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[Q] Skype will be the death of me [SOLVED]

I have a Nexus 7. I have root. No custom ROM; the most modding I did was adding a cool font. I have Skype. I have tried both the official version and the lasted SkypeMod. I have downloaded and run CameraLauncher.
Here's the problem: When I am in a video call, I can see the other person just fine AND I can see myself in the little box in the corner. However, the other person cannot see me. They just see a little circle going round and round like it's waiting for me to transmit.
I have verified all settings and that I can soot and record video. This is driving me mental and ANY help or thoughts that could lead me in the right direction are greatly appreciated in advance.
/onlyhalfthetime

have you tried re-installing the app?

try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue

killall said:
have you tried re-installing the app?
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Sorry, I forgot to mention that. I did.
IINexusII said:
try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue
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This is a good troubleshooting step and I will try it later today, but like I said I can see myself in the little box in the corner while skyping and I can run the camera app.
Thank you for your suggestions so far. I'll be back tonight with results.

I can't even get Skype to login here.

davisac said:
I can't even get Skype to login here.
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This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708

fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.

davisac said:
Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.
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Rarely use skype but did try it on my rooted/stock nexus 7 and got exactly what you describe, video on nexus 7 but not on recipient's computer (only audio).

Could it be because you are rooted that causes the issue...... Like sky go you can only use if not rooted. Try using voodoo ota to temp hide root and then restart Skype.
Don't use Skype, not sure if affected by root. No harm in trying.
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Maybe fixed?
fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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That is the version I am using too.
I realized today that I am a moron. I was only testing the Skype with one recipient. so, what if the problem was on their end?
Turns out, they were using a laptop with a mobile data card. I just used my wife's phone with the Skype app and all went well. video on both sides. :victory:
However!!! I need to continue testing because before I tried that I fund the advanced settings in SkypeMod that forces video calling! I checked Force-enable Video-calling, Force Camera Rotation, and Unlock Orientation.
Since I had to search high and low for someone with the same problem and no resolution, I understand how frustrating that can be. I will continue updating this thread and [SOLVED] it when I am satisfied that I got the answer for the people from the future.
/onlyhalfthetime

New info!
The SkypeMod makes skype work on my rooted EVO 4G! that's a two year old phone. I had long since given up hope of using skype. This is awesome. That is all.
/onlyhalfthetime
P.S. When I'm not poor (I got the nexus 7 for Christmas, haters), I'm gonna throw the dev a few shekels. :good: :angel:

It was indeed the other person's issue. No one else could Skype him either. That was silly on my part. However, I did uninstall SkypeMod and reinstall the regular app and got no video with anyone. Maybe because I'm rooted? Using SkypeMod I was able to skype anyone and they could see my video. Just make sure you go into the advanced settings and force enable video.
What an awesome apk. I am still floored that it works on my EVO 4g!
Marked thread solved. Have a good one, gentlemen and ladies. :highfive:

Apps randomly refresh

Hey, just wondering if anyone else is having problems with apps randomly refreshing. It happens in every app except the browsers. It's a bit annoying when you are typing thingso out and the app refreshes, losing what you typed. I've tried reinstalling apps, I have no idea what's up.
Thanks again.

Never experienced what you are getting.
Maybe upload a video so other users can see what is actually happening.
Is it on every application? or selected application? Like HTML5 apps?

Not sure, seems like all my apps, except Browser apps. I'll upload a video sometime tomorrow or the next day, I'm on limited wifi, so uploading some videos would take forever. It's weird and very frustrating, I really want to like this phone, but with the apps refreshing at times when I don't need them to be, it's a real bummer. You'll being doing something in almost any app and it will refresh/reload itself.

XdaQuestions said:
Not sure, seems like all my apps, except Browser apps. I'll upload a video sometime tomorrow or the next day, I'm on limited wifi, so uploading some videos would take forever. It's weird and very frustrating, I really want to like this phone, but with the apps refreshing at times when I don't need them to be, it's a real bummer. You'll being doing something in almost any app and it will refresh/reload itself.
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Super-Man ROM?

dynospectrum said:
Super-Man ROM?
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I have no idea what that is. I thought it may have been package disable pro, but I turned that off and it wasn't the case. I notice it in snapchat the most, I'll take a picture and as I'm marking people to send the snap to, it'll just reload back to the picture taking screen.

