How to install Skype on Android? detailed instructions

The article describes how to install Skype on Android, what you need to do and what methods exist - from the official application store to the third-party.

Finnish brainchild

In our time it's hard to find a person who never used Skype. Since its release, this program in a short time has won great popularity and drove the IP telephony market from almost all competitors. And developed it, by the way, in Finland.

So what is it for? "Skype" - a program for audio and video calls, as well as the exchange of instant text messages. All this is done completely free of charge, if you call another subscriber of this program, but you need to replenish the account for communication with landline or city telephones. Even greater popularity of this software gave the fact that its versions can be found for almost all operating systems, including mobile. So how do I install Skype on Android? We will talk about this.

Installation

In fact, the installation of applications on mobile OS is very different from "desktop". They are simpler, more intuitive, but at the same time somewhat limited in capabilities. So, the first way can be called official, as the program itself we get from the built-in app store Google Play. To do this, you must have a valid Google account, or simply put a mail in there. Do not forget about the system requirements, as the very "ancient" devices with the first versions of "Android" program will not start. But if all the rules are met, then how to install "Skype" on "Android"?

To do this, find the search string in the application store, enter Skype there, and the system will return the result. Then click on "Install" and just wait for the result to be completed.

However, sometimes during the installation, errors can occur. The most common is when there is not enough space on the memory card or the 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 that case how to install Skype on Android?

Unofficial shops

"Android" - an operating system with open source, anyone can create a particular program, 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 "pirate", where all programs are exclusively hacked and buy a license do not require.

Plus, these stores are that they can find different versions of Skype, including old ones, which will suit for obsolete assemblies of Android.

4PDA

"Skype" for "Android" in Russian can be downloaded and on the notorious portal 4PDA. It is famous as a community of fans of mobile devices of all kinds and generations. As in the case of unofficial application stores, here you can also find any version of Skype - from the first test to the most up-to-date and relevant. True, you still have to register for download.

Installing APK

But, say, you downloaded the desired file with the extension APK, how to install Skype on the tablet "Android" or other device running this OS? The thing is that unlike the official software distribution service, where the installation occurs automatically after downloading, you need to manually find the file on the memory card and start 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 diversity of third-party application stores or forums with a bunch of software for "Android", you should not forget about viruses. Yes, in our time, malware has long learned to attack and mobile devices. And unlike a computer, they act even more aggressively, for example, secretly being in the system, every day they send SMS to paid numbers of their "owners". Track this is difficult, especially if the amount is 10-15 rubles.

Because you need to be very careful, and even better to install an antivirus that is guaranteed to detect malicious software. And in general, you need to be extremely suspicious of all attempts to install third-party software on your phone. After all, as has already been said, in this case, the purpose of intruders is your money.

Remember: you can install Skype for free on Android, but the most unwanted thing is to download from third-party websites that are not known to anyone. Of course, even in application stores you can pick up a virus, but there at least at least moderators watch it, as well as on 4PDA, and allowing installation of an incomprehensible application that "Skype" may not be, you are greatly at 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 a free space on the memory card of 50 megabytes.