ss_lemonade
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They finally shipped mine too early this morning, though I have to wait for UPS tracking to update. Hopefully it arrives before the week ends
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OnePlus One GAF Invite list.
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TurbulentTurtle
Member
Looking forward to hearing some of the GAF impressions in this thread, or the other main thread.
BigJonsson
Member
DHL and UPS both charge stupid brokerage fees.. always ship via USPS or FedEx coming into Canada, nothing else.
I was hoping for USPS but they don't give you any sort of option. It was Express Shipping and it was $27.99. No other details. US buyers have gotten theirs via USPS/UPS/FedEx so one would assume they wouldn't pick the worst POS out of the courier bunch.
That's a bit concerning, actually. Does it feel like non-intrusive grippy sandpaper?
flaxknuckles
Member
Does it have a yellow spot on the bottom of the screen? I've seen a good amount of reports (and pics) on the official forums. Supposedly, if your screen is borked then you can only get one replacement and then your warranty is kaput. Plus, they are explaining away the yellow screen spots as a feature and "not a big deal". Makes me hella nervous as I await my device.
BigJonsson
Member
Now test the crap out of it
BigJonsson
Member
How tough the phone is! j/k
How fast is twitter, google maps etc...
How fast is twitter, google maps etc...
The phone is just fast, no lag whatsoever. Google maps with Google Now navigation is quicker than my S3. Twitter, I use Tweetcaster which is already fast, I don't notice any differences. There is NO yellowing on my screen luckily.
Fixed that for you.
Yep, wrote it on the OPO but Swiftkey hasn't synced how I type yet so prediction is a little off
No one has got invites for these purchases yet.
I have large hands, it's noticibly bigger than the S3 in the hand but I'm used to using a large phone, it's a hell of a lot more comfortable than the Note 3 as well. It feels good. If you have small hands this phone will be pretty shit for you. Also the phone is solid, There's no flexing.
milkham
Member
but... where do you put it?
Glad to see that they're finally selling and shipping this phone. Looking forward to hearing opinions and maybe receiving an invite .
By the way if the battery breaks can you replace it? (I heard it was not removeable, but can you remove it with, for example, a screwdriver?)
Edit: Sorry for the noob question lol
Edit2: And how can I know if it's compatible with my provider?
.By the way if the battery breaks can you replace it? (I heard it was not removeable, but can you remove it with, for example, a screwdriver?)
Edit: Sorry for the noob question lol
Edit2: And how can I know if it's compatible with my provider?
ss_lemonade
Member
Weird, my order changed from using UPS to 2-day priority USPS. Unfortunately, it looks like it won't be arriving until Monday and I won't be at the place its shipping to until next weekend again
flaxknuckles
Member
Even with my humongous, mandingo-strangling hands I can't use this phone without holding it with both. The sandstone black whatever back feels weird, can't uite pin down whether it has too much friction or the opposite. And let me find out the motherfucka who thought a big ass phone with sharp corners and edges was gonna fly, I'ma kill his bitch ass..............................................lol it's not that bad but it is definitely much less comfortable than my Nexus 4.
Cyanogenmod is boss and I never would have went through the trouble of installing it on another phone so it's nice having a device that it's specifically made for.
This charger cord was made for midget-land. At least it doesn't tangle though (and it makes you look fancy).
As for the yellow, I really REALLY have to squint at the bottom of the screen to notice that little rectangular smudge. I hope it doesn't get worse like other people's supposedly have. For now, it doesn't impede my experience at all.
The packaging is nicccceeeeeeeee. It looks better than the phone (which is pretty unremarkable besides the size). I'm gonna display it on the wall.
All in all (not including Cyanogenmod or other in-depth impressions because lol), meh. No frills, it just works. If an LG G3, Galaxy S5, or HTC M8 was $350 then I would have gotten one of those instead.
Flagship killer this is not. The Nexus 6 will save us all though.
EDIT: Big phones are awesome. I'm never going smaller now
Cyanogenmod is boss and I never would have went through the trouble of installing it on another phone so it's nice having a device that it's specifically made for.
