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[–]OiYou 78ポイント79ポイント  (44子コメント)

Why is Qualcomms Quick Charging 2.0 missing from the OnePlus 2? Despite using Qualcomms latest processor.

Also why USB 2.0 only used as opposed to using Type C in conjunction with USB 3.1?

[–]EnddaAndroidExplained.com 4ポイント5ポイント  (8子コメント)

Quick Charge doesn't work with USB Type-C right now

edit - strange, as /u/dsmonteiro points out, I am wrong

This is what I had my previous information from

Qualcomm Quick Charge requires a compatible power controller (that is, a physical thing) and that power controller must be compatible with a given USB specification, and it's not obvious that current controllers work with USB type C fully. In other words: it could be possible that there is no suitable power controller that supports both USB Type C and Quick Charge 2.0 yet. While the Type C port on the OnePlus 2 is essentially a re-engineered microUSB 2.0 port, it's not clear if the existing power management interfaces are "plug and play" in terms of keeping their fast charging capabilities. And if they are, there may be other challenges that add to cost or complexity which we aren't aware of (such as Qualcomm not yet certifying them).

[–]dsmonteiroBamboo OPO 10ポイント11ポイント  (1子コメント)

I read somewhere that QC is port agnostic, I'll update here with the link if I find it.

EDIT: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/quick-charge/faq

[–]EnddaAndroidExplained.com [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Ah, you are right.

This is what I had pulled my information from

Qualcomm Quick Charge requires a compatible power controller (that is, a physical thing) and that power controller must be compatible with a given USB specification, and it's not obvious that current controllers work with USB type C fully. In other words: it could be possible that there is no suitable power controller that supports both USB Type C and Quick Charge 2.0 yet. While the Type C port on the OnePlus 2 is essentially a re-engineered microUSB 2.0 port, it's not clear if the existing power management interfaces are "plug and play" in terms of keeping their fast charging capabilities. And if they are, there may be other challenges that add to cost or complexity which we aren't aware of (such as Qualcomm not yet certifying them).

[–]usaff22nexus 5, Android M Preview MPZ79M, 3 UK | HTC One S 4ポイント5ポイント  (1子コメント)

I wonder if Google will get it working with the new Nexus 5.

[–]EnddaAndroidExplained.com 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'm not sure. It could be something that Qualcomm has to fix though. It could also be something that requires additional hardware in the chip. I don't know the technical details though

[–]phillipreece 2ポイント3ポイント  (2子コメント)

Would it be possible to add this feature when it does via a firmware update? Or is this a hardware limitation?

[–]EnddaAndroidExplained.com 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

I honestly don't know. I've just read that the USB Type-C port is a limiting factor for Quick Charge right now

[–]DeadSalasNexus 4, Lollipop 127ポイント128ポイント  (19子コメント)

How much money was saved per unit by cutting NFC? I can understand if you're unwilling to divulge a specific number, but are we talking ten dollars, a few dollars, less than a dollar?

[–]ProfessorBongwaterOnePlus One / T-Mobile / CM 12.1 Nightlies 33ポイント34ポイント  (7子コメント)

I'd pay $30 more for NFC. With NFC, I'd buy the OP2 in a heartbeat...(or whenever they'd let me buy it)

[–]justdozi [スコア非表示]  (5子コメント)

I really dont get it this time. Especially since they only produce what they sell slowly. If any company can turn around and change the design of their phone quickly (2-3 months) its One Plus, so why not just add it for phone being produced 3-4 months from now?

[–]clickstation [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

Because that's an easy way to be hated by your consumers.

Remember when iPad 4 came out shortly after the iPad 3 and there was an outrage where people are feeling "betrayed" by Apple?

You do that once, and people won't buy your next phone when it comes out. They'll wait 3-4 months just in case you pull the same thing again..

It's just bad for business.. especially in an age where a mid-end phone has Snap 615, 2GB ram, and 1080p display. It's so easy to get a "good" phone now. Easy to lose a potential buyer.

[–]DrumNTechNote 4 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

This exactly what I was thinking at launch. I understand some corners have to be cut (despite the "never settle" slogan) but saying that they didn't include NFC because people didn't use it last time is silly. Just because in the last year people didn't use it, doesn't mean future customers don't want to use it especially if NFC becomes more useful with Android Pay.

I hardly ever use my IR blaster on my phone, but when I needed to turn off a TV in an empty waiting room so I can read I was very happy to have that feature. Same can be said for NFC. Just because you don't have a use for it now doesn't mean it won't be useful later.

[–]fliptrikNexus 6 | Nexus 9 | Moto 360 390ポイント391ポイント  (167子コメント)

Can you explain the reasoning behind the decision to cut off Android Police?

[–]knockoutkingSamsung S6 / VZW 49ポイント50ポイント  (6子コメント)

This question deserves the gold (and I will gild a response if One Plus gives one)

Edit: Holy shit. This is their honest response! Will guild it when I get off mobile...

I've posted about this before - here's a tl;dr: we don't mind criticism, especially the constructive kind. Our PR department has limited resources and an almost unlimited amount of publications to support. Nobody has been "cut off" - anyone can buy our device, review it and post about it, but we can't give invites to everyone that asks.

