Root wifi skype ?

[jsarcades]

I searched the forum for an answer, but nothing on point...

Is there a mod out there that allows Skype over WiFi ?

If not, why not ?

 

[Lock-N-Load]

no mod.. BUT they just release a new version today that can do wifi

 

[jsarcades]

Still won't do wifi calls. ...... I got the Verizon warning

 

[Lock-N-Load]

did you download the new app, not the old app, this is a new different app..

in the Market is "Skype" and "Skype Mobile" - did you try "Skype" as that is the official version released today

what is "the Verizon warning"??

 

[jsarcades]

It gives you a warning about using your minutes on Skype domestic calls

 

[Lock-N-Load]

well of course...

Skype was never free to call peoples or businesses phones (cell or landline). Skype was only ever free to call OTHER Skype people to their Skype accounts. want to call a not Skype user, you pay.

I figured you knew this. it has always been this way. but it sounds like you thought Skype allowed you to call any not Skype number or anyone in USA freely - so now I see why you asked about WiFi as you assumed once they gave you the wifi ability you would get to call for free

PS - the desktop Skype app does allow you to cal 888 or 800 toll free numbers for free. Not sure if this app does.

 

[jsarcades]

No, i understood that...i have had a skype account for a few years now along with a local number and a calling plan...

My problem with skype on the droid was the fact that if you made calls to landlines it counted against my verizon minutes, which is why i wanted to use skype on wifi, like i can on my ipod touch...

i downloaded the other skype program and that seems to be allowing me to make calls over wifi free of airtime minutes...i think

 

[Lock-N-Load]

"the other skype program"

okay, I am now confused. what app DID you have? what app are your complaining about? what app do you NOW say does what you want?

 

[jsarcades]

Skype Mobile is the one that gave me the warning

 

[Lock-N-Load]

Skype Mobile is the older, not official "Verizon" release.

 

[jsarcades]

i figured that out based on the previous posts. However, i am now having trouble logging on. I won't recognize my username and password....although the same username and password works fine on my computer.

 

[Lock-N-Load]

that is a pretty documented issue. read the Comments on the Market for the new app, lots of complaints like that.

I have watched it go from 4.5 stars to 3 in just a day.

 

[jsarcades]

volume is low too..

guess it needs more work !