HTC OnePlus One Specifications and Review (Part 2)
Software
As though the One wasn't novel enough, it additionally accompanies a substantially more adjustable Android experience than what 99 percent of clients presently appreciate. This is on account of Oneplus is a selective accomplice with Cyanogenmod, so commonly its first telephone accompanies the firmware (manufacture 11s, based on Android 4.4.2) specifically heated in.Hold up. What precisely is Cyanogenmod? It's custom firmware focused around the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and gives the client more opportunity to fiddle around with settings, symbols, subjects and... actually, almost every part of the Android experience. Cyanogen's a standout amongst the most famous bits of outsider firmware in the Android universe and can be introduced a wide mixture of gadgets, yet the experience is far and away superior on the One in light of the fact that it was incorporated with the telephone; since Cyanogenmod could work with the hardware right on time in its advancement, it had the capacity include a pack of enhancements that you won't find on different telephones.
From the beginning, it doesn't create the impression that unique in relation to stock Android, put something aside for a couple of style changes (think: symbols and catches). However don't let its downplayed veneer trick you: There's a ton of force in the background, and it gets to be more clear as you keep on poing around. There are a few new peculiarities, with tweakable settings tossed in all over the place. A large portion of you are basically searching for a cheap telephone and couldn't care less about making many modest changes in accordance with your Android setup, and the excellence of CM is that it can fit your style simply as it can fit the inclination of force clients - its totally adaptable, and its fabulous. Here's an intensive lesson on what you can change.
Because of a solid modding group, there are huge amounts of diverse Cyanogenmod subjects to look over. Lean toward LG's or Samsung's interfaces oddly enough? No sweat, simply go to the Themes Showcase application and download what you need. The greater part of them aren't impeccable ports (some just gimmick select parts of the UI, in the same way as symbols, catches or textual styles), however they will in any event offer you a percentage of the commonality of what you're utilized to. You can likewise decide to download various distinctive text styles, sound packs, boot livelinesss and wallpapers.
The One accompanies a set of capacitive keys beneath the screen, yet you can deactivate them and settle on a virtual bar of delicate catches. It may not bode well for do that in case you're attempting to crush however much land as could be expected out of your screen space, then again. On the off chance that you decide to keep the on-screen bar, CM will give you a chance to include, take away and improve the catches that show up there.
You can likewise alter the status bar to demonstrate the clock, battery rate (and the sort of marker it uses) and the quantity of notices for specific applications, in the same way as Gmail. You'll additionally have the capacity to modify screen shine just by sliding your finger to the left or right on the bar, and you can decide to include a twofold tap-to-rest alternative.
On the off chance that you need to switch which tiles appear in your brisk settings menu (and the request in which they're demonstrated to), you can do that by hitting an in addition to symbol close to the top. Also coincidentally, as opposed to needing to utilize a two-finger signal to open that menu, its conceivable to force down on the privilege side of the status bar to get there - pulling down on the left would raise the standard notice bar. At long last, you can likewise switch which alternate routes appear on the lock screen, and in addition the speedy dispatch alternate routes that show up when you slide up from the home catch. I could continue discussing more stuff you can change, however you get the thought - you can do a considerable measure. Also a piece of the fun is finding new settings to change.
The One gives you a chance to utilize motions to enact distinctive parts of the telephone. Strangely, this is one of the few parts of the OS that isn't adjustable. A twofold tap wakes the gadget; a V movement enacts the LED electric lamp; two fingers up/down will turn on your music; and a round motion gets you straight into the camera. These motions were inconceivably touchy on my prerelease unit, so I would regularly hear music originating from the telephone as it sat in my jeans pocket. Assuredly Oneplus and Cyanogen will calibrate this as the One gets closer to an authority dispatch.
Ultimately, amid the course of my survey I unearthed one of the One's best gimmicks: continually listening voice distinguishment, because of Qualcomm. CM tosses in a couple of alterations of its own to include more customization. After the telephone takes in your voice, you can say "Hey Snapdragon" "alright Oneplus" to enact Google Now or any application of your decision.