[–]PimorezOnePlus One, CM12S [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

This question has been answered a minute before you posted this :) (Though probably while you were writing this). Go ahead and gild the response :P

[–]whizzer0Nexus 7 (2013), Lollipop 5.1.1 [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

It's "to gild", by the way. "Guild" neither has the same meaning nor is a verb.

[–]uknoikno 23ポイント24ポイント  (8子コメント)

Wasn't it obvious? Because they don't want bad things written about them.

[–]knockoutkingSamsung S6 / VZW [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

...except that AP writes good things about them. Look at their review. Look at how many of those on their masthead use/used the OPO as their daily driver.

One editorial that is "negative" != everything they have written!

[–]TODO_getLifeDeveloper - M-Dev Apps [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

To be fair they were singled out in the title of that article and most people only scan the title. Bit unfair on OnePlus, since loads of companies lie, it's called marketing.

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] 16ポイント17ポイント  (133子コメント)

I've posted about this before - here's a tl;dr: we don't mind criticism, especially the constructive kind. Our PR department has limited resources and an almost unlimited amount of publications to support. Nobody has been "cut off" - anyone can buy our device, review it and post about it, but we can't give invites to everyone that asks.

[–]axschech [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

It was more than just that. AP said you completely cut off contact, and refuse to respond to them through any forms of communication; and that is all due to this review.

Can you please explain why this has happened?

[–]jerdog76HAL, 9000 84ポイント85ポイント  (76子コメント)

And yet you did "cut off" Android Police. So how do you answer that?

[–]archon810Android Police [スコア非表示]  (32子コメント)

  1. I don't care if I have to buy the review unit or not (not everyone knows this but most review units are loaners). It's not about that. It's about timing. Those with review units will get weeks, sometimes months to come up with a review. Those without are at the mercy of the invite system to get a unit.

  2. Embargoed pre-briefings, like the one we had for the OnePlus 2. I highly dislike embargoes, but when some get it and some don't (which ultimately is always the case, it's the definition of an embargo), things become unfair. So publications try to stay in the good graces no matter what so they could continue getting first dibs on the embargoes. Case in point for why embargoes are stupid: everyone with the embargo was forced to sit on their asses twiddling thumbs till 8pm, pretty much half an hour after the announcement was done.

  3. We were promised hundreds of priority invites to give away to the community. These were cut off.

[–]Ndafed1776 97ポイント98ポイント  (30子コメント)

Nobody can just buy your product. You are forced to jump through hoops and beg to get an invite. It's crazy. I have money and would like to give it to you but you force us to make videos of flash dances. The only good thing about the invite system is I got so mad at you guys I got 3 invites and sold them on Ebay for $100 a piece. You are a subsidy of Oppo. Start acting like a real company. You are not some poor start up.

[–]shorty6049Nexus 4/Nexus 6/Nexus 9/Moto 360 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Wait....people were actually paying 100 dollars for invites? jesus

[–]dsmonteiroBamboo OPO [スコア非表示]  (12子コメント)

The "videos of flash dances" are to win a FREE OnePlus 2, not to get an invite. Invites still haven't started rolling out so why are you mad about it when you still don't know if they will be hard to get?

[–]Ndafed1776 [スコア非表示]  (11子コメント)

It's ridiculous. Make a website and have people order the phone. If they get sold out make a waiting list with a deposit. It's very simple!

[–]johnnyboi1994 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I'm fairly certain it would have been okay to not answer this question, not provide us with an answer that makes it feel like you have a gun to your head. who gives up android police, one of the top five review units?? Other places I can understand, but not Android Police.

[–]felys_ [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

How is that not 'cut off' when you used to send them review unit but now they have to buy it for review if they want?

[–]justdozi 29ポイント30ポイント  (17子コメント)

lmao youre picking the wrong crowd to give this "im just gonna talk around the question" answer to..

[–]uknoikno [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

Haha this is hilarious. Using the, "we don't have enough invites" excuse.

[–]MajinfernoHomeUX [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

That wasn't the point. They basically implied they won't give android police a free device for review. They've been cut off, but they still are free to purchase the device themselves and review it.

So yes, essentially they've been cut off...

[–]istealthbroLG G4 29ポイント30ポイント  (15子コメント)

Do you feel like Motorola's products took some of your spotlight among the media?

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] 0ポイント1ポイント  (14子コメント)

I love the look of their new devices, and I'm looking forward to trying them out myself. This might sound arrogant, but I think we're all really proud that we just maybe possibly might have moved the market enough for another player to start making really, really good phones.

[–]SchinzonOfRemusGoogle Nexus 5| LG G Watch [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

To be fair, they started making good phones before the OnePlus One actually came around, with the original Moto X in 2013, a year before OnePlus One.

[–]blenda220Developer - Depot: Chicago [スコア非表示]  (6子コメント)

to start making really, really good phones

Yeah that's a bit arrogant

[–]Eeshoomoto X 2013 [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

Moto X2 was already good. They just needed a trippy price point. You guys helped push it down :D

[–]iJeffGalaxy S6 - Moderator [スコア非表示]  (3子コメント)

The second generation Moto X wasn't all that great IMO. Display and battery life were pretty disappointing. It was basically a Motorola-branded Galaxy S5 without the water resistance, expandable storage, and removable battery.

