Skype 1.1 for Symbian
We have released a new version of Skype for Symbian.
In this version we have been focused on improving user experience on Skype.
We have added also a support for Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz, Vivaz Pro devices and also to few new Nokia models.
Head to Skype.com/m from your mobile to get the new version now or install via computer using installers for touchscreen or non-touchscreen devices.
We have improved Skype’s login time and responsivness in this release and also reduced battery consumption up to 20%.
We’ve made in the apps user inteface where we have done quite a big overhaul, you’ll see changes in – account panel, some keys assignements, settings panel. There are also few new options introduced for controlling notifications, using your mobile phone number as outgoing SMS sender and setting default file receiving locations on device.
Please let us know what you think about Skype for Symbian on our forums.
The full release notes for Skype 1.1.0 for Symbian are:
Improvements:
* Added support for new device models : Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz, Vivaz Pro, added additional Nokia phones to supported list.
* Improved performance during signing in.
* Reduced power usage up to 20%
* Overhauled the user interface
* Added support for showing your phone number as SMS sender.
* Added option to choose time frame for remembering history on the device.
* Added option for setting default file receiving location.
* Skype now stores your prefered connection option.
* Added option to turn Audio/ Vibration notification on and off (Vibration notification respects phone profile settings.)
* Added support for showing flags in Instant Messaging window for touchscreen devices
Fixed issues:
* Fixed issue with displaying native address book contacts in Contacts view.
* If no subscription was purchased, the Subscription status in My Info displayed the Skype Credit expiration date.
* The custom voicemail greeting could not be deleted on touchscreen devices.
* The word “Notification” was not localized on touchscreen devices.
* Skype, on Nokia N78, crashed if the user tried to save a network connection as the default. This behavior has been changed in version 1.1.
* When receiving a file while Skype was running in the background, file receiving was cancelled on Nokia N97 and N97 mini.
* Verified mobile phone number was not carried over from another Skype client to Skype for Symbian.
Known issues:
* On Nokia E71 automatic switching to number input in dial numbers field does not happen on devices with QWERTY keyboard
Current solution: User need to switch input type manually via keyboard key
* Unblock option is missing from Contact list on non-touchscreen devices
Current solution: User needs to un-block contact from desktop client.
* With non-touchscreen devices no error message is displayed if new account is created with empty email field. Error icon is still displayed besides e-mail field
Current solution: None available
* Voicemail playback audio is mixed with regular PSTN call on Nokia E72
Current solution: None available
* No volume control via Hardware keys on Nokia N95
Current solution: Volume can be controlled by pressing Joystick left or right.
* Sign out cannot be completed if initiated when client is not connected to network
Current solution: Reconnect manually before signing out or exit client.
* On Nokia touchscreen devices voice is lost if SMS is received during a Skype call
Current solution: Voice can be reactivated by putting the call on hold or sometimes switching between loudspeaker and phone.
* On touchscreen devices widget backgroup uses wallpaper picture if it has been set instead of theme background
Current solution: None available
* Can’t sign for the first time when ‘Ask when needed’ is selected at connection prompt.
Current solution: Add Wlan of 3G access point to a Destination before starting the client.
* Text in input fields on sign in/new account is unreadable on Sony Ericsson Vivaz, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro, Sony Ericsson Satio with default black theme. Text is white on white or bright gray background is totally invisible.
Current solution: Default theme issue with color scheme. Usage of other theme resolves this problem.
* On touchscreen devices client tabs are not refreshed if theme is changed during client runtinme. Sony Ericsson only: Icons and tabs in client may disappear during client first start after theme change during client runtime.
Current solution: Device firmware problem, cannot be fixed in client. Restarting or opening/closing client resolved this problem.
* Password entry not masked while entrying it via virtual keyboard on tochscreen devices
Current solution: None available
* If two online numbers are purchased for an account and each has a different expiry date, the correct expiry date is shown for only one online number
Current solution: None available
* In some cases the user’s voicemail greeting type (custom or default) is not displayed correctly
Current solution: None available
* Using the Accept button to accept a sent file does not work on Nokia 6730
Current solution: Use the middle software key to accept a file.
