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  1. Android News

    The OnePlus 5 has 30 steps for media volume, doubling the standard for Android devices

    Any application that plays music, videos, podcasts, or game audio uses the media audio stream to control its volume level. By default, nearly every Android device uses 15 steps for media volume. However, it has been discovered that the OnePlus 5 includes 30 steps for media volume.
  2. Android News

    How does the Nokia 8 stack up against the Galaxy S8 Plus and OnePlus 5?

    GSM Arena has published a comparison of the Nokia 8 with the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and OnePlus 5 to help determine which device offers the best specs.
  3. Android News

    OnePlus 5 Battery Life Review (after OxygenOS 4.5.8)

    The OnePlus 5 is a fantastic Android device but it’s certainly had its fair share of problems since launching a little over a month ago. Things may have gotten off to a rocky start but OnePlus has done a good job at issuing prompt, speedy software updates to further improving the device.
  4. Android News

    OnePlus 5 Camera Review

    The OnePlus 5 comes equipped with some pretty interesting camera hardware, different from most other devices. How well does the phone shoot? Find out in our camera review.
  5. Android News

    OnePlus ad features chainsaw and dismemberment

    OnePlus has released a strange new ad. The ad highlights the dual cameras on the OnePlus 5, and features a chainsaw horror story background.
  6. Android News

    OnePlus makes 3 OnePlus 5 icon packs available on Google Play

    OnePlus has dropped 3 new icons packs on the Google Play Store, but they're currently only available for those who have the OnePlus 5.
  7. Android News

    Soft Gold OnePlus 5 is here

    The Soft Gold OnePlus 5 has finally been announced. It will be sold at the base spec while the Slate Gray version will get a bump to 8GB of RAM.
  8. Android News

    OnePlus 5's OxygenOS 4.5.7 update withdrawn due to gaming issues

    OnePlus has halted the update to OxygenOS 4.5.7 for the OnePlus 5. The reason cited was an issue that caused gaming performance to stutter. The issue will be addressed in version 4.5.8.
  9. Android News

    OnePlus 5 new color is likely Gold

    The source code of an Amazon India listing for the OnePlus 5 has confirmed the third color will be gold.
  10. Android News

    OnePlus will officially sell devices in Australia soon

    OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei has just announced on the OnePlus Forums that the company's devices will soon be officially available for purchase in Australia.
  11. Android News

    New OnePlus 5 color option incoming

    OnePlus is all set to launch a new color option for its 5 smartphone. The Chinese company has shared a teaser through its official Weibo account, though we don't get a hint as to what the color is.
  12. Android News

    3 Best Android Phones see shakeup in August 2017

    Phandroid details the best Android phones of August 2017 and welcomes several newcomers to its list this month.
  13. Android News

    Is the OnePlus 5 zoom or LG G6's wide-angle better?

    The OnePlus 5 and the LG G6 both have drastically different cameras. This review of both details how the zoom and wide-angle is used to best effect on both phones and which is the better overall.
  14. Android News

    OxygenOS 4.5.7 OTA for OnePlus 5 is rolling out

    OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 4.5.7 for the OnePlus 5. New features include a new OnePlus Slate font and EIS for 4K video shooting. The update also brings security updates, enhancements to WiFi and battery, and other optimizations.
  15. Android News

    Next OnePlus 5 update aimed at improving battery life

    A french Android site is suggesting that the next OnePlus 5 update will focus on improving battery life to help the phone get over 14 hours of SoT.
  16. Android News

    Moto Z2 Force vs Best Alternatives

    How does the Moto Z2 Force up against the Samsung Galaxy S8, HTC U11, LG G6, and the OnePlus 5?
  17. Android News

    Cause of Emergency Call issues on OP5

    The source of this issue was related to a modem memory usage issue that triggered a reboot. This reboot was a random occurrence for some users on VoLTE network where OTDOA protocol was triggered when placing an emergency call.
  18. Android News

    OnePlus still sending push notification advertisements

    OnePlus is sending push notifications to its OnePlus 5 owners via a system app that can't be muted.
  19. Android News

    OnePlus 5 Midnight Black (8GB/128GB) back in stock

    The Midnight Black version of the OnePlus 5 that features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is now available again.
  20. Android News

    OnePlus Launcher shows up again on the Play Store

    OnePlus has uploaded their official launcher to the Play Store so it can be updated without needing to issue a full system update.
  21. Android News

    Official OmniROM is on its way to OnePlus 5

    The developers of OmniROM have announced their intention to support the OnePlus 5.
  22. Android News

    OnePlus 5 Battery Life Review

    Android Authority explores how well the battery life of the OnePlus 5 holds up against the competition.
  23. Android News

    OnePlus 5 has an update coming to fix 911 reboot bug

    A couple of days ago, OnePlus 5 owners have found that attempting to call 911 causes the phone to reboot. Thankfully OnePlus was quick in getting a fix rolling out for this scary issue. You can check for the fix in the settings menu of your phone.
  24. Android News

    It’s not just the OnePlus 5 that can’t make 911 calls

    Anecdotal reports suggest it's more than just the OnePlus 5 device that can't make 911 calls. Lots of Android phone owners are reporting the reboot issue, suggesting it may be an AOSP issue.
  25. Android News

    OnePlus adds their weather app to the Play Store

    Newer builds of OnePlus' OxygenOS include a custom weather app. It's not as comprehensive as some apps, but it looks nice. Now, that app has arrived in the Play Store. It's only for OnePlus phones, but the company will be able to update it with new features without updating the whole phone.