This charger cord was made for midget-land. At least it doesn't tangle though (and it makes you look fancy).
As for the yellow, I really REALLY have to squint at the bottom of the screen to notice that little rectangular smudge. I hope it doesn't get worse like other people's supposedly have. For now, it doesn't impede my experience at all.
The packaging is nicccceeeeeeeee. It looks better than the phone (which is pretty unremarkable besides the size). I'm gonna display it on the wall.
All in all (not including Cyanogenmod or other in-depth impressions because lol), meh. No frills, it just works. If an LG G3, Galaxy S5, or HTC M8 was $350 then I would have gotten one of those instead.
Flagship killer this is not. The Nexus 6 will save us all though.
EDIT: Big phones are awesome. I'm never going smaller now
I guess I just usually hang on to it? Regardless, it fits in my jeans with no issues.
I must be a freak then, because I can use the phone with one hand quite easily. Mind you, I can also palm a basketball with ease, so, there's that.
The Sandstone back feels amazing, almost like fabric. I took it to the Wireless store today to get it hooked up on the network and everybody absolutely loved the feel and the phone itself.
The packaging is high quality, soft touch materials. They probably could have gone with cheaper stuff and it would have been fine. I'd say the packaging actually surpasses Apple's iPhone packaging, no joke. Great presentation, but probably unnecessary.
The phone is VERY fast, no hiccups whatsoever. CyanogenMod hasn't bugged out at all, and the facial recognition has worked for me every time. I haven't put the camera through it's paces yet, but it seems more than adequate and is quick as well. Build construction is top notch, and I don't have any screen yellowing of any kind. The phone feels solid in your hand, definitely better than the Samsung for sure.
I also installed the screen protector, but it took a few tries to get it on properly and without dust. Wish they provided more than one screen protector in the package though.
External speakers are above average, but I haven't really tested some serious music through it yet, will report back when I do. Call quality is fantastic. I know there were some complaints about low volume, but I don't see how that's possible. I did put my ear in the wrong place at first I think, but after I corrected that it was perfectly fine.
Will post more impressions later. Any requests?
flaxknuckles
Member
Yeah, I've gotten used to holding the phone and doing everything I need with one hand. I need to disable the feature that makes the notification bar go into settings if you swipe it down from the right. Shit is annoying.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Got my One today. Holy crap this thing is beast!!
I also got my flip cover delivered.
Already unlocked/rooted.
I like the Oneplus flip cover a lot. It locks and unlocks the screen.
I also got my flip cover delivered.
Already unlocked/rooted.
I like the Oneplus flip cover a lot. It locks and unlocks the screen.
BigJonsson
Member
Pretty sure I saw someone using this phone on a bus in Toronto tonight, looked huge
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
EightBitNate
Member
At least let people know they're using a referral link.
-COOLIO-
The Everyman
indeed, i would have clicked it anyway but i would have felt less used.
velociraptor
Junior Member
Never heard of this phone. What is so good about it?
lol forreals
flaxknuckles
Member
Where did you get the flip cover? The only accessory I could order was the screen protector.
Edit: Just checked the site and I see there cover and the clear case. Did these *just* go up and you ordered them separately, or were they there before?
EditEdit: Lame, shipping is more than the cover itself, guess I'll have to find another way to order it.
flaxknuckles
Member
This flashlight gesture (draw a V on the screen when it's off) is extremely finicky. Shit never works consistently for me. I'll do the gesture and it'll sit there not doing anything and then when I do it again it'll flash on and off really quickly. Other times it'll take ten seconds to turn on. It's weird because the camera gesture works every single time. Good thing I'll probably never need the flashlight anyway.
EDIT: Also, the 4k video recording only works with the default Cyanogenmod Camera app, not the Google one.
EDIT: Also, the 4k video recording only works with the default Cyanogenmod Camera app, not the Google one.
They're still ramping up production, and they've run into a few issues that have held up that process. Once they're in full swing, the invite system will go away and we'll just be able to order the phone.
Systemwarrior
Member
I just won an invite. Is it really worth my $350? I need help GAF!
BoboBrazil
Member
What phone do you have now? I'll take the invite if you don't want it.