Skype v7.37.0.40
APK · 35.9 MB · version code 119865384 · Android 4.0.3+ · uploaded Mar 1, 2017
- Same certificate as v8.150.0.125, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v8.150.0.125, uploaded May 15, 2025 — about 8 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 35.9 MB; the latest is 72.7 MB (36.8 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 4.0.3+; the latest needs Android 8.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 25 more permissions: Approximate location, Change network state, Download without notification, Run foreground services, Foreground service data sync, Foreground service media projection, Foreground service microphone, Foreground service phone call….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Read shared storage, Read sms, Receive sms, Skype account (custom).
File information
- Version
- v7.37.0.40 (119865384)
- Uploaded
- Mar 1, 2017
- Size
- 35.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Google Play services
- Required
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- Android TV
- Supported
- MD5
- b05009a34c9933ff5638abd86b882054
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 77:18:07:D1:B8:41:4D:69:89:E7:D8:EF:0B:97:97:24:3B:93:1F:95
- Signed by
- CN=Skype, OU=Mobile Client, O=Skype, L=London, C=GB
- File name
- com-skype-raider-119865384-24366971-b05009a34c9933ff5638abd86b882054.apk
- Package
- com.skype.raider
- Downloads (all versions)
- 15.8M
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v7.37.0.40
What's new
New in version 7.17
· Accessibility support for cards from bots
· Resolved issues related to changing device orientation while recording a video message
· Improved app reliability on Samsung devices running OS versions 6.01 and 5.11
· Simplified sign-in for Microsoft account users
· Streamlined contact discovery for phone number user accounts
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Permissions (45)
This version requests 45 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.
- 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 phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
- Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- 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 wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_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
- Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.skype.raider.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- 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
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Skype account (custom) com.skype.permission.ACCOUNT
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- 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
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Skype” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v8.150.0.125, which matches Google Play v8.150.0.125
Store checks
- Developer signature not verified Nov 10, 2021
- Antivirus scan passed Jun 12, 2020
- Uploaded by “danilogs-gamer” Silver tier · 19,650 followers · uploading since 2016
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How to install Skype on Android 4.0.3+
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- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (35.9 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-skype-raider-119865384-24366971-b05009a34c9933ff5638abd86b882054.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be b05009a34c9933ff5638abd86b882054. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Skype — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.0.3+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.