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Robust phone for the mountain: the essential ally of outdoor adventurers

Why choose a robust phone for the mountain? The mountain is such a fascinating and demanding adventure field. Between sudden weather changes, rugged terrains and isolation, each altitude excursion has risks. A Robust phone for the mountain is not a simple accessory, but a real safety tool. Whether you are an second -hand hiker or an experienced explorer, nature does not give a gift. It only takes a misstep, a capricious weather or an empty battery to transform a beautiful day into a real challenge. Good equipment makes all the difference, and among the essentials, a All-terrain smartphone reliable is essential. Crosscall, French brand of outdoor smartphones, offers two models adapted to adventurers: the Stellar-X5, ideal for hiking and photography, and STELLAR-M6, designed for explorers looking for robustness.

Partnership The Barecode Warehouse

The Barcode Warehouse and Crosscall Work together to provide British companies and public sector organizations with robust and critical solutions designed for all environments.   Crosscall Designs and manufactures mobile phones and waterproof, resistant and durable smartphones. Founded in 2009, the company quickly acquired the reputation of creating devices capable of resisting the most difficult conditions. The range of smartphones and tablets Robust is specially designed to withstand the abuses of hostile and unpredictable environments. From icing temperatures to scorching heat, including dust, water and falls, these devices are designed to resist and continue to operate, Minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Crosscall To a strong presence in France and extends its field of action to other European countries. Crosscall currently provides more than 300,000 aircraft to customers such as Leroy Merlin, the European leader in the retail sale of decorative items, the SNCF, the national company of French railways, and French national police. By becoming a dealer, The Barcode Warehouse widens the field of action of Crosscall to British organizations which need mobile technology that is both robust and durable. « After exploring the diverse product range Crosscall Designed to help end users in their work, we are enthusiastic about their potential on the British market. At a time when smart devices are becoming more and more powerful, the addition of Crosscall To our portfolio was an obvious decision ”. William Bevis, Partner Development Lead & Technical Trainer, The Barcode Warehouse. This offer is based on 35 years of expertise of The Barcode Warehouse as an integrator of solutions specialized in barcode technology, RFID, labeling and business mobility solutions, combined with robust and advanced equipment Crosscall, in order to equip companies with tools necessary to rationalize their operations and excel in demanding environments, from storage to manufacturing, including field and public security services. « Crosscall Refers from this strategic partnership with The Barcode Warehouse, a major player in the business mobility sector and managed services in the United Kingdom. By combining our solutions with their expertise and services, we offer an attractive proposal for organizations in various sectors. With our experience in other markets, we understand that customers are looking for added value and increased durability for their mobile devices, and the United Kingdom and Ireland are no exception to the rule. Our 5-year warranty and our range of business accessories respond to these customer requests, and we are delighted to submit them to the United Kingdom and Ireland in collaboration with The Barcode Warehouse ”. Denis Thayanithy, director of international trade at Crosscall. Crosscall is dedicated to the promotion of a sector of more sustainable telephony. By associating with suppliers to guarantee ethical production practices and by educating customers with responsible consumption, Crosscall aims to minimize the environmental impact of its products. By designing robust and durable devices, easy to repair and recycled, the company aims to reduce waste and extend the lifespan of its products. The commitment of the company in favor of sustainable development is also demonstrated by Its recovery programs, which refurbish the end -of -life devices in order to extend their lifespan.

Crosscall, winner of the French Tech 120 program for the fourth time

This year again, the French Tech mission retained Crosscall, For the fourth time in 5 years, in the annual French Tech 120 promotion. The Aix brand has been selected from the 120 French start-ups and Scale-Up capable of becoming world-class leaders. An ever more demanding selection for this new edition, based on economic performance criteria as well as on a number of social and environmental commitments. Crosscall, The French manufacturer of ultra-resistant and sustainable smartphones and tablet has established itself as a French technological flagship by offering ever more sovereign and durable solutions. Since its creation in 2009, La Scale-Up Aix has become a reference to corporate telephony. The brand has recently been chosen by the specialized distribution brand Leroy Merlin to equip its 30,000 employees and continues his International expansion by positioning itself in markets related to critical communication, strategic axis in the development of Crosscall. The criteria for selecting this fifth promotion have evolved in order to leave a central place to commitments linked to ecological transition and parity. Strategic points for Crosscall who was rewarded by An Ecovadis Gold medal positioning it in the top 5% of the most powerful companies in terms of CSR. Among the actions carried out by the company, we can cite its ability to extend the lifespan of its guaranteed 5 -year terminals as well as the new eco -design axes developed with The Stellar-X5, the latest French brand smartphone incorporating 26% of recycled materials. On this occasion, Crosscall has developed its first carbon assessment, making it possible to measure the real impact of the smartphone throughout your life cycle and go further in its eco -design process in the future. Crosscall has also stood out by its index of gender equality : The 84/100 score highlights the initiatives of the French company to ensure the representativeness of women in its governing bodies and reduce wage differences between women and men occupying a similar position.  By joining the French Tech 120, Crosscall will benefit from close support from all the administrations concerned in order to continue its development and its ambition to establish themselves as a new leader in international mobile telephony.

