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  • OnePlus will Bring Android P To OnePlus 3 and 3T

    OnePlus will Bring Android P To OnePlus 3 and 3T

    OnePlus in a post on their forums has confirmed that the company will provide the Android P update to phones as old as the OnePlus 3 all the way upto the OnePlus 6. The company also says that the updates will be available in the coming months. With Google expected to officially roll out Android P during the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL launch, most manufacturers working towards the Android P update will follow soon after.

    OnePlus has been focusing a lot on community conversation, and this shows that the company is ready to tackle the frustration of some of the owners of the older Oneplus devices in getting some of the key features. The company, earlier this year, enabled certain camera features  to their previous models via a software update.

    OnePlus has now rolled out several models of the OnePlus 6, including storage and Ram variations and limited edition models including the new colours. The company may launch a new phone later this year dubbed the “OnePlus 6T”. The next version is expected to launch with a all display front removing the notch from the device completely.

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    [toggle title=”OnePlus’s Post”]Including our camera improvements and the latest Android security patch, the OxygenOS 5.0.4 update for OnePlus 3 and 3T was released worldwide last week. Since it was launched, we’ve been listening to questions asking about our next major update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. After internal discussions and evaluation, we have decided to focus our development resources on the Android P project instead of upgrading the device to Android 8.1, so that we can offer more exciting features and improvements for our OnePlus 3 and 3T users. Over the past few months, we have been working closely with Google on the Android P Beta program. Thanks to everyone’s participation and continued feedback, the progress we have made together has been greatly accelerated. The Android P update will be available on the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5/T and OnePlus 3/3T, in this order. We will keep you all updated in the coming months. [/toggle]
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  • New Open Beta Updates Pushed For OnePlus 3 & 3T

    New Open Beta Updates Pushed For OnePlus 3 & 3T

    OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 39 and Open Beta 40 for the OnePlus 3 and the 3T, respectively. These new updates bring a few significant changes to the devices’ software. The users who have opted for the Open Beta will receive an OTA update which requires a standard installation procedure. While the users running the stable build may have to follow certain steps to sign up for the beta program.

    OnePlus 3T Open Beta Program
    OnePlus 3T

    With their latest flagship, the company has yet again taken the smartphone industry by storm. The number of OnePlus 6 sold in India in the first 10 minutes is proof enough that OnePlus has become one of the top smartphone sellers in the nation. However, the brand is not only known for the new devices that it launches but also for the software support it provides for its older devices.

    The latest build for both the OnePlus 3 & 3T bring few handy features for those devices. The following is the release note for the updates as posted on the OnePlus forum by a staff member.

     

    Launcher

     
    • Improved search tags in App drawer
    • Added “New installs” category tag in App drawer
    • Improved app list for hidden space and toolbox
    Camera
    • Optimized switching between front and rear camera
    Multimedia
    • Added capability to scrub/seek through AAC audio file timelines

    The app drawer will now have improved search tags and a separate category for newly installed apps along with an improved list for apps in hidden space. The software was also optimized to quickly switch between the front and the rear camera. Apart from these features, under the hood bug fixes were also implemented with these Open Beta updates.

    One thing users need to consider is that the Open Beta program is meant to test certain features so it is natural to come across bugs and bottlenecks throughout the operating system. With that said, this program is an efficient way for the company to test out new features and for OnePlus to embrace this idea, will make the usage experience better for its buyers.

    Consider This : OnePlus 5, 5T Get Support For Project Treble With The Latest OxygenOS

  • OnePlus 3, 3T Receiving Face Unlock Feature With OxygenOS 5.0.3 Update

    OnePlus 3, 3T Receiving Face Unlock Feature With OxygenOS 5.0.3 Update

    While OnePlus is riding high on the success of the OnePlus 6, it hasn’t forgotten its older devices. The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T, launched in 2016 have already been updated to Android 8 Oreo. The company confirmed that Android 8 Oreo will be the last major update for these two devices but, they will continue to get timely OxygenOS and security updates. The two smartphones have started receiving the new OxygenOS 5.0.3 update which brings in new features including Face Unlock.

    Face Unlock was first introduced on the OnePlus 5T. Soon after the launch, the feature received rave reviews for being extremely fast. Its speed was compared to the iPhone X even though the Apple using a 3D facial recognition system and is much more secure than OnePlus’ Face Unlock feature. Nevertheless, the feature has become very popular since then and OnePlus has rolled out the feature to the OnePlus 5, and now the 3 and 3T.

