No audio on Skype on my Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

When participating in a Skype video call, I am not receiving any audio on my KFHD. My audio works fine in all other programs. Actually, I can just verily hear the audio... kind of like having your sound come through your headphones without putting your headphones on (or in) your ears.
I had Amazon Tech Support troubleshoot the problem with me and they were dumbfounded, just am I! So, they referred me to the Skype website for assistance.
Any suggestions? Thanks!!
Lon Malcolm

Spiderjockey wrote:
Same problem with original Kindle Fire. Worked great, then update - now no incoming audio. Actually there may be audio as I get feedback when next to the called device. Guess only dogs can hear my Skype on Kindle now! Very, Very disappointed.
I called Amazon Customer Service and after an hour of trying to restore an older version of Skype, they told me the only thing left to do was a Kindle Factory Reset, which would make it like it came from the factory. Any data or anything I had downloaded would be GONE, so I would have to back up all pictures,emails, contacts, etc first. All my Apps would have to be re-downloaded. They could not guarantee that this would even fix the problem. I decided it was too drastic a measure. Its abummer because my Kindle has 4G LTE and I have an unlimited Skype U.S and Canada calling subscription. I use Skype instead of having an expensive cell phone contract or a land line.

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