Skype Qik

Skype account · com.skype.android.qik

2.3 out of 5 (6 ratings) 10.3K downloads v1.9.0.6513-release 9.3 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.9.0.6513-release (6513)
Updated: Oct 28, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 9.3 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Aug 19, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 27 (10 sensitive)
Website: skype.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Skype Qik is an app by Skype account in the Communication category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 27 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read contacts.

Ratings

2.3out of 56 ratings

5 ★17%
4 ★0%
3 ★33%
2 ★0%
1 ★50%

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What's new in v1.9.0.6513-release

• General fixes and performance improvements for all users

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Introducing Skype Qik (say “quick”), a free* video messenger made for capturing moments and sharing laughs throughout your day. Set up a group and immediately start shooting and swapping videos. Send something to crack your friends up, or show off a new dance move—whatever you want. New messages are added to a chat that you can watch like a movie with a single tap. Qik even lets you erase your video right out of the chat.** Don’t just send just text or photos. Go full-video with Qik. What can you do with Qik? • Create groups in a flash: grab a bunch of friends from your phone’s address book and start a private chat. • Pre-record and send video clips (Qik Fliks): can’t respond right away? Thumbs-ups, smileys and more, starring you. • Erase your message and it disappears from the conversation.** • Keep it fresh—messages are automatically erased from Qik after two weeks. • Start a conversation any time—no login, usernames, or passwords needed. * Mobile data rates may apply.. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection. ** It may be possible for recipients to capture and save videos elsewhere before you delete them from Qik.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Skype” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 16, 2015
Antivirus scan passed Nov 12, 2020
Signed byCN=Skype, OU=Mobile Client, O=Skype, L=London, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)77:18:07:D1:B8:41:4D:69:89:E7:D8:EF:0B:97:97:24:3B:93:1F:95
File MD5bb368d395f305991ff82480926476e95
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (27)

Skype Qik requests 27 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Googlevoice fetch configuration (custom) com.google.android.apps.googlevoice.permission.FETCH_CONFIGURATION
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.skype.android.qik.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Pushnotifications receive (custom) com.nokia.pushnotifications.permission.RECEIVE
Read profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen

Skype Qik APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Skype Qik APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is bb368d395f305991ff82480926476e95.