oneplus one announced

jonnny68

jonnny68 wrote: »

thanks but i think ive tried something similar already and no luck.

ill end up asking some randomer if they'll unlock the bootloader on their pc for me and ill give them the price of s pint or two.

i find it incredible i cant seem to get the drivers working for this phone, every other smartphone ive had there's been zero problems downloading drivers, ive now tried over 10 times and used numerous different methods to no avail, a search online showed me that many other people appear to be having trouble getting drivers to work,tried on xda, the one plus forums, android authority the drivers simply will not work.

You'd think what with Cyanogen being the people behind this phone that you could just click an app and you could root the phone, usually i always root whatever phone i have, i picked up a Landvo L200 and it came pre loaded with super su so you could root, the only thing annoying me is the bloody ads and the fact that i cant use something like greenify, i wouldn't mind flashing a custom ROM to update to Lollipop either when i have this on my 3 year old NEXUS 7 over 3 months now.:(

Blade

jonnny68 wrote: »

i find it incredible i cant seem to get the drivers working for this phone

What OS? I have drivers here for XP if that's any use to you.

fructus

jonnny68 wrote: »

i find it incredible i cant seem to get the drivers working for this phone, every other smartphone ive had there's been zero problems downloading drivers, ive now tried over 10 times and used numerous different methods to no avail, a search online showed me that many other people appear to be having trouble getting drivers to work,tried on xda, the one plus forums, android authority the drivers simply will not work.

You'd think what with Cyanogen being the people behind this phone that you could just click an app and you could root the phone, usually i always root whatever phone i have, i picked up a Landvo L200 and it came pre loaded with super su so you could root, the only thing annoying me is the bloody ads and the fact that i cant use something like greenify, i wouldn't mind flashing a custom ROM to update to Lollipop either when i have this on my 3 year old NEXUS 7 over 3 months now.:(

My oneplus, talks to my linux, windows 7, windows 8.1 and mac I have checked... no issue from it want so ever... are you sure it not an incorrect driver install on your computer that overriding the default? that has happened to me

Hococop

Sorry to ask as it has probably been mentioned multiple times, any issues with it working with Vodafone?

Also Is the only different between the 16gb and 64gb oneplus one is the memory?, I'm using a 16gb moto g at the moment and still have 5 GB of memory left so the smaller sized phone would suit me but if there is extras in the 64gb one id have no problem paying the extra

Thanks

fructus

Hococop wrote: »

Sorry to ask as it has probably been mentioned multiple times, any issues with it working with Vodafone?

Also Is the only different between the 16gb and 64gb oneplus one is the memory?, I'm using a 16gb moto g at the moment and still have 5 GB of memory left so the smaller sized phone would suit me but if there is extras in the 64gb one id have no problem paying the extra

Thanks

Currently using it on Vodafone, you have no LTE (4g) because Vodafone don't use any of the same bands as the phone, (same with eircomI think). But seen as you pay extra to get LTE over 3g it doesn't brother me. Also Vodafone are currently testing band 3 so we will great LTE at some point (IT IS COMING!).

When it comes to differences between the 2 phones, the size is the only thing yes. (well and the back) Having said that remember that the use-able space is not 64gb but 54gb because of the OS (i would guess you lose the same amount of space on the 16gb). I have seen on some reviews that the 16gb's back gets dirty looking over time.

Last bit of advice for anyone, if you drop your phones at all GET A CASE! the screen is outside the body which makes it beautiful! but means that the glass and screen are glued together so you break one you break both and that is the end of the touch screen. I know two friends this happened to. Now they got the phone repair and still love the phone, but a case will give you 2mm above your screen to stop the screen hitting the ground hopefully. I case is also a lot cheaper than screen repair. (i use the diztronic case just if your wondering)

dmaguire7

OPO works in LTE 1800 band but not LTE 800. VF have only rolled out 1800 up to now but 800 is coming as hococop says. eircom/Meteror has rolled out both bands, 800 in rural areas & 1800 in urban areas so the OPO will work in the cities basically. 3 use 1800 only so OPO will work on their network too but their coverage is the most limited so far

Hococop

dmaguire7 wrote: »

OPO works in LTE 1800 band but not LTE 800. VF have only rolled out 1800 up to now but 800 is coming as hococop says. eircom/Meteror has rolled out both bands, 800 in rural areas & 1800 in urban areas so the OPO will work in the cities basically. 3 use 1800 only so OPO will work on their network too but their coverage is the most limited so far

So opo with Vodafone will be poor in the rural area's is that right?. Unfortunately I live out in a rural area so it might be a deal breaker for me

fructus

Hococop wrote: »

So opo with Vodafone will be poor in the rural area's is that right?. Unfortunately I live out in a rural area so it might be a deal breaker for me

The LTE(4g) will be poor in rural areas, nothing was said about 3g or normal signal (it is as good if not a bit better than my old S2 on reception. So if you use LTE than that will be poor but you can always drop back to 3g for internet in those areas, and deal with slower internet.

