OnePlus is sticking with Headphone Jack in the new OnePlus 5T + First Official Render

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 02, 2017       

OnePlus just confirmed that the OnePlus 5T is real and coming pretty soon with the headphone jack. On OnePlus forum, Pete Lau Ceo of OnePlus today announced that the OnePlus 5T would feature headphone jack because 80% of OnePlus users uses in-jack headphones and are probably not ready for wireless or USB-C to headphone jack feature.

Additionally, OnePlus also shared first ever official render image of the OnePlus 5T (Top and Bottom). The Image File name is "This is the OnePlus 5T render no doubt about that."

OnePlus Statement on "The OnePlus 5T - Let's talk about the headphone jack"

In the past, we’ve made some jokes on this subject, but today I wanted to dig deeper into our decision to keep the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Whether it’s in the area of hardware or software, our focus is on producing superior product experiences. Every feature, removed or added, is based on our understanding of user needs. For the time being, we think it’s best to stick with the headphone jack. Here's why.

First, audio quality. When we surveyed the OnePlus community, 70% of users told us that their priority was sound quality. On the whole, wireless earbuds aren't there yet to provide the same quality of audio. Are the best wireless headphones comparable to the best of the wired? That's possible. But as you get closer to the under $200 category, the options are more limited. Keeping the headphone jack allows our users to continue to take full advantage of the excellent range of audio choices on the market. Not to mention our own Bullet V2 earphones.

Second, user freedom. Nearly 80% of our users use in-jack headphones. At one point, we thought about using another USB-C port to replace the 3.5 mm audio port. The advantage to USB-C is that it would have let us further slim down our flagships. However, the question we asked ourselves was whether replacing the 3.5 mm jack with a USB-C port would bring a noticeably improved experience for our users. In other words, is it worth the trade off? And our assessment was no, this design decision was not worth taking away our users' freedom to use their favorite earphones and accessories.

Don't get me wrong. Wireless audio technology has a lot of potential. And if you prefer wireless headphones, our flagships have excellent Bluetooth capability for this choice. But our goal from the beginning has been to bring better technology to the world. That's why we prioritize the user and make good technology accessible. Sometimes, industry trends go against our core beliefs. This is one of those times when we respectfully disagree on what it means to be courageous. That's why we're proud to announce that we're keeping the headphone jack for the OnePlus 5T – and confident that our product decisions for our upcoming device will offer the best flagship experience possible.

Never Settle.

 Source: OnePlus Forum

OnePlus teases the OnePlus 5T

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 02, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 5T.

OnePlus has now started teasing images on its social media accounts that suggest it is launching the OnePlus 5T soon.

On Tuesday, OnePlus made it pretty clear that the next generation Smartphone is coming and will be named as OnePlus 5T. OnePlus shared an Image showing five cups of 'tea' with the OnePlus logo inscribed on each cup.

Oh, look! It's five cups of...

And here is the OnePlus 5T

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 30, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 5T.

There have been several reports that OnePlus is considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back and this will also allow OnePlus to implement the 18:9 6" display with 2160 x 1080p to the front.

Until now, we haven't seen the OnePlus 5T, but this is going to change today, thanks to Evan Blass.

As you can see in the below image, the OnePlus 5T looks gorgeous with 18:9 display.

As rumored the OnePlus 5T will resembles the OnePlus 5 in terms of curves and camera design. The fingerprint sensor will be moved to the rear in favor gorgeous Full-Vision Display.

OnePlus 5T is expected to feature the Snapdragon 835 Processor, 6/8GB RAM, and 64/128 GB Internal storage.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Evan Blass

OnePlus 2 is Getting New Update, No It's not Nougat or Oreo!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 27, 2017       

We all know that OnePlus 2 (Once a flagship) won't be getting Android Oreo or even Android Nougat. But the company is now rolling out a new update with the latest security patches to the OnePlus 2.

If you own a OnePlus 2 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for October Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerability in media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

Additionally, this update also comes with WPA2 WiFi vulnerability "KRACK" Fix. The Key Reinstallation Attacks (A.K.A KRACKs) was first discovered by Mathy Vanhoef of imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

OnePlus 3 and 3T receives another beta update - Android Oreo, Bug fixes, and Stability

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 27, 2017       

Just a few weeks back OnePlus released the first Android 8.0 Oreo based OxygenOS Beta for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. However, that build was having tons of bugs and was not suitable for daily usage.

