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Is there a faster version of Skype for Android?
Yes there is! In February 2017 Microsoft introduced a new version of their app called Skype Lite, which is a lot faster. According to the official page the new version is:
Lightweight, battery-...
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How can I stop the Skype notifications from re-enabling?
Skype running in background annoys me so much that I keep it signed OUT when not using.
To turn of notifications of SKype on Android :
Tap the menu icon (three vertical lines), tap Settings > ...
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Change the user in Skype
Ok, so the secret is that there is a settings page but to get there you have to tap your avatar/icon at the top of the chats history. Then the "Disconnect from Skype" option is at the bottom.
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Skype app on Android
I still don't fully understand how, but the issue appears to be solved now.
After I changed the DNS settings from automatic to private towards dns.quad9.net, not only the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN ...
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3rd party messaging apps with random silent notifications problem
The same issue on Galaxy Note 9, observed this issue in Nov 2018 but no resolution. The same issue in One Plus also. Very difficult to say whether it is an Android issue or applications issue.
Found ...
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Is it possible to hack android phone by contacting the target over Gmail or Skype, if the target does not downloads suspicious files sent over?
Android Apps are sandboxed. If someone can "hack" skype, they may be able to get data from the skype app, possibly including contact list, login credentials and chatlogs. Further they may get ...
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Downgrade skype on Android to before Microsoft ruined it
You should Uninstall the new version before insalling an old version.
But most companies stop supporting old versions after a major change so it can be possible that after some time MicroSoft decides ...
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How safe Skype is on rooted Android OS?
The provider of all the rooting software you use (such as Kingroot if you use a "one-click" technique, SuperSU, and any software you give root permission on your phone), and the provider of the ROM ...
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Skype via car Bluetooth?
I connected phone via android auto and then audio gets routed properly to car audio
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Skype via car Bluetooth?
Every time skype initiates a video call, it changes the default audio output. This will turn off blutooth if you have turned it on. You need to go back into settings and reenable your audio output ...
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Install/Run Android Skype on ARM LInux?
One way to install Linux apps on Ubuntu is through Anbox. It's very resource efficient, using your Ubuntu kernel to run Android apps without emulating the Android kernel or running Android in a VM. ...
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