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HOW TO TURN YOUR SMARTPHONE INTO A WALKIE-TALKIE?

The walkie-talkie is the gadget everyone loves. Used to coordinate teams in the field, it's also great for communicating with your buddies during a mountain bike or hiking outing. Now, thanks to Push To Talk (PTT) applications, you can turn any smartphone into a real walkie-talkie. PUSH-TO-TALK APPLICATIONS AKA PTT The principle of a Push-To-Talk application can be summed up in one translation: Press, speak! As you may have guessed, it's exactly the same principle as a walkie-talkie. Simply put, Push-To-Talk applications let you create discussion groups to which you can communicate orally, instantaneously, at the touch of a button. Unlike traditional walkie-talkies, Push-To-Talk applications use 3G/4G/WiFi networks, which means they can only be used in areas with coverage, but with unlimited range. X-TALK, THE FREE WALKIE-TALKIE APPLICATION DEVELOPED BY CROSSCALL At CROSSCALL, we've developed our own walkie-talkie application: X-TALK. Available on all Android smartphones, this application enables all CROSSCALL owners to create a discussion group and communicate instantly with group members. Once launched, X-TALK allows you to follow a discussion or directions without having to grab your phone. Talking is as easy as pressing a button. The new CROSSCALL smartphones feature a dedicated button for quick and easy access. With X-TALK, you can also share your geolocation with the whole group. SETTING UP A PUSH-TO-TALK APPLICATION ON A PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONIf you own a CROSSCALL or any other phone equipped with a programmable button, you can set up this button so that each time you press it, you communicate directly via your Push-To-Talk application to the group of your choice.To set up a Push-To-Talk application on a CROSSCALL smartphone: Go to Settings then Buttons Then in Dedicated Buttons, click on the blue wheel next to Personalized Select the Push-To-Talk application and you're done! To set up the button in the X-TALK application : Open the X-TALK application Click on the 3 dots at top right Then select "Configure PTT button". Follow the instructions .

