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Android Q Beta Developer Preview Available for OnePlus 7 Series

OnePlus 7 Series Gets Android Q Beta – Developer Preview

On the OnePlus forums, we spotted the announcement revealing that the OnePlus 7 Series is now in the Android Q Beta and that users can get an early glimpse at the next Android operating system. The forum post also warns users that only developers or early adopters that know the risks of trying the beta software:

As it is still in an early stage of development, we do not recommend flashing this ROM if you have little or no experience in software development or flashing custom ROMs.

Users that want to try the latest Android Q beta build should know that the software is still unfinished and will offer an unstable experience. Consider using another smartphone as your daily driver if you want to try Android Q on the OnePlus 7. Here are some of the known issue for the OnePlus 7 series:

Ambient Display is not working
System stability issues
Cannot send SMS when VoLTE is on
Navigation gesture is not working
Recovery mode doesn’t work
Some apps may not function as expected when running on this Developer preview release
Issue with MTP that doesn’t allow you to copy rollback file from PC to Phone

If you want to load the latest ROM upgrade, follow the instructions provided in the official forum post (link provided above). Remember that this is a developer preview, not a stable build. As always, make sure you have enough battery and minimum 3GB of storage space for the new upgrade. Also, make sure you backup your data before flashing your device!

OnePlus has already released the kernel source code for the OnePlus 7 series.

OnePlus Will Work with U.S. Carriers to Launch its 5G Phone in 2019

With the release of its 5G smartphone planned for 2019, OnePlus is cooperating with U.S. carriers in order to increase sales in the country. It is expected that within the first year since the introduction of 5G in the U.S., the company will be one of the first to create a 5G phone for the market.

Carriers will help OnePlus to reach the U.S. market

Although OnePlus has its own group of fans in the U.S., the company’s products can be purchased only through its website. Knowing that they will never be able to conquer the American market with internet sales alone, the phone makers from China will collaborate with carriers to make their smartphones widely available.

Currently existing obstacles

Considering the fact that OnePlus’ phones are not available in carrier stores where they could be purchased through installment plans or carrier subsidies, the only way to buy them is by paying the full amount at once through the website. Even though the most recent phone, OnePlus 6 costs only about half of iPhone X’s $999 base price while having comparable specifications, its upfront pricing makes this phone less affordable.

Can OnePlus’ 5G phone be a hit?

The situation is expected to change drastically with the arrival of the new 5G phone, which will be available in carrier stores. Various plans will reduce the upfront price of the device, thus making it more affordable. In addition to that, the potential buyers will also have a chance to take a closer look at the phone before the purchase. Since OnePlus’ devices are using Qualcomm chips and it is known that they work just fine on GSM networks in Europe, they will definitely support any carrier in the U.S.

The first 5G phone of the Chinese company, which will most probably use a new Snapdragon X50 family modem, is expected to be launched in early 2019.

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