The article will tell you how to install Skype on iPad.
It is known that at first such a program as “ Skype”, was intended exclusively for use on computers or laptops. But with the growing influence of gadgets (phones, smartphones, tablets, iPhones...) there are a large number of software, hitherto used on computers, it has become possible to use it on mobile devices.
You can even say that users most often use Skype on their phones, since it is always at hand, and communicating via the Internet is even cheaper than using mobile communications.
But in this case it was not without some problems. Many users simply do not know how to properly install Skype, for example, on an iPad and use it normally. What exactly needs to be done for this? Will all this be free? Let's look at it in our review.
How to install Skype on iPad?
So, below we provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Skype on iPad.
Using the program “ Skype» users can make free videos and audio calls over the Internet, use this messenger for work or to communicate with loved ones. Not to mention the ability to chat and exchange files.
Skype was previously used on computers or laptops with a webcam. The program captured the camera and microphone so that the interlocutors could hear and see each other. Now you won’t surprise anyone with the presence of a camera and microphone on iPhones and iPads. In this case, it is possible to use Skype, and for this you do not need to connect any additional devices.
Before you start installing Skype on iPad, learn some rules:
- To use the program you will need an Internet connection
- You must also have a registered “ Apple ID»
- The program is downloaded and installed on gadgets for free. If you are faced with paid version, or they ask you to send an SMS to download, then this is a scam.
Now let's begin the process of installing Skype on iPad:
- On your iPad, go to " App Store ", go to the "Selection" section, enter the word " skype».
How to download and install Skype on iPad for free?
- Next in the list you will see the search results. Here you can see versions of Skype designed for iPhone and iPad. Select the program " Skype iPad" If you want, read the description of the program, find out if it is the latest version. Next, click on “ For free"and install the application on your gadget.
How to download and install Skype on iPad for free?
- Next, a window may open asking you to enter your password for “ Apple ID" Enter your password and click on " OK».
How to download and install Skype on iPad for free?
After following these simple steps, the Skype program will be downloaded and installed on your iPad. If you already have a registered Skype account, you can immediately use the application and chat with your friends. If you don't have one, you can register an account through any device, including a computer. In particular, you will need to create your login and come up with a password, as is usually done.
By the way, setting up Skype on an iPad is exactly the same as on a computer. Below in the video we will provide additional instructions on how to launch and configure Skype on iPad.
Video: Skype for iPad review
Video: Skype on iOS (iPhone 4s)
Let's look at an example of setting up a tablet Apple iPad 2 from printing out of the box, connecting it to a Wi-Fi network and installing the Skype application for web conferencing. WITH detailed characteristics Apple iPad 2 can be found. Front side of the tablet (photo clickable):
Rear side Apple tablet iPad 2:
Box with contents: network adapter And USB cable, a memo and two stickers.
Model Number: A1395, serial number: DR5HD8WPDKPH.
If you need to charge the built-in battery, connect the AC adapter (and you can start working right away), and move the Settings arrow to the right to continue setting up the tablet.
In the Setup Incomplete dialog, click on the Continue button.
Select a language from the list: Russian.
Select the country and region: Ukraine.
Next comes the Geolocation setup. Location services allow Maps and other apps to collect and use data about your approximate location. In the menu, select: Disable location services.
Confirm disabling the geolocation service by clicking OK. If necessary, you can enable location services in the Settings menu.
If Wi-Fi network is not available, then we are asked to configure the iPad 2 with using iTunes, and also above we see a list of available Wi-Fi points, select your point from the list (in my case Broadcom).
Enter the password (if the point is protected) and click on the button: Connect.
After connecting to the network, it starts iPad setup, select from the list the item: Set up as a new iPad and click on the Next button.
If we don’t have an Apple ID, then select the option: Create an Apple ID for free.
Set your real date of birth using the scroll wheel at the bottom. Your date of birth determines your ability to access the services and is used to recover your password if you forget it. Click on the button: Next.