[–]spanking_constantlyOPO - N7 2013 - Note 10.1 - N5 - N4 - Shield TV [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Moved the market with what? The oneplus one?

[–]DapperedXMoto X 2014 I 5.1 I Unrooted 32ポイント33ポイント  (24子コメント)

OnePlus thinks NFC (via Android Pay) won't take off until next year. Fair enough. Why do you think USB-C and a fingerprint scanner will become a standard earlier, making them worthy additions on the OnePlusTwo?

[–]ProfessorBongwaterOnePlus One / T-Mobile / CM 12.1 Nightlies 28ポイント29ポイント  (11子コメント)

NFC is useful now. USB-C won't be useful for a few years

[–]AmericanKryptoniteTurbo, G2, Moto X, Note II, Galaxy Nexus, Droid Incredible & X [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

If everyone says USB-C won't be useful for a few years, then it will never be useful. You need companies to come out and push it even though it's not convenient to get new chargers and educating the public.

[–]shorty6049Nexus 4/Nexus 6/Nexus 9/Moto 360 [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

While I agree with your comment, it kind of ignores the fact that this discussion was more focused on "why USB-C and not NFC?"

they're both technologies that need adoption and it seems very odd that they'd choose USB-C as the one to focus on

[–]ProfessorBongwaterOnePlus One / T-Mobile / CM 12.1 Nightlies [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

That's the point I was making! I'd like to have both, but I'd sacrifice USB-C for wireless charging/Quick Charging/NFC any day

[–]PEWP_FARTS [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

Being reversible is much more useful to me than sharing a photo by touching phones, or using a pay system almost nowhere around me supports.

...Accidentally plugged my Galaxy S3 in reversed when I was half awake one night, and dealt with the cord constantly falling out for about a year until I bought wireless charging for it. How is that not useful now?

Edit: Wireless charging by default would be nice too of course.

[–]ProfessorBongwaterOnePlus One / T-Mobile / CM 12.1 Nightlies [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

I dunno. Until my friends have chargers I can use, USB-C won't be useful to me. Trust me, I'm very hyped for USB-C, but I want it to become ubiquitous. To me, being able to leave my wallet behind when grabbing food or getting gas is more useful than not having to worry which side of the plug I need to use.

I'm excited for USB-C, but I think wireless charging and NFC are more important to most people.

The next computer I buy will have USB-C ports for sure

[–]mudclogOnePlus One 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fingerprint scanner - because its a gimmicky feature. It's already become a "standard" by way of the iPhone and Galaxy S series. It will attract the average consumer who looks for things not related to specs. As you said, and as is clear, Apple Pay and Android Pay haven't really taken off yet. Once the early adopters test it out and it gets its full release in the states, then it will start attracting the average joes.

USB C? My guess is since it doesn't have wireless charging, USB C was a cheap method to improve the charging experience, making it easier to plug in the phone.

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (6子コメント)

The fingerprint scanner adds real utility right now, even without accounting for the payments implications. I didn't think I'd use it, but it unlocks ridiculously fast and I'm extremely over pattern unlock after a week of this. Same for USB-C - it's really really convenient and allows us to be at the forefront of adoption.

With NFC, we based that choice on surveys of users as well as outside research saying that 5% of users with NFC had used it in the last month. With the current state of the technology, you're dependent on others implementing something real (like APay) before it really takes off.

[–]tonuch4963Galaxy S6 | White Pearl | 64GB [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

The part of the reasoning that bothers me is you guys keep saying NFC payments won't be more relevant until next year. If this phone is being marketed as a 2016 flagship killer (which its hardly close) why is it lacking a feature that we'll need more next year?

[–]ken27238Moto X (Republic Wireless), Stock [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

the fingerprint scanner adds real utility right now

Half of that utility is in conjunction with Android M and Android Pay. Basically right now it's just like any other phone on the market, a cool way to unlock your phone.

But unlike the others you have no NFC.

[–]PimorezOnePlus One, CM12S [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

A cool and quick way to unlock your phone.

I hate a PIN to unlock my phone so I don't use it. It takes too much time and once in a while you fuck it up which costs even more time..

[–]SirWetWater 39ポイント40ポイント  (27子コメント)

Thanks a lot for doing this AMA! I've got 7 questions I hope you can answer. If you want to skip one, feel free to do so of course!

