Skype

Skype · com.skype.raider

4.3 out of 5 (1,720 ratings) 15.8M downloads v8.150.0.125 72.7 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.150.0.125 (1250186748)
Updated: May 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 72.7 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Google Play services: Required
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Android TV: Supported
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Sep 27, 2013 (at least)
Permissions: 66 (14 sensitive)
Website: skype.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Skype is an app by Skype in the Communication category, listed since at least September 2013. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks). It needs Google Play services, so it may not work on phones without them. It also supports Android TV.

Since version 2.1.433.33, the minimum Android version rose from 2.1 to 8.0. It asks for 66 permissions, 14 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 8.49.0.49, it adds 15 new permissions (“Find accounts on the device”, “Read media images”, “Read media video” and 12 more) and drops 6 (“Read shared storage”, “Read sms”, “Receive mms” and 3 more). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 51,720 ratings

5 ★58%
4 ★26%
3 ★11%
2 ★1%
1 ★4%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.150.0.125

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Skype is retiring in May 2025. Log in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, and your chats and contacts will be ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype and more including free calling, meetings, messaging, calendar, communities, and more - all on Teams. Thank you for being a part of the Skype community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead with Microsoft Teams and look forward to continuing to support your everyday connections in new and improved ways. With gratitude, The Skype team • Privacy and Cookies policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539 • Microsoft Services Agreement: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144 • EU Contract Summary: https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814 Access Permissions: All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available). • 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. • External Storage - 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 used. • Read Phone state - Access to phone state allows you to place a call on hold when a regular phone call is in progress. • System Alert Window - This setting allows Skype screensharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or played on the device whilst you record or broadcast content.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.433.33. Since v8.150.0.125 it requires Android 8.0+.

v8.150.0.125 LATEST May 15, 2025 72.7 MB TRUSTED v8.49.0.49 Jul 11, 2019 32 MB TRUSTED v8.47.0.71 Jun 12, 2019 30.4 MB TRUSTED v7.37.0.40 Mar 1, 2017 35.9 MB TRUSTED v2.1.433.33 Sep 16, 2018 15 KB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 6, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Skype” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 6, 2025
Validated against Google Play May 6, 2025
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 MD5eb7b1099b48774030df35bb2d51f8691
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (66)

Skype requests 66 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Foreground service phone call android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.skype.raider.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.skype.raider.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Raider account (custom) com.skype.raider.permission.ACCOUNT
Raider receive adm message (custom) com.skype.raider.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
Read profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Skype APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Skype for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 8.49.0.49 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.49.0.49 · All versions

Does Skype need Google Play services?

Yes. The APK declares Google Play services as required, so it may not work on phones without them, such as recent Huawei models.

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Skype free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Skype APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is eb7b1099b48774030df35bb2d51f8691.