Same here, it started from today. First noticed on snapchat, took a video about to post it lol lost it. Then youtibe app refreshed itself, also media player while watchibg video. Its kinda weird. Maybe its ram problem ?
Also rebooted the phone, did not help.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Verizon

dynospectrum said:
Super-Man ROM?
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Just looked it up, I'm using a new up-to-date phone. Never installed anything like that, just apps.

dynospectrum said:
Super-Man ROM?
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Just looked it up, I'm using a new up-to-date phone. Never installed anything like that, just apps.

Yeah, restarting or clearing caches does nothing, I'm going to factory reset my phone as soon as I get my SD in.

XdaQuestions said:
Yeah, restarting or clearing caches does nothing, I'm going to factory reset my phone as soon as I get my SD in.
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Had a factory worked for you, because I have the same problem.
It started out of nowhere. Really annoying.
YouTube videos also randomly get paused.

Same problem here, it has been going on for over a week now. Thought it was maybe a screen or gesture setting... Nope. Then thought maybe it was the Nova app launcher, but I've uninstalled it and still have the same issue.

I have the same here. Did anything work for you?

I'm having the same problem! I'll be scrolling and the page is constantly resetting to the top. Filling out forms and they'll be deleted. YouTube videos are always stopping. It's a real pain. Has anyone discovered the cause or a solution yet?

+1..Happening to me for a couple weeks now. Factory reset my phone. No dice. Apps refreshing, YouTube oausing - same symptoms. So frustrating

Has anybody got a fix for this issue? Its really annoying.
Did the factory reset worked for anyone?
Thanks
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Constantijn88 said:
Had a factory worked for you, because I have the same problem.
It started out of nowhere. Really annoying.
YouTube videos also randomly get paused.
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Hey,
I'm having the same problem with my S7 edge. Did you get this issue sorted out? Please let me know.
Thanks

shifazh said:
Has anybody got a fix for this issue? Its really annoying.
Did the factory reset worked for anyone?
Thanks
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Hey,
I'm having the same problem with my S7 edge. Did you get this issue sorted out? Please let me know.
Thanks
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Hey Shifazh,
Yes, I eventually did a factory reset which fixed the problem.
Make sure you backup EVERYTHING from your phone.

verizon note pro 12.2 refreshes all the time
i am having the same issue with my new tablet. i will be in youtube or another app , and it will refresh and go back to start. has anyone had any issues like ours and how to fix. i am running it on wifi , i do not have it hooked up to verizon. please someone help so i can take advantage of this great device. thanks -john

Constantijn88 said:
Hey Shifazh,
Yes, I eventually did a factory reset which fixed the problem.
Make sure you backup EVERYTHING from your phone.
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Its an issue for me too. I will try reset today.

My factory reset seemed to work for a while, but then it started doing it again. S7 running nouget

Do you mean auto update? Instead of auto refresh? as far as I know auto refreshing apps are normal, it's supposed to do that. Example your weather app (if you have use them)
If you mean auto update you can change the setting in the play store

YouTube app

For the past couple of days I've been unable to resume videos on YouTube, for example if I went to another app to text someone and got back to continue watching, the play button is there but It doesn't work.
I either have to go to another video and comeback or close the video and open it again. Does anyone else have this issue ?

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For the past couple of days I've been unable to resume videos on YouTube, for example if I went to another app to text someone and got back to continue watching, the play button is there but It doesn't work.
I either have to go to another video and comeback or close the video and open it again. Does anyone else have this issue ?
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clear cache?

tvprocks said:
clear cache?
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I just did. Nothing still the same problem

X2 also recently been having this problem
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chedly.bs said:
I just did. Nothing still the same problem
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try clear data, uninstall youtube updates, reinstall updates and sign in

tvprocks said:
try clear data, uninstall youtube updates, reinstall updates and sign in
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Thank you for your time!! Everything came back to the way it's supposed to be

Youtube defaulting to 480p when clicking on videos?

