Autorun for Skype

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:10:41 +0000

A simple "Set and Forget" app to re-enable Skype launch on boot. Install, Enable and Forget about it.

The name change from Skype Boot is because I have received a notice from Microsoft regarding the Skype Trademark (as I've said throughout this app's life, I am in no way connected to Skype).
Its their trademark so I have to play by their rules. So the name had to be changed. But "AUTORUN FOR SKYPE" might not be the final name. If you have an suggestions for a new name feel free to drop me a message to apps@crosseyejack.com

If your in the US then download the US version of the app located at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crosseyejack.arfs (I'm still waiting for Skype to "release the lockout" of my app in the US Market.

Yeah I know the Icon on the Play Store is... Lets say "poor"... but to be on the safe side I just threw together a new icon. I will make a nicer one over the weekend (I received the notice at 2am just as I was heading to bed and decided to stay up to act quickly).

This is a 3rd party app that starts Skype when your device boots, I am in no way connected to Skype. For Skype for Android support visit https://support.skype.com

If you have any problems with this app, you can contact me at apps@crosseyejack.com

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This is a Skype companion app, YOU NEED SKYPE INSTALLED in order for this app to work...

If you need to install Skype and you can not find it in the market for what ever reason then check.
https://support.skype.com/faq/FA10653/How-can-I-get-Skype-on-my-Android-phone

If your getting "no connection to internet found" message disable the internet check, its a bug in android and so I put the option to disable the check if needed. I am planning to change the "Internet Check" in V2

Work continues on V2. Its just Real Life work has gotten in the way. Its coming though :-)

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In a recent update Skype removed the option to auto sign into Skype on device boot. I tried to ask Skype if this was a permanent change or just a bug and got a "Thanks for the feature request" canned response so I decided to fix the issue myself. I understand Skype's reason for this, but I also like the feature hence this application exists.

Originally built for my own usage in about an hour but others seemed to be in the same boat as me, So I tidied up the app A LOT... Any problems feel free to email me at apps@crosseyejack.com

How to use:
Download and install Skype
Sign in and in Skype Setting enable "Auto Sign In". This will let Skype auto sign in on launch.
Download, install and run this app, Tick "Launch Skype on Boot", Press Home and forget about it.

For 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 devices the app will do its thing once its installed, but for 3.0+ devices you will need to open the app at least once before it will start Skype on boot.

Please keep this App on your phone main storage and not the SD Card else the app can not start Skype. App is set to install onto internal memory but mods like CyanogenMod can override this.

Depending on your Android version and Skype's install location the app will try and launch Skype in different ways. Hopefully these methods will get Skype to launch for you.

App uses BOOT_COMPLETE to wake on device boot, then starts the Skype app, waits a few seconds then returns to the home screen.

App Uses INTERNET Permissions for the error reporting tool and ads.

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Skype is a trade mark of Skype and Crosseye Jack is not affiliated, sponsored, authorised or otherwise associated by/with the Skype group of companies.

Recent changes:
1.2.0a: Fixed a few bugs
Changed Name and Icon so not to infringe any trademarks of Skype. Better Replacement Icons will be coming soon.

1.2.0:
Begun work on 4.2 Multi User Support (Full support will come in V2)
App checks if the Skype Service is loaded before calling home
Added the Vibrate permission which I forgot
Updated ACRA Library (Used for bug reports)
Updated Admob Library
Numerous Bug Fixes
Cleaned up the UI

Autorun For Skype - US

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:12:12 +0000

A simple "Set and Forget" app to re-enable Skype launch on boot.

The name change from "Skype Boot" is because I have received a notice from Microsoft regarding the Skype Trademark (as I've said throughout this app's life, I am in no way connected to Skype).
Its their trademark so I have to play by their rules. So the name had to be changed. But "AUTORUN FOR SKYPE™" might not be the final name. If you have an suggestions for a new name feel free to drop me a message to apps@crosseyejack.com

Yeah I know the Icon on the Play Store is... Lets say "poor"... but to be on the safe side I just threw together a new icon. I will make a nicer one over the weekend (I received the notice at 2am just as I was heading to bed and decided to stay up to act quickly).

This is a 3rd party app that starts Skype when your device boots, I am in no way connected to Skype. For Skype for Android support visit https://support.skype.com

If you have any problems with this app, you can contact me at apps@crosseyejack.com

***
This is a Skype companion app, YOU NEED SKYPE INSTALLED in order for this app to work...

If you need to install Skype and you can not find it in the market for what ever reason then check.
https://support.skype.com/faq/FA10653/How-can-I-get-Skype-on-my-Android-phone

If your getting "no connection to internet found" message disable the internet check, its a bug in android and so I put the option to disable the check if needed. I am planning to change the "Internet Check" in V2

Work continues on V2. Its just Real Life work has gotten in the way. Its coming though :-)

***

In a recent update Skype removed the option to auto sign into Skype on device boot. I tried to ask Skype if this was a permanent change or just a bug and got a "Thanks for the feature request" canned response so I decided to fix the issue myself. I understand Skype's reason for this, but I also like the feature hence this application exists.

Originally built for my own usage in about an hour but others seemed to be in the same boat as me, So I tidied up the app A LOT... Any problems feel free to email me at apps@crosseyejack.com

How to use:
Download and install Skype
Sign in and in Skype Setting enable "Auto Sign In". This will let Skype auto sign in on launch.
Download, install and run this app, Tick "Launch Skype on Boot", Press Home and forget about it.

For 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 devices the app will do its thing once its installed, but for 3.0+ devices you will need to open the app at least once before it will start Skype on boot.

Please keep this App on your phone main storage and not the SD Card else the app can not start Skype. App is set to install onto internal memory but mods like CyanogenMod can override this.

Depending on your Android version and Skype's install location the app will try and launch Skype in different ways. Hopefully these methods will get Skype to launch for you.

App uses BOOT_COMPLETE to wake on device boot, then starts the Skype app, waits a few seconds then returns to the home screen.

App Uses INTERNET Permissions for the error reporting tool and ads.

***

Skype is a trade mark of Skype and Crosseye Jack is not affiliated, sponsored, authorised or otherwise associated by/with the Skype group of companies.

Recent changes:
1.2.0a: Fixed a few bugs
Changed Name and Icon so not to infringe any trademarks of Skype. Better Replacement Icons will be coming soon.

1.2.0:
Begun work on 4.2 Multi User Support (Full support will come in V2)
App checks if the Skype Service is loaded before calling home
Added the Vibrate permission which I forgot
Updated ACRA Library (Used for bug reports)
Updated Admob Library
Numerous Bug Fixes
Cleaned up the UI

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Autorun for Skype

Autorun For Skype - US