[cactuz]

Hi fellows!
I am not able to install Skype in my BlackBerry passport. It redirect me to an amazon account and still I cannot simulate buying the apps even it is for free. Any ideas on how, now april2016, I can install Skype on BB?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron

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[Bogdan Tudor Dan]

Did you try to open Amazon appstore directly and search for Skype?

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[michaelgo101]

Try using Snap Store. It's the native Google Play Store I'm using for my phone. I've also tried downloading Skype using the Amazon Appstore but with no luck. But when I used Snap, it suddenly worked. I don't know why is that.

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[Sime0n_S]

http://www.androidapksfree.com/apk/s...download-free/

BlackBerry Classic / 10.3.2.2876

[cactuz]

Hi, yes I tried from Amazon without luck. I will try snap and see if I am able to do it. I ll share my experience. Thanks!

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[cactuz]

Hi Fellows!!! I was already having my BlackBerry Passport ready to send back to the store because I was unable to install Skype. I restore the OS to factory, and I shoot my last chance thought this post. So, once I saw the answer, I unpacked my BlackBerry, and tried your suggestions. Finally, it works directly from Amazon store, even from the link also works!!! So, thanks a lot for your help!!! You make me keep my BlackBerry Passport!!!! Thanks again!!! Cheers, Aaron

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[Jrox74]

You can get Skype from either The Amazon App Store or 9Apps at no charge. I got it from 9Apps no problems with it. A bit laggy for the first 1 minute bit fine after that. I find Skype is a battery eater on any OS so be prepared for that, Rocking 24-7 with my Passport SE & Retired Z10

[madboris]

Install playmarket, or snap market and try to download from this markets!

[BBZibulla]

You can download any free Google Play store apk from here:

https://m.apkpure.com/.

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[cactuz]

Thanks Fellows! Very valuable info for me!!! I did not know that there are many Android Apps that I can install in my BB.
Even my question the answers were an "open" eyes" shot!
Regards, Cactuz

[northsixty]

Watch your battery life. I had to uninstall Skype as it was killing my battery.

[computerguy68]

Good to know, was thinking of installing on my Passport, guess I'll just use my Surface Pro 3

Passport all the way

[kcdberry]

I was able to install Skype on my Passport before, but it really drained my battery..

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[Vic Daval]

I have installed Skype the first day I used almost for 1 hour and the battery went down 6%, second day the same, today I didn't even open the app and it consumed 7.9.
The first day I disable to run when minimized, what else can I do in order no save battery, beside uninstalling . I share some pictures. Thanks in advance for the help!!!

[Pamoda Weerawansha]

I was able to install Skype directly from amazon and it worked well without any fault. But I noticed that the app is draining my battery significantly even without actively using Skype.
So decided to uninstall and forget about it.
Skype is not one of the apps I'm regularly using anyways.

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[anon(8063781)]

I experienced the same battery drain on my Q10. If you just need to send a quick Skype message once in a while, you can set the user agent in Evolution Browser to Internet Explorer 11 and use web.skype.com.

[pomidor]

Skype battery thrashing is absolutely mind boggling, even when it just runs in the background. I try not to use Skype unless I absolutely have to. As soon as I'm done with the conversation, I use Ghost Commander to murder Skype so that it doesn't run in the background.

This isn't a BlackBerry problem either. People on other platforms complain about Skype and battery usage as well.

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[Pamoda Weerawansha]

Is Skype still active?
The last time I made a Skype call was like in 2013, with the growth of viber+my family members acquired smart phones and we never used Skype.

I partially used Skype to communicate at work, but using viber for that too.

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[Vic Daval]

I'll try the advise of using ghost commander . I hope that it works for me too.
Thanks!!!

[Mauri5io]

why everytime I open skype, it pops up a box saying "skype se basa en los servicios de Google Play, pero no son compatibles con tu dispositivo, ponte en contacto con el fabricante para obterner asistencia"

and I downloaded it from amazon... the last updated version was released 2 days ago and same msg.... any suggestion?

[elfabio80]

Hi,

I advice to use an app from BBW called Zoom. A registration is required and I did not notice any extra battery Consumption. Of course in order to use the app , the app should be also installed in the mobile used by the counterpart.

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[pomidor]

why everytime I open skype, it pops up a box saying "skype se basa en los servicios de Google Play, pero no son compatibles con tu dispositivo, ponte en contacto con el fabricante para obterner asistencia"

and I downloaded it from amazon... the last updated version was released 2 days ago and same msg.... any suggestion?

Mine displays the same Google Services message. I acknowledge the message and continue. The app runs fine after that. You could patch the apk with Cobalt's patcher, uninstall Skype and install the patched apk. Then install Cobalt's Play Service and reboot. It will get rid of the message. Look up "Cobalt patching apps depending on Google services", or something like that. Follow the instructions in the first post

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[Vic Daval]

I have the same problem but the main problem is the battery drain. did you notice that?

[Vic Daval]

That is the big problem to ask every counterpart to install the app. Thanks for the advice!

[BrowsieBrowser]

For anyone that's using Skype for just messaging. You can use the Web beta. https://web.skype.com/en/

(you might need to set your useragent to a desktop one)

Note that video calls and voice calls will not work since it requires a Web plugin that's only available on the pc.

It's not ideal but perhaps useful for some.

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