    Face Unlock On OnePlus 6

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    Since OnePlus’s Face Unlock is software based, it was possible for the company to roll out this feature to older devices as well. With the new OxygenOS 5.0.3 update, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T users will also be able to unlock their smartphones quickly without using the fingerprint sensor. However, since the fingerprint sensor on the 3 and 3T resides on the front, it really doesn’t seem like a necessary feature.

    With the new update, there are new improvements to the Launcher, for example, there is a more refined shelf UI design, a new design for App shortcuts, and more pop-up options for when users long press an app icon. There are other subtle changes as well, like improved positioning accuracy for weather, a new ‘large files’ category in the Files app and more.

    If OnePlus 3 or 3T users have not received a notification for an update yet, they can head to Settings > System Updates and then check for a new update. If an update is still not available, fret not, as these are usually phased updates and should come to your device sooner rather than later.

  • OnePlus 3 And OnePlus 3T Start Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Update

    OnePlus 3 And OnePlus 3T Start Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Update

    While one would assume that a smartphone maker’s latest and greatest smartphone would have the latest Android OS running, it would be a wrong assumption when it comes to OnePlus. Soon after launching the OnePlus 5T at an event oin New York, the Chinese smartphone maker has rolled out an official update to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T devices which upgrades the phones’ software to Oxygen OS 5 and Android 8.0 Oreo.

    Hello everyone!

    We are pushing out the incremental roll-out of OxygenOS 5.0, our first official Android O OTA update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T.

    With the new update, the OnePlus 3 and 3T will get long awaited Android 8.0 Oreo features such as notifications dots and picture-in-picture mode and a few new Oxygen OS features. Other additions are ‘parallel apps’, auto-fill, smart text selection and more.

    In the OnePlus launcher, there are new features like notification dots and a new app folder design. OnePlus has also added the option to upload photos directly to Shot on OnePlus. The company has further cleared that the OTA update is ‘incremental’ which means that only a small percentage of users will get the update right away. The blog post continues to state that a broader roll-out of the new software update will begin in some days.

    The news is bittersweet for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T users. Yes, these users will be the first to get Android 8.0 Oreo on a OnePlus device but, as the company had announced earlier, this is the last major software upgrade for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. OnePlus is known for dropping support for its year-old flagships and this case doesn’t seem any different.

    The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are expected to get the Android 8.0 Oreo update some time in early 2018 as the beta testing on the two phones will start in early-December.

  • Your OnePlus Device Is Prone To Hacking

    Your OnePlus Device Is Prone To Hacking

    Some digging into the deep system apps on OnePlus phones has resulted in the exposure of the vulnerability that OnePlus devices possess. A developer has found an application that can be manipulated into to granting a backdoor root access. In a Twitter thread, the developer explained how he was able to gain root access and surprisingly, the app has been pre-installed on all current OnePlus phones, and on OxygenOS for OnePlus One.

    The application is called ‘EngineerMode’ and was developed by Qualcomm for factory testing. It was unveiled that the app potentially renders all OnePlus devices open to backdoor root access. XDADevelopers claim that the application can be accessed through any activity launcher as the app’s activities are exported. OnePlus devices could be rooted on launching ‘DiagEnabled’ activity in the APK with a specified password that was found by decompiling ‘libdoor.so’ with the help of a few cyber-security experts.

    OnePlus users can find the app pre-installed by going into Settings > Apps > Menu > Show System Apps and search for EngineerMode in the app list. The user can access manual tests like root status test, GPS test or the main activity by sending a command. Doing this will grant you access to everything including erasing all data. It is alarming how easily someone can get access to your smartphones in this day and age.

    OnePlus co-founder Car Lei responded to the tweets:

    https://twitter.com/getpeid/status/930197107255992321

    These findings do not come at an ideal time for OnePlus. The Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 5T on the 16th of November. The device will be OnePlus’ sixth device in its short lifespan and take a design detour from previous OnePlus phones with thin bezels and tall display.

    OnePlus was just recently accused of collecting sensitive data of users and the company has barely come out of the aftermath following such serious allegations. It won’t be surprising if OnePlus left the application inside the phones on purpose since it admitted to collecting data from its phones to improve the user experience.

     

  • Android Oreo Update For OnePlus 3, 3T Beta Testers

    Android Oreo Update For OnePlus 3, 3T Beta Testers

    When Android 8.0 Oreo was officially announced, OnePlus was one of the first few smartphone makers to announce its imminent availability to it smartphone portfolio. Now, OnePlus has rolled out the Open Beta build based on Android 8.0 for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T devices, signalling a full-blown release isn’t too far away. OnePlus wrote:

    We are very excited to announce that we are ready to put out the first Open Beta build based on Android 8.0 for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T devices.

