How to start a Skype call from an Android app?

Question

I\'m trying to start a Skype intent from my Android App, passing a phone number. So far, thanks to other people who ad similiar needs here on stackoverflow, I\'ve managed to

Answer 1

Refer to Skype developer: Skype URI tutorial: Android apps Also remember to add "?call" in your url. E.g

intent.setData(Uri.parse("skype:" + phoneNumber + "?call"));

Without it, Skype may not dial the number.