Class40 World Championship crosscall crowned champion

A year after its launching, the class40 Crosscall Won, this weekend in La Rochelle, the world championships in its category. A title that validates the full potential of this prototype combining innovation and sustainability but also that of its skipper with an atypical profile. After his two titles of world champions of Freeride skiing, Aurelien Ducroz adds a new world title to his record demonstrating once again his thirst for victory and his ability to carry out ambitious projects. Aurélien Ducroz : "I experienced two world champion titles in skiing, it's the first by boat, it's extraordinary! We sailed well during the first three days of the championship with three beautiful heats still in the leading group. It played a lot on the maneuvers and we were quite good on this. We are necessarily frustrated not to do more, now we can only be happy with the result! Running in a crew reminded me of the Tour de France by sailing that I made in Diam24 three years in a row ... We find reflexes even if this is a little physical on these boats, but it was very pleasant. The collaboration with Vincent Riou was just extraordinary. Navigating with someone who has so much experience is a real chance and a real pleasure. Also, I thank him very much as well as all the others who have been on board, David Sineau, Eric Levet, Thomas Audren without forgetting my Boat Captain Jonathan Chodkiewiez with whom I am very happy to have been able to share that moment. I am super proud to bring this title of world champion to this beautiful project that we have set up since last year with my partners Crosscall Sailing Team, Crosscall In mind which was the first to trust me in the project to build our prototype. ”   Podium World Championship of Class40 1. CROSSCALL (166) - Aurélien Ducroz 2. Inter Invest (175) - Matthieu Perraut 3. Redman (161) - Antoine Carpentier Photo credit: P. Garenne The next races July 17: Departure of the Drheam Cup, solo race, in Cherbourg. November 6: Departure of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe.   Project partners

Android tips

To allow you to fully enjoy the features of your CROSSCALL, Here are some tips related to the use of Android. Smartphones CROSSCALL Evolving under the Android operating system, a platform that represents 80% of the terminals on the market. In order to offer you always more comfort and fluidity comfort, its features are perpetual evolution. This is the reason why we wanted to offer you some tips and tricks so that you can fully enjoy your Signed Phone Action CROSSCALL.   Google account [Android tip - GOOLE account] First of all and if it has not already been done, create a Google account. Android being the operating system created by alphabet, you can then take advantage of all its features: Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive, or even Google Calendar and Contact. Your data will be automatically synchronized between your various connected devices. To create an account, simply go to the Google site. PS: Create this account seriously and keep your address and password aside. If you lose your phone, you can recover the contacts and even geolocate the device directly via your computer. Set the date and time [Android tip - Date and time] Do you want to travel in time or just set the date and time of your smartphone? It's very simple: 1. Open your phone settings from the main menu.2. Take the menu to the "Date / hour" tab and click on it.3. You can choose the manual or automatic time setting of the time. PS: Automatic adjustment works thanks to the Internet network. If you connect to a Wi-Fi network abroad, the time should be updated automatically. SCREENSHOT [Android tip - screenshot] Do you want to keep a trace of information without having to note it, or simply capture the snapchat of a friend? Screenshot is the best solution! It's very simple: 1. Press the Bott Volume button simultaneously and the Power button.2. Find your screenshot in your photo gallery. PS: Remember that if you do the screenshot of a friend's snapchat, he will be informed of your action! Remove the sound / vibrations of your touch keyboard [Android tip - sound and keyboard vibration] Do you want to delete the sound and/or vibrations of your keyboard keys? It's very simple: 1. Open your phone settings from the main menu.2. Take the menu to the "Sons and notifications" tab and click on it.3. Click on the "Other Sons" tab.4. You can choose to activate or deactivate the sound and vibrations of your touch keyboard. Install an application [Android tip - Install/uninstall an application] The Play Store allows you to access more than a million applications that you can install. To install an application, it's very simple: 1. Open the Playstore.2. Search for the desired application in the search bar.3. Click on the icon of the application you want to download.4. Click on the "Install" button for a free application or on "Buy" for a paid application.5. The installation begins. Once it is finished, a shortcut is created in the application launcher. You can then move it to your home page (see how to move an application). Uninstall an application [Android tip - Uninstall an application] Applications occupy a lot of space on the memory of your phone. So you have to do a little time of time to others by removing the applications that we use more. To uninstall an application, it's very simple: 1. Open the Playstore.2. Search for the desired application in the search bar.3. Click on the icon of the application you want to uninstall.4. Click on the "Uninstall" button. If you have bought this application, the purchase will remain recorded on your Google account, allowing you to download it again and for free. Move an application on the home screen [Android tip - Move an application on the home screen] Android allows you to move the icons of your applications on your home screen so as to access them faster. How to do it? It's very simple: 1. Put prolonged pressure on your finger on the application icon to move until the screen is split.2. Unrestrained the pressure of your finger, slide the icon in the desired place.3. You can release your finger. Create an application folder [Android tip - Create an application folder] Organizing your applications in a folder allows you to find them more quickly by allowing direct access from your home screen. To create a file, it's very simple: 1. Put prolonged pressure on your finger on the application icon to move until the screen is split.2. Unrestrained the pressure of your finger, slide the icon over that of another application. A white circle should appear below your finger.3. You can release your finger. The two applications are grouped in the same file. In the same way, you can add new applications to this same folder. Remove an application from the home screen [Android tip - Remove an application from the home screen] You want to delete an application from your home screen, but without uninstalling it. It's very simple: Put prolonged pressure on your finger on the application icon you want to delete from the home screen. Slide it to the "Delete" button that appears at the top left of your screen. You can release your finger.   Deactivate the notifications of an application [Android tip - Deactivate the notifications of an application (Lolipop 5.1.1)]] Notifications allow you to be alerted but can be invasive, so it can sometimes be useful to deactivate them. It's very simple: 1. Open the "settings" of your phone from the main menu.2. Open the "Sons and notifications" tab.3. Open the "Applications notifications" tab.4. Choose your application.5. You can choose whether or not to allow the application to generate different types of notifications:- No notification- display them even when the priority mode is activated- Display them on the lock screenNote that these last 2 modes can be complementary   Close applications during operation (task manager) [Android tip - task manager] When you return to your menu, applications can continue to operate in the background. This prolonged activity can reduce the autonomy of your battery. You can stop the activity of an application thanks to the task manager. It's very simple: 1. Touch the "square" button (or exert two simultaneous pressures on the central button if your phone works on a version of Android prior to 5.1.1)2. With your finger, sweep to the left or right the applications of which you want to stop the activity Use your phone as a modem - connection sharing [Android tip - cable connection, wifi, bluetooth] You are on the move and you want to connect to the Internet to raise your emails or access your documents, your smartphone has the capacity to share its internet connection with another device like a computer for example. To take advantage of this feature, you must have an adequate subscription (data) and 3G/4G Internet access. To activate sharing, it's very simple: Wifi / Bluetooth 1. Access your phone's "settings" from the main menu.2. Select the “Wireless and networks” category.3. Open the "Plus" tab then "Connect sharing".4. In the first use, enter "WiFi access point settings"- Personalize the name and password of your access point- Go back to the "Connection sharing" menu-Check the "Wi-Fi access point" or Bluetooth line line depending on your preferences. By looking for a WiFi or Bluetooth network from your computer or tablet, you will see the router of your phone appear. It will be enough to connect to it with your password. USB 1. Connect your two devices thanks to the USB port in OTG.2. Access the "settings" of your smartphone via the main menu.3. Select the "Plus" tab in the "wireless and networks" category4. Open the "Connection Sharing" tab5. Activate the "Via USB" function   Widgets[Android tip - What are widgets for] Many are wondering what widgets are for. In reality, they are quite practical since they allow access to an application or the content of an application without going through it.They then offer different customization options to offer you an even more practical and effective appearance directly from your home screen.