So to the best of my knowledge and experience here the run down (remember I am on vodafone) The easiest way to think about it is there 3 different signals floating around the air, (not true, but I am putting it non tech terms)

Calls and Texts reception = As good as I had with a Samsung S2, (it fact it a bit better around my local area)
3G Internet reception = I would say I have a bit more coverage than with the S2 (but that is a guess)
LTE (4G) internet (faster internet) = Honestly not sure, talk to Dmaguire7 seem to know the current run down, but do you currently pay extra and use LTE? cause if you don't it doesn't matter to you,

dmaguire7

Hi Guys,

If you're VF and buy the OPO and are rural then you will have to rely on their 3G coverage for internet access, the VF 3G network is good so you should get pretty good speeds. Don't pay the extra for their 4G service until either 1) VF rollout LTE in 800 band or 2) the OPO is upgraded to support 800 (band 20) or they launch the OP2 which will support LTE in 800

hope that helps

/d

joe123

Im seriously considering getting one of these. Im currently on Meteor, will there be any issue with using my Sim in it etc?

Also can some explain the best way to get this delivered once/if I get an invite? I would have to use Parcel Motel I presume?

jimmii

joe123 wrote: »

Im seriously considering getting one of these. Im currently on Meteor, will there be any issue with using my Sim in it etc?

Also can some explain the best way to get this delivered once/if I get an invite? I would have to use Parcel Motel I presume?

I use it on eMobile and it works perfect speeds in Dublin are unreal. I used Parcel Motel arrived pretty quickly. As long as you have the right sized sim you shouldn't have any problem.

fructus

My mate is on Meteor with it currently, no issue everything works great. Takes a micro sim, if you don't have one just want into any meteor when you get the phone and they will sort you out. (side note mine came with a tray for both micro and nano sim cards, haven't tried nano because I had the micro already to go)

I used parcel motel, order 8pm Friday night was in my hands 7:30am Thursday, parcel motel had it on Wednesday and it was in the depo at 6am.

joe123 wrote: »

Im seriously considering getting one of these. Im currently on Meteor, will there be any issue with using my Sim in it etc?

Also can some explain the best way to get this delivered once/if I get an invite? I would have to use Parcel Motel I presume?

jonnny68

fructus wrote: »

My oneplus, talks to my linux, windows 7, windows 8.1 and mac I have checked... no issue from it want so ever... are you sure it not an incorrect driver install on your computer that overriding the default? that has happened to me

the only possible thing could be that most of the PC's ive tried on have been in internet cafes as i dont have a PC ,maybe that might be the issue although anytime i downloaded drivers for any of my other previous smartphones i always done it in internet cafes as ive not used a PC or ,laptop in a few years but the drivers always installed and recognised my phone, i even tried to plug my NEXUS 7 in last week whilst in an internet cafe and it recognised hat but not the OPO, i just use a Samsung chromebook and Nexus 7 but both of those are no good for downloading drivers, although i have tried on 2 peoples PC one was running XP and the other 8.1 and no luck, ive tried numerous drivers and uninstalled and reinstalled and no luck.

fructus

jonnny68 wrote: »

the only possible thing could be that most of the PC's ive tried on have been in internet cafes as i dont have a PC ,maybe that might be the issue although anytime i downloaded drivers for any of my other previous smartphones i always done it in internet cafes as ive not used a PC or ,laptop in a few years but the drivers always installed and recognised my phone, i even tried to plug my NEXUS 7 in last week whilst in an internet cafe and it recognised hat but not the OPO, i just use a Samsung chromebook and Nexus 7 but both of those are no good for downloading drivers, although i have tried on 2 peoples PC one was running XP and the other 8.1 and no luck, ive tried numerous drivers and uninstalled and reinstalled and no luck.