Camera
The Nexus 5 has a great deal of charming characteristics, however the camera isn't one of them. Indeed, it has its snippets of significance, yet I can't help think this is an instance of settling. The Oneplus One, then again, utilizes a 13-megapixel back camera with a Sony sensor, six-component lens setup and f/2.0 opening for lower-light shots. Furthermore, the front-confronting camera tops out at 5mp - a sizable change over the 1.3-megapixel sensor on the N5.The camera application is an extraordinary flavor made by the Cyanogenmod group. It comprises of three round catches as an afterthought for taking stills, feature and surrounding shots. Along the top sits a few settings, scenes and a switch for the front-confronting camera. Notwithstanding HDR, night mode, scene and a couple of other standard alternatives, the One has less-conventional scenes like snow, dusk, gathering and theater. These may offer some fun approaches to explore different avenues regarding your camera, however I found that auto mode dealt with most situations splendidly well. However in the event that you need to switch over and over again, you should simply swipe your finger up or down on the viewfinder.
Performance and Battery life
It's tricky to accept that a $300 gadget like the One has as much muscle underneath the hood as the Galaxy S5 and Oppo Find 7. Truth be told, you in fact can't get any speedier, since the telephone dons a 2.45ghz quad-center Snapdragon 801 (Msm8974-AC), a 578mhz Adreno 330 GPU and 3gb of RAM. Until the Snapdragon 805 turns out later in the not so distant future, this is the most flawlessly awesome silicon that Qualcomm brings to the table. Yet what does it intend to you? Smooth everything, quick everything and no slack the extent that the eye can see. If its all the same to you my nitpicks: The gaming knowledge is still marginally lazy with the infrequent casing skip, however its not extremely recognizable unless you're giving careful consideration. Also, since the telephone's as yet running on a pre-release fabricate, there are a couple of wrinkles that Oneplus needs to iron out before it discharges the One to the world.
Cyanogenmod's firmware provides for you the choice to change your performance profile to one of three modes, going from force protection to battery sucker. On the off chance that you would prefer not to utilize any presets, you can modify a portion of the settings physically, for example, least and most extreme CPU recurrence. This is without a doubt in progressive region; I don't suggest you attempt it unless you recognize what you're doing.
One such issue is delicate sound yield, both on the outside speakers and in the earpiece. The majority of my discussions were much quieter than they ought to have been, and I could scarcely hear music booming at full volume. (Oneplus lets me know this will be determined in a forthcoming overhaul, and I'll correct my survey when that happens.) Fortunately, none of this was an issue when I utilized earphones; truth be told, I frequently needed to turn down the volume to make my ears feel great. Moreover, the One has an equalizer application called Audiofx, which gives you a chance to adjust the sound.
HTC OnePlus One Specifications (Quick)
GENERAL
Release date
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April 2014
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Form factor
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Touchscreen
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Dimensions (mm)
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152.90 x 75.90 x 8.90
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Weight (g)
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162.00
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Battery capacity (mAh)
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3100
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Removable battery
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No
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Colours
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Sandstone Black, Silk White
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SAR value
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NA
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DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)
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5.50
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Touchscreen type
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Capacitive
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Resolution
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1080x1920 pixels
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Pixels per inch (PPI)
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401
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Colours
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16M
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HARDWARE
Processor
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2.5GHz quad-core
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Processor make
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
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RAM
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3GB
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Internal storage
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64GB
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CAMERA
Rear camera
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13-megapixel
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Flash
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Yes
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Front camera
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5-megapixel
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SOFTWARE
Operating System
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CyanogenMod 11S
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Java support
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Yes
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Browser supports Flash
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Yes
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CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi
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Yes
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Wi-Fi standards supported
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802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
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GPS
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes, v 4.00
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NFC
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Yes
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Infrared
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No
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DLNA
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No
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Wi-Fi Direct
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No
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MHL Out
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No
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HDMI
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No
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Headphones
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3.5mm
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FM
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No
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USB
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Micro-USB
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Charging via Micro-USB
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Yes
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Proprietary charging connector
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No
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Proprietary data connector
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No
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SIM Type
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Micro-SIM
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GSM/ CDMA
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GSM
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3G
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Yes
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SENSORS
Compass/ Magnetometer
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Yes
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Proximity sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer
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Yes
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes
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Gyroscope
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Yes
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Barometer
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No
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Temperature sensor
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No
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