Skype Lite 1.17.0.28531-release

Package Name
com.skype.m2

Version
1.17.0.28531-release

Developer
Skype

Release Date
September 18, 2017

Required Permissions

File Size

Minimum Android™ Version

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Experience the best messaging, voice and video call app for Android with Skype Lite. With its optimized data usage, you can enjoy HD quality audio and video calls without worrying about your data balance. Stay in touch with friends and family from anywhere across the globe without spending a fortune on international calls.

Make free one-on-one or group voice and video calls over both Wi-Fi and mobile networks*. You don’t have to worry about slow connection because Skype Lite adjusts to your network conditions. And if there is no internet available then don’t worry! You can still send messages even when you are offline.

Enjoy powerful features designed exclusively for Android such as quick contact availability, emoji syncing between mobile and desktop, instant notifications, data saving mode (for low storage) etc. You can also customize themes to keep your conversations more lively.

Manage your contacts easily by importing contacts from other apps or adding them manually. You can also Unblock any person at any time directly from chat history. Furthermore, if you want to know how much of your data was used while making calls then Skype Lite has got you covered with its built-in Data Usage Meter.

With its user friendly interface, chat customization options like changing color schemes, text sizes etc., Skype Lite is the ultimate way to stay connected with people all around the world! Download it now on appchive and make free video calls right away!

Required Permissions

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Access precise location only in the foreground Skype Lite can get your exact location only when it is in the foreground. These location services must be turned on and available on your phone for Skype Lite to be able to use them. This may increase battery consumption.

AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS

Create accounts and set passwords Allows Skype Lite to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.

CALL_PHONE

Directly call phone numbers Allows Skype Lite to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow Skype Lite to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.

CAMERA

Take pictures and videos Skype Lite can take pictures and record videos using the camera at any time.

GET_ACCOUNTS

Find accounts on the device Allows Skype Lite to get the list of accounts known by the tablet. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.

MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

Add or remove accounts Allows Skype Lite to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password.

PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS

Reroute outgoing calls Allows Skype Lite to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.

READ_CALL_LOG

Read call log Skype Lite can read your call history.

READ_CONTACTS

Read your contacts Allows Skype Lite to read data about your contacts stored on your tablet. This permission allows Skype Lite to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Read the contents of your shared storage Allows Skype Lite to read the contents of your shared storage.

READ_PHONE_STATE

Read phone status and identity Allows Skype Lite to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows Skype Lite to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.

READ_PROFILE

Read your own contact card Allows Skype Lite to read personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means Skype Lite can identify you and may send your profile information to others.

READ_SMS

Read your text messages (SMS or MMS) Skype Lite can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your tablet.

RECEIVE_MMS

Receive text messages (MMS) Allows Skype Lite to receive and process MMS messages. This means Skype Lite could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.

RECEIVE_SMS

Receive text messages (SMS) Allows Skype Lite to receive and process SMS messages. This means Skype Lite could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.

RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH

Receive text messages (WAP) Allows Skype Lite to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.

RECORD_AUDIO

Record audio Skype Lite can record audio using the microphone at any time.

SEND_SMS

Send and view SMS messages Allows Skype Lite to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.

USE_CREDENTIALS

Use accounts on the device Allows Skype Lite to request authentication tokens.

WRITE_CONTACTS

Modify your contacts Allows Skype Lite to modify the data about your contacts stored on your tablet. This permission allows Skype Lite to delete contact data.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Modify or delete the contents of your shared storage Allows Skype Lite to write the contents of your shared storage.

WRITE_SMS

Edit your text messages (SMS or MMS) Allows Skype Lite to write to SMS messages stored on your tablet or SIM card. Malicious apps may delete your messages.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

View network connections Allows Skype Lite to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY

Access Do Not Disturb Allows Skype Lite to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

View Wi-Fi connections Allows Skype Lite to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.

BLUETOOTH

Pair with Bluetooth devices Allows Skype Lite to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the tablet, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.

DISABLE_KEYGUARD

Disable your screen lock Allows Skype Lite to disable the keylock and any associated password security. For example, the phone disables the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enables the keylock when the call is finished.

INTERNET

Have full network access Allows Skype Lite to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

MICROPHONE

MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

Change your audio settings Allows Skype Lite to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.

READ_LOGS

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

Run at startup Allows Skype Lite to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the tablet and allow Skype Lite to slow down the overall tablet by always running.

VIBRATE

Control vibration Allows Skype Lite to control the vibrator.

WAKE_LOCK

Keep car screen turned on Allows Skype Lite to keep the car screen turned on.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT

Install shortcuts Allows Skype Lite to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.

com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT

Uninstall shortcuts Allows Skype Lite to remove Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE