Cyanogen OS 12.1 update based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop now available for OnePlus One

Cyanogen has started rolling out Cyanogen OS 12.1 update to OnePlus One devices. The update bumps the Android version of the device to 5.1.1 Lollipop. The update is being rolled out over the air. Unfortunately, the roll-out is slow and only a fraction of OnePlus One owners are getting the update. In the coming days more users will get the update.

The latest update brings performance improvements and other fixes. In addition, it also brings patches for Android's Stagefright security exploit which allows attackers to take control of an Android device by sending a media file delivered via MMS. OnePlus has already released Stagefright patches for OxygenOS for the OnePlus One

"This update provides critical security fixes for your device to address recently publicized vulnerabilities on Android devices. As this is a sizable update, please allocate 20 minutes for the installation process and ensure your device is fully charged before proceeding with the install," notes update notification.

 The Cyanogen OS 12.1 build number is YOG4PASIN0 and the update package is around 645MB, if your running an update prior to Lollipop. If you're OnePlus One is currently on 5.0 Lollipop, the update size is 304MB.

One of the notable change is the activation of the home button option in Chrome which is set to open Bing by default. This is likely the result of Microsoft and Cyanogen tie-up. You can choose to turn it off if you don't want it.

Changelog:

• Features- New Icons for File Manager,Camera,Gallery App,Audio Fx
• New Browser with Bing as default search engine
• Alphabetical Menu...No White Background-Check attached screenshot
• Touch is very responsive and fast
• Integrated True Caller
• New Calendar Application

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Unboxed OnePlus One 16GB variant to be available next week via Overcart for Rs. 12,999

The OnePlus One 16GB Silk White Edition will be made available via unboxed and refurbished device provider Overcart in India next week. The retail unit is priced at Rs. 12,999.

Users can sign up to buy the unboxed units of 16GB OnePlus One on Overcart to receive notifications for the first flash sale next week. There are no details on how many units will be made available in the sale. It will be covered under a six-month manufacturer warranty from OnePlus. A new unit of 16GB OnePlus One costs Rs. 18,998.

OnePlus in May this year sold unboxed units of the 64GB Sandstone Black Edition of OnePlus One via Overcart for Rs. 16,999.

"Unboxed devices are unused devices with the seal opened. While the product itself is in the same condition as a new item (and fully tested by our experts), the outer packaging may have taken some damage.  In rare cases, the product may have extremely minor marks from previous shipping.  Refurbed devices are those that have had minor flaws now fixed by an authorized service center. Your unboxed OnePlus devices will also come with manufacturer warranty till 31st January 2016."

The OnePlus One was launched in India last year in December. It features 5.5-inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz with Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB RAM. Onboard storage is 16GB/64GB with no support for expandable storage. It runs Oxygen OS based Android Lollipop. The One sports 13-megapixel rear camera with IMX214 sensor, 6P lense f/2.0 aperture and 5-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC functionality. It is fueled by a 3100mAh non-removable battery. 

 

It's raining deals and discounts with Flipkart's Big App Shopping Days Sale

Flipkart is offering various deals on smartphone from June 22 to 24 as a part of Big App shopping Days sale. Note that the deals are only available via the Flipkart app available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

Flipkarts's Big App Shopping days will mark the debut of the flagship killer OnePlus One on the e-commerce site. The 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available for Rs. 19,998. The phone will also be sold on the website as well.

Mi Band which was sold exclusively on Mi.com is now available on Flipkart for Rs. 999 via open sale. The Xiomi Mi 4 is available for Rs. 13,999 via open sales.

The Lenovo A6000 Plus and A7000 will be available without any registration along with a free Airtel 4G SIM.  The Lenovo A6000 Plus will be available for a discounted price of Rs. 6,999. Flipkart is also running an exchange offer of up to Rs. 4,000 on Lenovo 4G devices.

Motorola's Moto E 2nd gen 4G LTE is available for Rs. 6,999, the Moto G 2nd-gen is available for Rs. 9,999 and Moto X 2nd-gen for Rs. 21,999. There is also a Rs. 1,500 exchange offer on Moro E 1st-gen.

Asus Zenfones will be available with an exchange offer. The ZenFone 6, ZenFone 2 and ZenFone 5 will be available with an exchange offers of Rs. 6,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 4,000 respectively. The Asus ZenFone C is available for Rs. 4,999.

HTC's Desire 626G Plus, Desire 816G, 526G Plus, 826 are available for Rs. 13,499 | 18,990 | 8,899 and 21, 749 respectively.

The Apple 16GB and 64GB variant of Apple iPhone 6 Plus is available for Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 65,999. Apple iPhone 6 is available at a discounted price of Rs. 42,999. It is available with an exchange offer of up to Rs. 15,000 as well. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 4s are available with an exchange offer of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 4000 respectively.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra will be available for Rs. 13,990, Xperia Z2 for Rs. 31,007, Xperia C3 for Rs. 17,795, Xperia M2 Dual for Rs. 12,019 and Xperia T3 for Rs. 14,797.

The Honor 6 and Honor 6 Plus will be available at an exchange offer of Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. The Honor Bee is available for Rs. 4,499.

 The Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 is available for Rs. 15,999 and 22,999. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is priced Rs. 38,499.

The Google Nexus 6 and Moto Turbo is available with an exchange offer of Rs. 15,000. Microsoft's Lumia 535 is now up for grabs at Rs. 5,898.

Added :
Google Nexus 6 32GB and 64GB now offered at discounted price of Rs. 39,999 and 34,999 (Rs. 9,000 off).
Lenovo Vibe X2 available for Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 3000 off).

SBI credit and debit card holders can avail an extra 10 percent discount during the sale. The above mentioned deals, discounts and exchange offers are available for Flipkart's mobile app which lasts until Wednesday, June 24.

OnePlus One no longer Amazon India exclusive, to be available via Flipkart from June 22

OnePlus made its debut in India with the launch of the One last year in December. The company collaborated with Amazon exclusively to sell their phone in the country.Now, OnePlus One will no longer be an Amazon exclusive in India. The company is teaming up with India's popular online portal Flipkart, to sell the flagship killer.

As part of Flipkart's Big App Shopping days, the 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available at s discounted price of Rs 19,998 from June 22 to 24 (Monday to Wednesday) via Flipkart website as well as the app.

OnePlus on its official blog posted: "This monsoon season, OnePlus is teaming up with Flipkart as part of the ever-popular “Big App Shopping Days” to bring you all the flagship killer at a fantastic price of Rs. 19,998 (64GB Sandstone Black) both via the Flipkart app and desktop." 

Flipkart is also running exchange offers, where you can get the up to Rs. 10,000 off on OnePlus One if you wish to exchange your old smartphone.

Post, Big App Shopping days, starting June 25th, the 64GB Sandstone Black will be available on Flipkart at Rs 21,999. The 16GB Silk White variant will also be available on Flipkart in the coming weeks for Rs 18,999.  

OnePlus One had been an Amazon exclusive since its launch in the country. At present, the 16GB variant of OnePlus One is available via Amazon at Rs. 18,998, however the 64GB variant is not available.

To recap the specs, the OnePlus One features 5.5-inch full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear & 5-megapixel front camera, 3100mAh battery 4G LTE support and runs Cyaongen OS 12 and Oxygen OS.

Source : OnePlus Blog

Cyanogen OS 12 rollout resumes for OnePlus One, new build includes OK OnePlus and bug fixes

Earlier this week OnePlus paused the Cyanogen OS 12 rollout to add "OK OnePlus" feature. Now OnePlus has resumed the Cyanogen OS 12 rollout to its One smartphone.

The new update with build number YNG1TAS17L is reaching out to users with the new OK OnePlus feature along with improvements, bug fixes and security enhancements. The update package is 598.8MB in size and is currently rolling out over-the-air (OTA). 