  1. You've announced you're busy with a second phone in several interviews already. Are those plans still up and if so, is there anything you can tell us about that project?
  2. You've probably noticed there have been loads of people complaining about the lack of NFC. Do you think it is possible to include NFC in a later batch of OP2's and if so, would you consider doing so?
  3. The two pins on the Styleswap cover. We know they're not for NFC and there's a rumour they change the phone's theme based on which Styleswap is attached in HydrogenOS. Can you confirm this and will this also be featured in OxygenOS?
  4. OnePlus posted a tweet today saying there's going to be a new way to get invites starting next week. Could you give us a small hint on what that could be? (Source: https://twitter.com/oneplus/status/627901724720787457)
  5. I've heard that the Carbon Fiber (also known as Kevlar) Styleswap actually lacks the texture you'd expect it to have due to the coating. Can you confirm it's more of a smooth surface?
  6. Many people are in doubt on whether to get the OP2 or the Moto X Style. What would you like to say to those people either in order to convince them or just to speak your mind?
  7. This question is a tiny one, but I hope to get a positive reply nonetheless. At the Popup events, you've given away a lot of OnePlus backpacks (the grey one). I'm in love with that backpack ever since I saw it and I was hoping you could tell me if it's available to purchase anywhere?

Last but not least, I just want to thank you all for being so dedicated to your jobs! Even now, I happen to know you guys won't be home until like 1am but yet here you are. I wish I could give y'all a high five!

-Waterdroid

[–]devildvOnePlus 26ポイント27ポイント  (10子コメント)

  1. Yes, those plans are still up but we can only tell you that this is not going to be the OnePlus 3 nor a OnePlus 2S.
  2. No, we have been clear about it.
  3. It's not a rumor, these pins let the system recognize the StyleSwap and change the theme on H2OS. Do you guys think we should implement this on OxygenOS?
  4. Cat answered :)
  5. All StyleSwaps -except Sandstone- are kind of smooth, but I'd say that the Kevlar is the one where you can clearly feel the texture.
  6. These people should choose whatever they think will suit them best.
  7. We'll make it available as soon as we get enough stock :)

[–]SirWetWater 4ポイント5ポイント  (0子コメント)

You're the bomb David, thanks a lot! I do think you should implement the Styleswap feature of #3, would go great with the OS-wide theming already included.

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team 2ポイント3ポイント  (14子コメント)

OnePlus posted a tweet today saying there's going to be a new way to get invites starting next week. Could you give us a small hint on what that could be? (Source: https://twitter.com/oneplus/status/627901724720787457)

Three words: Pay it forward.

[–]SirWetWater 6ポイント7ポイント  (2子コメント)

Thanks for the reply Cat, any light you can shed on the other questions?

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team 3ポイント4ポイント  (1子コメント)

To answer #3 - The pins on the StyleSwap Covers are indeed for HydrogenOS. For the foreseeable future, they won't be used in OxygenOS.

[–]jerdog76HAL, 9000 26ポイント27ポイント  (11子コメント)

So here's the thing - you've twice proclaimed your devices as "Flagship Killer", and when the OPO was announced it was a worthy adversary against what was out. But by the time it could be actually purchased, it wasn't any different from other devices that were out. Fast forward to 2015 - you're proclaiming the OP2 as the "2016 Flagship Killer".

  1. Why such a bold statement, when it's missing features which last year's (and even this year's) flagships had?

  2. What makes you feel your device is better than anything else that hasn't even come out yet?

  3. Carl himself said the OP3 due out in December was more interesting and possibly higher spec'ed than the OP2 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/08/02/oneplus-carl-pei-interview/30947799/). If that device has higher specs, then haven't you just killed your own phone?

[–]rayfinPhandroid.com [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

The best part of all of this?

It (NFC) is going to gain widespread adoption in stores 12-18 months from now. By that time people will have moved on to the next device.

Carl just said that in 12-18 months (throughout the entirety of 2016) people will have already moved on from his 2016 flagship killer.

He's admitting right there isn't not a flagship killer if he believes people will move on from the device come mid-2016.

[–]pranayysharma [スコア非表示]  (5子コメント)

About #3. David said that its not OP3. Neither is it OP2S.

[–]psychoindiankidAT&T Galaxy S6 32GB | Moto 360 9ポイント10ポイント  (2子コメント)

How do you guys think that your new phone will stack up against the competition? (namely the new Moto Xs)

[–]targhet 37ポイント38ポイント  (0子コメント)

Are you regretting not putting NFC in this device? Or will you regret it more once Android mobile payments are re-introduced.

Also, give me your best sales pitch on why this phone is a better, smarter purchase than the new Moto X, or another current flagship such as the LG G4. I'm having trouble justifying the hardware and software downgrades. I don't think price is a good factor to bring up, seeing as the new Moto X is competitively priced to your phone.

[–]CreamofWhale 38ポイント39ポイント  (21子コメント)

With a mantra as powerful as 'Never Settle', why am I forced to settle without quick-charging or wireless charging if I choose your phone?

[–]Bad_CalzoncillosMoto G 4G xt1039 - Stock 5.1 21ポイント22ポイント  (4子コメント)

And no NFC and USB 3 port with none of the benefits of USB 3.1

[–]CreamofWhale [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

Good point, but I don't really feel like I am 'settling' with a lack of USB 3 because it's not a feature I'm used to.

Whereas I'd literally be settling to forego qi and quick charge (along with NFC).

I appreciate the answer Oneplus, but you've basically told me to find a different phone.

[–]Bad_CalzoncillosMoto G 4G xt1039 - Stock 5.1 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I agree with you. USB 3 is not something that we're used to... yet. 2016 flagships might all have usb 3 connectors, with the benefits of USB 3.1. Hell, even 2015 nexus is rumored to have it.