Anyone else having this issue? Wanted to post here and ask to see if other carrier variants are having the issue as well
This happens whether I'm on wifi or on LTE/HSPA
I have to manually click and update the stream

ElBeaner said:
Anyone else having this issue? Wanted to post here and ask to see if other carrier variants are having the issue as well
This happens whether I'm on wifi or on LTE/HSPA
I have to manually click and update the stream
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My streams start at 480p, but automatically go to a higher quality after a few seconds. I'm not sure why you are not seeing the same behavior. I am on Sprint, btw.
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Yes it happens to me too
It always starts at the lowest resolution possible and 1440p is never an option. Also is anyone else annoyed by the lack of updated apps to support the displays resolution?

I forgot to mention you must go into the YouTube options and change the display options to Auto from the default of 480p. Once you do that, you should get the behavior I described above.
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dragon57 said:
I forgot to mention you must go into the YouTube options and change the display options to Auto from the default of 480p. Once you do that, you should get the behavior I described above.
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On the phone or PC?

ElBeaner said:
On the phone or PC?
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The phone.

dragon57 said:
The phone.
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Wehre, the only thing I see is limit mobile data and I ahve it set to off

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Wehre, the only thing I see is limit mobile data and I ahve it set to off
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Pause the video, tap on the "three dots" menu button in the upper right of the screen, then on "Quality", then finally on "Auto".

dragon57 said:
Pause the video, tap on the "three dots" menu button in the upper right of the screen, then on "Quality", then finally on "Auto".
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The thing is I don't want to have to do that everytime.
I want the video in it's highest available form each time and that's not happening
Some videos I'll get 720p, some I'll get 480p - never do I get 1080p unless I manually choose it.

Yes, I agree. From what I have read, the reason it is setup that way is to save data usage, by default. I do hope Google gives us a toggle to allow us to set it and forget it.

Some issues

Does anybody noticed some notifications issues? Like one couple of days ago my amazfit watch doesn't gets app notifications, and apps like voice notify or led notifications doesn't works properly, ( verry long delay ) I think that's some how related to deep sleep or that artificial intelligence.. because even hard reset doesn't fixes the problems ....

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Does anybody noticed some notifications issues? Like one couple of days ago my amazfit watch doesn't gets app notifications, and apps like voice notify or led notifications doesn't works properly, ( verry long delay ) I think that's some how related to deep sleep or that artificial intelligence.. because even hard reset doesn't fixes the problems ....
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Never post your IMEI number online, u should blur it.
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Mostar088 said:
Never post your IMEI number online, u should blur it.
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Thanks for the tip, but as soon as mate 10 pro will be in shop I will change it, so I don't really care
Anyway could you please test your phone to check if it's working for you ? Because I can't figure it out if it was after update or even before :/

GodXen said:
Thanks for the tip, but as soon as mate 10 pro will be in shop I will change it, so I don't really care
Anyway could you please test your phone to check if it's working for you ? Because I can't figure it out if it was after update or even before :/
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I run Oreo Beta on mine so i cant test.
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Can you check on beta ? Im wondering if I should try because without voice notify and smartwatch app notifications I can't live

GodXen said:
Can you check on beta ? Im wondering if I should try because without voice notify and smartwatch app notifications I can't live
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No notification problemas on the Beta.
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Thats strange, because I believe it's related to battery saver, deep sleep or something, because I really see that battery lasts way longer than before. But I have disabled all possible savers, I even added apps to special access lists but even that doesn't helps. Notifications from Google app like weather and traffic schedules works, but gmail or other stuff doesn't... Gonna try hard reset once again, but other that that I have no idea what to do..

Unfortunately i tried many apps like "Voice notify" and even bought a huawei mate 10 pro. same problems, noone of apps works properly when screen is off/phone locked. Im verry sad about that.

You probably have it set to close out apps to help save on the battery. That could be the reason you are not getting certain notifications and whatnot. I had this on my Mate 9 and left it to get the phenomenal battery life, but I don't have a smart watch. There's a way to turn that off and I'd bet you'd be able to get back notifications and the watch working like normal.
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