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After installing Skype and starting to use it, you’re just about to start chatting when suddenly, you’re asked to consent to a whole list of things that you do not know about. There is no doubt that this can seem a little troubling at first, since it does not always seem easy to understand precisely what your permission is allowing. With Skype, you are able to make the most of your Android device’s hardware and software characteristics. It is only for the purposes of sharing your location with one of your Skype contacts that you are asked to provide permission for Skype to access your precise location. As a quick reference, here is an overview of all the permissions that you can grant Android and what they mean to you:

Permission Category	Permission	Use
Identity, Contacts	Get to know your own contact card by reading it Accounts can be added or removed Using the device, you can find your accounts Take a look at your contacts The contacts in your account can be modified Using the device, you can use accounts that you have created Statistics on sync can be read Settings for sync can be read here You can toggle sync on or off by clicking on the toggle The creation of accounts and the setting of passwords	Provides Skype users with the ability to manage their Skype accounts through Android’s centralized account management system (Settings > Accounts).
Location	Location information (GPS as well as a network-based system) Location as determined by the network (approximate)	Skype contacts will be able to be notified of the user’s location via Skype
SMS	Get a better understanding of your texts (SMS or MMS) Using SMS (Short Message Service) to receive text messages	Using this feature, you will be able to enable Skype to automatically verify your phone number by sending you an SMS verification code that will be read automatically by Skype
Phone	Contact phone numbers directly by calling them directly It is possible to read the identity of a phone based on its status	Enables users to access core Skype functionality including making audio calls to traditional phone numbers (PSTN)
Photos/Media/Files, Storage	modify or delete the contents of your USB storage read the contents of your USB storage	Using this service, users will be able to send files to their Skype contacts directly from their device
Camera, Microphone, Other	You should take pictures as well as videos Audio recording can be done in a variety of ways The audio settings on your computer need to be changed	It enables users to send video messages, to make video calls, and to make audio calls as well.
Wi-Fi connection information	view Wi-Fi connections connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi view network connections full network access receive data from the internet	Adapts Skype’s behavior depending on how it connects and reduces charges users may incur for mobile data charges as well as improving the battery life of the device by optimizing its behavior based on how it connects
Other	control vibration run at startup disable your screen lock draw over other Bluetooth devices send sticky broadcast prevent device from sleeping modify system settings	A number of additional features are available to users, including the ability to use a Bluetooth device, the ability to display a picture-in-picture window during a video call even if the Skype app has been moved to the background, running at startup in order to prevent missed calls, making sure that the device remains awake during calls, and more.
Device & app history	retrieve running apps	The feature allows Skype to send crash information to the product team for the purpose of improving the product in the future

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I give permission to Skype?

In my settings, Skype already has permission for Skype to use my camera. Therefore, you will need to grant Skype permission for it to access your camera by going to Windows > Settings > Privacy > Camera.”

How do I fix Skype permissions?

It is necessary to adjust your privacy settings in order to resolve any of these permission issues:

1. Tap the Settings icon on the home screen of your device.

2. The Skype icon can be found by scrolling down and tapping it.

3. You will be presented with a list of components that are capable of accessing Skype. Tap on the slider (so that the slider appears green when it is enabled) in order to enable the component.

Where are Skype settings?

Here are the steps you need to follow in order to access your Skype settings:

• Click on the picture that you would like to use for your profile.

• Make a selection. The settings.

• To change the setting on your Skype account, you can choose from the following choices: Note: While you can access your Skype account settings from any platform or device, not all settings can be changed on every platform. User Accounts and Profiles.

What is wrong with my Skype?

It is recommended that if you are having trouble connecting to Skype to check for any current issues, you go to the Skype Status page to find out what the problem is. Additionally, you can try the following steps if you need additional help: Verify that your device has an internet connection that works with the preferred bandwidth and that the network is available. Update your Skype version to the latest version if you don’t already have it.

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