Just how good is reverse wireless charging on the Mate 20 Pro?

Wireless charging lingered as a background feature for years, but it got a shot in the arm in 2018. Not only do LG and Samsung phones continue to support wireless charging, but Google now includes it inside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Huawei even took the technology one step further, introducing reverse wireless charging with its Mate 20 Pro.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro can power up any other Qi-enabled smartphone, including the Google Pixel 3, LG V40, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Using your phone as a power bank is one thing, but it feels pretty futuristic to wirelessly transfer power from one phone to another. However, does this feature work as well as intended?

How to enable reverse wireless charging

Unfortunately, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro doesn’t offer a quick toggle to enable reverse wireless charging. The feature also turns off rather abruptly if you don’t start use it almost instantly. This can be a bit of a pain, but it’s probably designed to prevent wasting power.

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To enable reverse wireless charging, you’ll need to head into the main Android settings list, into the battery menu, and find the toggle for the option located right at the bottom (see the above image). Once checked, you’ll see a pop-up (see the image below) displaying how to position the phones to begin charging.

That’s all there is to it. You don’t need to pair the two devices in any other way. Just place your wireless charging compatible smartphone on top of the Mate 20 Pro and it will begin charging. The Mate 20 Pro’s sweet spot for the charging point seems to be just under the rear camera sensor.

How fast is it?

These days, fast charging is good charging. Speed seems especially important for Huawei’s new use case, which is designed more for very quick little top ups than for docking and leaving your phone for an hour.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro can wirelessly charge at up to 15W, which is pretty fast. However, we don’t have the specifications for how quickly the Mate 20 Pro can charge up other devices. The Google Pixel 3 is limited to just 10W and that’s only when using “Made by Google” certified products. Otherwise, the Pixel 3 will default to the standard 5W Qi charging mode, which will therefore likely be the best case scenario when charging from the Mate 20 Pro.

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To compare, we grabbed the charging specs for the Pixel 3’s wired charger and the Pixel Stand accessory and then measured the battery charge-discharge rate using the AccuBattery app to give a rough idea of the actual charging speed. The AccuBattery result gives an approximation of the amount of battery capacity that is charged up in milliamps per hour. It’s not an exact measurement, but it gives us a rough ballpark of how much faster or slower each charging technology is relative to each other. Unfortunately, there’s no better way to get an actual read on the current and voltage being sent to the battery via wireless charging.

The 10W-rated Pixel Stand never charged up as quickly as the 15/18W wired USB Type-C charger. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro charged up the Pixel 3 even slower still. We were expecting a result in the 5W range, which should make it about half as fast as the Pixel Stand for a result of just under 1,000mAh with AccuBattery.

To confirm these readings, I charged the LG V40 with both the Pixel Stand, which defaults back to 5W, and the Mate 20 Pro. The results clocked in at 1,078mAh and 509mAh respectively, confirming the Mate 20 Pro charges other phones at about half the speed of regular 5W wireless charging docks.

At approximately 2.5W of wireless charging power, the Mate 20 Pro tops up other phones very slowly

We’re looking at something much closer to 2.5W when using reverse wireless charging from the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. That’s significantly slower than standard wireless charging, let alone wired charging. Although this feature sounds really neat, it probably isn’t going to be much help to phones on their last legs. Reverse wireless charging is just too slow to be useful for day-to-day charging, though it may still come in handy for those truly desperate situations when every last bit of juice helps.

Source: Android Zone

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Google Duo now works simultaneously on your phone and tablet, but not your computer

• You can now connect your Google Duo account to multiple smartphones and tablets.
• All you need to do is ensure all devices are connected to the same Google account as your primary device.
• However, Google Duo doesn’t work yet on computers, not even Chromebooks with Android app support.

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If you’re a regular user of Google Duo – the video chat app that Google confusingly spun out from Google Hangouts – you likely have been frustrated with the fact that you can only use the app on one device.

Today, perhaps to line up with Independence Day here in the States, Google is lifting that restriction and enabling you to use Duo on multiple phones and tablets. However, your computer – even your Chromebook with Android support – is still a no-go.

For those of you who don’t use Google Duo regularly, during the sign-up process you must connect your phone number to the app. Even now, you still need to sign up for Duo using your phone number before you can do anything else. However, previously you couldn’t share that account with any other devices, which now is possible.

Upon signing into Duo, you will at some point today or in the future be greeted with this screen:

That’s Google’s announcement of the policy change. Once you’ve seen that, your account is eligible for multiple-device usage.

Grab your second device (a smartphone or tablet) and fire up Duo. If the same Google account is already connected to that secondary device, then you simply acknowledge that and you’re all set: you can use the same profile on two different devices.