* When answering an incoming phone call whilst listening to Skype’s voicemail, the audio of both will be mixed on Nokia E72
Current solution: None available
* On Nokia 5800 calling fails on devices with initial firmware release
Current solution: Update your phone’s firmware.
* Occasionally, the call end button does not respond to key presses during a call on Nokia N97 and N97 mini
Current solution: Updating your phone’s firmware will improve the experience.
* It may be confusing that when sending an IM or SMS, the text entry field begins with the word “Password:” on Nokia 5530
Current solution: Updating your phone’s firmware will improve the experience.
* Application may crash occasionally after first start on Nokia N85
Current solution: Upgrading the phone’s firmware to the latest release reduces the risk of crashing.
Supported devices:
Non-touch platform (S60 3rd Edition , Feature Packs 1 and 2) – Download
Nokia N76
Nokia N78
Nokia N79
Nokia N81
Nokia N81 8Gb
Nokia N82
Nokia N85
Nokia N95
Nokia N95 8Gb
Nokia N96
Nokia 5320
Nokia 5700
Nokia 6110 Navigator
Nokia 6120
Nokia 6210 Navigator
Nokia 6220 classic
Nokia 6290
Nokia E51
Nokia E63
Nokia E66
Nokia E71
Nokia E90
New models supported in this version:
Nokia 6730 Classic
Nokia N 86-1 8MP
Nokia 5730 ExpressMusic
Nokia E 52 -1
Nokia E 75
Touch platform (S60 5th Edition) – Download
Nokia N97
Nokia N97 mini
Nokia 5530
Nokia 5800
Nokia X6
New models supported in this version:
Nokia 5230
Sony Ericsson Satio
Sony Ericsson Vivaz
Sony Ericsson Vivaz PRO
Thank you for adding support for SE devices. I use skype on my Vivaz and I can say it is performing well as a whole. There are some little issues, of course – it delays very much when loading skype contacts and history. You can try to add an option for the users to choose whether they want to load history or not(as it loads every time you start an IM now). The other thing is that sometimes there is no notification about which connections is being used-Wi-Fi or 3G.
Do you plan to add video calls option to the new skype for symbian? Thank you and keep the good job.
I did install on Nokia N95 but the telephone said no compatible with the phone
and could not start the program
Doesn´t install on Nokia 5630 xm, unidentified device error… The previous version works fine, just like reported in thread about phones not in combatibility list but still working
Why isn’t Nokia 6710 Navigator officially supported? I have Skype installed on mine since the previous version, and it works fine. But I can’t download it from skype.com/m neither from Ovi Store, the only way to install is via computer.
hi, i installed the new skype4symbian at my nokia 5800. after installing and login and it worked. after the logout of this 1st login it is not possible to login anymore. the login procedure stops in the middle … i tried it more then three times …
i had the same problem with the other versions before.
[nokia 5800, firmware: V 50.0.005 (476.02), language pack 02 (german), skype 1.01(6)]
Hi, installed on my E63 today, my mobile provider is offering 3G and EDGE. 3G coverage is rather poor, and with skype 1.0 is was unable to make calls on EDGE. With the 1.1 release it works great even on EDGE. Thank Skype for this major improvement. I’ve been waiting for this a long time. Also the battery life is improved dramaticly, tnx for that. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been wondering why Samsung Omnia HD which is launched a year ago isn’t on the list, but SE Vivaz is…?
I’ve just tried to install on my n86, which I already have the 0.9 version on, and I’m told the phone is not supported and skype won’t install.
Hi all
I did reinstall the old beta again on the phone that works.
But the i tried something , I did download the new direct on the phone from skype and installed it on my Nokia N95 and it works perfectly.
So try that instead then loading it from a computer.
http://www.skype.com/m and it starts installing after download.
Hi
Yes, it would be fine to make a video call with Skype for Symbian to. Do you plan to develop Skype software for newer Symbian, as Symbian^3 or new S40 platform? For other platform, as Android? Thanks
i got an Nokia e63, and was estactic when i could use to it call some families. however, this newer version says its incompatiable with my phone, and it won’t load.
