Skype 1.5 for Symbian
We are delighted to let you know that we have just released a new version of Skype for Symbian.
The new version includes:
* support for the new Symbian^3 handsets (including the Nokia N8 and C7)
* Skype's SILK audio codec
* improved user interface
Start downloading the newly released version at skype.com/m from your phone or to install via your computer get the Skype installer for Symbian^3, Symbian S60 touchscreen devices or for Symbian S60 non-touchscreen devices.
Share your thoughts and discuss about Skype for Symbian with us on our Forums.
In addition to above mentioned features we have included a number of feature improvements: support for multi-part SMS messages (longer than 160 characters); improved user interface for profile area, contact list, authorization, SMS and call view; added possibility to change the IM text size.
The full release notes for the newborn release, Skype 1.5.0.15 for Symbian^3 and Skype 1.5.0.12 for Symbian S60, are:
Features:
| Category | Description |
| Devices | Support for new Symbian devices: Nokia N8, C7, C6, E5 |
| Calling | Added SILK audio codec support |
| SMS | Support for multi-part SMS from Skype (longer than 160 characters) |
| Add Contacts | Address book e-mail addresses integration for contacts search |
Improvements:
| Category | Description |
| Profile | Profile view look and feel improved |
| IM | IM text size changing possibility |
| User interface | Improved the look and feel of profile, contact list, auhtorization IM, calling and SMS areas. |
Known issues:
| Category | Affected devices | Description | Workaround |
| Calling | Nokia touchscreen phones | Audio is lost if SMS message is received during Skype call | Putting call on hold and then resuming it resolves issue |
| User interface | All touchscreen phones After setting a custom Widget background picture, the background is inherited from wallpaper. | None availalbe | |
| Connection | All touchscreen phohes | Unable to sign in for the first time when 'Ask when needed" is selected at connection prompt. | Add Wlan of 3G access point to a Destination before starting the client. |
| Sign In | SonyEricsson Vivaz, Vivaz Pro, Satio with default theme | Text in input fields on sign in/new account is unreadable | Change the devices color theme |
| Voicemail | Nokia E72 | When a phone call comes in while listening to voicemail then the sounds will be mixed | None available |
| Calling | Nokia N95 | No volume control via the hardware keys | Control volume by pressing the Joystick left or right key |
Supported devices:
jen-chou commented Thursday, Dec 9
Thanks! I just got a Nokia C7, and the new Skype running very well. I think you have a typo at "Skype 1.5.0.12 for Symbian^3 and Skype 1.5.0.15 for Symbian S60".
The correct should be Skype 1.5.0.15 for Symbian^3 and Skype 1.5.0.12 for Symbian S60.
polishnetwork commented Thursday, Dec 9
Hi. When will be support for Samsung Symbian phones or just Samsung i550(W)? It has same version of Symbian as Nokia N95. When I installed it, I can do everything but I can't hear person or echo123. I really like your IM. Would you mind telling me if you add support for this phones?
voose66 commented Friday, Dec 10
This new client doesn't work at all on my Nokia N96. Soon as I open it and after it asks me to choose the always ask option or the internet option it doesn't matter which one I choose the Skype client shutting down on me. Very disappointed. I have to go back to the Skype 1.1
enes.kuru commented Saturday, Dec 11
Hi there,
Skype Symbian 1.5 Edition Crash's when I type Ö or Ü or Ä or Ş or Ğ to search on my mobile for a telephone nr. an then I Press "Call" and Skype Crash's. Hope this bug will be fix asap.
Phone: Nokia E71
Some one with the same problem?
voose66 commented Saturday, Dec 11
This client doesn't work on my Nokia N96. I'm very disappointed. As I try to connect to the Internet with it, it shuts itself down. I had to go back to the 1.1 version
voose66 commented Monday, Dec 13
This is just crashing out when lauching on my Nokia N96 I've uninstalled old version. Please Help me.
voose66 commented Monday, Dec 13
This is just crashing out when lauching on my Nokia N96 I've uninstalled old version. Please Help me.
chris_claydon commented Monday, Dec 13
Where is video calling on the N8? In 2010 this is not an optional feature!
philz03 commented Tuesday, Dec 14
Great new, SILC is a great improvement, will try on my way home in the car, curious how it will perform on EDGE ...
philz03 commented Tuesday, Dec 14
I'm curiuous on how the SILC will perform with EDGE coverage. Expecting a lot from the new codec! 
foxypuppeh commented Tuesday, Dec 14
Hai, I have some problems with skype, since it's release in July. i am currently using a Nokia N95-3 with a v35.XX firmware. Every time a new message enters, it automatically goes to the skype application, and displaying "new instant message" no matter what I'm doing or what applications i have open. It's very annoying to not be able to do anything else when on skype.
Also, when I am typing a message, and receive a new IM while typing (to any contact) the letter (or word if using T9) erases. This makes it impossible to finish a message in a reasonable time; for example in a group conversation, when I'm constantly receiving new messages.
Thank you for your time, and i would appreciate the ability to start calls, conference calls, and video chats (from frontal camera for devices that support it)
plzzzz.
-thank you.
cesar.depablo commented Wednesday, Dec 15
Nobody misses videocalls. Every modern device (iphone, android) has videocalls.
voose66 commented Friday, Dec 24
Come on Skype whats going with the Skype 1.5? I told you 2 weeks ago that this client doesn't work on my Nokia 96 I'm forced to continue using Skype 1.1. When are yous finally going to fix this Skype 1.5 crash problem on the Nokia 96. Let me know ASAP I'm paying a subscription with yous. Its not good enough Skype
Cheers
Jimmy N
embedded.hani commented Sunday, Dec 26
Hi all,
Anyone successfully installed and launched skype 1.5 on Nokia N8?
Because I just installed this release version in N8 with Symbian^3, but the skype can NEVER start. The welcome message appears and then skype crashes straight away
Thanks
kishore.bandi commented Wednesday, Dec 29
The phone crashes soon after I login to Skype on my Nokia N79.
Any body with similar issue? let me know if there is a solution for this
Thanks.
derek-in-england commented Saturday, Jan 1
I have a Nokia 5800 on 3 pay-as-you-go. If I install this version of skype, will I incure data charges when I run it?
leohuf commented Wednesday, Jan 5
I'm having the same issue with my Nokia N96 as the user voose66 above. Please fix this! I will try Skype 1.1 which I downloaded below...
mshafisms commented Saturday, Jul 2
I am using Nokia E66. I downloaded "Skype_S60_3_0_v_1_5_0_12.sisx" and installed it into phone memory. I am using a 2G unlimited GPRS data plan. I was able to sign in only the very first time, after that i have never been able to sign into skype. It just shows "Signing in" and then comes back again to login page. How do i resolve this? I tried reinstalling skype and restarting the phone several times but all in vain. Please help me.