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Power Saving Mode: optimize your battery

In addition to offering mobiles and smartphones with exceptional battery life, CROSSCALL, the leader in outdoor mobile technology, has found THE solution to extend your smartphone’s battery life: Power Saving Mode, a new feature available since the latest update on the TREKKER-X3. But what is it for? How does this mode work? All the answers to your questions are here. WHAT IS POWER SAVING MODE FOR? This new mode will allow you to maximize your battery life. You will minimize your consumption by using only the essential functions of your TREKKER-X3. Whether it’s a day trip or several days, you will always remain reachable by disabling the most energy-consuming applications (social networks, GPS tracking…). HOW TO ACTIVATE POWER SAVING MODE? There are 2 ways to display Power Saving Mode: Swipe down the taskbar and activate Power Saving Mode by clicking on the icon. Go to the “Settings” of your TREKKER-X3, then “Battery” and click on “Power Saving Mode” in the “three dots” menu at the top right. To access this mode, you need to install the latest update. Go to the applications menu of your TREKKER-X3, click on the “Update” icon and the loading will start automatically. How does Power Saving Mode work? When activated, your screen will display in shades of gray and the brightness will be reduced by 50%. Your usual interface will then be replaced by a new, more streamlined one. Only 8 applications can be displayed on the main screen, of which 4 are customizable. You will only have access to basic applications: Phone SMS / MMS Internet. Here, your connection will switch from 4G+ to 2G, except when you open your browser, the connectivity will be in 3G+. As soon as you open another application, the connection will switch back to 2G. SOS Function You can add 4 applications (native or not) by clicking on the “+” shortcut. Note, you will not have access to the Play Store and therefore no possibility to add a new application.In the taskbar, only notifications will appear. All other icons will disappear.Your smartphone settings will only be accessible via the "three dots" at the top right and will also be restricted here: Wi-Fi Bluetooth Various cellular networks (NFC, Bluetooth...) and airplane mode Display Sounds and notifications Location Power Saving Mode will cut off various connections: Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, and Location to minimize consumption. But you will still have access to your mobile data. To disable the mode, press the "three dots" at the top right and choose "Disable power saving mode". How to enable automatic triggering of Power Saving Mode? Go to "Settings" then "Battery". Select "Power Saving Mode". In the "Activate automatically" tab, you can choose to enable the feature trigger at different thresholds (between 5 and 35% battery remaining). When the phone reaches the selected threshold, it automatically switches to Power Saving Mode. How to install the update on your TREKKER-X3? The update is currently being rolled out*. To install it, go to the applications menu on your TREKKER-X3, click the "Update" icon, and the download will start automatically or press "INSTALL".This software update installs software L1316.6.02.04.FR00 on your Trekker-X3 device. It improves system performance and stability and fixes bugs. New features have been added: Fixed display bug with Snapchat Improved flashlight behavior Network quality improvement with the Orange operator  We recommend downloading this update via a Wi-Fi connection. If you download it via a mobile network or while roaming, additional charges may apply.During the update installation, your device will be unavailable.Update size: 91.16 MB *If you are an SFR or Orange customer, the update is being validated and will be available soon.

Rugged Phone for the Mountains: The Essential Companion for Outdoor Adventurers

Why choose a rugged phone for the mountains? The mountains are an adventure terrain as fascinating as it is demanding. Between sudden weather changes, rough terrain, and isolation, every high-altitude excursion carries risks. A rugged phone for the mountains is not just an accessory, but a true safety tool. Whether you are an occasional hiker or an experienced explorer, nature gives no favors. It only takes one misstep, unpredictable weather, or a dead battery to turn a beautiful day into a real challenge. Good equipment makes all the difference, and among the essentials, a reliable all-terrain smartphone is crucial. Crosscall, a French outdoor smartphone brand, offers two models suited for adventurers: the STELLAR-X5, ideal for hiking and photography, and the STELLAR-M6, designed for explorers seeking durability.