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] 9ポイント10ポイント  (15子コメント)

We've always said that never settle is true for us too. That means, if you're not happy with the product you shouldn't settle for ours either. With the OnePlus 2, we made the set of choices that we think delivers the best user experience, but because users are not the same they won't all feel the same. That's fine - we'll work hard to make each iteration better than the last.

[–]CervezaPorFavor 27ポイント28ポイント  (13子コメント)

we made the set of choices that we think delivers the best user experience

But quick charging improves user experience for those who care. And it doesn't diminish the experience of those who don't.

[–]soapinmouthGalaxy S6 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I think they've realized it's a mistake at this point, not like they can add it back now.

[–]rrroachAT&T Galaxy Note II (Unlocked for T-Mobile) [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

That means, if you're not happy with the product you shouldn't settle for ours either.

Move along.

But quick charging improves user experience for those who care.

You could say that about literally any feature.

[–]daysofdre [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

that quote seems to translate to "we have to settle on choices we think the majority of users will like", which is pretty much... you know... settling like every other smart phone manufacturer out there..

[–]magnamentis [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

you will probably be one of those who will again blame the manufacturer if your non-exchangable batter goes bust 3-5 times earlier than a a battery that wash charged with care. point is that fast charging reduces battery longevity by several factors and for what, to compensate for a bit of laziness or to make up for 5-10 times when it would be really useful. buy an externeal battery pack or a smart cover with battery like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/hardware/nexpaq-cross-platform-cross-cevice-t3096951/post60450828 and you'll be much better of than with fast charge. smartphones are no candies where children screem: but i want LOL

[–]sta7ic2014 Moto X, Nexus 7 (2013) [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I'd like to see proof quick charging diminishes battery longevity. I've had my moto x with a quick charger since november and haven't seen any decrease in capacity

[–]uknoikno [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Ah, taking the "we know we can add it now, but we will skip it to add it into the next iteration of our phones", approach.

[–]linuxwesOnePlus One, CM12, Cricket, Moto 360 7ポイント8ポイント  (1子コメント)

How long to you plan to continue selling and supporting the OPO?

[–]devildvOnePlus 5ポイント6ポイント  (0子コメント)

We plan to keep on selling it throughout this year.

[–]xsynergy510xSGS4-M919 | SaberMod CM12.1 [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

I had some thoughts and ideas about the smartphone industry with the launch of the OnePlus Two. I was wondering how you could affect the smartphone cycle be releasing every two years and focusing on a truly 2-year future proof phone. If I were to create a phone, it would have 32GB storage, 1080p display, 3000+mah battery and an assortment of features to keep up with the competition up and until the next year. This lead me to a couple of questions:

  1. What are your thoughts on releasing on a 2 year cycle? Would it be beneficial to concentrate on one phone for a whole 1.5-2 years until the release of the next iteration?
  2. Is the OnePlus startup sustaining itself on a one phone per year strategy?
  3. How feasible would it be to make your baseline phone spec'd a little higher than flagships and possibly be matched with the next generation's specs? (ex. baseline 32GB rather than 16GB)
  4. /r/Android might be a very niche subset of the whole Android population, but what do you think of common criticisms they have of all smartphones, such as: "If X company added a couple more millimeters, I wouldn't mind a little bulkiness for a bigger battery." Would you take this into consideration, or is being smaller/slimmer than the competition more important?
  5. Has the design process for the next iteration already begun?
  6. How does the designing process work? Do you look at current technologies (ex. SD810,1080p/4K displays) and see cost-benefit ratio, or is each part chosen with another (ex. SD810 and DDR4 RAM)
  7. Who am I watching on periscope as I type this up?

My questions may have become a bigger mess than I thought, but I thank you if you took the time to read through them!

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Dude, great questions.

  1. I don't think so, not in today's rapidly evolving market. For each year that passes a bunch of new technologies mature and you'd just be too far behind the curve for a full year on that release cycle. I actually kinda like Sony's 6-month cycle of incremental improvements, although it doesn't seem to be paying off for them.

  2. We'll be broadening our range this year.

  3. I think at top specs, where we're basically at, there's diminishing returns to improving them even more. We were one of a few phones with 3GB RAM last year and as soon as something came out with 4GB that became the new baseline.

  4. This place creates so many interesting interactions. Obviously, the circlejerk is hella strong, but at the same time there's a lot of truth bombs being dropped and a lot of foresight too. I do think some manufacturers' focus on extreme slimness is a bit overblown.

  5. Yep.

  6. It's an extremely complex and interesting process involving a ton of trade-offs. Sometimes I wish I was a product manager. I think we'll go into it a bit more in another medium, so stay tuned.

  7. I'm in the foreground, Cat in the background. I guess it's not a very interesting stream but I think it gets a bit more human this way.

[–]GinDaHoodNexus 4 5ポイント6ポイント  (2子コメント)

What is the status on VoLTE for the US version? Will it be activated in an OTA update?

[–]devildvOnePlus 3ポイント4ポイント  (1子コメント)

We're working on it (it's gonna be hard to implement), but we don't have an ETA yet.

