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Old July 20th, 2010, 05:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Will rooting the phone allow apps for other providers to be installed and run properly? I need Skype badly on my new Samsung Captivate. It's the one thing I miss from the iPhone.

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Old July 21st, 2010, 02:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I am pretty sure you cannot do that. However there are skype alternatives in the market. Fring use to work until lately.

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I am pretty sure you cannot do that. However there are skype alternatives in the market. Fring use to work until lately.

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Thank you very much for the info. Hope they release it soon!
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Skype has a partnership with Verizon so don't expect it on any other network anytime soon.
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