Months ago it was announced that Instagram planned to remove the likes of its photos, a measure that caused fear among influencers. Since that announcement, the social network has been doing tests in several countries. They started in April in Canada, followed by others like Italy, Japan or Australia in the month of July. Last week was the turn of the United States.
Now the company goes a step further in testing this function: Instagram is already hiding the likes of users worldwide, a confirmation that the social network continues with these plans despite the protests of many influencers and comments about the decrease in the number of likes.
Facebook plans to hide the Like counter, just like Instagram
After Instagram is trying to hide the likes, it seems that Facebook will also implement the same with its Likes.
Worldwide tests
Instagram starts Try this new feature globally now. Having done tests in Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Brazil, the social network already tests the functioning of hidden likes for some users around the world. At the moment, few like the disappeared, but cases have already been reported in various countries, outside those in which tests were made.
With this measure you will not be able to see the number of likes that the publication of another account has, although it will be possible to continue seeing at all times how many likes do your own posts have. This is the main change of this measure of the social network, which is not exempt from controversy so far.
The reasons why Instagram wants to hide the number of likes is for eliminate that feeling of competition that predominates in the application. Users upload photos wishing to get as many likes as possible and seeking the approval of others. In addition, eliminating the likes would allow users to focus on the quality of the content.
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Criticisms on Instagram
The tests carried out with this measure have already left figures that many seek to use against the social network. In countries like Australia or Brazil, hiding likes had the consequence that I like it down 15 in the posts on Instagram. In the study, carried out by HyperAuditor, falls of between 3 and 15 could be seen in some cases.
This is an argument that influencers hold because they do not want to hide the amount of likes in the application. Despite its protests, the social network continues with its plans, now worldwide. This testing phase would be the last before the function becomes official for all users.
So far there have been no dates for likes They hide for all users on Instagram. This week this new test is carried out, but from the company they have not provided data on the next step.
I've been seeing leaks on this mobile for months, seeing how colleagues, friends and acquaintances freaked out in anticipation of this iconic return of a classic.
And here it is, a mobile with very little battery, limited in power and functionality. All with an excessively high price. What sense of existence does it have in 2019?
Motorola Razr: the icon of an era
Surely more than one has pulled the hair thinking that I "do not understand what this mobile means." It is precisely to have passed five years using this mobile which makes me think of the irrelevance of this model in 2019.
The first version of this mobile came out at the end of 2004, a completely different time than we are currently living. The iPhone had not yet been invented, and Android was beginning to be designed as a system for cameras.
The arrival of this Motorola was a before and after, becoming for many the best design ever seen on a mobile phone. But why was it considered such a good design?
The market trend at the time
The trend of mobile phones at that time was very different from what we have today. Before the arrival of a fast and affordable mobile Internet for everyone and quality applications (there were applications for PDAs, but they did not reach the level of what we live on Android).
Evolution of mobile phones (Via)
At that time, the mobile phone was an almost exclusive communication tool, made to call, receive calls and send messages. Having tools like a calculator, music player or some game was almost a prodigy of the time.
With those use cases, it was normal for the cell phone battery to last several days, even weeks. It is not that the mobiles of before had better batteries, but that the battery lasted because there was no demand for applications and contents that spent the battery.
What was the trend then? If we go many more years ago, we will remember mobile phones with exactly the same type of functionality. The trend was the mobile communication. That is, what prevailed was to be able to communicate with a device as transportable as possible.
Motorola Razr: the top of a design for a product type
At that time, it was imperative to have the most compact design possible to communicate, provided that the battery was able to withstand a minimum use time. Given this trend, shell-type mobiles became design references.
The Motorola Razr was an extremely compact mobile, with an absurdly thin thickness when deployed. A technical prodigy of the time, a design that reached almost perfection in the trends of the time.
For the market trends of the time, the Motorola Razr was a great design.
A product with trends from 2004 to 2019
Now back to 2019, a time that is completely different. The phones are now intelligent and connected, full of applications, games, and for many it already represents the central axis of their digital life.
