Cro-Magnon
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I think it might be the norm if you live in the UK, as, according to tracking, my order was going through Heatrow 2 days after being placed. I wouldn't know about the States, though.
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OnePlus one officially announced! 299$ 16GB, 350$ 64GB.
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I think it might be the norm if you live in the UK, as, according to tracking, my order was going through Heatrow 2 days after being placed. I wouldn't know about the States, though.
Finally got my phone today after 2 weeks!
So far really impressed with it. Gonna be even more gorgeous once it finally gets Lollipop / stock(?) ! The only thing that's kinda throwing me off is the scaling of everything on it — coming from the original HTC One (M7), I figured things would stay approximately the same size, but with more space around them. Nope, everything just looks very blown up, with almost child-like font sizes. I tried reducing the font size, but then everything just seems disproportionate. Guess I'll just have to get used to it
So far really impressed with it. Gonna be even more gorgeous once it finally gets Lollipop / stock(?) ! The only thing that's kinda throwing me off is the scaling of everything on it — coming from the original HTC One (M7), I figured things would stay approximately the same size, but with more space around them. Nope, everything just looks very blown up, with almost child-like font sizes. I tried reducing the font size, but then everything just seems disproportionate. Guess I'll just have to get used to it
Cro-Magnon
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I've had this phone for a week now, been loving it so far.
Rooted right away, installed Titanium Backup Pro, AdFree, Greenify, and some other stuff, I feel just like in an iron dome. The phone itself is gorgeous, and a powerhouse too.
Size is... notable, at the very least, but I'm getting accustomed quite rapidly. Luckily enough, I haven't had the slightest problem with one-handed usage, yet.
Only problem I foresee it's gonna be this summer, when I'm not gonna wear a jacket all the time, so I'll probably have to resort to a man-purse of some sort (not all trousers have enough pocket room for it).
Looking forward for trying Lollipop, which I hope's gonna be released by CM itself, not far from now.
Rooted right away, installed Titanium Backup Pro, AdFree, Greenify, and some other stuff, I feel just like in an iron dome. The phone itself is gorgeous, and a powerhouse too.
Size is... notable, at the very least, but I'm getting accustomed quite rapidly. Luckily enough, I haven't had the slightest problem with one-handed usage, yet.
Only problem I foresee it's gonna be this summer, when I'm not gonna wear a jacket all the time, so I'll probably have to resort to a man-purse of some sort (not all trousers have enough pocket room for it).
Looking forward for trying Lollipop, which I hope's gonna be released by CM itself, not far from now.
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The Everyman
hey, would you mind sharing the guide you used for rooting? the one i used linked me to a fake download which was a virus.
Do you just wanna obtain root or are you also planning to install a custom ROM?
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The Everyman
Just wanna obtain the root.
You may as well go all the way as obtaining just root still requires a device wipe and custom recovery.
Manual method
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UberTag
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Is it weird that I haven't felt compelled to root my OnePlus since getting it last week?
I mean, I had to root my Samsung tablet to save apps to my installed memory card so I took that step immediately but that's not an issue with this phone so I'm trying to wrap my head around an immediate need.
I mean, I had to root my Samsung tablet to save apps to my installed memory card so I took that step immediately but that's not an issue with this phone so I'm trying to wrap my head around an immediate need.
Noisepurge
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i got an invite within 15 minutes at the OnePlus forums under their own site.
beat
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Sure, but asking on the invite thread will probably be more successful.
(Despite the OP, don't bother with the Google Docs list. It ended up mostly unworkable.)
Cro-Magnon
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Me too, these days is really easy. I remember trying in October and having to actually partecipate in topics for a couple of days before getting my hands on an invite. I then dropped it, though, since I was't yet very sure about buying the phone.
Not weird at all, I think.
I only did it right away because I knew that sooner or later I would have wanted or needed to, and wanted to avoid the nuisance of doing a wipe with lots of user data to backup.
I see you've already got readily answered, but anyway, here's what I used (for Mac users): http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/toolkit-mac-os-x-toolkit-unlocking-t2807574
Didn't use a tutorial, since the proceedings were kinda familiar to me, and this toolkit was very easy to use too.
kylebarker
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I would like to ask this question, what are the pros of rooting your phone?
And are there any cons?
And are there any cons?
Cro-Magnon
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IRRC, with some hardware houses unlocking the bootloader invalidates the warranty, but that's not the case with the OPO.
