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Hello, I have brought Samsung Duos mobile. This is my first android phone. I have some cousins living abroad and I want to call them from my mobile. My mobile carriers charges a lot for international calls. So, I was checking cheap international calling and found chattimeapps.com

I never installed any apps on any mobile and you can say I am completely nobish on these things. So, I need your help. How to install chattimeapps? If anything goes wrong while installing process then is there any chance my mobile will be hanged or something?

Here is the android version of that app:
Here is the iOS version of that app:

I am waiting for your reply.

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A concise, practical update for and thread readers: install calling apps only from the official stores (Google Play or Apple App Store) and avoid random shortened links. Official-store installs are scanned and offer far better protection than downloading APKs from unknown web pages. and Apple Support: Download apps on your iPhone or iPad explain why.

Safe-install checklist (for a first Android phone):

  • Open Google Play Store, search the app name (do not click unknown shortlinks).
  • Check developer name, install count, ratings, recent reviews and the “Last updated” date.
  • Inspect requested permissions — an internet calling app normally needs mic and contacts, not SMS or device admin.
  • Tap Install; if problems appear, run a Play Protect scan or uninstall from Settings.
    If the app is not in the store, do not sideload unless the developer is well known and the APK is verified; Play Protect can still scan unknown apps but sideloading increases risk. (Lifewire guide to downloading Android apps, )

On costs and which option to use: as and noted, app-to-app voice calls use internet (Wi‑Fi or mobile data) and are free between users — for example Viber documents free Viber‑to‑Viber calls and a paid Viber Out option for calling regular phone numbers. (Viber help). Skype historically offered free Skype‑to‑Skype calls, but Microsoft retired Skype as a consumer app in May 2025 and moved consumer calling into Teams/other pathways — its paid calling changes are documented by Microsoft. (Skype to Skype free, Skype retirement info).

If an install causes a freeze or hangs: force-reboot (hold Power), try uninstall; if uninstall fails, reboot into Safe Mode and remove the app, then run Play Protect and check storage. A factory reset is a last resort after a full backup. (Safe‑mode and recovery steps: Digital Trends - safe mode guide).

Mentions: , and gave useful app suggestions; the above adds safe‑install steps, how paid vs free calling works, and quick recovery options for a novice Android user.

Member Avatar for wobusobozi

please try using watsap as a message app
but for voice calls i don't any as per know but i will keep u posted in case i gt one

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Thanks for your reply, wousobozi. I will check that app you mentioned.

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You can install viber apps. It's good for voice calls and It's completely free.

Member Avatar for jimmyparker

Hello....

I think there are plenty of free software which will help you in calling & Messaging Abroad friends.

Whatapp
Viber
Skype for Vedio calling / messaging

These all works pretty good on Samsung mobiles

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kubbie, I have heard some bad reviews about viber apps. I am not sure about viber. Do you know if they have updated their app recently?

Please let me know your feedback on viber. Thanks

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kubbie & jimmyparker, thanks for your comments.

jimmyparker, from your mentioned app, can I call someone if they don't have your mentioned apps installed in mobile? I think if I want to call someone directly to his mobile from skype then I must have skype credit ($$)

Comparing skype with chattimeapp, I think chattimeapp is cheaper.

Please let me know your feedback. Thanks

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