They are no longer the pocket phone, but the pocket PC. Every time we use them more, and that is why there is a demand for larger screens and batteries. The market follows completely different rules.
The new 2019 Motorola Razr arrives with cutting-edge technology, using an innovative flexible screen, but does not quite understand the essence of flexible screens. And it is normal that with a first generation new experiments arise, but Motorola seems the least practical reflection has.
The biggest counterpart of flexible screens is that they give us even more screen in the same space. In the case of Motorola, the screen of a compact mobile (because 6.2 inches in 21: 9 format is not excessively large) in a space that occupies half that of a conventional mobile.
Its 2510 mAh are the type of battery that mobile phones would have today if they had continued the obsession of being increasingly thin (a trend we saw a few years ago and that was set aside to focus on improving batteries).
The 2019 Motorola Razr style a format that is not practical for the market as current trends are understood. It is a mobile designed to be used much less than a conventional mobile, a mobile that is more a design product than an almighty tool.
A mobile that makes no sense unless you have a predilection to relive the best of the past. A mobile that is more called to be a product of design than of technology. A mobile phone to design.
And it's not a bad thing, no matter how it may seem. Because, even if it doesn't make practical sense, life is sometimes more fun following these original paths.
Throughout my life I have bought countless devices, it would be impossible to count everyone. Yes, I can count on my fingers (hands and feet, surely) the number of "junk" that I never regretted buying and that remained by my side for years. Beyond appliances, there is a media player in my house that has been used since I acquired it, almost three years ago: Nvidia Shield TV.
This media player, which is also game console and Google Chromecast, has Android TV and of a hardware that, even today, continues to be a pointer in the type of device to which it belongs. On top of that, the manufacturer keeps it updated and free of setbacks, something that, let's face it, is not exactly common in Android. Therefore, the Nvidia Shield TV Be part of my recommendations, there is nothing better. Or maybe yes.
Nvidia Shield TV 2019: new cylindrical design and new remote control
The new Nvidia Shield TV 2019 draws attention for its cylindrical design and for the new remote control with programmable button.
New Nvidia Shield TV Pro: the perfect Android TV to play
Nvidia has launched a new video player and game console in the cloud, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro, which can already be seen on Amazon.
Nvidia usually renews its range of Android TV every few years. And recently brought two new models to the market: the player with more features, and similar design to the previous players, and a more compact one with a curious cylindrical appearance. Precisely, the cylindrical Nvidia Shield TV has been in my house for two weeks. And I can say it: it's still the Android TV to recommend.
Features of the Nvidia Shield TV
I must emphasize that the analysis refers to the model that I have in my hands, the Nvidia Shield TV «normal», not Pro. Although, by extension, you should not go too far from this Pro model: what I reflect in this analysis can be moved to the higher model. Even to the previous models: despite the time span between generations, there are no exaggerated differences. This is good and also bad since, put to compare in price, I think it comes more into account acquire a previous model If this is discounted.
Let's not move on, let's see how the new one is Nvidia Shield TV after the spec microscope. As you can see, it is a hyper vitaminized player for any content you want to put on the big screen, be it streaming series such as recorded videos or games.
NVIDIA Tegra X1 + processor.
256-core Maxwell GPU.
2 GB RAM
8 GB of internal storage expandable to via micro SD.
Video up to 4K HDR at 60 fps (H.265 / HEVC). Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10.
Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos) and DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) via HDMI.
Bluetooth: 5.0 / BLE.
Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0b and Micro SD.
Android TV 9.0 Pie.
Chromecast 4K integrated and Google Assistant. Compatible with Amazon Alexa.
Remote control included.
A cylindrical design that moves away from any other television player
Although in pictures it already surprises, taking it out of the box leaves you dumbfounded. It's not too big, it looks solid and very compact, but it's your cylindrical design which leaves speechless, also with certain doubts. Although the comparison may seem risky, the new Nvidia Shield TV is like a black goat's curling cheese with cable entries at each end.
