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I'm using the newly released market version of Skype on my ADP1 running CyanogenMod 6.0.

I can't seem to QUIT the Skype program. There doesn't seem to be any mechanism for signing out of Skype once signed in. I can kill the task, but the next time anything triggers it it think it has the right to sign in and be online again, bar nothing. The task bar icon just takes you to the program, but the program doesn't seem to have any menus, doesn't respond the the back button etc.

Ideas?

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All these solutions are for the previous version of Skype. v2 doesnt allow you to just quit the app. Must be a bug. – user6293 Jun 30 '11 at 16:40

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Go the to MyInfo tab and set your status to Sign Out.

Once you're signed out the back button works as expected and exits Skype.

EDIT: As of v2.9.0.315 (at least) Skype has simplified the log out mechanism:

In the home screen of Skype simply do this:

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Install Stop Skype from the Market, create shortcut on your homescreen and click it when you want to exit skype

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this is a not a good solution – Joset Jul 1 '11 at 9:55
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This app is no longer available (and no longer needed anyway). – ce4 Sep 5 '12 at 11:49
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Ok, I just found out how you can quit skype. Go to the main screen in the app and click the left button. After that click sign out, than you'll be able to quit with the return button. Some have already posted this but I think it wasn't completely clear to people who are new to android (like me) :P

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For me 'Sign Out' behaves exactly as on the PC Skype client. i.e. the client keeps running. If you then force it to quit (see below) you will need to enter your password again next time you sign in. Here is a generic way to quit Skype that does not require to install a new task manager or some 'stop skype' app: Go to Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> Skype -> Force stop

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I know how to sign out. When you are signed in, HOLD THE HOME BUTTON FOR A LONG TIME ON YOUR ANDROID PRODUCT, NOT IN SKYPE! You will be able to see a button which is Task Manager. Click it and you will see the active applications on your android product. Then press the end button that you see next to the skype logo.

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You must have a custom task manager app installed and bound to that key, that is not part of the base Android system. The task switcher in stock android just allows you to switch to RECENT applications, not close them and doesn't even indicate if they are still running or not. – Caleb Aug 1 '11 at 8:52
This is only true for Touchwiz (Samsung) devices. – Flow♦ Oct 21 '11 at 14:43

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