Once the update process is completed, you can activate the OK OnePlus feature from Settings>Language>Input> Voice wakeup. At first it will ask you to train your voice for OK OnePlus voice command and then you are ready to go. With the OK OnePlus feature users can unlock their OnePlus One smartphone with their voice.

 Change Log:

• "OK OnePlus" Voice command is included..
• Google Services upgraded to 7.3.29
• [FIXED] Messaging app crashing on boot
• [FIXED] OTA fails due to encryption 
• [FIXED] Improve Theme engine

The YNG1TAS17L update us available for manual installation as well. You can get it from OnePlus forum and flash it yourself.

OnePlus One Silk White Variant with 16GB storage launched in India

Last week, OnePlus teased the launch of a 16GB variant of OnePlus One smartphone with Silk White hue in India. It will be available at Amazon India via invite system. To win invites, OnePlus announced a contest where users have to answer a question on OnePlus forum or facebook page along with their details.

Today, OnePlus has officially announced the 16GB OnePlus One Silk White variant in India. The handset will be available from Tuesday via invite system on Amazon India website for Rs. 18,999. The India-specific invites received via the 16GB Silk White contest can be used to buy either the 16GB or the 64GB variant of the OnePlus One.

Apart from the internal storage the rest of the specification is same as the 64GB model. It features 5.5-inch Full HD display, 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone supports 4G LTE and is backed by 3100mAh battery.

Specifications of OnePlus One 16GB

• Display: 5.5-inch (1920 ×1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection
• Chipset: 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor
• Cameras: 13-megapixel rear camera with Dual LED Flash and Sony Exmor BSI sensor | 5-megapixel front facing camera.
• Memory: 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage
• Battery: 3100 mAh battery
• OS: Cyanogen OS 11S on top of Android 4.4 KitKat
• Connectivity: 4G LTE / 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
• Size: 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, weight: 162 grams

OnePlus Introduces OxygenOS Team, Unveils Logo, Confirms March Release

 Last month, OnePlus announced that its own Android-based custom ROM for the OnePlus One handset will be labelled OxygenOS.

On Thursdy the company introduced the team behind the OxygenOS and revealed a few details. The company also revealed the OxygenOS logo during a Reddit AMAA (Ask Us Almost anything) session. The team confirmed that the OxygenOS will be released in March.

The team working on the OxygenOS includes-
Helen (Canada) who worked as software development engineer and program manager at Microsoft will be their Head of Mobile Product; 
Aaron Gascoigne (USA), one of Paranoid Android's co-founders, who will be the company's Android Technical Lead;
Arz (India) as OnePlus's lead UI/UX designer. He is the lead designer at Paranoid Android.

The team also has Carlo, Heiu, Jesus, Karim and Yamil. The team largely include experts from the Paranoid community. OnePlus also says it has over 50 engineers and testers working on developing OxygenOS.

OnePlus One users will not be able to update their CM11S or CM12S-build handsets to the OxygenOS via an over-the-air update. The will need to manually download and flash the ROM.
The company will be supporting OxygenOS for a span of two years for the OnePlus One smartphone.

According to OnePlus the OxygenOS will be clean, simple to use and free of any bloatware. It will provide better battery life and smoother performance.

OnePlus One To Get SwiftKey Keyboard Integration With CyanogenMod 11S Update

OnePlus has partnered with keyboard app maker, SwiftKey to bring the SwiftKey keyboard support to OnePlus One devices with the next CyanogenMod 11S update which is due later this month. This will enable users to switch the SwifKey keyboard easily without the need to download and activate it at the touch of a button.

SwiftKey keyboard supports 81 languages and users can quickly switch between three languages directly from the keyboard. Other features include predictive text input that learns for user input, swipe-base input via SwiftKey and multiple themes and layouts. 

Helen Li, Head of Product, Mobile at OnePlus, said - "We always look to improve user experience by working with partners who share our vision of great products and sensible innovation. SwiftKey improves the keyboard experience for our global user base with support for 81 languages."

Upon installing the update, OnePlus One users can select SwiftKey from the Language and Input menu in their settings.

Along with SwiftKey Keyboard, the CyanogenMod 11S update will also integrage MaxxAudio technology for better sound.

At the moment there is no specific release date, other the 'very soon'

OnePlus Celebrates One Year Anniversary : Announce Power Bank, Sale and Contests.

On its first anniversary, OnePlus announced its first power bank accessory in China which is due to launch next year. The company will also be celebrating its first anniversary, by hosting an open sale for the OnePlus One and also announced a couple of contests on oneplus.net/anniversary/.

On December 17 OnePlus will host a open sale of the OnePlus One handset without an invitation to purchase the handset. As for the contests, users get a chance to win the OnePlus One if they wish the company happy birthday on its Vine page. Also there is a naming contest for the upcoming Android Lollipop based ROM from OnePlus. Winners will get a chance to win a trip to Hong Kong to meet the OnePlus team, OnePlus One handset and the newly launched OnePlus Power bank.

Coming to the OnePlus power bank, it offers a battery capacity of 10,000mAh. The power bank comes with a host of safety features- protection against electrostatic, short-circuit, overcharging, and overheating. The power bank features two USB ports for simultaneous charging. the Power Bank can do is deliver 3 complete charges for the OnePlus One smartphone. Look at the details of the power bank-

• Battery type: LiPo
• Capacity: 10,000 mAh
• Input: DC 5V / 2A
• Output: 2 × 5V / 2A
• Approximate charging time : 5.5 hours
• Dimensions : 142.8 × 72.6 × 16.2 mm
• Weight: 220 grams

The OnlePlus power bank will be available in two colour variants - Silk White and Sandstone Black. It will be priced at $14.99/ EUR 15.99 (Rs. 1000)

Source : OnePlus

After Xiaomi, OnePlus One Banned From Selling Phones in India

According to a report by Live Mint,  OnePlus has been banned by the Delhi High Court following a petition by Micromax. As a result of this ban, OnePlus will not be allowed to import, market or sell Cyanogen branded smartphones in India if they bear the Cyanogen logo since Micromax has acquired rights to be Cyanogen's exclusive partner in India.

According to the court order, Indian handset manufacturer, Micromax has been granted an injunction as the OnePlus One infringes its exclusive right to have the Cyanogenmod ROM in India.

Both OnePlus and Micromax work with CyanogenMod to bring the Android alternative to their handsets. According to Micromax, OnePlus is infringing upon its exclusive license to use and sell Cyanogen-powered devices in India.

Micromax claimed that it had “incurred major expenses for creation of a brand exclusivity for providing to Indian customers mobile phones with Cyanogen operating systems” and “it would suffer irreparable harm and loss if the defendants (OnePlus) are permitted to continue with their illegal acts in violation of the agreement between Micromax and Cyanogen”.

The injunction comes just days before Micromax launches its Yu smartphone, which will be powered by Cyanogenmod. The handset is expected to launch on Decemeber 18.

However OnePlus One is allowed to clear  its existing stock in the country. 

Alleged Images of OnePlus One Mini Leaked

GizmoChina on Tuesday published two purported images of a “mini” OnePlus One. Also seen in one of the image is the specification of the handset via AnTuTu benchmarks

According to the benchmark profile the Mini OnePlus One will feature a 5-inch display, and will be powered a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. It appears that the phone will offer 8MP cameras at both the front and rear. The mini OnePlus One will run Android KitKat 4.4.4.

GizmoChina also reports that the device will be announced only in 2015 and will cost 1,499 RMB (15,000 INR, 245 USD) 

As nothing is confirmed , we should just wait for further information so it is advisable to take the news with a pinch of salt.

Source : GizmoChina

OnePlus One 64GB variant Launched at Rs. 21,999 on Amazon India

The OnePlus One has been finally launched in India. The handset will be sold exclusively on Amazon India using the invite system.

The 64GB variant of the OnePlus One went on sale via invites from Tuesday exclusively on Amazon. The 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 21,999 and is available in Sandstone Black colour variant.

The OnePlus handset features a 5.5 inch full HD display. The device is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The device runs CyanogenMod 11S, a custom ROM built on open-source Android KitKat. The mod  offers tons of options to users to tweak and mould various aspects of the device as per their own liking.

OnePlus has promised it will roll out a custom build of Android 5.0 Lollipop to Indian users in December, a production ready build will be available in February.

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity features  include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC functionality. It is powered by a 3100mAh non-removable battery.

The official accessories for the OnePlus One, which include a screen protector, protective case, flip cover, and Silver Bullet and JBL E1+ earphones are listed on Amazon which will be available starting December 4.

The OnePlus screen protector and protective case are priced at Rs 399 and Rs 449 respectively. Flip covers are priced at Rs 699, and are available in black, white and blue hues.The OnePlus JBL E1+ has been priced at Rs 1,860. The earphone features 9mm drivers, a 3.5mm connector, 1.2m cable, and in-line three-button remote with a microphone to take calls, skip tracks and take photos. The OnePlus Silver Bullet earphones is priced Rs 899 which features a brushed aluminium casing, and also offer an in-line remote.

OnePlus One to go on Sale in India via Amazon on December 2

OnePlus and Amazon have announced that the OnePlus One will go on sale in India via Amazon on December 2. Last week, Amazon started posting teasers of the OnePlus One that confirmed The OnePlus One launch in India.

As reported earlier, the OnePlus One smartphone will be available for purchase only for users with invites. Users in India will receive India-specific invites from OnePlus and Amazon. Only 1,000 invites will be sent to the users, and they will have to purchase the OnePlus within 48 hours of getting it.

OnePlus will also be selling its official accessories via Amazon which includes Flip cover, Bamboo StyleSwap Cover, and Silver Bullet Earphones. Other accessories announced as 'coming soon' include the Screen Protector, Protective Case, Clear Case, and JBL E1+ Earphones.

Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus said,  

“Our company focuses first on our users and our product. We want to provide the best possible experience for our Indian users who have been so supportive of our vision. To do that, we are investing heavily in our Indian operations and partnering with the fastest growing and most admirable e-commerce company in the market, Amazon.in”

 Amit Agarwal, VP and Country Manager, Amazon India, added,

"We are very excited to bring this much awaited phone for our customers in India. And we are having real fun with the unique marketing initiatives for the launch. It fits right into our philosophy of bringing wide and unique selections and experiences for our customers."

Coming to the specs the OnePlus features a 5.5 inch full HD display. The device is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The device runs CyanogenMod 11S, a custom ROM built on open-source Android KitKat.

Camera features include a 13-megapixel rear camera 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity features  include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC functionality. It features a 3100mAh non-removable battery.

The device comes in two storage variants - 16GB in Silk White and 64GB in Sandstone Black.

Pricing details will be announced on the launch event on December 2. The OnePlus  is expected to be priced below Rs.25000.

Amazon To Launch OnePlus One In India Soon

 

OnePlus One is all set to launch in the Indian market via Amazon. Amazon India website posted a teaser for the exclusive launch of the device.

In addition OnePlus One forum has also started a contest. 100 winners will get the first India-specific invites to buy the One. The contest ends on November 22nd, at 10:30pm IST. [Click here to enter the contest].

Now coming to the specs of the OnePlus One, the device features a 5.5-inch(1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD JDI screen with LTPS technology and  is powered by a 2.5GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM. It will be available in 16GB/32GB variant. The device runs on Cyanogen 11S based on Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

 

Camera features includes 13MP Sony Exmor IMX214 rear camera and 5MP front facing camera for capturing selfies. The device is embedded with a 3100mAh LiPo battery. It comes in two color variants - Silk White/Sandstone Black.

The upcoming One Plus One might be a strong competitor for Oppo, Gionee and Xiaomi handsets. The OnePlus One is expected to be priced below Rs.25000 in India.