Personally, I am not convinced by the design. Next to the TV it does not look good since it is not aesthetically attractive, nor the output of the cables, at both ends of the cylinder, is comfortable neither for behind the television nor for the front. According to Nvidia, the player is designed to be placed on the floor, just to the cable strip; something that does not convince me either since, in this way, it accumulates much more dirt.
The cylindrical design is designed to place the Nvidia Shield TV on the floor, not next to the TV
Leaving behind the design controversy, the Nvidia Shield TV offers no complications: just plug it in, and extend the HDMI cable to a free TV connector, so it is almost ready to work. A minimum configuration with guided steps, and with the help of the phone, facilitates the first start. In this sense, good for Nvidia.
One last detail to mention is the design of the remote control. This changes radically with respect to the previous controls to assume a triangular profile. Following the food analogies, the Shield TV remote looks like a Toblerone with buttons, without this being inconvenient. It has more of those buttons than the previous command, dispenses with the touch guide and significantly improves one of the main problems of previous controls: batteries. They stop being a button to need two AAA, much more common and cheap. And they are included, of course.
It has no rival playing content at maximum quality, both videos and games
One of the keys that characterizes the Nvidia Shield TV since its birth it is a multimedia player capable of making a TV smart, but it goes much further: thanks to Android TV, it is a Chromecast Ultra, it offers installation of Android applications and games … And it has a very attractive integrated service for the gamers: GeForce Now. With this combination, the Shield TV is unbeatable, especially if you have games purchased at Steam or a subscription to Uplay, for example.
In terms of performance, the Nvidia SoC, the renewed Tegra X1 + (same processor as that of the Nintendo Switch), gives everything the machine needs and much more. Come on, you do not have to worry at all about the content you want to play because it sure chews without mercy. 4k playback, HDR videos, high quality graphic games … You can with everything. And with enormous quality: the leap to compatibility with 4K HDR not only improves viewing on this high contrast content, it is also capable of scale any movie or series from 1080p to 4K until almost looking native. What Nvidia has achieved with the artificial Intelligence of the new Shield TV is impressive.
Original Shield TV remote. It is not included in the package
Apart from the usual Android games, many of which are the same ones that you would install on your smartphone, the Nvidia Shield TV has exclusive games for the platform that squeeze the Tegra X1 + to the fullest. And not only that: with GeForce Now You have access to streaming games of the highest quality, from titles included with the purchase to all that you have acquired through platforms such as Steam. That is, GeForce Now is a kind of Google Stadia (Nvidia took it out much earlier) for the PC games you have already bought. Simply connect the game controller to the Shield, start the streaming service and log in with your Steam or Uplay account.
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If we talk about games, we must mention that The physical control is not included in the package: in the photo above appears the command that I bought with my old Shield. There is no major problem to connect a remote control since the Nvidia Shield TV includes Bluetooth 5.0: just pair them and you will be playing in seconds. Although, if you are going to take advantage of the player as a console (I recommend it), it is best to invest in its original remote.
Nvidia GeForce Now
The experience of play, and reproduction, is excellent: if you have a good television, and a sound system at the level, you will not miss anything. Great video quality, excellent contrast, surround sound … All through the included HDMI output. Further, The Nvidia Shield TV offers micro SIM socket (ideal for loading movies or series locally) and RJ45 input for wired internet connection. Obviously, it does not dispense with WiFi, but an ethernet cable will always be better if you are going to play with GeForce Now.
One last detail is that you don't need a physical control to play with the Nvidia Shield TV: the triangular remote itself is valid for a good amount of casual Android titles. Thanks to the control buttons, games like Real Racing 3 or Crossy road They are suitable for TV.
Nothing new in terms of software: Android TV 9 Pie with the Nvidia layer
The advantages of having a Android TV in the player are notorious: apart from having enabled the installation of Android apps and games (They must adapt to the needs of the system, not all Google Play is suitable), the Shield TV comes with a Google Chromecast Ultra, so you can send a good amount of multimedia content from the mobile to the TV. Just press on the Chromecast icon on the phone screen, select the Shield and voila.