Photos, videos, contacts: transfer all your data to your computer

There are some simple methods to transfer all of your personal data from your old device to your new smartphone CROSSCALL (music, videos, photos, ringtones, downloads, etc.). Follow the leader ! Via USB cable Certainly the simplest method. Connect your device to the computer via your USB cable, your station X-DOCK Or X-CABLE If your smartphone has X-Link ™ technology. Don't forget to select the option "Transfer files (MTP)" In the list that appears. Transfer your data either to your computer or to your SD card and find it following these few simple steps: Recover the file from contacts (previously saved .VCF format) which must be at the root of your phone. Save the files "DCIM", "Pictures" And " Video " For your photos, videos and screenshots If you have a trekker-x4, the path will be different depending on if you have captured your videos with the app. Camera or with the app. X-CAM and your action cam. Here it is: DCIM> Camera, for photos and videos captured with the camera app. DCIM> XCamera> Video> Exported Videos, for videos exported from the app X-CAM of your trekker-x4. 3. Copy your "Download" folder which can contain downloaded and/or transferred files (always check). 4. Look at the "Media", "Ringtones" and "Sounds" files to take your music, audio recordings and other ringtones you want to keep. If you transfer your data from a Mac computer to your Android smartphone, you will need to download software of the Android File Transfer type. Via the cloud Install a "cloud" application on all of your devices: your old and new smartphone and your computer. The advantage of having your synchronized data in the "cloud" is to be able to save them on all your devices, regardless of their operating system. There are many solutions such as Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive etc. The iCloud solution developed by Apple can also be installed on PC but you can only synchronize contacts, calendars, reminders and emails. For the rest, you will have to download one or more specific applications within the Play Store, free or paid. Place your photos and videos in the application installed on one of your devices, and all the others will synchronize automatically! For photos & videos: Google Photos This application is particularly simple to use. You can find all your images and videos on all of your devices, including on your computer, including the website. Download it from your PlayStore if it is not already installed on your phone. By opening the application for the first time, it will ask you if you want to "save and synchronize" your files. Click on "OK" and voila. All of your files are now saved and synchronized on your devices.