[–]GinDaHoodNexus 4 6ポイント7ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thanks. Do you plan on working with carriers such as T-Mobile (USA) to implement WiFi calling and RCS messaging, in this phone or in future models?

[–]reluctant_engineerOneplus One | Exodus Rom [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

1.Now that OP2 is released,when will we get the 5.1 update for oxygenos & cos12? also will we get the Android M for Oneplus one?

2.Mkbhd said that the battery life's not as good as oneplus one,will the final software release fix this disadvantage?

3.I've heard that you're also improving the camera performance through another software update.Will there be features like slow shutter like we had in oneplus one? And where would you position OP2's improved camera performance,better than galaxy s6/lg g4 or inferior?

4.Is the audio quality improved in OP2 too?(both through headphone jack and speakers)

Edit: Also please we'd love to have 1080p 60fps with sound and playback at normal speed option.Both for Oneplus One & Two.:)

[–]Armsheezy 11ポイント12ポイント  (5子コメント)

Can you please clear out the reason why the OnePlus 2 doesn't have Quick charge?

[–]AmericanKryptoniteTurbo, G2, Moto X, Note II, Galaxy Nexus, Droid Incredible & X [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

My guess is temperature. QC increases charging temperature significantly. Combined with the 810 and their design, I could see them not wanting to risk negative press about temp.

[–]istealthbroLG G4 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

It's an interesting one, since the 810 does support it (perhaps it'll be like the G4. Didn't have it supposedly at launch, but miraculously had it a few weeks later)

[–]DrexelDragon93Galaxy S6 Edge T-Mobile 16ポイント17ポイント  (8子コメント)

NFC is literally just a coil, and costs practically nothing. Why would you not suck it up and put it in the phone? Seems an unnecessary risk of alienating many customers for something so cheap.

[–]fallingwallsXperia Z3 Compact [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

A lot of people on here have said that the licensing costs to implement NFC is very high. I don't know enough about it to personally comment, though.

[–]IAMATARDISAMA [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure their current processor is actually not only built to support NFC, but includes the licensing for NFC in the costs because of said support. I'd love an official explanation on this though.

[–]jpswer 4ポイント5ポイント  (1子コメント)

Can any of you discuss how you want to improve how you deal with the community to prevent things like the NFC thing blowing up like it did? @Mike you hinted about some changes on the forums :)

Did you expect such a backlash?

[–]istealthbroLG G4 8ポイント9ポイント  (3子コメント)

When will media get their review units? WE NEED REVIEWS!

[–]devildvOnePlus [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

In 1-2 weeks.

[–]ken27238Moto X (Republic Wireless), Stock [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

And on the Android Police break up, how do you choose who gets a review unit? Whoever asks? Who you like? Who gives the best reviews?

[–]TitsMcGrits 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Before the OP2 event, there was a lot of talk about how you were planning to improve customer service and support. I haven't heard anything about it since, and recent interviews suggest you want to put as many as 5m units in the market (meaning you will have 3x the customers out there) which could be a disaster for customer service rather than an improvement if you haven't scaled up and improved that side of the business. Comments?

[–]Icylobster 4ポイント5ポイント  (4子コメント)

Since I'm sure many of the more technical questions will be asked by everyone else, I have two questions regarding shipping and warranty.

  1. Shipping can take up to three weeks, which is understandable since the company is located in China. Are there any plans to have warehouses in other countries or any of your offices in other countries to store Oneplus products to improve shipping time?
  2. Warranty is 12 months and limited in what it covers, is there any chance that Oneplus would add an extended warranty option that either lasts longer or covers accidental damage?

Thank you very much for the AMA, I love it when companies are more involved with their customers. Keep up the great work!

[–]devildvOnePlus [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

  1. We already ship from Europe and North America. Shipping takes generally less than a week.
  2. We might have more news regarding this soon.

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

Whenever you order something from us we ship it from the warehouse nearest to you (we have warehouses in the EU and US). Standard shipping should only take 3-7 days after the payment has been processed.

We're currently working on more warranty options, actually. What kind of service would you like to see (other than what you already mentioned)?

[–]verttex-[Moto X, Stock]- [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Screen replacement, water damage.

Basically HTCs Uh-oh Warranty.

[–]jpswer 3ポイント4ポイント  (6子コメント)

What's the one feature you wish you could have included in the OnePlus 2 (be it software or hardware) but couldn't for logistical or time limitations?

[–]Vreckie [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

What happened with the mystery battery tech you talked about a year ago?

[–]JakeChambersOy [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

This is my second RMA and right now I am waiting for over 2 weeks for my replacement device. Your response was that you are waiting for confirmation from your warehouse (because of short supply I guess...). But meanwhile the OPO was back in stock in Germany three times at least.

WHY do you sell new devices instead of helping your loyal customers? I would appreciate some help. Thank you! Request #353062

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

I'll forward this to our guy.

[–]infffyOneplus One [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

What about custom roms. As that was one of the best parts of the One. Now that OxygenOS is going to be closed source, will you release anything else than the kernel sources to the developer community?

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

It will continue to be one of the best parts.