For creating new Apple ID requires an email address, so select the item: Get free. e-mail in iCloud. Further.
Enter the name of your mailbox, and now this will be your new Apple ID.
Enter and confirm Apple password ID. It cannot be less than 8 characters long and must contain at least one number, one uppercase letter and one lowercase letter. The password must contain at least one capital letter.
The question and date of birth are also used to recover the password. You can select a question from the list or ask a random one; it should not be too short and must contain at least 6 characters.
If necessary, you can enter email to update, you can receive news on it, software updates Apple, as well as the latest information about Apple products and services.
I accept the iOS, iCloud and Game Center terms of use, as well as Apple's privacy policy. Accept.
It may take a few minutes to create a new Apple ID...
Setting up iCloud - this service stores your photos, programs, contacts, calendars and more and delivers them via wireless network to your devices. Select (if you don’t need iCloud) the option: Do not use iCloud.
Diagnostics and use. Daily anonymous sending Diagnostic and usage data will help Apple improve its products and services. Diagnostic data may contain geolocation information. We refuse such happiness: Do not send.
You can register your device with your Apple ID to stay up to date important information about it and get faster access to support.
Upon completion of all registration processes, settings, etc. we receive the message: Your iPad is now configured. You're ready to get started with the latest iOS.
Postpone iOS update, click on the button: Close in the Software Update dialog.
Launch iTunes, find Skype using search and click on the button: Free.
Then click on the button: Install under the Skype icon.
Enter the previously received soap and your password for Apple ID.
Because this Apple ID has not yet been used in the iTunes Store. Click View to sign in, then view your information account. Click on the button: OK.
In the next dialog, click on the button: View.
We indicate the country or region of the store and click on the button: Next.
It is possible to send the iTunes Store terms of service to your specified email address. Select: Send by e-mail.
In the appropriate field, enter the email address for sending the terms and conditions of the iTunes Store and click on the button: Send.
We receive: Your e-mail message has been successfully sent. OK.
The terms and conditions contain 33 pages of information. Click on the button: I accept.
We fill out the account, select No, in the payment card selection list, and then fill in personal information, filling in all the required fields.
Upon completion, we will be congratulated that the iTunes Store account has been successfully created. Click on the button: Done.
Again, under the Skype icon, click on the buttons: Free and Install.
While loading Skype application we are informed: To change the relative position of the icons, touch and hold any icon until it starts to wiggle, then drag it to the desired location. To create additional Home screens, drag the icon all the way to the right, off the screen. After that, press the Home button.
Using the icon, we can see how the application download process is progressing.
Once the installation is complete, the Skype application shortcuts will be available, select it:
Enter your Skype Login and Password and click on the button: Login.
After logging in, we refuse or accept that your Skype contacts are stored on reliable Skype servers, since you can access them from any device.
When you finish using the Apple iPad 2 tablet, to turn it off, hold down the power button, then move the button: Turn off to the right.
*A message appears: "Confirmation required. To view payment information, click Continue and sign in" when downloading free software.
If for some reason we want or cannot verify payment information, we can always create a new Apple ID without a linked card or account.
Millions of users have already appreciated the benefits and convenience Skype programs.
It allows you to communicate for free with relatives and friends living not only in the same city as you, but also on the other side of the globe. The advantages of Skype can be listed endlessly:
- the opportunity not only to hear, but also to see the interlocutor;
- free calls anytime;
- conference call with several interlocutors;
- chat and send free sms from your account.
The main thing is to download latest version this application and install it on your iPad. Since the tablet is a compact type of computer and is equipped with a webcam, it will allow you to enjoy full communication.
To install Skype on iPad, you will need Internet access and an Apple ID. There is no charge for downloading the Skype application; all versions are freely available. If during the download process you are asked to send an SMS, it means that this is a suspicious site, and it is better to leave it as soon as possible. It is better to use the official website and App store.
