1. Magnetic_dud's Avatar
    Ok, Skype on Q10 it's just an android app, that "We are working closely with BlackBerry to ensure Skype runs great on BlackBerry 10 devices" + months of wait was bullcrap, the FIRST dialog that users get when run the app is "Video calling is not certified for your ANDROID device, do you want to enable it?"
    It doesn't take months to 1. rename "Android" to "BlackBerry" and 2. whitelist all the BB10 handsets, since they are just 2

    But, it uses a lot of unsupported features like autostart, headless running (it will still run while the frame is closed), contacts "integration" (it just copies skype contacts in the phonebook, without "true" integration)

    Anyway, I extracted the apk from the Q10 and I sideloaded on the Z10: it doesn't work, crashes as usual, probably to access this low-level stuff an app needs to be signed by BlackBerry with a special certificate.
    04-24-13 05:05 PM
  2. wolf_359's Avatar
    There's a thread on here says skype is working on z10. Someone apparently made it work.
    Kris Simundson likes this.
    04-24-13 05:29 PM
  3. Magnetic_dud's Avatar
    maybe it's because i have 10.0.9? (damn carriers and this ******* "approval" policy)
    Ok, I post the bar that I extracted from the Q10, who wants to try it on a newer version?
    download here:
    Multiupload.nl - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!
    SebastianNap and Mecca EL like this.
    04-24-13 05:55 PM
  4. theonecid's Avatar
    Skype from the Q10-img_00000593.png

    Skype from the Q10-img_00000594.png

    This is what happens on the Z10 running 10.1
    04-24-13 06:18 PM
  5. SirJes's Avatar
    Wonder how he got it to work and this one isnt : /
    04-24-13 06:24 PM
  6. dj_matty_s's Avatar
    Any chance I could get you to extract the whatsapp bar?

    Posted via CB10
    04-24-13 06:35 PM
  7. SebastianNap's Avatar
    Wonder how he got it to work and this one isnt : /
    It's missing lines of code from the final version of the 10.1 runtime

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Last edited by SebastianNap; 04-24-13 at 08:08 PM.
    04-24-13 06:35 PM
  8. SebastianNap's Avatar
    maybe it's because i have 10.0.9? (damn carriers and this ******* "approval" policy)
    Ok, I post the bar that I extracted from the Q10, who wants to try it on a newer version?
    download here:
    Multiupload.nl - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!
    Can you get the two bar files with the word "Android" in them from the Q10 and sideload them, then try to sideload skype?

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Mecca EL likes this.
    04-24-13 06:37 PM
  9. SebastianNap's Avatar
    Extract the one or two bar files with the word Android in them from the Q, sideload them to the Z, then try to sideload Skype again?

    The reason I say this is because those are the file(s) for the Runtime and they could include more lines of code
    Last edited by SebastianNap; 04-24-13 at 08:09 PM.
    04-24-13 06:37 PM
  10. pmccartney's Avatar
    http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=8371200
    ...and perhaps you'll find some useful info in this thread.

    Posted using CB10 via BB10 on a BB Z10
    Last edited by pmccartney; 04-24-13 at 08:57 PM.
    04-24-13 06:39 PM
  11. SebastianNap's Avatar
    http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=8371200


    Posted using CB10 via BB10 on a BB Z10
    And?

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    04-24-13 06:41 PM
  12. dustmalik's Avatar
    Tested on OS 10.0.10.738, same OS as the guy that got it working but it crashes on mine. so he definitely did something more than just installing the .BAR file.
    04-24-13 06:56 PM
  13. Magnetic_dud's Avatar
    Can you get the two bar files with the word "Android" in them from the Q10 and sideload them, then try to sideload skype?

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    What do you mean?
    You want the sys.android.bar from the q10?
    It can be extracted from the update file, you want it?

    Posted via Z10
    04-24-13 07:08 PM
  14. SebastianNap's Avatar
    What do you mean?
    You want the sys.android.bar from the q10?
    It can be extracted from the update file, you want it?

    Posted via Z10
    Yesss that one! Is there another one too, just wondering? Please post the link to it.

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Last edited by SebastianNap; 04-24-13 at 08:01 PM.
    04-24-13 07:19 PM
  15. SirJes's Avatar
    like where this is going lol
    SebastianNap and BerryWizard like this.
    04-24-13 07:24 PM
  16. SebastianNap's Avatar
    like where this is going lol
    ;-)

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Last edited by SebastianNap; 04-24-13 at 08:10 PM.
    04-24-13 07:32 PM
  17. Mecca EL's Avatar
    The second android bar starts with "ics"
    What the hell are you using to extract? I've been making attempts all day.
    04-24-13 08:17 PM
  18. SebastianNap's Avatar
    The second android bar starts with "ics"
    What the hell are you using to extract? I've been making attempts all day.
    Yes that's the other one! Search up Sachup Firmware Grabber on CrackBerry and use that.

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Mecca EL likes this.
    04-24-13 08:20 PM
  19. kozmonaut's Avatar
    If you want a direct download link, instead of rapidshare and whatnot, q10 version is here

    Skype for Blackberry Q10 - New Apps – Playbook and BB10 :: Android APP Store – Blackberry Playbook & Z10 and Q10 Apps
    SebastianNap likes this.
    04-24-13 08:20 PM
  20. SebastianNap's Avatar
    If you want a direct download link, instead of rapidshare and whatnot, q10 version is here

    Skype for Blackberry Q10 - New Apps � Playbook and BB10 :: Android APP Store � Blackberry Playbook & Z10 and Q10 Apps
    Thank you!

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    04-24-13 08:21 PM
  21. Mecca EL's Avatar
    Yes that's the other one! Search up Sachup Firmware Grabber on CrackBerry and use that.

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    Ok, that's exactly what I'm using. I may be inputting the incorrect info. Thanks man!!
    04-24-13 08:29 PM
  22. anon(2692400)'s Avatar
    I hope you get it working
    04-24-13 08:34 PM
  23. Mecca EL's Avatar
    Without that tweaked runtime, the app force closes. Rats
    suprmanx7 likes this.
    04-24-13 08:38 PM
  24. suprmanx7's Avatar
    Without that tweaked runtime, the app force closes. Rats
    No way of getting that updated runtime?
    04-24-13 08:39 PM
  25. SebastianNap's Avatar
    No way of getting that updated runtime?
    Only if someone manages to extract the bar file from the Dev Alpha and Q10

    Posted with my AT&T BlackBerry Z10
    04-24-13 08:50 PM
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