[–]opinjonatedOnePlus One [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

  • Do you think the 'Never Settle' slogan accurately describes the OnePlus 2 as a product?
  • Is there a reason why you didn't move to a reservation system? Most of us feel it would be far superior to your invite system without requiring you to maintain an inventory.
  • Do you think it's ethical to only provide review phones to people who publish stories with a positive slant?

Anyway, good luck with the OnePlus Two launch. I really love my OnePlus One but I don't really have any motivation to upgrade. Or frankly, to support your company if you can't handle a simple PR snafu without resorting to questionable methods.

[–]DeadSalasNexus 4, Lollipop 17ポイント18ポイント  (6子コメント)

I'm very much not a fan, but I do hope the mods are on top of things and clean up all the low-effort "#NEVERSETTLE" stuff that will probably arise.

[–]manwithabadheartXperia Z3 Compact | Nexus 9 | Nexus 4 | Moto E[M] 14ポイント15ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yep! If you report them, we'll get to them quicker!

[–]justdozi 23ポイント24ポイント  (37子コメント)

  1. ANSWER THE NFC QUESTIONS! You guys knew they would be asked when you posted this.

  2. Wifi Calling and Tmobile. Any plans for this? DO you guys even have a line of communication with T-Mobile?

  3. Seriously answer the NFC questions and stop making a fool of your company.

[–]super_evil_alienNexus 4, Android 5.1 / OnePlus One Android 5.0.2 5ポイント6ポイント  (6子コメント)

  1. In one of previous AMA number of us recommended OnePlus to release a phone with smaller size due to result of various polls. You asked for proof & someone did provide you with the result. So I would like you to provide some kind of hard fact to back your claim that NFC is overated not many people use it.
  2. Is the 3+ hours of charge worth the trade for USB Type C? I personalty think you guys should have worked with Qualcomm/Google to include some kind of adaptive charging.
  3. What's your plan with the OS strategy? How often are you planning to update the OS & will OPO get most of the updates that goes to OP2?
  4. Any comment regarding the AndroidPolice article? I think they raised some reasonable issues with your company.

[–]ThingsThatMakeMeMadXiaomi Mi 4 + Mi Band [スコア非表示]  (5子コメント)

Can I see the proof from question #1? I'm curious.

[–]super_evil_alienNexus 4, Android 5.1 / OnePlus One Android 5.0.2 [スコア非表示]  (4子コメント)

[–]aranhaDiscoteca [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I mean, those pools are interesting. They don't at all represent the android market (lets be honest, the population of android users that actually read those publications (like droid-life), is minute). That's basically a pool for power users. Incidentally that is also very much the OP demographic, if i had to guess. So it's interesting to see how a pool that is not at all representative of the real smartphone market, is representative of OP's particular market :P

[–]dsmonteiroBamboo OPO 3ポイント4ポイント  (8子コメント)

Will the Type-C connection support DisplayPort?

[–]rrroachAT&T Galaxy Note II (Unlocked for T-Mobile) 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

Regarding the device that will be coming late in the year: is this device one that will be in the same class/price point as the OP2? If not, is it going to be an even cheaper device or a more expensive one? If so, why should potential customers consider the OP2 when they know that they can get a better phone by holding off just 3-4 months?

[–]dcontrol 3ポイント4ポイント  (2子コメント)

Also for those who have handled the phone personally. How heavy is the hardware profile switch? Is there a chance that it could get moved inadvertently when the phone is going in and out of the pocket? I would imagine the iphone's switch is vertical to avoid this problem.

[–]devildvOnePlus [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

It's "heavy" enough so it won't move while in your pocket.

[–]artupazira [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I agree with this. I've tried it myself at the pop up event

[–]Flex007 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

I know this question will be raised several times, but don't you honestly think your resources and investment would have been better spent on NFC rather than implementing metal pins to recognizance the type of back panel i have on my phone? and honestly speaking, as a team, how split were you on taking the decision to leave this out?

Honestly speaking - The pins on the back is a "SAMSUNG" kinda move, very gimmicky

[–]Potato_Gamer [スコア非表示]  (3子コメント)

Are you aware of the insanity that's going on the forums XD Everyone want's an official word on stuff, instead of having to look at news articles and just guess? I personally don't care but a lot of forumer's do :P

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

I'm there every day. We're trying to communicate as much as possible but right now the structure makes it hard to reach out to everyone. I'm working to fix that though.

[–]Potato_Gamer [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

That's awesome to know! The forums are a bit hectic with everyone complaining, however if there was a way just to sit everyone down, and just tell them why Oneplus made their choices, it would calm everyone down :D

[–]vvarma1 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Will you be providing a device tree for the shipping version of oxygen os to provide encouragement for third party development?

[–]kinghanson99OnePlus One (64GB, COS 12) 6ポイント7ポイント  (4子コメント)

  1. How many staff in total do you have in charge of the SEA (South East Asia) region of OnePlus?

  2. Why is the speaker only on one side of the grilles, and is there a need for the microphone holes to have so much holes instead of just a small little hole?

  3. Is there a possibility of seeing manual mode on the camera app like on the LG G4 and the Galaxy S6 on the OP2 in the future?