If you have a different Google account (or none) on the secondary device, you will have to add the one that’s on your primary device so that the secondary Duo knows to connect the two.

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Using Duo on your primary and secondary device is pretty much the same experience. However, there is one notable thing that you can do on the secondary device but not the primary: sign out of your Duo account. On the primary device, you are only able to delete your account, but on the secondary device, you can either delete your account entirely or simply sign out of Duo to then sign in with a different account.

This makes sense as your phone number is connected to your Duo profile, and you can’t delete your phone number from your phone, so you thus can’t “sign out” of your Duo account. If you change your phone’s number (by swapping the SIM, for example), you would have to delete your account, not sign out of your account.

If this is all confusing, well…welcome to the Google ecosystem. Regardless, it is nice that we can finally use Duo on all the devices we own, even if that for some reason doesn’t yet involve Android-supported Chromebooks. Hopefully, that will come soon as well.

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Source: Android Zone

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HMD Global raises $100 million to help Nokia expansion, now a ‘unicorn’ startup

• HMD Global just raised $100 million to help push the Nokia brand in 2018.
• With this new funding, the HMD Global “unicorn” status is solidified, since it now is worth over $1 billion.
• The company committed to “aggressively expanding” the Nokia brand, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Android One program.

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Finnish startup HMD Global acquired the rights to sell Nokia-branded smartphones back in 2016 after Microsoft dumped the brand. Since then, the company has brought Nokia back from the dead, as it were, with a continuing series of well-reviewed and popular mobile phones.

Now, to help expand the Nokia brand even further, HMD Global just raised $100 million in funding from multiple investors, “to scale business operations and fund the company’s growth in its second year,” according to the press release on the matter.

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With an extra $100 million in its accounts, HMD Global is now worth over $1 billion, which officially makes it a “unicorn” company. In the world of finance, a privately-held company that is worth over $1 billion is called a unicorn, due to the rarity of such a feat. Not only is it impressive for a company to earn a $1 billion valuation, but it’s especially impressive that HMD Global earned it in only a few years of operation.

With plenty of cash and the new clout that comes with its status in the business world, HMD Global plans to “aggressively expand” its Nokia smartphone brand. According to the press release, HMD Global shipped over 70 million Nokia phones in 2017, which sets the bar pretty high to beat in 2018.

HMD Global also re-committed to being the leading global partner for the Android One program – Google’s Android initiative to cut down on fragmentation in the budget and mid-tier smartphone market.

Recently, the company announced the release of the Nokia X6, an incredibly low-priced phone with some quality specs, such as dual cameras, a Snapdragon 636 processor, and a 19:9 display ratio. While the company intended only to release the phone in China, it is likely it will see release in other worldwide markets as well. At least, that’s what this Top Gun GIF leads us to believe.

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Source: Android Zone

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How to Add an Image in WordPress Sidebar Widget

Do you want to add an image to a sidebar widget in WordPress? By default, WordPress makes it easy to upload and add images anywhere on your website. In this article, we will show you how to easily add an image in your WordPress sidebar widget. We will share multiple methods, so you can use one that works best for you.

Adding an Image in WordPress Using The Image Widget

The easiest way to add an image in WordPress sidebar is by using the default ‘Image’ widget.

Simply go to Appearance » Widgets page and add the ‘Image’ widget to your sidebar. If you haven’t used widgets before, then see our guide on how to add and use widgets in WordPress.

The widget will expand, and you will be able to see its settings.

The first option is to add a title to the image widget. After that, click on the ‘Add Image’ button to continue.

This will bring up the WordPress media uploader where you can click on the upload files button to upload your image or select an image you have previously uploaded.

After uploading the image, you will see image settings in the right column. From here, you can provide a title / ALT text for the image, add a description, select size, or even add a link.

Once you are done, you can click on the ‘Add to Widget’ button to save your changes. You will now see a preview of the image inside the widget settings area.

Don’t forget to click on the ‘Save’ button to save your image widget.

You can now visit your website to see the image displayed on your WordPress blog’s sidebar.

Adding an Image in WordPress Sidebar Using Text Widget

Adding an image to the sidebar using the default ‘Image’ widget is quite easy. However, sometimes you may need to add an image with custom HTML or text with formatting. In that case, you will need to use the ‘Text’ widget instead.

Simply go to Appearance » Widgets page and add the ‘Text’ widget to your sidebar. Under the widget settings, you will see the ‘Add Media’ button above text edit area.

Clicking on the button will bring up the media uploader allowing you to upload or select an image from the media library.

After selecting your image, click on the ‘Insert into post’ button. You will now be able to see an image preview in the text widget settings.

You can continue adding text and other elements to the text widget. The toolbar in the text editor gives you some basic formatting buttons.

Once you are done, don’t forget to click on the ‘Save’ button to store your widget settings.