I originally had no intention to update this too, but the pervious versoin 1.0 stopped signing me in :/
I downloaded new version (14/06) to a N95 8g but some icons showed grey instead of colored ones like the old version.
Plus some features are missing, such as “about Skype”.
When will a new version be available?
Why Fring support video call over Skype and the official client doesn’t ?
Thank you so much for Skype for Symbian 1.1!
For once, I feel good using Symbian vs. iPhone. (what happened to the Android guys?? Can you kindly give them a Skype client too??)
I generally like 1.1 more than the previous version, and in just 2 versions, Skype for Symbian has indeed improved a LOT! (esp. the battery life, QoS over 3G, size/looks of the icons, new and refreshing keypad assignments [eg. able to now use End Call to, well, end calls], sign-in time etc.)
Problems that exists now or still remains are:
– More frequent “sudden” crashes. (either Skype or phone reboots)
– End Call key can now be used to end Skype calls (GREAT!) but when we are on a call, the screen usually dims and pressing End Call brings the backlight back to the screen, and then straight to the Main Active Screen – and leaves the Skype call running in the background! (PLEASE FIX THIS)
– Skype Symbian does NOT load ALL online contacts, only random ones. Unlike the desktop Skype, which loads a whole list of online contacts. (PLEASE FIX THIS)
I am using Nokia E63 with the latest firmware for Singapore.
Hi I have a Nokia 5800 phone with Skype 1.1, WiFi calls are good, but 3G is terrible, the voice is distorted and not understand anything, Why Nimbuzz and Fring calls with Skype account are great in WiFi and perfect in 3G?, I want to use the skype app, but with 3G it is impossible.
NOKIA 5800
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The program is full of bugs and shortcomings… AGAIN
Just a few to start with:
1) Phone address book does NOT work from “calling phones” menu. It shows: “Contact has no phone numbers”. Thus, unless you allow phone contacts to be shown in the main contact list you can’t call them.
2) It can NOT recognize a phone number (always call to skype to skype) in a skype contact information . Even previous version for symbian could do this !!!
3) Is it too difficult to make use of light sensor? When I make a normal call or use Fringe it switches phones screen off and on (when my ear is close to the phone).
4) Is the usage of front camera for video calls is out of the question?
5) SILK codec… Does it ring a bell?
P.S Very disappointed user
Nokia 6120c (B05.04) v03.83 rm-243
Skype_S60_5_0_v_1_1_0_7.sis is not working. Install even says “incompatible”, and although I installed it did not even start
Skype_S60_3_0_v_1_1_0.sis did work. I got form here http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-symbian-s60v3 but although I here well, other party losses whole words from my speech.
I don’t know what has happened. I have installed the latest skype symbian to my Nokia 5800. That is seemed to be okay in the first days. And later the network part is completely gone. Signing into the Skype network seems to be okay, and then unable to load my contact, and after not even make or receive calls. Chat part is also dumb. The most surprising thing, it works fine with my daughter account. I have subscription to call landline phones, so I don’t want to make an other skype account to myself.
My Nokia 5800 firmware is: 50.0.005.C03.01
The installed skype version: Skype_S60_5_0_v_1_1_0_7.sis downloaded from the skype official site. I tried to remove and reinstall few times, but it did not help. I always installed into the external card, which is quite fast. Maybe a hidden config file damaged in the phone memory….? I used the “Fring” before which is worked fine until they removed the skype support.
Crash while installing.. on E-75…
ovi suite error while install – 2148532241
on e-75
200.12.44
installed it on my SE vivaz, program works fine but the phone gets really hot and my battery life has been reduced to about 4 to 5 hours. even if i quit the program (it doesnt run in the background anymore) it keeps draining my battery. PLEASE HELP.
I got an N95 8GB with the latest firmware. I just installed the latest version of skype. But I can’t sign in. I’ve never used skype on phone before. I enter the username and password, it attempts to sign in, but returns to the sign in page with no reports or anything … help!!!!!!!!
