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Help Recovery of Deleted Images in My Files - Samsung Galaxy S8+
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Reviews Alldocube X Neo review: media playback king on a budget
- By Jupit3r
- Smartphones
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The good:
Nice build quality.
Vibrant, clear and sharp display.
Decent performance.
MicroSD card support.
4G and Phone functions.
The bad:
Old processor.
Big bezels.
No fingerprint reader or face unlock.
Sub-par battery life.
The Alldocube X released last year enjoyed enormous success on Indiegogo. With its dazzling 10.5-inch 2K Super Amoled display, stereo speakers, and AKM AK4376A powered 3.5mm headphone jack, the X was considered by many to be a perfect choice for media consumption. Unfortunately, it was hold back by a relatively weak processor (Mediatek MT8176 SoC) and relatively poor battery life.
By the end of 2019, Alldocube announced its partnership with Qualcomm, the world’s leading mobile chip maker. Many were hoping that the Chinese brand could release an upgraded version of the X with a Snapdragon processor in it. And here comes the X Neo: An Android tablet with identical design and 10.5-inch Amoled display, but a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE processor, and some other minor changes.
Main Specs
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Screen: 10.5-inch Super Amoled display @2560*1600px
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE
CPU: Octa-Core (4*Cortex A72@2.2GHZ + 4*Cortex A53@1.8GHz)
GPU: Adreno 512
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
ROM: 64GB eMMc 5.1 (supports expansion up to 512GB)
Battery: 3.8V/7700mAh Li-Po battery
Cameras: 5MP front / 8MP main
Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n, 5GHz/2.4GHz dual-band
Mobile networks: 4G (FDD-LTE/TD-LTE), 3G (CDMA/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA), 2G (GSM)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Ports: USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, pogo pin keyboard port.
Buttons: Power/standby key, volume rocker
Size: 245.9*175.4*7.2mm Weight: 491g
Nice, but unimpressive design
Just like last year’s X, the Alldocube X Neo looks neat and elegant. The metallic rear and curved sides give the slate an air of luxury. But for a 2020 tablet, the bezels around the screen are just a little too big. Alldocube made an argument that big bezels give users enough to grip and hold the tablet to avoid accidental touches, which makes sense, but I still think people would prefer modern designs of the Apple iPad Pro and the Huawei MatePad Pro. A front-facing camera and a light sensor can be found above the display, the rest of the front looks clean, and you won’t even find any branding.
The tablet has a frosted aluminum back, which makes it feel much more premium than the price tag would suggest. Apart from Alldocube’s logo, the camera lens is the only distraction. It’s incredibly clean, simple, and stylish.
When holding horizontally, the left and right edge are each home to dual speakers, and there're also a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Type-C charging port on the left.
On the bottom side of the slate you can also find a pogo pin port, which can be connected to the official keyboard case.
The tablet supports 4G, as well as storage expansion. The SIM card tray is able to carry 2 nano SIM cards or the combination of 1 nano SIM card and a MicroSD card.
There are two physical buttons on the right edge of the slate: a power/standby key and a volume rocker.
The X Neo measures 245.9mm * 175.4mm * 7.2mm, and weighs 489g. It does not fit in our hands as well as those 8-inchers do, and you can basically forget about one-handed use, but the device didn’t burden our hands too much, either, thanks to the slim and lightweight build. As thin as it is, the X Neo still feels quite robust, even physically twisting the tablet doesn’t reveal excess movement. The overall build quality of this slate is as good as many high-end products in the market.
One thing that does bother me is the absence of a fingerprint reader, which I loved on last year’s X. I even called Alldocube for their reason regarding the removal of this feature. Their marketing person claimed that the majority of users don’t use their tablets for online payments, so a tablet doesn’t need the same level of security as a smartphone or a laptop. I do understand their point: the absence of a fingerprint reader is not a deal breaker for most tablet users, and the brand can save the cost for more essential features such as 4G connectivity, yet I would have preferred a more convenient way to unlock the screen, instead of having to put in some PIN code or draw a certain pattern.
Stunning Screen, average sound
The Alldocube X Neo sports a gorgeous 10.5-inch Super Amoled display made by Samsung. Resolution clocks in at 2,560 by 1,600, for 287 pixels per inch. With deep, inky blacks and rich colors, the display is really a joy to look at. Color accuracy is also excellent, and the screen is bright enough to use in any scenario.
Although the X Neo’s display uses the standard PenTile RGBW matrix, instead of the more celebrated 'PenTile Diamond Pixel' array, sharpness is still good and, while I don’t think color calibration or the screen architecture match Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, this is still one of the best screens you’ll find in a tablet, and is definitely superior to the LCD panels used on the Huawei MatePad Pro and the Apple iPad Pro.
Not just videos and photos look great. The lightweight nature means it’s also an excellent ebook reader alternative, and great for gaming. I read for many hours using the Amazon Kindle app, and provided I changed the background color from white to a paper-like tone, it didn’t tire my eyes. The light, easy-to-hold body allows for extended play sessions when gaming, too. Asphalt 9 is fun, and it’s visually enhanced thanks to the stunning colors and screen.
