The article talks about how to install Skype on Android, what you need to do and what methods exist - from the official app store to third-party ones.
Finnish brainchild
Nowadays, it’s hard to find someone who would never use Skype. Since its release, this program in a short time has gained great popularity and has replaced almost all competitors from the IP-telephony market. And they developed it, by the way, in Finland.
So what is it for? Skype is a program for audio and video calls, as well as instant text messaging. All this is done completely free if you call another subscriber of this program, but to communicate with landline or landline phones you need to replenish the account. This software was made even more popular by the fact that its versions can be found for almost all operating systems, including mobile ones. So how to install Skype on Android? We’ll talk about this.
Installation
In essence, the installation of applications on mobile OS is very different from the "desktop". They are simpler, more intuitive, but at the same time somewhat limited in their capabilities. So, the first method can be called official, since we will get the program from the built-in Google Play application store. To do this, you must have a valid Google account, or simply put, you need to have mail there. Do not forget about the system requirements, since the program will not start on completely “ancient” devices with the first versions of “Android”. But if all the rules are followed, then how to install Skype on Android?
To do this, find the search bar in the application store, enter Skype there, after which the system will display the result. Next, click on “Install” and just wait for the result to complete.
However, at times during installation, errors may occur. The most common is when there is not enough space on the memory card or built-in storage device of the phone. In this case, you just need to remove unnecessary applications. But if for some reason the official application store does not suit you, then in this case how to install Skype on Android?
Unofficial Stores
“Android” is an open-source operating system, anyone can create certain programs, change the OS, etc. For this reason, in addition to Google Play, you can find many other application stores. They are divided into classic, where there are paid and free, as well as "pirated", where all programs are exclusively hacked and do not require a license to buy.
The advantage of such stores is that you can find various versions of Skype in them, including old ones that are suitable for outdated Android assemblies.
W3bsit3-dns.com
Skype for Android in Russian can also be downloaded on the well-known portal w3bsit3-dns.com. It is famous as a community of lovers of mobile devices of all kinds and generations. As in the case of unofficial app stores, here you can also find any version of Skype you like - from the first test ones to the most modern and relevant. However, for downloading you still have to register.
Install APK
But, let's say you downloaded the desired file with the extension. APK, how to install Skype on an Android tablet or other device running this OS? The thing is that, unlike the official program distribution service, where installation takes place automatically after downloading, you need to manually find the file on the memory card and run its installation. And before that, go into the settings and turn off the restriction on the use of programs only from Google Play.
Viruses
With all the variety of third-party application stores or forums with a bunch of software for Android, one should not forget about viruses. Yes, in our time, malware has long learned to attack mobile devices as well. And unlike a computer, they act even more aggressively, for example, while secretly being in the system, they send SMS to the paid numbers of their "hosts" every day. Tracking this is difficult, especially if the amounts are 10-15 rubles.
Therefore, you need to be very careful, and even better to install an antivirus that is guaranteed to detect malicious software. Anyway, you need to be extremely suspicious of all attempts by third-party software to install on your phone. After all, as already mentioned, in this case, the goal of the attackers is your money.
Remember: you can install Skype for free on Android in various ways, but the most undesirable is to download from third-party sites that are not known to anyone. Of course, even in application stores you can pick up a virus, but there at least moderators follow it, as on w3bsit3-dns.com, and by allowing the installation of an incomprehensible application, which may not be Skype, you are at great risk.
System requirements
They are very simple - in addition to the “Android” version at least 2.1 or higher, the phone must have a camera or microphone and free space on the memory card of 50 megabytes.