The player is updated to the latest version of Android TV: 9 Pie. In addition, it includes improvements to Shield Experience, a layer that improves the use of the system including services such as the aforementioned GeForce Now or the huge amount of improvements to enhance video and audio, such as compatibility with Dolby Atmos systems or the scaled to 4K using Artificial Intelligence. It offers a clean Android TV experience with add-ons that enhance the user experience.
From my point of view, this Shield TV (and the rest) paves the way for almost any streaming platform on TV; And always with the highest quality available. Movistar +, HBO, Amazon prime Video, the future Disney +… And, of course, Netflix. It is already advanced by the dedicated button on the remote: Netflix is one of the strengths of this device. And without having to launch that platform from the button: it is configurable for any other app, just go to the settings.
A safe bet if you didn't have an Nvidia Shield TV before, you lack Smart TV or you want to take advantage of 4K scaling
Is not the Android TV cheaper than you can find, yes it is the most powerful you will have at your fingertips (the Shield TV Pro it would be somewhat above the basic model). It is perfect for all the needs of the family in terms of entertainment, whether watching TV such as accessing YouTube, Spotify or enjoying Android games. And it also offers streaming access to the most current PC games, also to the huge collection of titles on platforms such as Steam. All from the sofa and with the convenience of using the remote control (s) and the telephone.
For me it is essential, I already said it at the beginning: Nvidia Shield TV gets a huge juice. In addition, the manufacturer is the only one that continues to update its Android devices after years of bringing them to market, a guarantee for the current model. What above includes the 4K scaled from 1080p and HDR playback, two additions that you will appreciate for good on your TV. At least as long as it is compatible with these two standards.
It's a great recommendation as long as you don't have a previous Shield TV. In that case, I don't think it's worth changing unless you're looking for the specific improvements of the new models. If you don't have a Smart TV, and you want to try Android for the TVs, Shield TV is the best gateway. It will hold you years without being short.
It is not a cheap media player, that is clear: the Nvidia Shield TV of this analysis amounts to 159.99 euros. Even so, and putting all its advantages and possibilities in perspective, I can assure you that it is worth what it costs. If you put a Shield TV in your living room you will check it in first person.
If the Google applications They have almost no end, and the company continues to add new apps to its portfolio, the options included in its best-known apps are also immense. For example, the search. Could you tell us everything you can do with just search on your mobile? Translate, test your internet speed… Or know how words are pronounced.
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Google has introduced a curious novelty in its search engine, both desktop and mobile. As with the translator, you can now know how to pronounce a word just by looking for it. It is perfect if you are practicing English, for example. And you will see the movement of the lips to get a better idea.
Search «How to pronounce…» any word in English and Google will return the phonetic transcription and its pronunciation
It's not something that the Google translator didn't do, but the funny thing is that now you don't need to open any application: the search engine itself will give you the first result how to pronounce the desired word. As announced Google In his blog, the new function seeks to teach pronunciation in any language. By our tests, and always looking in Spanish, it has only worked for English words.
The mechanics are simple: just write "how do you pronounce", and add the desired English word, so that the search engine returns the phonetic transcription of the word with the possibility of listening to it in the two most common pronunciations, English from United Kingdom and United Statess. Pressing the volume icon will play the word; while the mouth on the right offers an animation with the position of the lips when pronouncing.
The new Google search feature is already active in Spanish, although it only offers pronunciations of words searched in English. Hopefully Google is expanding the supported languages. And all with one intention: that we solve the doubts without entering any page, all from the search engine. The websites that offer these services will not be too happy.
Do not believe that because the single day u 11/11 They have finished the offers in technology, that there are still many more discounts if you point in the right place. For example, in the section of new eBay products: not only lower prices on unopened items, you can also get them with free shipping and from Europe.
We usually echo the offers of eBay when the store significantly reduces the products that interest us, mobile phones and accessories. And today we have found a very good collection: they are perfect sales to change phones; or equip the current mobile with a device capable of expanding its possibilities.