Now, the Chinese smartphone firm has released a new bug fixing update to the Oreo based OxygenOS Beta. The OnePlus 3T receives OxygenOS Beta 17, and the OnePlus 3's version is OxygenOS Beta 26.

With Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for OnePlus 3/3T, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

With the new OxygenOS Beta, OnePlus has added the Feedback app which lets your send the bug reports, Wifi and Data connectivity is now improved, NFC and Picture In Picture now works without any issue.

Note that most major aspects of the phone are working as expected but fingerprint actions may be slower than you are used to, and 3rd party apps might not work as expected.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the "Flagship Killer" OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T won't be getting any major OS updates after Android Oreo. You can download the OxygenOS beta based on Android Oreo from the below link.

Download

Surprise: Live OnePlus 5T Leaks!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 26, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 5T.

Recently Android Authority with a teaser Image confirmed that the OnePlus 5T is real and coming late November. Today we have the first Live Image of the OnePlus 5T and it looks beautiful.

As you can see in the above image, there's no front facing fingerprint sensor below the display and that's likely due to the fact that the OnePlus 5T features 18:9 6" Full-Vision Display with 2160 x 1080 resolution.

Additionally, the OnePlus 5T will likely feature similar camera design and hardware to that of the OnePlus 5. However, we might see some improvements in the battery size.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Source: Weibo

This is the OnePlus 5T with full-screen display and tiny bezels

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 23, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 5T. Until now we have only seen fake renders and fake invites of the OnePlus 5T but this is going to change today.

Teaser Image of the OnePlus 5T has been published online Android Authority and it gives us our best look yet at the OnePlus 5T.

As you can see in the above and below image, there's no front facing fingerprint sensor below the display and that's likely due to the fact that the OnePlus 5T would feature 18:9 5.5" to 6" Full-Vision Display with 2160 x 1080 resolution.

Additionally, the OnePlus 5T will likely feature similar camera design and hardware to that of the OnePlus 5. However, we might see some improvements in the battery size.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Update: Here's the better view (Edited by Reddit user Druvid)

Original Image

Source: AA

Latest OnePlus 5T leaks fully reveal the phone's design

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 5T.

There have been several reports that OnePlus is considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back and this will also allow OnePlus to implement the 18:9 6" display with 2160 x 1080p to the front.

Until now, we haven't seen the exact design of OnePlus 5T, but this is going to change today, thanks to weibo leak.

As you can see in the below image, the OnePlus 5T resembles the OnePlus 5 in terms of curves and camera design. The fingerprint sensor is now moved to the rear in favor gorgeous Full-Vision Display.

OnePlus 5T is expected to feature the Snapdragon 835 Processor, 6/8GB RAM, and 64/128 GB Internal storage.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

[Update: Fake] Latest rumored OnePlus 5T launch date

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 17, 2017       

We already know that OnePlus has started working on its next flagship Smartphone OnePlus 5T and according to the latest rumors the Chinese firm plans to release the device in upcoming months.

With the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus is considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back and this will also allow OnePlus to implement the 18:9 6" display with 2160 x 1080p to the front. Additionally, the OnePlus 5T front design might resemble the recently leaked Oppo F5.

Back in June, during AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T.

Now, according to the leaked Press Invite (Likely fake), OnePlus 5T may come in the first week of November. As you can see in the below Image there's a almost bezel-less phone outline containing a T in it.

All said and done, these are just rumors, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to OnePlus 5T.

GSMArena

Android Oreo Beta coming soon to OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 16, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started.

The Shenzhen-based company OnePlus typically announces the Android Beta preview before the final update. Just a few days back. the company announced Android Oreo beta for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T so many could test Android Oreo before Public roll-out.

But, what about their latest flagship OnePlus 5? Well, OnePlus's Co-founder Carl Pei on his twitter handle announced that the OnePlus 5 will be soon getting Android Oreo Beta.

Once Available (Open Beta Program for OnePlus 5), you'll need to do is flash the Oreo Beta firmware on your OnePlus 5. Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will NO LONGER receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.

Carl Pei (Twitter)

Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta now available for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 14, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. 

Chinese smartphone firm, OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS Beta update based on Android 8.0 Oreo for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The OnePlus 3T receives OxygenOS Beta 16, and the OnePlus 3's version is OxygenOS Beta 25.

With Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for OnePlus 3/3T, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

Note that most major aspects of the phone are working as expected but fingerprint actions may be slower than you are used to, shortcut to access Google Photos is unavailable, some stability issues with NFC and bluetooth. OnePlus plans to optimize performance and compatibility of 3rd party apps in the next update.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the "Flagship Killer" OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T won't be getting any major OS updates after Android Oreo. You can download the OxygenOS beta based on Android Oreo from the below link.

Android Oreo Beta: OnePlus 3T | OnePlus 3

OnePlus reveals its secret plans for 2017 and 2018

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 11, 2017       

It's difficult to overstate the impact OnePlus has had on the Android smartphone market. From a startup to a respected OEM, OnePlus launched its first flagship killer OnePlus One back in 2014.

Recently, OnePlus celebrated the "Open Ears Forum" in London. Selected group of fans from all over Europe attended to share their experience directly with the experts and members of the OnePlus team. The Chinese firm's main purpose was to to hear first hand experiences and discuss their future plans to improve, getting instant feedback and working together on new ideas.

Now, for all those who were not able to participate in the event, OnePlus announced its plans for the rest of 2017 and 2018:

By the end of 2017: 

OnePlus plans to open two or more service centers in Europe to increase repair speed and equipment assistance.

Add a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on their website so that customers can easily find the answer to most the common questions.

Develop a Backup application - So that any user can perform a general backup of all their data, in an easy and fast way. 

Celebrate a proximity event in every 6 months between the brand and customers to gather feedback.

Beginning of 2018:

Develop a diagnostic and troubleshooting application to facilitate customer-to-customer and technical support team contact.

Create Video Guides so any user learns to master their new OnePlus device easily.

"First Resolution" - Extra effort to resolve any situation / problem reported by a customer upon first contact.

During 2018: 

"Single Stop Service " - In case the problem is not solved, there's going to be the same person / technician to assist you until the problem is resolved.

Unify OnePlus Platforms - To provide faster assistance.

Offer the option of insurance, even when the device is purchased via operators.

It seems that OnePlus is planning big for future. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

OnePlus 5T leak spotted, may have 6-inch dual-curved 18:9 Display

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 09, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the release of the next OnePlus device.

Several rumors says that OnePlus might skip the OnePlus 5T in favour of the OnePlus 6 because  there's nothing much for a T version to upgrade. Now, According to the latest report from Gizmochina, the OnePlus 5T is on its way.

With the OnePlus 5T, the Chinese firm is considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back and this will also allow OnePlus to implement the 18:9 6" display with 2160 x 1080p to the front. Additionally, the OnePlus 5T front design might resemble the recently leaked Oppo F5 (Below Render).

Back in June, during AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T.

Based on the information we got from our source, the OnePlus 5T will look exactly same as the upcoming Oppo R11s, which is scheduled to launch later this month.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

OnePlus 5T cancelled in favour of OnePlus 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 08, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the release of the next OnePlus device.

Back in June, during AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they're considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back for its next-gen Smartphone. This means that the OnePlus 6 may feature a fingerprint sensor on the back, and technically this will also allow OnePlus to implement the bezel-less display or something like LG G6 to the front.

Additionally, OnePlus also said that their next-gen Smartphone might cost more than $800. OnePlus could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T. However, the OnePlus 5 is one of the best Mid-range Smartphone you can get with top-notch specs.

Now, According to the latest rumors OnePlus might skip the OnePlus 5T in favor of OnePlus 6 which is scheduled to release in early 2018 because according to OnePlus there's nothing much for a T version to upgrade.

We already know that Qualcomm isn’t working on any new chipset scheduled to release this year, and this could be a major reason why OnePlus is skipping the OnePlus 5T this year.

Concept by: mydroidfren | Thoughts?

OnePlus 5 updated with Single Change (OxygenOS 4.5.12)

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 08, 2017       

Chinese smartphone firm, OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS update to the OnePLus 5. The new update is the second one in this month. The OnePlus 5 receives OxygenOS 4.5.12.

Unlike the previous update which focused on adding new features and bug fixes, the new update fixes a bug caused in the last update. It Fixes bug of missing icon of Download app in 4.5.11.

The OxygenOS 4.5.12 for OnePlus 5 costs 45MB. OnePlus recommends to download it via WiFi or LTE connection. You can also grab the Firmware file, in case you haven't received the OTA update.

The update is currently rolling out for the users under OpenBeta OS, and later on, all the features will be added to the stable build of the OS. Have you received the update? Let us know in the comments section below.