After you've finished downloading the most convenient app for keeping in touch with your friends, you need to set up Skype on your iPad. This will not take much time from the user, you just need to follow these instructions:
- Find the App Store icon on the tablet screen and launch the application. Find the “Selection” item and click on “Search”;
- When search system will find Skype, select from several options “Skype iPad" and save it in memory electronic device. The main thing is to download the version of the program suitable for a specific type of equipment - computer, phone or tablet;
- If during the installation or setup process the App Store asks you to enter your account account password, enter it and click OK.
After this, the program will complete installation on the iPad. If you have ever used Skype and have an account, you can immediately use this unique application.
If not, you first need to register in the program; this can be done in 5 minutes by following the application prompts.
How to set up a conference?
Skype has a very useful feature - the ability to organize a conversation with several interlocutors at once. Skype conference allows you to communicate with 5 subscribers at the same time, you just need to properly organize a group call.
A Skype conversation can be set up in several steps:
- Select the desired interlocutors from the list of subscribers;
- In the menu that opens, click “Conference”;
- Confirm adding interlocutors to the conversation. After this, an invitation to the conference will be sent to your friends, and if they approve it, the conference will begin.
If a conversation is already underway, and the owner of the iPad wants to add another interlocutor, you need to select the subscriber from the contact list, find the “Conference” item in the Skype menu and select “Invite to conference.”
Solving problems with the application
Sometimes even the most well-coordinated mechanisms fail. This cannot but affect the operation of the electronic device, and problems with operation arise. What to do if Skype on iPad doesn't work?
You need to check your internet connection. If nothing has changed, it means the problem will take a little longer to resolve.
One of the most common reasons for Skype not working is outdated version programs. After several updates are released, older versions may not work. The owner of the tablet needs to delete old version and download a new one.
There are cases when an iPad owner installs a version of Skype designed for iPhone on his device. This version of the application will also soon stop working; it needs to be replaced with another one created specifically for the iPad.
The application is regularly updated to keep up with the desires of its users.
New ones appear in the program useful features, expanding the capabilities of subscribers. All possible mistakes are immediately corrected by the creators of the program. Therefore, if the owner of an iPad has difficulties in the communication process, you just need to delete the old version of the application and download the new one. After downloading the updates, you will again be able to chat with your friends for free, no matter where you are.
If you don't know how to install Skype on iPad, then ours step-by-step instruction will help you install this program on your tablet. The Skype application is used both for entertainment and for work; using this program you can not only correspond, but also make video calls.
People started using Skype for the first time using desktop computers with a connected web camera. Today, the front camera is available on the iPad and iPhone, so there is no need to buy additional accessories to use Skype.
Before installing Skype on iPad, you need to know that the application requires access to the Internet and . If the device is not yet connected to the network, then read “”. You can only download the Skype application for free, so if you are asked to send an SMS, it’s a scam.
If the iPad is already connected to the network, let's begin the installation:
1. Launch app Store, which is located on the Apple iPad screen, go to the “Selection” section and in the upper right corner select – Search
2. In the search bar, enter the name “Skype”, from the options below, select “Skype iPad” or press the “Search” button on the virtual qwerty keyboard.
3. After the search results appear, you will see two sections “Applications for iPad” and “Applications for iPhone”. Since we are installing on an iPad, select “Skype iPad” and click – Free – Install.
Here you can enter the description of the Skype program itself, familiarize yourself with the requirements, capabilities of the top version, and install Skype here by clicking the same buttons - “Free” and “Install”.
4. If the App Store asks you to enter it and click OK
After completing these simple steps, the loading Skype application will appear on the iPad’s work screen, among the icons. Wait until the download completes and Skype will be installed. After the installation is complete, you can use Skype, but if you do not yet have a Skype account, you will need to register one.
Today we installed Skype directly from iPad tablet, but there is another way to install any application from the App Store using iTunes programs installed on your computer, if you are not yet familiar with this method, read about it and try it.
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