The Barcode Warehouse becomes a reseller of Crosscall to provide durable smartphones for harsh and unpredictable environments

The Barcode Warehouse and Crosscall work together to provide British businesses and public sector organizations with robust and critical solutions designed for all environments. Crosscall designs and manufactures waterproof, rugged, and durable mobile phones and smartphones. Founded in 2009, the company quickly earned a reputation for creating devices capable of withstanding the toughest conditions. The range of smartphones and tablets is specially designed to endure the abuse of harsh and unpredictable environments. From freezing temperatures to scorching heat, dust, water, and drops, these devices are built to resist and keep functioning, thus minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Crosscall has a strong presence in France and is expanding its reach to other European countries. Crosscall currently supplies over 300,000 devices to clients such as Leroy Merlin, the European leader in home improvement retail, the SNCF, the French national railway company, and the French National Police. By becoming a reseller, The Barcode Warehouse expands Crosscall’s reach to British organizations that need mobile technology that is both rugged and durable. “After exploring Crosscall’s diverse product range designed to assist end users in their work, we are excited about their potential in the UK market. At a time when smart devices are becoming increasingly powerful, adding Crosscall to our portfolio was an obvious decision.” William Bevis, Partner Development Lead & Technical Trainer, The Barcode Warehouse. This offering builds on the 35 years of expertise of The Barcode Warehouse as a solutions integrator specializing in barcode technology, RFID, labeling, and enterprise mobility solutions, combined with Crosscall’s rugged and cutting-edge hardware, to equip businesses with the tools needed to streamline their operations and excel in demanding environments, from warehousing to manufacturing, field services, and public safety. “Crosscall is delighted about this strategic partnership with The Barcode Warehouse, a major player in enterprise mobility and managed services in the UK. By combining our solutions with their expertise and services, we offer an attractive proposition for organizations across various sectors. With our experience in other markets, we understand that customers seek added value and increased durability for their mobile devices, and the UK and Ireland are no exception. Our 5-year warranty and range of enterprise accessories meet these customer demands, and we are excited to introduce them to the UK and Ireland in collaboration with The Barcode Warehouse.” Denis Thayanithy, International Sales Director at Crosscall. Crosscall is committed to promoting a more sustainable telephony sector. By partnering with suppliers to ensure ethical production practices and educating customers on responsible consumption, Crosscall aims to minimize the environmental impact of its products. By designing rugged and durable devices that are easy to repair and recycle, the company seeks to reduce waste and extend product lifespans. The company’s commitment to sustainability is also demonstrated by its take-back programs, which refurbish end-of-life devices to extend their lifespan.

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

This year again, the French Tech Mission has selected Crosscall, for the fourth time in 5 years, in the annual French Tech 120 cohort. The Aix-en-Provence brand was chosen among 120 French start-ups and scale-ups capable of becoming world-class technology leaders. An increasingly demanding selection for this new edition, based on economic performance criteria as well as a number of social and environmental commitments. Crosscall, the French manufacturer of ultra-resistant and durable smartphones and tablets, has established itself as a French technological flagship by offering increasingly sovereign and sustainable solutions. Since its creation in 2009, the Aix-en-Provence scale-up has become a reference in business telephony. The brand was recently chosen by the specialized retail chain Leroy Merlin to equip its 30,000 employees and continues its international expansion by positioning itself in markets related to critical communication, a strategic focus in Crosscall's development. The selection criteria for this fifth cohort have evolved to give a central place to commitments related to ecological transition and gender parity. Strategic points for Crosscall, which was awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal placing it in the TOP 5% of the best performing companies in CSR. Among the actions taken by the company, we can mention its ability to extend the lifespan of its devices guaranteed for 5 years as well as the new eco-design approaches developed with the STELLAR-X5, the latest smartphone from the French brand containing 26% recycled materials. On this occasion, Crosscall developed its first carbon footprint, allowing it to measure the real impact of the smartphone throughout its life cycle and to go further in its eco-design approach in the future. Crosscall also stood out for its gender equality index: the score of 84/100 highlights the French company's initiatives to ensure the representation of women in its leadership bodies and reduce salary gaps between women and men holding similar positions.  By joining the French Tech 120, Crosscall will benefit from close support from all relevant administrations to continue its development and its ambition to establish itself as a new leader in mobile telephony internationally.

