

However, there are no details on an ETA for a possible fix yet. My status is do not disturb, not helping as well.Ī moderator on the Microsoft support forums says the company is already aware of the issue.

I have turned off notifications for the application but i continue to receive those messages like incoming calls. Every time someone messages me in Skype, my phone rings like i receive an incoming phone call for 2-3 seconds. I am having problems with my phone app for Skype. Skype – Problems with notifications on my Phone (Apple device) It appears that the bug is causing the Skype iOS app to bypass all user locks and settings, treating text messages as incoming calls and allowing calls from blocked numbers. It is bypassing all disabling of notifications on both Skype and iPhone settings, Skype status on dnd, etc. Skype is ringing (call-tone) on my iPhone every time a TEXT message is received saying “Blocked – Skype Audio…” I have tried signing out of the app on my phone, installing updates, restarting my phone, turning off ALL notifications in settings, etc. Skype is ringing (call-tone) on my iPhone every time a Skype TEXT message is received – saying “Blocked – Skype Audio” This issue occurs even if the phone is set to ‘Silence’ or ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. SourceĪlso, when the Skype iOS app receives a message (text), the phone rings as if it were receiving a video or voice call. First, the app is making phone rings even when receiving a call from a blocked number. Phone rings when receiving text messages on Skype iOS appĬurrently, the Skype iOS app is experiencing severe issues with notifications and ringing. Also, some are receiving calls from blocked numbers. But, it seems that an annoying bug in the iOS app is frustrating many users.Īccording to multiple reports, Skype iOS app is making the user phone rings when sending or receiving text messages. Skype is available on both PCs and mobile devices through dedicated clients and apps. The software (owned by Microsoft) focuses on VoIP calls and video calls, although it is also compatible with text chat. Skype is one of the most popular telecommunications services.