That is really weird. both me and my mate have the OPO and I we have used them to get files from each other just pluging them in.. come to think about it we have always used OPO cable just cause it is handy... have you used there cable.. made they have wired it up weird.. (I am just guess, here not really sure)

Lordfranto

I have an opo. Got it in June. hardware wise its prob the best smartphone I've ever owned and I've had smartphones since early Nokia's then moved to touch screen on iPhone 3g.
software wise its definitely the best. it doesn't lag, it doesn't crash and it doesn't reboot for absolutely no reason. its battery is an animal and it charges really fast.

I simply cannot say enough good about it. massive storage is also nice.

you cab buy one direct if you have an invite which at this stage are easy enough to get. simply register on the UK site and give them your parcel motel address. it'll set you back about 340 euro with sterling conversion and parcel motel fees.

Lordfranto

oh and as for lte band its fine for Ireland. I was with meteor when I got it and I simply popped my sim in no need for any adjustment. I've since changed to emobile (yes I know same company) and again with emobile sim no need to adjust anything setting wise

Fitz*

I got the OPO a few months ago, but lost it just before Christmas. Ordered another there today, was lucky to get an invite here on boards.

I can't remember the delivery time though, I chose standard delivery. It should be here before the 15th? Or maybe arrive on the 15th?

Woodbrook80

Does anyone know where can get one of these phones repaired thanks in Dublin/bray area

fructus

Woodbrook80 wrote: »

Does anyone know where can get one of these phones repaired thanks in Dublin/bray area

The only way I know of is to ship it back to oneplus. I friend smashed his screen said it cost him 150 euros after shipping and repair etc. but I would try the small phone shops maybe one of them can help.

Woodbrook80

Thanks for the reply
My husband has one we were out for a walk I just hit off him it fell and broker thank good he had an old phone for now
Not sure what he will do

msmyth91

Hi guys. Would appreciate any help given. Registered one OPO website ages ago. Got an email today with an invitation to buy one. But they dont ship to Ireland. What should I do? Thanks in advance.

fructus

msmyth91 wrote: »

Hi guys. Would appreciate any help given. Registered one OPO website ages ago. Got an email today with an invitation to buy one. But they dont ship to Ireland. What should I do? Thanks in advance.

Buy it was the UK, (bottom right of the page change the flag to the uk one) Than ship it via parcel motel, That Is what I did

Hex

Currently studying in Lyon, France. Ordered mine Tuesday night, paid the 6e extra for DHL Express and received it this morning. Great speed but I have to say it wasn't packaged very well, the boxes for the phone, case and charger were only in a plastic bag, no packing peanuts or airbags or anything. Won't get a chance to set it up until this evening but that kind of threw me a little. Should be fine!

//Yep running perfectly, really gorgeous phone. Would recommend to all.

Mc Love

Would it be worth waiting for the OnePlus 2 to come out or is the One the "one" to get?

CathalK182

Mc Love wrote: »

Would it be worth waiting for the OnePlus 2 to come out or is the One the "one" to get?

I got it at Christmas and so far there have been no problems so if you can get one I would say go for it. We still don't know when the oneplus 2 is coming out so you could be waiting a while if you decide to hold out for it.

Mc Love

Contract is up either next month or March so thinking about it then, the price is great!

fructus

Mc Love wrote: »

Would it be worth waiting for the OnePlus 2 to come out or is the One the "one" to get?

They have not even show us, concept art so I would guess it is a long way off, like no information other than if will be smaller than the OPO.

emhop

Anyone looking for an invite? For the Black 64gb??
I'm not ready to buy yet unfortunately so if anyone wants the code

Thargor

There was someone in one of the other threads looking this morning I think, on a phone now so cant check.

emhop

Ok I'll have a scan, thanks!!

PUnited

any word on the mini version release yet?

daytob

probably q3 if at all

PUnited

daytob wrote: »

probably q3 if at all

ah ok thanks v much

Simi

So is the Oneplus Two going to be smaller, or will there be a regular & mini option? I'm quite happy with the size of the One. It could easily be shorter though if they tried. I'm curious to see what direction they go in next time around.

If they aren't planning on releasing until Q3 this year, then it will likely be Q4 before it's easily available assuming they've learned a thing or two about scaling up production.

daytob

The thing is no one knows, there is nothing clear as to size or specs. until they announce it. at the moment everyone is guessing there will be mini one or certain specs like 4gb ram. if there is another mobile phone convention in march / april we might hear it being announced but nothings concrete yet, just that it is expected to be q3

Hococop

was looking at the website and on the uk one the 64gb phone is £270 (€360) but when i went to the french site the 64gb phone is only €299,

is there any reason for the big price gap, could i buy off the french site or is it restricted to that country?