Class40 Crosscall World Championship Crowned Champion

One year after its launch, the Class40 Crosscall won the World Championship in its category this weekend in La Rochelle. A title that validates the full potential of this prototype combining innovation and durability, as well as that of its skipper with an atypical profile. After his two freeride ski world titles, Aurélien Ducroz adds a new world title to his record, demonstrating once again his thirst for victory and his ability to lead ambitious projects. Aurélien Ducroz: "I have experienced two World Championship titles in skiing, this is the first in sailing, it’s extraordinary! We sailed well during the first three days of the championship with three great races always in the leading group. It was largely decided by maneuvers, and we were quite good at that. Of course, we are frustrated not to have done more, but now we can only be happy with the result! Racing as a crew reminded me of the Tour de France à la Voile that I did in Diam24 three years in a row… You regain reflexes even though it’s a bit physical on these boats, but it was very enjoyable. The collaboration with Vincent Riou was simply extraordinary. Sailing with someone who has so much experience is a real privilege and a true pleasure. Also, I thank him enormously as well as everyone else who was on board, David Sineau, Eric Levet, Thomas Audren, not forgetting my boat captain Jonathan Chodkiewiez with whom I am very happy to have shared this moment. I am super proud to bring this World Championship title to this great project that we have been building since last year with my partners from the Crosscall Sailing Team, Crosscall at the forefront, who was the first to trust me in the project of building our prototype." CLASS40 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUM 1. CROSSCALL (166) – Aurélien DUCROZ 2. INTER INVEST (175) – Matthieu PERRAUT 3. REDMAN (161) – Antoine CARPENTIER UPCOMING RACES July 17: start of the Drheam Cup, solo race, in Cherbourg. November 6: start of the Route du Rhum destination Guadeloupe.

ANDROID TIPS

To help you fully enjoy the features of your CROSSCALL, here are some tips related to using Android. CROSSCALL smartphones run on the Android operating system, a platform that represents 80% of devices on the market. To offer you ever more comfort and smoothness, its features are constantly evolving. That’s why we wanted to offer you some tips and tricks so you can fully enjoy your CROSSCALL Action Phone. GOOGLE ACCOUNT [ASTUCE ANDROID – COMPTE GOOLE] First of all, if you haven’t already, create a Google account. Since Android is the operating system created by Alphabet, you will then be able to enjoy all its features: Gmail, Youtube, Google Drive, as well as Google Calendar and Contacts. Your data will be automatically synchronized across your connected devices. To create an account, simply go to the GOOGLE site. Ps: Create this account seriously and keep your address and password safe. If you lose your phone, you will be able to recover contacts and even locate the device directly via your computer. SET THE DATE AND TIME [ASTUCE ANDROID – DATE ET HEURE] Want to take a little trip through time or just set the date and time on your smartphone? It’s very simple: 1. Open your phone settings from the main menu.2. Scroll down the menu to the "Date / Time" tab and click on it.3. You can choose manual or automatic time setting. Ps: The automatic setting works thanks to the internet network. If you connect to a Wi-Fi network abroad, the time should update automatically. SCREENSHOT [ASTUCE ANDROID – CAPTURE D’ÉCRAN] Want to keep a record of some information without having to write it down, or simply capture a friend’s Snapchat? Screenshot is the best solution! It’s very simple: 1. Press the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously.2. Find your screenshot in your Photo Gallery. Ps: Don’t forget that if you take a Screenshot of a friend’s Snapchat, they will be notified of your action! REMOVE THE SOUND / VIBRATIONS FROM YOUR TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD [ASTUCE ANDROID – SON ET VIBRATION DU CLAVIER] Want to remove the sound and/or vibrations from your keyboard keys? It’s very simple: 1. Open your phone settings from the main menu.2. Scroll down the menu 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 vibrations of your touchscreen keyboard. INSTALLING AN APP [ASTUCE ANDROID – INSTALLER/DÉSINSTALLER UNE APPLICATION] The Play Store gives you access to over a million apps you can install. To install an app, it's very simple: 1. Open the Play Store.2. Search for the desired app in the search bar.3. Click the icon of the app you want to download.4. Click the "install" button for a free app or "buy" for a paid app.5. Installation begins. Once finished, a shortcut is created in the app launcher. You can then move it to your home page (see how to move an app). UNINSTALL AN APP [ASTUCE ANDROID – DÉSINSTALLER UNE APPLICATION] Apps take up a lot of space on your phone's memory. So it's necessary to do some cleaning from time to time by deleting apps you no longer use. To uninstall an app, it's very simple: 1. Open the Play Store.2. Search for the desired app in the search bar.3. Click the icon of the app you want to uninstall.4. Click the "Uninstall" button. If you purchased this app, the purchase will remain recorded on your Google account, allowing you to download it again for free. MOVE AN APP ON THE HOME SCREEN [ASTUCE ANDROID – DÉPLACER UNE APPLICATION SUR L’ÉCRAN D’ACCUEIL] Android allows you to move your app icons on your home screen to access them more quickly. How to do it? It's very simple: 1. Press and hold your finger on the icon of the app to move until the screen duplicates.2. Without releasing your finger, drag the icon to the desired location.3. You can release your finger. CREATE AN APP FOLDER [ASTUCE ANDROID – CRÉER UN DOSSIER D’APPLICATIONS] Organizing your apps into a folder allows you to find them faster by providing direct access from your home screen. To create a folder, it's very simple: 1. Press and hold your finger on the icon of the app to move until the screen duplicates.2. Without releasing your finger, drag the icon over another app's icon. A white circle should appear under your finger.3. You can release your finger. The two apps are grouped into the same folder. Similarly, you can add new apps to this same folder. REMOVE AN APP FROM THE HOME SCREEN [ASTUCE ANDROID – ENLEVER UNE APPLICATION DE L’ÉCRAN D’ACCUEIL] You want to remove an app from your home screen without uninstalling it. It's very simple: Press and hold your finger on the icon of the app you want to remove from the home screen. Slide it to the "delete" button that appears at the top left of your screen. You can release your finger. DISABLE NOTIFICATIONS FOR AN APP [ASTUCE ANDROID – DÉSACTIVER LES NOTIFICATIONS D’UNE APPLICATION (LOLIPOP 5.1.1)] Notifications allow you to be alerted but can be intrusive, so sometimes it can 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 "App Notifications" tab.4. Choose your app.5. You can choose whether or not to allow the app to generate different types of notifications:– No notification– 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) [ASTUCE ANDROID – GESTIONNAIRE DE TÂCHES] When you return to your menu, apps may continue running in the background. This extended activity can reduce your battery life. You can stop an app’s activity using the task manager. It’s very simple: 1. Tap the "square" button (Or press twice simultaneously on the central button if your phone runs an Android version earlier than 5.1.1)2. Swipe left or right with your finger on the apps you want to stop activity for USE YOUR PHONE AS A MODEM - CONNECTION SHARING [ASTUCE ANDROID – PARTAGE DE CONNEXION PAR CÂBLE, WIFI, BLUETOOTH] You are on the go and want to connect to the Internet to check your emails or access your documents; your smartphone can share its Internet connection with another device like a computer, for example. To use this feature, you must have an appropriate 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 "More" tab then "Connection Sharing."4. On first use, enter "WIFI Hotspot Settings"– Customize the name and password of your hotspot– Return to the "Connection Sharing" menu– Check the box for the "Wi-Fi Hotspot" or Bluetooth line depending on your preferences. By searching for a wifi or bluetooth network from your computer or tablet, you will see your phone's router appear. Simply connect to it using your password. USB 1. Connect your two devices using the USB OTG port.2. Access your smartphone's "Settings" through 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[ASTUCE ANDROID – À QUOI SERVENT LES WIDGETS] Many people wonder what Widgets are for. In reality, they are quite practical as they allow access to an application or the content of an application without going through it.They then offer different customization options to provide you with an even more practical and efficient look directly from your home screen.