ANDROID TIPS

To help you get the most out of your CROSSCALL, here are a few tips for using Android. CROSSCALL smartphones run on the Android operating system, which accounts for 80% of all devices on the market. To offer you even greater ease of use and fluidity, its features are constantly evolving. That's why we've put together a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your CROSSCALL Action Phone. GOOGLE ACCOUNT [ANDROID TIP - GOOLE ACCOUNT] First of all, if you haven't already done so, create a Google account. As Android is the operating system created by Alphabet, you'll be able to take advantage of all its features: Gmail, Youtube, Google Drive, Google Calendar and Contact. Your data will be automatically synchronized between your various connected devices. To create an account, simply visit the GOOGLE website. Ps: Create this account seriously and keep your address and password to one side. If you lose your phone, you'll be able to recover contacts and even geolocate the device directly via your computer. SET DATE AND TIME [ANDROID TIP - DATE AND TIME] Want to take a trip back in time, or simply set your smartphone's date and time? It's very simple: 1. open your phone's settings from the main menu. 2 . Scroll down to the "Date/Time" tab and click on it.3. You can choose to set the time manually or automatically. Ps: Automatic time setting works via the Internet. If you connect to a Wi-Fi network abroad, the time should update automatically. SCREENSHOT [ANDROID TIP - SCREENSHOT] Want to keep track of information without having to write it down, or simply capture a friend's snapchat? Screen capture is the best solution! It's very simple: 1. Simultaneously press the bottom volume button and the Power button.2. Find your screenshot in your Photo Gallery. Ps: Don't forget that if you take a screenshot of a friend's Snapchat, they'll be informed of your action! REMOVE SOUND / VIBRATION FROM YOUR TOUCH KEYBOARD [ANDROID TIP - KEYBOARD SOUND AND VIBRATION] Want to suppress the sound and/or vibration of your keyboard keys? It's very simple: 1. open your phone's settings from the main menu. 2 . Scroll down to the "Sounds and Notifications" tab and click on it.3. Click on the "Other sounds" tab.4. You can choose to activate or deactivate the sound and vibration of your touchpad. INSTALL AN APPLICATION [ANDROID TIP - INSTALL/UNINSTALL AN APPLICATION] The Play store gives you access to over a million applications that you can install. Installing an application is 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 wish to download.4. Click on the "install" button for a free app, or on "buy" for a paid app.5. Installation begins. Once complete, a shortcut is created in the application launcher. You can then move it to your home page (see How to move an application). UNINSTALLING AN APPLICATION [ANDROID TIP - UNINSTALLING AN APPLICATION] Applications take up a lot of space on your phone's memory. So it's a good idea to clean house from time to time by deleting applications you no longer use. Uninstalling an application is 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 wish to uninstall.4. Click on the "Uninstall" button. If you have purchased this application, the purchase will remain saved on your Google account, allowing you to download it again free of charge. MOVE AN APPLICATION TO THE HOME SCREEN [ANDROID TIP - MOVE AN APPLICATION TO THE HOME SCREEN] Android lets you move application icons around your home screen for faster access. How do you do it? It's very simple: 1. Press and hold your finger on the application icon you want to move until the screen splits.2. Without releasing your finger, drag the icon to the desired location.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 providing direct access from your home screen. Creating a folder is easy: 1. Press and hold your finger on the icon of the application you want to move until the screen splits.2. Without releasing your finger, drag the icon over the icon of another application. A white circle should appear below your finger.3. Release your finger. The two applications are grouped together in the same folder. In the same way, you can add new applications to the same folder. REMOVE AN APPLICATION FROM THE HOME SCREEN [ANDROID TIP - REMOVE AN APPLICATION FROM THE HOME SCREEN] You want to remove an application from your home screen, but without uninstalling it. It's very simple: Press and hold your finger on the icon of the application you wish to remove from the home screen. Drag it to the "delete" button at the top left of your screen. You can now release your finger. DISABLE APPLICATION NOTIFICATIONS [ANDROID TIP - DISABLE APPLICATION NOTIFICATIONS (LOLIPOP 5.1.1)] Notifications allow you to be alerted but can be intrusive, so it can sometimes be useful to disable them. It's very simple: 1. Open your phone's "Settings" from the main menu.2. Open the "Sounds and Notifications" tab.3. Open the "Application Notifications" tab.4. Choose your application.5. You can choose whether or not to allow the application to generate different types of notifications:- No notifications- Display them even when priority mode is activated- Display them on the lock screenNote that these last 2 modes can be complementary. CLOSE RUNNING APPLICATIONS (TASK MANAGER) [ANDROID TIP - TASK MANAGER] When you return to your menu, applications may continue to run in the background. This prolonged activity can reduce your battery life. You can stop application activity using the task manager. It's very simple: 1. Touch the "square" button (or press twice simultaneously on the central button if your phone is running an Android version prior to 5.1.1)2. With your finger, sweep to the left or right the applications whose activity you wish to stop USE YOUR PHONE AS A MODEM - CONNECTION SHARING [ANDROID TIP - CONNECTION SHARING VIA CABLE, WIFI, BLUETOOTH] If you're on the move and want to connect to the Internet to check your e-mails or access your documents, your smartphone can share its Internet connection with another device, such as a computer. To take advantage of this feature, you need a suitable subscription (data) and 3G/4G Internet access. Activating sharing is very simple: WIFI / BLUETOOTH 1. Access your phone's "Settings" from the main menu.2. Select the "Wireless and networks" category.3. Open the "More" tab, then "Connection sharing".4. On first use, enter "WIFI access point settings"- Personalize the name and password of your access point- Return to the "Connection sharing" menu- Check the box in the "Wi-Fi access point" or Bluetooth line, depending on your preferences. When you search for a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network from your computer or tablet, you'll see your phone's router. Simply connect to it using your password. USB 1. Connect your two devices via the OTG usb port.2. Access your smartphone's "Settings" via the main menu.3. Select the "More" 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 people wonder what Widgets are for. In fact, they're quite practical, as they allow you to access an application or its content without having to go through it.They then offer various customization options to give you an even more practical and efficient look right from your home screen.

How to use your phone as a modem, connection sharing

If you're on the move and want to connect to the Internet to check your e-mails or access your documents, your smartphone can share its Internet connection with another device, such as a computer. To take advantage of this feature, you need a suitable subscription (data) and 3G/4G Internet access. Activating sharing is very simple. WIFI / BLUETOOTH 1. Access your phone's "Settings" from the main menu. 2. Select the "Wireless and networks" category. 3. Open the "More" tab, then "Connection sharing". 4. On first use, enter "WIFI access point settings"- Customize the name and password of your access point- Return to the "Connection sharing" menu- Check the box in the "Wi-Fi access point" or Bluetooth line, depending on your preferences. USB 1. Connect your two devices via the OTG usb port. 2. Access your smartphone's "Settings" via the main menu. 3. Select the "More" tab in the "Wireless and networks" category. 4. Open the "Connection sharing" tab 5. Activate the "Via USB" function

How to suppress sound/vibration on your touch keyboard

Would you like to suppress the sound and/or vibration of your keyboard keys? It's very simple 1. Open your phone settings from the main menu. 2. Scroll down to the "Sounds and Notifications" tab and click on it. 3. Click on the "Other sounds" tab. 4. You can choose to enable or disable the sound and vibration of your touch keyboard.

How do I take a screenshot?

Want to keep track of information without having to write it down, or simply capture a friend's Snapchat? Screen capture is the best solution! CROSSCALL shows you how! 1. Simultaneously press the bottom Volume button and the On/Off button on your phone.2. Hold them down until you hear a click or see a "flash" on your screen.3. Find your screenshot in your Photo Gallery. It will also appear in the notification bar, which contains a preview of the capture. PS: Be careful, if you take a screenshot of a friend's Snapchat, they'll know it too.