Lucas Hood

Hococop wrote: »

was looking at the website and on the uk one the 64gb phone is £270 (€360) but when i went to the french site the 64gb phone is only €299,

is there any reason for the big price gap, could i buy off the french site or is it restricted to that country?

If you've a French address then yes. Few have used mailbox.de to get them forwarded from Germany to Ireland.
Only saving 20/30 quid and it takes a few days extra.

Hococop

Lucas Hood wrote: »

If you've a French address then yes. Few have used mailbox.de to get them forwarded from Germany to Ireland.
Only saving 20/30 quid and it takes a few days extra.

ah right country specific, thanks ill probably just go with the uk and parcel motel, any idea what the delivery time would be?

Gran Hermano

Hococop wrote: »

was looking at the website and on the uk one the 64gb phone is £270 (€360) but when i went to the french site the 64gb phone is only €299,

is there any reason for the big price gap, could i buy off the french site or is it restricted to that country?

Blame the euro weakening against the dollar and sterling.

Delivery time is around 3 days from uk however processing time pre delivery can vary from a couple of days to more than a week.

A week between ordering via uk and receiving via parcel motel seems to average a week.

santhu

I got the invite from this forums. So I thought I should share it here. Below is tne invite which is valid till 11:00 AM GMT 5th Feb

account.oneplus.net/invite/claim/GLEA-9WQG-KNWU-UT4C

Remember that this invite can only be used for orders shipping to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States

PS: Since I am a new user to the forums I cannot posy URL's append http:// to the above link

CathalK182

Is anyone using a case on their oneplus one.
What case?
Where did to you get it?
Would you recommend it?
Thank you in advance.

digitaldr

I'm using a Dizitronic black TPU case that I got on Amazon. Also available in blue and black. Very sleek, fits perfectly and has a small lip to protect the screen.


Also tried a Pelosi sandstone case from AliExpress . While it did a great job of replicating the sandstone feel being a rigid case it didn't provide any shock absorbing type protection. Also it didn't cover the silver rim at the top of the phone which to my mind spoiled the look.



Also tried a cheapy TPU case from eBay. It fit well enough but felt sh*t compared to the Dizitronic - just too bulky.




Luckily managed to find good homes for my unwanted cases.

I'd also recommend you get a tempered glass screen protector - I'm using an Orzly one & honestly wouldn't know that it was there apart from the fact the screen now feels smoother and is less prone to fingerprints!

Mc Love

Yep went for the same case and got this for the screen protector:

Screen Protector: Casebase Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KRH80OY/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1

CathalK182

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I'd also recommend you get a tempered glass screen protector - I'm using an Orzly one & honestly wouldn't know that it was there apart from the fact the screen now feels smoother and is less prone to fingerprints![/quote]

I'm also using the Orzly tempered glass screen protector but I now feel like I need a case as well because I dropped the phone yesterday and made a small crack in the screen protector.

smcke10

i would really like an invite if any of you kind folk could help me out?

Lucas Hood

smcke10 wrote: »

i would really like an invite if any of you kind folk could help me out?

You can order without an invite tomorrow and every Tuesday from now afaik.

god's toy

Lucas Hood wrote: »

You can order without an invite tomorrow and every Tuesday from now afaik.

Yep its confirmed here:

"Today, we’re glad to announce that we’re making it even easier to buy the One.

Every Tuesday, we will open up sales for 24 hours, starting at 8 am London time (midnight in Los Angeles; 4 pm in Hong Kong). The OnePlus One will be available without an invite in both 16GB Silk White and 64GB Sandstone Black.

This doesn’t mean that our beloved invite system is going away, and it will continue to be the standard method for purchasing the One during the remaining 6 days of the week. And, you will still receive invites to share with friends whenever you buy a One, even on Tuesdays."

EvanKelly6

Thinking of picking up one of these. I already own a Nexus 5 but has anyone taken the same leap? How's it been for you? Also, what's the best way to get it? Buy it directly from OnePlus themselves? Thanks in advance guys!

PUnited

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

Thinking of picking up one of these. I already own a Nexus 5 but has anyone taken the same leap? How's it been for you? Also, what's the best way to get it? Buy it directly from OnePlus themselves? Thanks in advance guys!

get it direct from oneplus. i have it and its a brill phone cant complain, can handle anything you throw at it

EvanKelly6

PUnited wrote: »

get it direct from oneplus. i have it and its a brill phone cant complain, can handle anything you throw at it

Very tempted now. How much does it work out at in the end?