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| Level | Basic |
| Device | Android Smartphone |
| Topic | Video calls |
| Sub-topic | How to video call on Skype using an Android smartphone |
| Introduction | |
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| Skype is one of the best means for you to communicate and chat with your friends and loved ones. The platform has a user-friendly interface. That means you do not have to spend hours and hours navigating through the app so you can call someone. What’s more, the app does not cost a dime to use. It is free for everyone, which is why more and more people opt to use it over alternatives that charge customers. Skype is also compatible with many of today’s products and devices. That means you don’t have to worry about your laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone not being able to run it. For today’s guide, we will show how you can make a video call using your Android smartphone. You need to install the application on your phone before you begin with the steps below. Otherwise, you will need to download it from the Google play store. In addition, make sure you have a stable internet connection. Having it so allows you to follow and do the steps without encountering any inconveniences. | |
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| 1 | Step one is to open the application from your phone. |
| 2 | The second step is to hit the Let’s go button in blue to proceed. |
| 3 | Step three is to hit the Sign-in or create button. |
| 4 | You also have the option to log into the application by using the QR link. |
| 5 | Log into your account by typing your email address, phone number, or Skype username into the blank area. |
| 6 | The next part is to hit the Next button. |
| 7 | You might encounter this panel after doing so. You can choose to save your credentials by hitting the Save button. Doing so saves you the trouble of logging into the application in the future. |
| 8 | Then you can now hit the calls tab from the home screen. |
| 9 | Select a contact to call from the list that will pop up on your screen. |
| 10 | You can also use the application’s dial pad to search for someone using their phone number. |
| 11 | Once you have a contact or user to call, hit the call button to commence the connection. |
| 12 | The following screen will pop up. Choose the video call option. |
| 13 | You have the option to mute yourself during the call by tapping the microphone button. Tapping it once again will undo the action. |
| 14 | You can switch the camera in use by tapping this icon on the top right corner of the screen. |
| 15 | Tap this icon to switch to headphone mode. |
| 16 | You can end the call by tapping the red drop-call button at the bottom of the screen. |
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| Sharing a video call through Skype is as easy as pie. All you need to do is open the application on your phone, log into your account, and hit the calls tab on the home screen. Then select a contact or user, hit the call button, and choose the video option. Follow these steps, and you will be video-calling your friends and loved ones in no time.Feel free to contact us if you have issues or problems with the steps above. We will be more than willing to lend you a hand with any problems you might have. | |
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