Tried to download and install Skype for Symbian 1.1 on Nokia E75 – fail.
When I attempt to run Skype_S60_3_0_v_1_1_0.sis, it prompts to confirm and then just nothing happens. No errors, but nothing is installed. Looks like a crash?
Latest SW update, running ver. 211.12.01
Any feedback welcome!
i am using windows xp and i installed skype 4.2 few days ago and it was working fine but from few days ago i am not able to call,video call.call button is invisible its visible but i am not able to press it.its partially visible.please help me out i searched and tried out every possible way but its not working help me out.
Nokia E63…When in a voice Skype call, an incoming text IM will terminate the call. Big problem. I have had several calls terminated by such incoming messages with no warning.
Nokia E63– When using the phone while also logged in via computer, the Skype status of the E63 will override the other status. I would like to set the phone to “invisible” without affecting the computer status. This is possible with other multiple computer logins on Skype.
Small question: Does it works through a proxy?? I`’ve a n97 mini.Thanks
Nokia E63—Also noticed that when the notification of a new instant message is present on the screen, new incoming calls will NOT ring the phone. Thus if someone IMs me and then calls the phone will not ring. The phone will ring only after I acknowledge the IM notification. This is a deal breaker. I don’t know about proxys. E63 is connected to my home wifi router and I have initiated no proxys. Talk about Fring damaging the Skype brand…this will do it no good.
Any plan for Nokia E61 device support?
Skype does not work on N97 mini.
bruhaha … and some nerd on their hotline responded to me that they don’t list Nokia E55 as supported because it is “not compatible” and they can’t guarantee flawless operation (I asked why E52 is supported while E55 isn’t, when it’s basically the same phone). Looks like their SW isn’t even compatible with supported devices and they don’t even get close to guarantee flawless operation on them…
Hello , good work.
Can you make a version for E65 ?
So can i make a wideocals thru wifi . I has been suported by other mobile comunication SW , but this support was stoped .
When we will have some Skype application for Samsung Symbian phones?? Since Skype parte dfrom Fring, and Nimbuzz that doesn’t support Samsung Symbian handsets ” because of voice drivers pecularities” there is no application that allows to use Skyupe voice features on Samsung Symbian phone.
for E 52- working well done
Great advance to have Skype on Symbian. I would suggest that the ability to limit connectivity to just Wireless connections would be a bonus for those of us who travel abroad a great deal.
hello
i just bought vivaz pro and tried to download skype many times but the same problem occured many times and howver i try to download it, and when it finally succeded , i can’t make calls !!!
for the new version it said that there’s a problem in my phone’s settings .. i tried to fixit many times but nothing happened ,,,
can someone plz help me
Can only make a call with speaker activated on my Nokia N97 mini. Handset nor bluetooth headset do not work. Have symbian version 1.1.0.7
It seems that Skype is functioning on Nokia E52. Nokia E55 is the same phone with the same operating system and only with a different keyboard. Why does it not work with E55? Is it planned to make Skype available for E55? Before looking for other solutions such as Nimbuzz or Fring I would be very happy if you could give a feedback on this issue.
Hi
I’ve planned to buy nokia 5630 XpressMusic (Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2).can some one let me know will the device support Skype in it.
one of the most important reason why I bought my e72 was, because it was competible with skype but all of a sudden after september 2010 I was unable to use it! I was searching solutions from internet but coudn’t find any. I can download and open it but i cant sign in my skype! I have also other friends who’s are in the same situation. When are you thinking to solve this problem? Please do something for it!!
I have installed Skype BUT…
when i launch it on my Nokia 5800,
it firstly asks for Access OK
than no emergency calls OK
Network connection OK
F R E E Z E!!!!!
help….i m facing this problem since last 1 year!!!
fix this Skype!!
(i have already reinstalled it 100 times, restarted, etc)
Give a sensible answer!!! H E L P!
Was hoping Santa would have Skype for the Nokia C6-00 for me. When can we expect it?