You can now visit your website to see the sidebar image in action.

Manually Adding an Image in WordPress Sidebar Widget

In some cases, you may need to add additional HTML code to your image. The default text widget allows some very basic HTML, but it may not work with advanced HTML or formatting. In that case, you will need to manually add an image to your blog’s sidebar.

First, you need to upload the image to your WordPress site. Simply go to Media » Add New and upload your image file.

After uploading the image, you need to click on the Edit link next to the image.

WordPress will now take you to the ‘Edit Media’ page where you will see the image file URL on the right side of the screen. You need to copy this URL and paste it into a text editor like Notepad.

Next, you need to go to Appearance » Widgets screen and drag-drop ‘Custom HTML’ widget to your sidebar where you want to display the image.

In the text box area of the widget, you need to add your image using this code:

<img src="Paste The File URL Here" alt="Strawberries" />

The img tag is used in HTML to display images. It needs two attributes, the first one is src which defines the image file location. This is where you will paste the URL you copied earlier.

The second one is alt which is used to provide an alternate text for the image. Your final img tag will look something like this:

<img src="http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/strawberries.jpg" alt="Strawberries" />

You need to click on the Save button to store your widget settings and then preview your website.

Adding an Image in WordPress Sidebar Using a Plugin

Another way to add images to your WordPress sidebar is by using a plugin. This will give you a few more options and a simple interface, which some beginners may find easier than the default ‘Image’ widget.

First, you need to install and activate the Image Widget plugin. For more details, see our step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Upon activation, simply go to Appearance » Widgets page. You will notice a new widget labeled ‘Image Widget’ under available widgets column. Simply drag and drop this image widget to your WordPress sidebar where you want to display an image.

Next, click on the ‘Select Image’ button to upload an image or select one from the media library. After that you need to click on the ‘Insert to Widget’ button, and you will see the image preview under widget settings.

You can add a title, alt text, link, and a caption for the image. You can also choose an image size from the list of available options.

Once you are satisfied, simply click on the Save button to save the image widget. That’s all, you can now go to your website and see the image displayed in your sidebar.

We hope this article helped you add an image in WordPress sidebar widget. If you come across a problem, don’t forget to look at our guide on how to fix common image issues in WordPress.

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How to Fix the 413 Request Entity Too large Error in WordPress

Are you seeing the 413 Request entity too large error in WordPress? This error usually occurs when you are trying to upload a theme or plugin file in WordPress. In this article, we will show you how to easily fix the 413: request entity too large error in WordPress.

What Causes WordPress 413 Request Entity Too Large Error?

This error usually happens when you are trying to upload a file that exceeds the maximum file upload limit on your WordPress site.

Your web server will fail to upload the file, and you will see the 413 request entity too large error page.

Normally, most WordPress hosting companies have their servers configured, so that WordPress users can easily upload large images and other media.

However, sometimes this setting is not high enough to upload large theme or plugin files.

It would also stop you from uploading large files in media library. In that case, you will see a different message, clearly stating that the file size exceeds maximum allowed limit.

That being said, let’s take a look at how to fix the the WordPress 413 request entity too large error.

Fixing 413 Request Entity Too Large Error in WordPress

There are multiple ways to fix the request entity too large error in WordPress. We will cover all these methods, and you can try the one that works best for you.

Method 1. Increase Upload File Size Limit via Functions File

Simply add the following code to your theme’s functions.php file or a site-specific plugin.

@ini_set( 'upload_max_size' , '64M' );
@ini_set( 'post_max_size', '64M');
@ini_set( 'max_execution_time', '300' );

You can increase the values in upload_max_size and post_max_size to be more than the file you are trying to upload. You will also need to increase the max_execution_time to the time you think it would take for the file to upload. If you are unsure, then you can try doubling this value.

Method 2. Increase Upload File Size Limit via .htacces File

For this method, you will need to edit the .htaccess file and add the following code at the bottom:

php_value upload_max_filesize 64M
php_value post_max_size 64M
php_value max_execution_time 300
php_value max_input_time 300

To learn more about increasing file upload size limit, see our guide on how to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress.

Method 3. Manually Upload File via FTP

If the 413 error only occurs when you are uploading one particular file, then you may want to consider uploading the file manually via FTP.

If you are trying to upload a WordPress theme, then see our guide on how to install a WordPress theme and jump to the ‘Installing a WordPress theme using FTP’ section.

If you are trying to upload a plugin, then see our guide how to install a WordPress plugin and jump to ‘Manually install a WordPress plugin using FTP’ section.

For other files, see our guide on how to manually upload WordPress files using FTP.

We hope this article helped you learn how to fix the WordPress 413 request entity too large error. You may also want to see our list of the most common WordPress errors and how to fix them.

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