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

There are a few simple methods to transfer all your personal data from your old device to your new CROSSCALL smartphone (music, videos, photos, ringtones, downloads…). Follow the guide! VIA USB CABLE Certainly the simplest method. Connect your device to the computer via your USB cable, your X-DOCK station, or X-CABLE 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 find them again by following these simple steps: Retrieve the contacts file (in .vcf format) previously saved, which should be located at the root of your phone. Back up the “DCIM”, “Pictures”, and “Video” folders for your photos, videos, and screenshots. If you own a TREKKER-X4, the access path will differ depending on whether you captured your videos with the Camera App or with the X-CAM App 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 X-CAM App on your TREKKER-X4. 3. Copy your “Download” folder which may contain downloaded and/or transferred files (always check). 4. Check the “media”, “Ringtones”, and “Sounds” folders to take your music, audio recordings, and other ringtones you want to keep. If you are transferring your data from a Mac computer to your Android smartphone, you will need to download software like Android File Transfer. VIA THE CLOUD Install a “Cloud” application on all your devices: your old and new smartphone as well as your computer. The advantage of having your data synchronized in the “cloud” is to be able to back them up 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 will only be able to synchronize contacts, calendars, reminders, and emails. For the rest, you will need to download one or more specific applications from the Play Store, free or paid. Upload your photos and videos to the application installed on one of your devices, and all the others will synchronize automatically! FOR PHOTOS & VIDEOS: GOOGLE PHOTOS This application is particularly easy to use. You will be able to find all your images and videos on all your devices, including on your computer via the website. Download it from your PlayStore if it is not already natively installed on your phone. When opening the application for the first time, it will ask if you want to “backup and sync” your files. Click “Ok” and you’re done. All your files are now backed up and synchronized across your devices.