The Alldocube X Neo offers side-firing stereo speakers, which can go very loud. Unfortunately, these built-in speakers can sound a little harsh at the highest volume, and lacks the bass and soundstage produced by the Quad AKG tuned speakers found on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e. Still, they are much better than similarly priced Android slates and are definitely good enough for YouTube and Tik Tok. For audiophiles, headphones or external speakers are still very much needed for music and action films.
Although the X Neo has a 3.5mm headphone jack, it is not powered by the AKM 4376A DAC like last year’s Alldocube X was. The tablet works well with average headphones, only when you plug in a power-hungry professional headset with higher impedance will you start to notice some differences. If you don’t even own headphones above $200, this shouldn’t even be anything to think about.
App Inventor How to make a text view equal to firebase string
- By Cinemato
- Android Development
- 0 Replies
Hello, I'm making a project using android studio and java. I have some data in a realtime firebase database and I'm trying to take the data in an activity then making a text view in another activity have the value of that data. I was able to get the data but I when I try to set the textview to equal to it, it does not change.. its like the value is null. I tried printing the value to know if it is null or not and it appeared okay so I dont know the problem.. heere is the code:
Here is the first class that takes the data and sends it:
I realllllly need help so anything is appreciated
Java:
public class HistoryActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
TextView history;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_history);
history = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.historyText);
showHistory();
}
void showHistory()
{
String history_text = getIntent().getStringExtra("HISTORY");
System.out.println(history_text); //DEBUG
history.setText(history_text);
}
}Here is the first class that takes the data and sends it:
Java:
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
{
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
rootNode = FirebaseDatabase.getInstance();
reference = rootNode.getReference("CompanyInfo");
historyBtn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.historyBtn);
addressBtn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.addressBtn);
supportBtn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.supportBtn);
visionBtn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.visionBtn);
Query getTxt = reference;
getTxt.addListenerForSingleValueEvent(new ValueEventListener() {
@Override
public void onDataChange(@NonNull DataSnapshot dataSnapshot) {
if(dataSnapshot.exists())
{
historyTxt = dataSnapshot.child("History").child("Text").getValue(String.class);
}
}
@Override
public void onCancelled(@NonNull DatabaseError databaseError) {
}
});
historyBtn.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener()
{
@Override
public void onClick(View v)
{
Intent intent = new Intent(getApplicationContext(), HistoryActivity.class);
intent.putExtra("HISTORY", historyTxt);
startActivity(intent);
}
});I realllllly need help so anything is appreciated
WebGuard - No Root Ad Blocker
- By Roman Popov
- Apps & Games
- 15 Replies
WebGuard: Ad blocking in app, games, browsers and everywhere else
WebGuard is a unique ad blocker for Android devices that removes ads in apps and browsers, protects your privacy, and helps you manage your apps. It does not require root.
Furthermore, for those who are concerned about the security of their personal data, you can now connect to a public WiFi network without worrying about hackers stealing your personal information.
WebGuard also blocks ads and tracking on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and etc. It also works in mobile games, allowing you to enjoy gaming without interruptions.
Finally, with the built-in WebGuard firewall, you can reliably restrict Internet access to certain applications.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebGuard-100102092175812
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.webguard
WebGuard homepage: https://webguard.app
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Cool Stickers for WhatsApp™
- By Mina93
- Apps & Games
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Express yourself with Cool Stickers for WhatsApp™! New stickers for WhatsApp™ in these cool stickers for mobile app give you the chance to address your feelings and thoughts authentically. That’s because these new stickers for WhatsApp™ tell more than words. Get your cool stickers app for free and see for yourself!
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Get Cool Stickers for WhatsApp on Google Play!
➡➡ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolstickers.newwastickers
Happy 2nd Birthday OnePlus 6
- By ironass
- Smartphones
- 0 Replies
The OnePlus 6 is now 2 years old!
The 22nd May 2020 marks the 2nd birthday of the OnePlus 6 model which went on sale this day in 2018.
Whilst Open Beta releases have ceased, the stock, stable, OxygenOS releases will continue for the 6 & 6T with bi-monthly Android Security patch updates and hopefully an update to Android 11 sometime in Q2, (Apr-Jun), 2021.
AF image upload limit
- By MrJavi
- VIP Lounge
- 33 Replies
What's the max data size that can be uploaded to AF? The reason I'm asking is because when I so images and other result in an error. This usually happens when I take a picture with my camera (DCIM) so I'm assuming it has to do with the camera resolution exceeding the max data size allowed to upload. In the past I have used an app called Lower to lower the resolution and thus data size is decreased.
I have Mega but the only way someone can view the photo/photos is if they also have the Mega app.
Google photos is not an option.
Any suggestions would be appropriated. Thanks
I have Mega but the only way someone can view the photo/photos is if they also have the Mega app.
Google photos is not an option.
Any suggestions would be appropriated. Thanks
