Latest Skype iPhone App Update Issues Jailbreak Warning

By Gary Ng on April 15th, 2009 75

Just a quick note for all the Skype for iPhone users out there. Skype for the iPhone has recently been updated to 1.0.2 and it includes a pop up warning users about running the app on modified iPhones.

Ever since the popular VoIP app was released for the iPhone, we’ve been able to download Skype in Canada by creating a free US iTunes account. Also we’ve covered how to use Skype over 3G and make unlimited calls to Canada/USA for $2.95US/month!

Whats New in This Version of Skype:
- Improved support for calling phone numbers that don’t have a country code
- Improved error handling when making calls to landlines and mobiles, which previously may have failed if you had a monthly subscription
- Resolved a problem with new account creation, which caused customers to be redirected to an incorrect web page, when making a purchase
- Fixed a problem, which caused the application to crash, when tapping a contact image (avatar) within a chat.

Does this Update Affect Jailbroken iPhones?

Anyways, the update for Skype comes with a pop up warning after installing the latest 1.0.2 update. A read on iClarified sent in this screenshot of the new warning:

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The user installed the new update on his 2G iPhone and Skype still worked perfectly. I’d like to see how this new version is working on iPhone 3Gs running 2.2.1. From the sounds of it, either Skype is trying to scare jailbroken users to avoid the update because it knows people are circumventing the “WiFi only” aspect of the app.

The first time I installed Skype on my iPhone, I ran into a problem with MobileSubstrate which caused the Skype app to crash upon start up. That problem has now been solved and Skype is working perfectly for me.

Users who have installed the Skype update on iPhone OS Beta 3 have discovered they are now limited to WiFi only (according to MacRumors forums). No more 3G calls! Aside from that, I’ve also read some conflicting reports about whether or not 3G calls will work after the update.

Anybody out there download and install the Skype 1.0.2 update, and have it working on a jailbroken iPhone 3G on 2.2.1 firmware? I’d love to hear your results! ;)

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  • Jonthan

    I would like the steps please!

  • Jonthan

    I would like the steps please!

  • Jonthan

    I would like the steps please!

  • Jonthan

    I would like the steps please!

  • Mido

    Guys, remove the skype app and reinstall, skype VoiP over 3G will work normally.

  • Mido

    Guys, remove the skype app and reinstall, skype VoiP over 3G will work normally.

  • Mido

    Guys, remove the skype app and reinstall, skype VoiP over 3G will work normally.

  • Mido

    Guys, remove the skype app and reinstall, skype VoiP over 3G will work normally.

  • Peek-a-Poo

    Leeched the upgrade & yes …3G calls r not allowed anymore :(

  • Peek-a-Poo

    Leeched the upgrade & yes …3G calls r not allowed anymore :(

  • Peek-a-Poo

    Leeched the upgrade & yes …3G calls r not allowed anymore :(

  • Peek-a-Poo

    Leeched the upgrade & yes …3G calls r not allowed anymore :(

  • spliffstar01

    Hey if at all possible could I get those steps off of you. This new version of Skype sucks it works 3G and WiFi but it lags so bad. Like when I go to end a call it freezes, the call is still active but i have to sit there and hit end call about 20 times before it actually ends it.

  • spliffstar01

    Hey if at all possible could I get those steps off of you. This new version of Skype sucks it works 3G and WiFi but it lags so bad. Like when I go to end a call it freezes, the call is still active but i have to sit there and hit end call about 20 times before it actually ends it.

  • lyndareiss

    Hi I would like the steps too please, the new version is a nightmare, cannot make any call at all.

  • Nick_Abby

    Skype still works perfectly.. even if you get that message it doesnt seem to stop it from working..

    I downloaded FWChanger and input the currrent version and build into that and “set custom Firmware verison) its a simple program for Tricking applications into thinkinng your running a diferent version of the Iphone OS that Skype message has since disappeared. So if that message is bothering you just download FWChanger from Cydia and be on ur way.

  • klark99

    FWchanger on Cydia works!! Thanks Nick_Abby =)

  • ahmad175

    i got the solutions friends…. :)

    skype is working on my iphone 3G 3.0

    here are the steps :-
    1) download Skype 1.0.1 from here ” http://rapidshare.com/files/215843652/_Skype-v1… “
    2) remove ur previous skyp version & restart ur iphone
    3) copy ur downloaded Skype 1.0.1 file to iphone though itnues.
    4) Run ur app

    Enjoy ! :)

  • ahmad175

    i got the solutions friends…. :)

    skype is working on my iphone 3G 3.0

    here are the steps :-
    1) download Skype 1.0.1 from here ” http://rapidshare.com/files/215843652/_Skype-v1… “
    2) remove ur previous skyp version & restart ur iphone
    3) copy ur downloaded Skype 1.0.1 file to iphone though itnues.
    4) Run ur app

    Enjoy ! :)

  • http://daves.meintl.org David

    I upgraded my 3Gs not knowing about the warning and now I’m having all sorts of problems. Calls cut out or I can hear them but they cannot hear me. How do I restore from backup? Any help on that?

  • Lalalife

    MY Iphone 3Gs jailbreaked has logon problem with Skypr new version.
    Only fist time after install , it works and Next I can't logon.
    Delete it and install it again, it works only fist time.
    I want to install preversion, but I don't know how…

  • Adamhaxorz7

    I have the same problem. If you manually log off before closing the app it works just fine.

  • Rlnsbg

    I updated my skype yesterday on my jailbroken 3Gs and I got screwed! wont work at all now. reinstalled it 5 times and it won’t work.

    Ive been serching everywhere for someone who might know how to get the old version back?????

  • Chrisericclark123

    I am on 4.2.1 on a jailbroken phone and updated to the latest skype. Got the message once but all is working on 3G and Wifi. Fingers crossed.

  • Abed Almajeed

    i have downloaded skype from apps store to my iphone 4 GSM iOS 4.3.2 and it’s working fine. i just ignore the warning at start that says “this version of skype is only supported on unmodified…” and continued to use it as normal.

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