The pros are being able to install apps that work on a deeper level on your phone, being able to access the root directory; in my case, I mainly wanted titanium backup, adfree, and greenify (even though the OPO doesn't have any bloatware).
So I just ordered mine and I have a question. I'm in Canada and am shipping to an address just across the border. Total cost USD was about $363 for the 64gb model, I had to use paypal to pay for it, and so total came up to $393.99 CAD....why is it so low?
I was expecting more with conversion alone, but doesn't even seem taxes were added.
I was expecting more with conversion alone, but doesn't even seem taxes were added.
most security apps have some additional features if the phone is rooted
UberTag
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They probably weren't.
As another Canadian that paid via PayPal, I received an invoice from DHL to cover the taxes on delivery.
Did you ship to Canada or US? I'm shipping it to an address in New York.
outunderthestars
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I can't believe that they are still using the invite system.
edit: Got an invite on their forums in less than 5 minutes.
edit: Got an invite on their forums in less than 5 minutes.
UberTag
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I shipped to Canada so the circumstances may well be different in your case.
Cro-Magnon
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The Everyman
I'm wondering though, which ota update are we getting?
Cm12 or the new oneplus rom?
That's just for CM12, nothing to do with official 12S.
King Gilga
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I heard if you want to use this phone on 4G in the UK the only networks it's compatible with are 3 and EEE and 3 is iffy?
Any in the UK using this phone in 3's 4g? How is it it?
London specifically.
This thread seems encouraging though.
Any in the UK using this phone in 3's 4g? How is it it?
London specifically.
This thread seems encouraging though.
Cro-Magnon
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Oops, sorry then. I'm kinda new to CM's world.
n0razi
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Finally got my phone today after 2 weeks!
So far really impressed with it. Gonna be even more gorgeous once it finally gets Lollipop / stock(?) ! The only thing that's kinda throwing me off is the scaling of everything on it coming from the original HTC One (M7), I figured things would stay approximately the same size, but with more space around them. Nope, everything just looks very blown up, with almost child-like font sizes. I tried reducing the font size, but then everything just seems disproportionate. Guess I'll just have to get used to it
you need to change the dpi... usually with an app
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The Everyman
the toolbox v5 (Mega.co.nz Mirror) link is actually what gave me the nasty virus last time, so ill try a different one maybe.
BoboBrazil
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Steve Kondik(main cyanogen guy) stated they plan to release 12S Lollipop next month for the phone.
Cro-Magnon
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It definitely is, but not everybody stores a lot of media, so it might even be he'll never miss the extra storage space.
BoboBrazil
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$50 is $50. I got the 64gb version, but I would have gotten the 16gb version if it was available then. I got my girlfriend the 16gb version in white.
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The Everyman
the only chance we'd have that it would work is if it fits perfectly into the hardware and someone could crack the device to work with any phone.
Cro-Magnon
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What about cases and covers? Do you use any, or do you keep your OPO naked? I've been using mine without any protection for roughly 10 days now, and I'm starting to feel the sandstone back cover might be kinda easily subject to wear, is it just my imagination?
I know the back cover is changeble, fortunately, so I will propably continue to enjoy it without additional cover, and eventually just buy another back cover from Oneplus.
I know the back cover is changeble, fortunately, so I will propably continue to enjoy it without additional cover, and eventually just buy another back cover from Oneplus.
haZethew0rld
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Been thinking about this phone, the Mi4 and others, but I feel like I should wait since the One Plus Two might just be right around the corner.
Cro-Magnon
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Depends on what you want to do with it, but I would say it's not essential at all. Root isn't probably for you if you don't already know why you would need it.
It's not like your phone's going to "speed up" or run generally better if rooted, rooting only gives you more control over the inner workings of your phone.
Alright, thanks. I'll leave the phone as is.
Exactly. I don't play any serious games on my phone, no music since I have an 80gb iPod, and no movies since I have a Nexus 9. 16gb is more than enough space for my needs. 64gb is a great deal, but it's not something that really benefits me much.
UberTag
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Thanks! I'm looking into this phone.
King Gilga
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Wow, only 2 hours? Really? I'll be at work then.
Should have at least made it all day...
At this point I would just wait for the Onplus Two. Supposedly they're making two models, one that is high specs and one that isn't with a focus on design.
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