How to remove an application from the home screen

You want to remove an application from your home screen, but without uninstalling it. It's very simple 1. Press and hold your finger on the icon of the application you wish to remove from the Home screen. 2. Drag it to the "Delete" button at the top left of your screen. 3. You can release your finger.

Text without hands

Whether you're at the wheel, belaying a friend on a climbing trip or just a little lazy, thanks to the voice recognition technology built into Android phones, you can now write your text messages without even touching your smartphone, thanks to voice input! Activating voice input To be able to dictate text, you first need to activate voice input: Go to " Settings " then " Languages & Input ". Click on " Current keyboard " and " Select keyboards ". Activate " Google Voice Input " in " Voice Output Mode " and then " On". Open the SMS application. Click on the Micro key to the right of the keyboard. The message Speak now appears. Dictate your text clearly. If possible, avoid long sentences and complicated words which may not be included in the dictionary stored on your TREKKER-X3. As you dictate, the text is automatically displayed on the screen. Correct if necessary. Click on Send. The "OK GOOGLE" method In addition to sending SMS messages, this feature lets you perform a variety of tasks using your voice (write an e-mail, search the Internet, check the weather, etc.). On your TREKKER-X3's home screen, you'll see a Micro icon to the right of the search bar. Google. Press it and say "send SMS to (*the name of your contact*)". If you're doing this for the first time, Google will need to access the contacts stored on your device. Click on "Yes, I accept" to take advantage of this feature. Dictate your SMS clearly, taking care to pause between each word. Android's voice recognition system automatically creates an SMS. All that's left to do is click on " Send ". equipment used TREKKER-X3

Import / export your contact list

This tip* explains how to compress your contact list so that you can import it into your new CROSSCALL smartphone or export it from your old phone. 1. Go to the " Contacts " application on your Android smartphone.2. Click on the " three vertical dots " in the top right-hand corner.3. Select " Import / Export ".4. Choose the option you need between " Import from VCF file ", " Export to VCF file " or " Share visible contacts ", which allows you to send your contacts directly to you via the application you want (Gmail, WhatsApp...). EXPORTING CONTACTS 1. Once you've clicked on " Export to VCF file ", press " OK " when prompted and a file in .vcf format will be created in the root directory of your phone. In this case, the file is " 00001.vcf ".2. Then import this file into your new CROSSCALL smartphone, following the same procedure as above, and you're ready to go! IMPORTING CONTACTS Once you've clicked on " Import from VCF file ", you'll have the choice of saving your contacts on your " Phone " or your Gmail account. The second option lets you find your contacts anywhere. *This tip was created with the CROSSCALL TREKKER-X3.

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

There are a few simple ways to transfer all your personal data from your old device to your new CROSSCALL smartphone (music, videos, photos, ringtones, downloads...). Just follow the guide! VIA USB CABLE Certainly the simplest method. Connect your device to the computer via your USB cable, your X-DOCK or X-CABLE station if your smartphone is equipped with X-LINK™ technology. Don't forget to select the "Transfer files (MTP)" option from the list that appears. Transfer your data either to your computer or to your SD card and retrieve it by following these simple steps: Retrieve the previously saved contacts file (.vcf format), which should be located at the root of your phone. Save the "DCIM", "Pictures" and "Video" folders for your photos, videos and screenshots. If you own a TREKKER-X4, the path will be different depending on whether you 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 your TREKKER-X4's X-CAM App. 3. Copy your "Download" folder, which may contain downloaded and/or transferred files (always check). 4. Look in the "Media", "Ringtones" and "Sounds" folders for any music, audio recordings or ringtones you want to keep. If you're transferring data from a Mac computer to your Android smartphone, you'll need to download software like Android File Transfer. VIA THE CLOUD Install a cloud application on all your devices: your old and new smartphones, as well as your computer. The advantages of having your data synchronized in the cloud are to be able to save them on all your devices, whatever their operating system. There are numerous solutions, such as DropBox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive and others. The iCloud solution developed by Apple can also be installed on PCs, but you'll only be able to synchronize contacts, calendars, reminders and e-mails. For the rest, you'll need to download one or more specific applications from the Play Store, either free or for a fee. Drop your photos and videos into the app installed on one of your devices, and all the others will automatically synchronize! FOR PHOTOS & VIDEOS: GOOGLE PHOTOS This application is particularly easy to use. You'll be able to find all your images and videos on all your devices, including your computer, via the website. Download it from your PlayStore if it's not already natively installed on your phone. When you open the application for the first time, it will ask you if you wish to "backup and synchronize" your files. Click on "Ok" and that's it. All your files are now backed up and synchronized on your devices.