We have selected the following offers for you, all about new devices and with international software. Each of them is well worth it.
Amazfit Bip smart watch
This smartwatch is a true SUV: it not only replicates notifications on the wrist, it is also able to record the exercise or keep the heart rate. It is one of our favorite watches, and that already has a time in the market. It also lasts a long time between loading and loading: almost up to a month. For 50 euros it is a great purchase.
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Other accessories on offer:
Redmi Note 8 Pro
We jumped on cell phones with a phone that we loved when we analyzed it: the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It may not be the best of Xiaomi, but it does offer one of the best balances you can find in terms of quality, performance and price. And if you can get it at 220 euros …
Connectivity: 4G / LTE, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 5, WiFi 802.11 Dual, NFC, infrared transmitter, headphone jack …
Others:
USB C connector.
Rear fingerprint sensor.
Facial unlocking
Dimensions: 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 199 g
Drums: 4500 mAh
Quick charge support Quickcharge 3.0, 4th +, USB PD and MediaTek PE. Up to 18W.
System:
Android version: 9 Pie.
Manufacturer Interface: MIUI 10
Get your Remi Note 8 pro here for less than 200 euros
Other Xiaomi phones on offer:
Samsung Galaxy A10
It is the most economical and trimmed of the range Galaxy A, but not for that reason it is a bad phone. Known its logical limitations, the Samsung Galaxy A10 is perfect for those who want a smartphone suitable for day to day. Without boasting, but without losing the essential. And it is at a great price on eBay: 119 euros.
Processor –Exynos 7884, octa core at 1.6 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Storage.
Internal: 32 GB.
MicroSD: yes, up to 512 GB.
screen.
Size: 6.2 inches.
Resolution: 1520 x 720 pixels.
Aspect ratio: 19.5: 9.
Rear camera.
Resolution: 13 Mpx
Others: LED Flash
Front camera.
Connectivity: 4G / LTE, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 5, WiFi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac …
Drums: 3400 mAh
System:
Android Version: 9.0 Pie
Manufacturer interface: One UI.
Your Samsung Galaxy A10 at a great price: 119 euros
Other Samsung Galaxy on sale:
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With the blow that the United States gave Huawei we are attending an effort by this company to stay in the front line despite the fact that their phones lack something essential outside of China: Google applications and services. As it happens in the Huawei Mate 3o, the new phones come standard without the cited Google Apps; offering, in return, Huawei's own software, such as its excellent browser.
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As brands like Samsung already did, Huawei offered a web browser apart from the usual Google Chrome. In this way he not only added more options to the owner of the phone, he also prepared for the veto he is currently suffering. And the truth is that the Huawei browser is of remarkable quality and it is worth trying it regardless of whether or not you have one of its phones. It is not difficult to install it on other Android.
Download the Huawei browser in Apk and install the manufacturer's services from the Google Play Store
The app we are talking about is a excellent alternative to browsers like Chromethat of Samsung or Brave, to name three of the best known. Huawei does not offer it openly through the Android store, but it does not need the EMUI framework to run; which allows you to try it on other mobiles, like yours.
For install huawei browser on your phone you just have to do the following:
Download the latest Apk from UpToDown.
Click on the downloaded file and accept the installation of applications of unknown origin.
Once installed, open the Huawei browser and accept the permissions. The application is official and secure.
You will see that the browser asks you to download the huawei services. Accept and it will take you to the Google Play Store to install them.
Once you have everything ready, you can use the application as you please.
He huawei browser It has a weight of just over 50 MB. It offers private browsing and no ads, includes incognito mode, synchronizes passwords and favorites thanks to the Huawei account (it is not mandatory), it can block the images of the load, includes night mode … And allows fast, safe and uncomplicated navigation ( in the settings we have encountered a black screen). If you haven't tried it yet, and you're looking for a reference web browser, Huawei is a very good option. And it is valid for Android 8 Oreo and higher.
