggy with Skype. Truphone never launched their version with skype support although i remember reading news it is coming....

anyway, glad it is happening now, cannot wait.