How to download Skype?
- Choose a download method - Download the APK file from our mirror link or try download from the Google Play Store.
- Allow installation of third party apps - Open Menu > Settings > Security > and check Unknown Sources to allow installations from AndroidFreeware!
- Find the downloaded APK file - Use a file manager app like MiXPlorer to open the Downloads folder. After this tap the Skype apk file to install.
If you are having trouble installing Skype, please check out our guide on how to install APK, XAPK and OBB files
Skype Key Features
- Help me plan a trip to Europe this summer
- Write a dad joke and translate it into any language
- Ask for movie recommendations
- Unleash your creativity
- Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype.
- Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.
- Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.
- Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you.
- Photo Library - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with.
- Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively being used.
- Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype.
- Calendar - Access to the calendar is so that calls can be scheduled and added to the calendar.
- Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly.