With the blow that the United States gave Huawei we are attending an effort by this company to stay in the front line despite the fact that their phones lack something essential outside of China: Google applications and services. As it happens in the Huawei Mate 3o, the new phones come standard without the cited Google Apps; offering, in return, Huawei's own software, such as its excellent browser.
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As brands like Samsung already did, Huawei offered a web browser apart from the usual Google Chrome. In this way he not only added more options to the owner of the phone, he also prepared for the veto he is currently suffering. And the truth is that the Huawei browser is of remarkable quality and it is worth trying it regardless of whether or not you have one of its phones. It is not difficult to install it on other Android.
Download the Huawei browser in Apk and install the manufacturer's services from the Google Play Store
The app we are talking about is a excellent alternative to browsers like Chromethat of Samsung or Brave, to name three of the best known. Huawei does not offer it openly through the Android store, but it does not need the EMUI framework to run; which allows you to try it on other mobiles, like yours.
For install huawei browser on your phone you just have to do the following:
Download the latest Apk from UpToDown.
Click on the downloaded file and accept the installation of applications of unknown origin.
Once installed, open the Huawei browser and accept the permissions. The application is official and secure.
You will see that the browser asks you to download the huawei services. Accept and it will take you to the Google Play Store to install them.
Once you have everything ready, you can use the application as you please.
He huawei browser It has a weight of just over 50 MB. It offers private browsing and no ads, includes incognito mode, synchronizes passwords and favorites thanks to the Huawei account (it is not mandatory), it can block the images of the load, includes night mode … And allows fast, safe and uncomplicated navigation ( in the settings we have encountered a black screen). If you haven't tried it yet, and you're looking for a reference web browser, Huawei is a very good option. And it is valid for Android 8 Oreo and higher.
Those users who have spent more time on Android have seen how the buttons have evolved on the phones It has gone from the physical buttons (with the menu button, the Home button, the back button and the search button) to have the control buttons on the screen; which meant that many brands abandoned the search button. Normally, we have three buttons at all times when we navigate in the system.
In Android 3.0 Honeycomb Google looked for tablet manufacturers to use on-screen navigation buttons instead of physical buttons. For it, the so-called Action Bar was introduced, so that these actions were visible and faster to carry out. This was somehow the birth of the 3-button navigation bar that we use today. The search button and the menu button were left behind. The latter now says goodbye permanently.
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Goodbye to the menu button
The menu button was something that made the developers make somewhat dubious design decisions since they were not careful about the actions that were displayed on the screen and those that were on the menu. This caused users to unconsciously touch the menu button to have more options. That's why the Action Bar was introduced o Action Bar on Android, to have a more consistent and easy to use design.
Many applications intended for Android 2.3 Gingerbread or earlier had not been updated to display menus on the screen. Users without a dedicated menu button they had no way to start the menu this way. Google decided to fix it by entering an option that caused the system to display a menu button next to the navigation buttons. Thus they could have said access at all times.
This option is something that has been maintained over the years, up to Android 9 Pie. With the latest version of the operating system, Android 10, Google has made a clear decision: say goodbye to the menu button. Those applications that are intended for versions like 2.3 or earlier will not have a menu button on Android 10. A decision that Google itself has already confirmed. It was something that was rumored for years, but they have finally been encouraged to make the decision.
Android Q ends with the back button on gestures
The back button, the typical "little arrow", disappears as an icon in the new gestures of Android Q.
Google confirms that it has been intentionally removed, it is not a mistake, as many thought. It is a decision that actually it will affect very few users since there are few applications that are only adapted to such old versions of the operating system.
Important news is not always anticipated in the WhatsApp beta, but it is not strange either; either in the form of an open test or within the code (only accessible with ROOT). And the last of the application leaves no doubt: it is of FACEBOOK. In capital letters and very large, let it be seen.
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We knew that FACEBOOK He had changed the direction of the company and he was going to label the applications of his property with his name and the new logo created for this purpose. In this way the Facebook social network, which will maintain the previous design in typography and communications, of FACEBOOK, everything that concerns the company and its proprietary applications. How WhatsApp.