Pixel 2 vs OnePlus 5: Specs Comparison

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 05, 2017       

Pixel 2 vs OnePlus 5
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Processor	2.35Ghz + 1.9Ghz, 64Bit Octa-Core	2.45 GHz Octa-Core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540
Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Type	AMOLED	Optic AMOLED
Screen Size	5.0 inches FHD	5.5 inches FHD
Memory
Internal	64/128 GB	64/128 GB
RAM	4 GB	6/8 GB
Camera
Primary	12.2MP, f/1.8, OIS, EIS	Dual 16MP, ƒ/1.7, DCAF
Secondary	8 MP	16 MP
Battery and Power
Type	2700 mAh | Quick Charging	3300 mAh | Dash Charging
Other
3.5mm Jack	No	Yes
IP67	Yes	No
Stereo Speakers	Yes	No
Price
USD	$649	$479

Which one would you choose?

OxygenOS 4.5.11 roll-out begins for OnePlus 5 owners

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 03, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is now receiving an incremental update to OxygenOS version 4.5.11, which brings mostly new features and bug fixes while remaining on Nougat.

OnePlus has added Support for custom notification ringtone. Other noteworthy changes include Improved launching app speed, Optimized adaptive brightness, and September Security Patch with Blueborne Fix.

The Company has fixed issue of YouTube video lagging behind audio, display issues of some UI elements, and issue of no 4G+ network in some regions.

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're using Stock Un-modified firmware.

OnePlus has already started working on the Android Oreo update for the OnePlus 5. The company plans to roll out Android Oreo update by the end of 2017.

OnePlus 3/3T OxygenOS 4.5.0 update brings Shot on OnePlus Camera Watermark, Scheduled night mode, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 25, 2017       

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are receiving an incremental update to OxygenOS version 4.5.0, which brings mostly new features and bug fixes while remaining on Nougat. The Shenzhen-based company doesn't exactly have a great reputation for updating its devices, so this is nice to see.

Going with the latest trend, OnePlus has Added Shot on OnePlus watermark in the Camera Application. Other noteworthy changes include new lift up display, Gaming Do Not Disturb Mode, Network speed in status bar, OnePlus Slate font, Redesigned Dash Charge animation System stability and battery improvements.

The Company has also added Schedule Night Mode feature which will get automatically enabled. OnePlus has also redesigned the photo editor in Gallery and Caller UI. 

OnePlus has already started working on the Android Oreo update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Recently, Hydrogen OS Firmware based on Android 8.0 Oreo got leaked and is available to download for the OnePlus 3T.

 That said, This OxygenOS update should be rolling out to all users over the coming days.

OnePlus Launcher updated with new folder layout

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 21, 2017       

Few months back OnePlus made its OnePlus Launcher Live on the Play Store. This move helped the Company updating its app with new features much quicker than they could in the past, since the app was previously only updated through system updates.

Now, the OnePlus Launcher is getting a new update with Improved performance, bug fixes, and brand new folder layout. As you can see in the below Image, the new update makes the background of the folder transparent and changes the Title style.

The update is live for most of the OnePlus devices including OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3, and OnePlus 3T.

Via: Reddit

Android 8.0 Oreo based Hydrogen OS Screenshots running on OnePlus 3T

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 21, 2017       

OnePlus has already confirmed that the "Flagship Killer" OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T won't be getting any major OS updates after Android Oreo. Additionally, OnePlus has already started testing Oreo for both the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

Just a few days back, we reported that the leaked HydrogenOS Firmware based on Android 8.0 Oreo is now available for the OnePlus 3T. This Firmware is for their Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support. The Firmware comes with few Pre-installed Chinese apps and has no Google apps included, but you can download and flash it manually.

A XDA user "loveuhp" Installed the Firmware and shared some of the Screenshots of his OnePlus 3T running Android 8.0 Oreo (Hydrogen OS).

As you can see in the below Screenshots, the Hydrogen OS has it's own UI, Quick Setting tiles, Android Market and Icons. It runs on the latest September 2017 Security patch.

Here's another Image showing the latest new Android 8.0 Oreo Emoji. You also get an option for Light and Dark theme, which is quite surprising as the Stock Android Oreo is now having having any theme support. The user also published a YouTube Video showing the whole UI.

That said, you can download the Firmware from XDA, and follow this Guide on How to Install Firmware on OnePlus 3/OnePlus 3T. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.