    The company also pointed out the issues pertaining to the beta build:

    Known issues:

    Fingerprint actions may be slower than you are used to.

    Shortcut to access Google Photos is unavailable

    Some stability issues with NFC and bluetooth Performance and compatibility of 3rd party apps will continue to be optimised

    Back in August, OnePlus subsequently announced that Android 8.0 Oreo will be OnePlus 3 and 3T’s last major software upgrade. This news didn’t go down too well for the owners of the two phones as they were launched recently in 2016 only. But, OnePlus continued its pattern of dropping support to its previous generation flagship phone and concentrate on the new and upcoming flagship smartphone.

    This news comes days after the company was exposed to be collecting personal data of its users. While the company has come out and said that users can disable this function, it has still left a blemish on the perception of OnePlus.

  • OxygenOS v4.5.0 Update Rolling Out For OnePlus 3 And 3T

    OxygenOS v4.5.0 Update Rolling Out For OnePlus 3 And 3T

    OnePlus is known to drop support for its previous year flagships and concentrate solely on its new and shiny flagship of the year. The company did it with the OnePlus 2 when OnePlus 3 and 3t came to the fore. The support for the OnePlus 3 and 3T hasn’t died out yet, and a new update brings in a lot of features to the OnePlus 3/3T from the OnePlus 5.

    The new update is 1.5GB in size and brings features like “lift up display,” Gaming Do Not Disturb, low priority notifications, and OnePlus’ Slate font. These features were restricted to the OnePlus 5 only but, have finally trickled down to the 2016 flagship devices. The most interesting features that the update brings, like the “lift up display” and gaming do not disturb mode can be activated from the settings app.

    The low priority notifications toggle is exactly what it sounds like. The low priority apps don’t trigger sounds, don’t peek, and don’t set the LED to start blinking. These notifications also won’t appear on the lock screen or the status bar. The ‘lift up display” allows you to glance at your phone’s lock screen by simply lifting it up, without double tapping the screen or pressing the lock/unlock button. Gaming Do Not Disturb mode can be turned on to mute all the notifications when you are gaming on your phone.

    The new Slate font introduced in the OnePlus 3 and 3T was first font is already available in OnePlus 5. The company has also brought the secure box to the File Manager app. There are some other minor UI redesigns like a redesigned calling UI in the Phone app, an improved photo editor in the Gallery, the ability to add a ‘Shot on OnePlus’ watermark, and the addition of ‘Shot on OnePlus’ wallpapers. However, the security patch level still remains at August.

    Post by OnePlus forum

    The new update will definitely keep the owners of OnePlus 3 and 3T happy especially after the social media backlash the company faced when it announced that the devices won’t receive a major software update after Android 8.0 Oreo.

  • OnePlus 3 Gets Beta Android Oreo Update

    OnePlus 3 Gets Beta Android Oreo Update

    OnePlus has started rolling out an 800 MB heavy software update for OnePlus 3 closed beta group which updates the phone to Android 8.0 Oreo.

    The update as of now is very unstable with many functions like the NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, and hotspot fairly unstable. OnePlus is trying to roll out a stable update in mid-September. The OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 5 closed beta groups will also start getting this update soon.

    OnePlus had earlier announced that an update to Android 8.0 Oreo will be the last major software update for OnePlys 3 and 3T but, the devices will get regular security patches for a longer period. Only the OnePlus 5 as of now, will be updated to next year’s Android P. This news didn’t go down well OnePlus enthusiasts who had just bought either of the devices.

    Android 8.0 Oreo was officially announced last month with a lot of upgrades and a few new features. Highlights of new features in Android 8.0 Oreo

    • A new picture-in-picture feature allows users to continue operating the device without interruptions for things like watching a video.
    • Users can now organise notifications into custom channels and modify the alerts for the entire channel.
    • An auto fill framework in the operating system makes the repeated filling of forms easy for the user.
    • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) can specify a look and feel for the UI by choosing between various icon shapes by using Adaptive Icons
    • A smart sharing feature allows the operating system to guess the context of a photo, and pick the best application to hand the image over to.
    • There are also background execution limits, which ensures that applications running in the background don’t use up a lot of system resources.

    OnePlus is notorious for shutting down support on its 1-year-old phones and has continued to do so with its 3 and 3T variants. This new update means that a full-fledged roll out of Android 8.0 Oreo is not too far and the users might get an update by October, which will be fairly quick considering the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will launch in early-October running Android 8.0.

  • OnePlus Confirms Next Phone to be Named OnePlus 5 Will Launch in The Summer

    OnePlus Confirms Next Phone to be Named OnePlus 5 Will Launch in The Summer

    OnePlus has confirmed that the next OnePlus phone will be called the OnePlus 5 and will launch in the summer. The company has denied any superstitious reasons behind not using the number 4 and instead warranted the use of the number 5 for the OnePlus 5 as an inspiration from Ex-NBA star Robert Horry.