Most people who follow technological news know that WhatsApp is from FACEBOOK, but this is not as well known among most users of the application. And the company wants to change that perception: from now on, and starting with the beta, who starts WhatsApp you will clearly see who manages your data and conversations. Not only that: there are new traces of the next dark mode. It seems imminent.
New WhatsApp beta: black screen and background and the well-featured FACEBOOK
It is not that the beta introduces changes in functionality since we still do not have access to the dark mode easily and there are no new options that are accessible, nor within the code. Even so, and as Android Police details, there are two aesthetic innovations that attract attention: the new dark backgrounds and the one from FACEBOOK.
The second is perfectly distinguished, both on the boot screen and in the application options: from FACEBOOK, a brand that makes the ownership of WhatsApp very clear. Also what should we stick to if we continue to use the application, it is not that FACEBOOK is a champion of privacy.
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The dark mode is almost over and you can try it if you perform some steps that we already explained to you at the time. There is no option to activate it directly, but there is a new black boot screen (visible if you have the dark mode of your mobile enabled) that highlights the from FACEBOOK that we mentioned before. In addition, WhatsApp recently introduced a new solid and black background which adapts surprisingly well to conversations. In fact, it almost looks like the real dark mode; at least as long as you don't look in the top menu …
You can already try these aesthetic changes if you download the WhatsApp latest beta, is available in the Google Play Store.
Any user from Android 6 onwards can easily back up their device on Google Drive with a button. However, this button seems to take months giving the odd problem, and preventing users from making their backups.
In XDA Developers they have found a little trick to fix the problem. How do I know if I can't make those backups? And how can I fix it? We tell you everything you need to know.
How to create a backup of your mobile in Google Drive
If you have entered this article there may be a possibility that you did not even know about the existence of this button, so it is convenient to make a small review of its functionality.
When you log in to your mobile with your Google account, it stores some information about you, such as contacts, calendar events, call and message logging or even application data. All this information is usually automatically synchronized in the cloud, making it easier for us to change our mobile phone or lose the one we have without all that valuable information.
For those who want to have control over backups, there is a button called Create a backup now. Button we can access:
Settings
Google account.
Make backup.
The problem: the Google Drive button is grayed out and copying is not possible
It is important to highlight that this is a problem that is not affecting everyone, so you have to Manually check if it is happening to you or not.
When you get to the menu, if the text is on a blue button there is no problem, pressing the button will make a backup.
But if instead of a button we have gray text, such as the image you can see, there is a problem to make backup copies on your mobile. Do not worry, it is a process that has a solution.
Activate developer settings
The first thing you will have to do is activate the developer settings. It is an Android mode designed for programmers and developers, which gives us access to very powerful tools. On this occasion we will use the USB debugging To fix the problem.
Access the settings of your Android and enter «About this device«. The specific name may vary (System, Phone information, Software information …).
Look for the build number and press ten times on that number.
The latest versions of Android (from Oreo) will ask you to enter your unlock code if you have implemented security on your mobile (something that is highly recommended).
When you have completed the authentication you will have the active developer options.
In this new menu that will appear in the settings, look for the mode enable USB debugging.
Step 2: install or run ADB on your computer
ADB stands for TOndroid Debug Bridge, which is the tool we are going to use. With it, we can use special commands to fix the problem.
There are many methods to have ADB in the computer, but perhaps the most recommended is this portable version, which will allow us to have a direct access to this mode in Windows.
Once the adb program has been downloaded and opened, a command line terminal will appear. Plug in your mobile with active USB debugging mode and type adb devices. Press enter and a message will appear on your mobile asking for permissions for the computer, which we will have to accept.
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Step 3: copy the following commands
Don't worry, you won't need to know about programming or anything to fix the problem, since you only have to copy and paste the commands indicated in XDA Developers into the terminal.
adb shell
bmgr run
bmgr backupnow -there
Using these commands should be automatically backed up. In case of an error, we will need to use the following:
bmgr backupnow appdata
bmgr backupnow -there
Once executed, just restart the mobile, and the button to make backups should work correctly again.
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