Why I Cannot Use Skype on Android 2.2

[asker]

Hey, guys. I've bought a China-made Android cellphone which adopts the 2.2 OS. But when i installed Skype for Android, it said "application (skype) is in compatible with the system. Continue the installation anyway?" I chose to continue, and the installation was completed. But after i entered my user id and password to log in, it told me to re-install the app. So, is this phone compatible with skype? Why? Or is there something wrong with the installing? Thanks for answering.

 

[surlypoker]

So, is this phone compatible with skype?

U didnt say what phone u got?? That would make it easier to answer...

My dad did the same thing.. I showed him my captivate and apps.. Told him how much i liked android so He went out and ordered a tablet from... China... The thing sucked big ones couldnt access any of the good apps... Now i have an infuse and when i go to visit i ask how his table weight is doing... Sure both my phones are korean but i did my research.. I try to tell my dad to call me first or do a lil research but nooo he sees a 'good' deal and jumps on it...

 

[surlypoker]

All i keep thinking is just like china censors websites they could possibly put blocks in their hardware... Especially something like skype being a free uncensored pvp contact with anyone around the world... Is this the only app giving u problems finding/ downloading??

 

[asker]

U didnt say what phone u got?? That would make it easier to answer...

My dad did the same thing.. I showed him my captivate and apps.. Told him how much i liked android so He went out and ordered a tablet from... China... The thing sucked big ones couldnt access any of the good apps... Now i have an infuse and when i go to visit i ask how his table weight is doing... Sure both my phones are korean but i did my research.. I try to tell my dad to call me first or do a lil research but nooo he sees a 'good' deal and jumps on it...

Thanks, but you did not answer my question. I cannot tell you which phone because i'm new user and forbidden to post link. Can you tell me what factors may cause the failure?

 

[asker]

All i keep thinking is just like china censors websites they could possibly put blocks in their hardware... Especially something like skype being a free uncensored pvp contact with anyone around the world... Is this the only app giving u problems finding/ downloading??

Thank you, i can use many apps. Only skype i cannot use.

 

[asker]

All i keep thinking is just like china censors websites they could possibly put blocks in their hardware?

Nope, China blocks some SNS like facebook, but they don't block instant messaging. I bought the phone from a Chinese store and i talked to the customer service via Skype on PC.

 

[surlypoker]

Thanks, but you did not answer my question. I cannot tell you which phone because i'm new user and forbidden to post link. Can you tell me what factors may cause the failure?

Dont need to post a link... Just post the manufacturer and which phone it is... Ill look it up for u if its skype capable... If u cant do that then i dont know that anyone could help u anyway...

One thing.. If u dont have a front facing camera its not worth it for u anyway... Got skype on my captivate before i realized i made a noob move...

 

[asker]

Dont need to post a link... Just post the manufacturer and which phone it is... Ill look it up for u if its skype capable... If u cant do that then i dont know that anyone could help u anyway...

One thing.. If u dont have a front facing camera its not worth it for u anyway... Got skype on my captivate before i realized i made a noob move...

Errr, it's an unbranded mobile phone. So i cannot tell you which manufacturer. But yes, my phone has a front facing camera.