    The OnePlus 5 will be the successor to the OnePlus 3 and 3T.  The name OnePlus 5 has been inspired by former NBA player Robert Horry, who has a huge fan-following among OnePlus staff members. OnePlus’s Shenzhen office sports two Robert Horry’s paintings and his number five jersey inspired the smartphone’s name.

    While the reasons may be many rumours for the next OnePlus device have not slowed down. A new screenshot of the upcoming phone’s settings panel reassures that the news of 8 GB RAM in the OnePlus 5 may be authentic.

    The OnePlus 5 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 835 chipset with a new 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440px AMOLED display and a dual rear camera setup sporting a 23 MP capture. The front camera on the OnePlus 5 is expected to be 16 MP along with 4000 mAh battery with what the company will call Dash Charge 2.

     

  • OnePlus 3T Launches in Midnight Black Color

    OnePlus 3T Launches in Midnight Black Color

    OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 3T in a limited edition Midnight Black color, a matte black finish that looks impressive on the phone.

    The OnePlus 3T Midnight Black version will only be available with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM and will retail for USD 479 / EUR 479 / GBP 439 while supplies last. And in India, the limited edition OnePlus 3T Midnight Black will be sold through three channels: Amazon.in, oneplusstore.in and OnePlus Experience Store in Bangalore at a price of INR 34,999.

    OnePlus is teaming up with Hypebeast for a unique online pop-up sales event from 4 PM GMT on March 24 where the first 250 units of the limited-edition OnePlus 3T Midnight Black will be available.

    OnePlus incorporates user feedback into the product development process like no other company. Our users have been asking for an all-black OnePlus 3T, so our team worked hard to bring them the most stunning OnePlus phone to-date in the OnePlus 3T Midnight Black,” said Pete Lau, founder and CEO of OnePlus. “This new version of our most successful phone so far combines powerful hardware, fast and smooth software and the finest attention to detail.”

    The recent tie up with a French brand allowed OnePlus to create hype around the black color which has long been rumored.

    The pre-order on Amazon.in will start at 23rd March, Click Here. The OnePlus 3T Midnight Black version will be available starting at 2:00 p.m. on March 31st both on Amazon.in and oneplusstore.in.

     

  • OnePlus 3 Drops to Rs. 18,999 As the Company Discontinues the Past Flagship Killer

    OnePlus 3 Drops to Rs. 18,999 As the Company Discontinues the Past Flagship Killer

    UPDATE : It appears this is not an official OnePlus sale as confirmed by a tweet from Carl Pei (founder of OnePlus)

    Flipkart has officially dropped the price to Rs. 18,999 and the sale will happen on 18th of December at 4PM.

    OnePlus has issued an official statement :

    OnePlus is focused on creating premium flagship smartphones. We have an exclusive partnership with Amazon in India. We advice customers to purchase OnePlus products only through official channels as we cannot guarantee the authenticity of the products sold elsewher

    The OnePlus 3 will be sold for Rs. 18,999 according to folks at Flipkart.com (Clickable Link) from 18th to 21st Dec in their sale. The OnePlus 3, which launched in the summer of 2016 features a 6GB RAM which set it apart from the competition along with top of the line specifications including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, and 64 GB storage.The OnePlus 3 will be available in limited quantities in India, as the phone has officially been discontinued and the company has stopped manufacturing the smartphone, with stocks still selling strong in countries like India.

     

    Is the sale is a method of clearing stocks? Irrespective, this is obviously a fantastic deal for those looking to buy the phone and saving a good Rs. 9000 in the process. This will make the OnePlus 3 at Rs. 18,999 only for a few day. Post that only the OnePlus 3T will be available to purchase in either the 64 GB variant for Rs. 29,999 or the 128 GB variant for Rs. 34,999.

     

  • OnePlus 3T Launched in India for Rs. 29,999 On Sale December 14

    OnePlus 3T Launched in India for Rs. 29,999 On Sale December 14

    OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 3 in India for Rs. 29,999 for the 64 GB Variant and Rs. 34,999 for the 128GB variant. The OnePlus 3T is an incremental update to the OnePlus 3 which was a super successful phone from the company. However, the OnePlus 3T increases the price range from Rs. 20-30k to Rs. 30-40k especially if you consider the 128 GB variant.

