Skype’s Android app has a new vulnerability that could allow criminals to access the contacts, gallery, and even browser windows by bypassing Android’s phone passcode screen.įlorian Kunushevci, a bug hunter discovered this vulnerability and reported it to Microsoft.

The issue is fixed in the latest version of Skype released at the end of December 2018.

A security researcher found a vulnerability Skype’s Android app which allows users to access several app functions without entering the passcode to unlock the phone.

If the problem is still there, and negative reviews of Skype 8 turned out to be correct, move to other solutions on the list. Once you’ve managed to establish a proper connection, give Skype another shot. Disable other connection-dependant apps from working in the background.Disable Bluetooth since it can affect Wi-Fi or Mobile Data signal on some devices.This will reset all network settings, including APN, wireless, and Bluetooth settings.Have in mind that the access procedure can vary on different Android devices.Use the volume buttons to scroll to “wipe cache partition” and confirm with a single press of Power Button.Hold Power Button and press once Volume Up key.The Android robot with exclamation point should appear. Press the Power button to start Recovery mode.Select Recovery mode with the single press of Power button.When the phone starts, use the Volume Down to navigate trough the menu.Press and hold the Volume Down key and Power Button simultaneously.Wipe cache partition within boot recovery settings.

It lacks range, but it’s a more stable option.

Forget Wi-Fi network and re-establish it again.

Shut down your router, wait for some time and turn it on again.

You can use it for instant messaging, but when it comes to video or voice calling, stable Wi-Fi connection is always a preferred way. Mobile Data network isn’t the most reliable way to use Skype.

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