How to Use Skype on a BlackBerry Bold
Skype is well known for its computer program designed to video chat, instant message and make low-cost phone calls around the world. The company also partnered with Verizon, a phone carrier, to bring the service to mobile phones. You can download Skype to your Blackberry Bold in order to access some of the features popularized on the computer version. Mobile Skype for the Bold, however, is stripped down in comparison, with only the abilities to make phone calls and instant message, so temper your excitement if you are expecting an identical version.
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Instructions
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Visit Skype's mobile download page on your computer. (See Resources.)
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Enter your Bold's phone number into the "Mobile Number" text field and click "Get Skype Mobile." Skype sends you a text message to download the app.
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Click the link in the text message on your Bold.
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Select the download link to download and install the app to your Bold.
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Launch the application.
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Log in to your Skype account. If you do not have an account, see Resources for a link to create one. Your contacts load.
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Scroll right or left from the main menu to select one of six options: view contacts, instant message, make phone call, add contacts, update status and view profile.
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Select your desired option then enter the information into the resulting field. For instance, if you chose the option to make a phone call, enter the phone number. Or, if you chose to update your status, type your update into the text box.
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Tips & Warnings
Skype is not compatible with old versions of the Bold. See Resources for a list of compatible BlackBerries.
With Skype opened, you can press "Menu" then choose one of several Skype options. For instance, you can set your availability status, view your credits and sign out.
See Resources for Skype rates.
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