     

    The OnePlus 3T features a new Snapdragon 821 chipset, 6GB RAM and a larger 3400 mAh battery.  It also improves on the optics including the front camera making it a 16 MP shooter. The OnePlus 3T retains most of the design of the OnePlus 3 but will be available in a new Gunmetal colour.

    The OnePlus 3T will be sold on Amazon.in starting December 14th, and Prime members will get early access on December 12th between 2-3pm. 

  • OnePlus 3 Production Run Ended, OnePlus 3 Mini to Launch Soon !

    OnePlus 3 Production Run Ended, OnePlus 3 Mini to Launch Soon !

    OnePlus may have ended the production for their OnePlus 3 flagship phone, due to which the delivery times for the phone in most countries is between three and four weeks for the OnePlus 3 to ship. In India, however, stocks seem to be aplenty for both the Graphite and Gold colour variant.

    OnePlus has faced major problems securing proper supplies of the AMOLED panels which are in short supply due to their popularity. One new news emerging is that the company will be halting production of the current outgoing OnePlus 3 smartphone and replacing it with an upcoming model which will feature an LCD display. The reworked handset is expected to be the OnePlus 3 Plus or the OnePlus 3 Mini which was recently caught on benchmarks with a 4.6 inch 1920 x 1080p display along with Snapdragon 820 and 6 GB of RAM along with 64 GB of storage.

    oneplus-3-mini

    The limited Edition Gold Model Stocks are sold worldwide, however India seems to be the only country with stocks. OnePlus will sell out the Graphite OnePlus 3 for the time being, till the next phone is launched.

  • OnePlus 3 Soft Gold Variant Unboxing and Hands On

    OnePlus 3 Soft Gold Variant Unboxing and Hands On

    OnePlus 3 in the soft gold variant just went on sale for a price of Rs. 27999. The phone virtually identical to the OnePlus 3 launched a few months back features a subtle Gold colour, hence the name Soft Gold. Check out our video of the phone below.

     

     

  • Here is How the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Stack Up Against the Competition

    Here is How the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Stack Up Against the Competition

    Apple has launched the next generation iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus, with minor improvements up front, the iPhone 7 applies some interesting changes all over the handset.

    Overall in the specifications department you will see the iPhones drop to the lowest quadrant, you do get onboard 128 Gb and 256 GB storage capacities, which are an advantage. Pricing remains high and the performance which was already impressive on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus gets a boost with the new chipset designed to provide better performance and battery life efficiency.

    Camera wise the iPhone 7 Plus gets the dual lens advantage, however the Samsung Galaxy cameras are already rated very high

    See the detailed Spec list below.

     

    iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus Galaxy S7 Edge Galaxy Note 7 OnePlus 3 HTC 10
    Display 4.7-inch 5.5-inch 5.5-inch 5.7-inch 5.5 inch 5.2-inch Super LCD
    Resolution 1334 x 750 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440
    Processor A10 Fusion A10 Fusion Snapdragon 820 (2.15GHz and 1.6GHz, quad-core) Snapdragon 820 (2.15GHz and 1.6GHz, quad-core) Snapdragon 820 ( 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz) Snapdragon 820 ( 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz)
    RAM Not provided Not provided 4GB 4GB 6GB 4GB
    Storage 32GB, 128GB, 256GB 32GB, 128GB, 256GB 32GB 64GB 64GB 32GB, 64GB
    Rear camera 12 megapixel 12 megapixel, 12 megapixel (wide) 12 megapixel 12 megapixel 16 megapixel, 12 MP, f/1.8
    Front camera 7 megapixel 7 megapixel 5 megapixel 5 megapixel 8 megapixel  5 MP, f/1.8
    Battery 12 hours estimated 13 hours estimated 3,600mAh 3,500mAh 3000mAh 3000 mAh
    Weight 138 gm 188 gm 157 gm 169 gm  158  gm 161 gm
    Dimensions (in.) 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm 145.9 x 71.9 x 9,0 mm
    Starting price $649
    Rs. 49,900 (expected)    		 $769

    Rs. 57999 (expected)

    		 Rs. 59900 (Recalled)
    Misc. IP67 water resistance, “Force Touch” home button, no headphone jack 2 camera system, IP67 water resistance, “Force Touch” home button, no headphone jack Curved display, IP68 water resistance, up to 256GB microSD storage Curved display, S-Pen, IP68 water resistance, USB-C USB-C, Dash Charge Sense UI

    up to 2 TB microSD storage
    OS iOS 10 iOS 10 Android 6.0.1

    Touch Wiz

    		 Android 6.0.1

    Touch Wiz

    		 Android 6.0.1

    Oxygen OS

    		 Android 6.0.1

    HTC Sense

    What phone do you think takes the lead, leave your comments below.

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