Update Skype on Ubuntu

### **Method 1: Update via Terminal**
1. **Open Terminal** (`Ctrl + Alt + T`).
2. **Remove old version:**

sudo apt remove skypeforlinux

3. **Download the latest version:**

wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.deb

4. **Install Skype:**

sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb

5. **Fix missing dependencies if needed:**

sudo apt --fix-broken install

6. **Launch Skype:**

skypeforlinux

### **Method 2: Update via Snap (Recommended)**
If you installed Skype via Snap, update it using:

sudo snap refresh skype

Or, install it if missing:

sudo snap install skype --classic

Let me know if you need further help! 🚀

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### **1. Check Installed Version**
Run the following command to check your installed Skype version:

skypeforlinux --version

Then, compare it with the latest version available on Skype’s official website:
🔗 [https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/](https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/)

If your version is outdated, proceed with the next steps.

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### **2. Remove Skype Completely and Reinstall**
Run the following commands to remove any existing Skype installation:

sudo apt remove --purge skypeforlinux
sudo rm -rf ~/.config/skypeforlinux

Then, reinstall Skype using Snap (recommended):

sudo snap install skype --classic

Or, reinstall using the `.deb` package:

wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.deb
sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken install

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### **3. Run Skype in Incognito Mode**
Sometimes, cached settings cause issues. Try running Skype in guest mode:

skypeforlinux --guest

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### **4. Check for Snap Conflicts**
If you previously installed Skype via Snap, remove conflicting versions:

sudo snap remove skype

Then, reinstall it:

sudo snap install skype --classic

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### **5. Try Flatpak (Alternative Installation)**
If all else fails, install Skype via Flatpak:

sudo apt install flatpak -y
flatpak install flathub com.skype.Client -y
flatpak run com.skype.Client

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### **6. Restart Your System**
After reinstalling, restart your system:

sudo reboot

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Try these steps and let me know if Skype is working now! 🚀