  4. Will the invites for SEA countries be region specific? Or everything global? Or just any explanation... plz

  5. Why didn't you guys choose front-facing speakers?

  6. Would it be possible to buy some OnePlus sweg?

  7. All staff please answer this I luv u - What made you work at OnePlus? Why OnePlus instead of other companies?

  8. I notice Carl beside you Michael bae... can you ask him if he will come to Singapore soon?

-DickLee

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

  1. The team is small but still growing - about 5 people so far.
  2. With USB Type-C, dual speakers would've made the phone too bulky.
  3. We'll be seeing lots of options for the camera app in future updates. :)

Edit- 7. I was already in China and looking for a change of scenery.

[–]mapin1+1, COS12s 3ポイント4ポイント  (16子コメント)

When is the OPO getting COS12.1 ?

[–]devildvOnePlus 5ポイント6ポイント  (7子コメント)

Yes, it's happening. No ETA as of now, but should be Soon™.

[–]mudclogOnePlus One [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

The problem with Soon™ is that there are no levels of Soon™. It was Soon™ back in like, late March or early April.

Actually, question about that. I've never asked anyone from OnePlus this - how do the COS updates work in terms of responsibility and process for bringing them to the OPO? I've heard conflicting things - some people say it's all on the Cyanogen team.

[–]verttex-[Moto X, Stock]- [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Please no Soon. I've been waiting Soon amount of time for my 2013 Moto X Lollipop.

[–]s0mnipathy 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Any info about the phone being launched towards the end of the year?

[–]dahmur 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Do you really think the invite system has helped boost your sales? Will you continue releasing phones in the future through the invite system?

[–]caballerobhanu 1ポイント2ポイント  (2子コメント)

Will you ever make a windows phone since windows mobile 10 will be launched later this year...

[–]igglepuff 1ポイント2ポイント  (1子コメント)

Did you fix your horrendous Canadian shipping issues, so I don't have to pay literally 70$ on top of the shipping costs COD? I know there was a huge uproar about it with the one, it was kinda BS, i bought myself nad my wife and wasn't too pleased with the extra $70 per phone when they got here..

[–]MajinfernoHomeUX 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

I believe they mentioned no more custom fees for Canadian users. You should he able to find the post stickied on the forums.

[–]AppleTurnoversNexus 4, 5.0.1 2ポイント3ポイント  (2子コメント)

With the OP2 coming out, what are your plans with the OPO? I know you'll continue selling it but what are your future plans with the phone (eg, added features, software, accessories, support etc)

[–]devildvOnePlus [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

Oxygen 2.0 for the One :D

[–]night_day_man [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Which month can we expect it? Its been a long time since oxygenOS 1.0 came out, and there hasn't been a single update :(

[–]Perseus_The_Great 1ポイント2ポイント  (3子コメント)

We've all heard about the infamous invite system and I just want to know the reason for that system? Do you guys not have enough phones at launch or is it because you want to be "diffrent?

[–]Purrsian987 [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

We have the invite system for a couple of reasons. One is for inventory control and the other is so that we can scale smartly. For every phone that we sell we want to make sure that we can support our fans and keep them happy.

[–]Perseus_The_Great [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

The invite system doesn't make them happy just impatient lol

[–]infffyOneplus One 2ポイント3ポイント  (1子コメント)

Will the StyleSwaps be available for purchase right from the start (Aug 11th)?

[–]wofa 1ポイント2ポイント  (4子コメント)

What is the reason behind for releasing the OP2 with a Dual-SIM capability?

[–]Avoig [スコア非表示]  (8子コメント)

Hi!

Do you guys hire interns?

[Honest feedback] Your live chat kind of sucks, it seems like Whoson is not a great partner.

Thanks for the AMA

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (7子コメント)

Hello, we can't really do interns right now but when you're ready for real give us a shout. And thanks for the feedback. Could you be more specific, though?

[–]Avoig [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

Well, when if first tried the chat it didn't scroll and I had to use the developer tools to read the hidden messages, it has been fixed quite quickly but the scrolling still feels weird.

Now the queue is longer and there is the problem that of waiting which is obviously necessary but the user keeps receiving weird messages with the position in the queue and waiting times that just don't make any sense. Plus the box those messages are is too big and even if you can scroll when you have got enough messages the last one/two is pushed outside the screen.

Another important problem is that there are no sounds which makes difficult to know when it's your turn. If you need to wait 30 minutes and you are not back at the right moment you may be dismissed because you didn't realize it was your turn and appeared to be non responsive. The random reported waiting times don't help.

Finally the design is really bad compared to the website, I understand that it may not be a priority but I think that at least a decent full width header could be used.

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

Thanks for the feedback! The live chat is a fairly new feature, so we're still making changes. We'll definitely take this into consideration.

[–]Avoig [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Thanks, live chatting is a killer feature, once refined it'll take your costumer support to the next level!

[–]traustig [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

Will it be possible to order a European version to the USA? and vice versa

[–]djfoo000Bacon, Maguro, CM12 [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

When will you guys start shipping directly to South East Asian consumers? Selling through carriers don't count. If you need a specific country to comment on, Malaysia.

[–]Blackblade602 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Can you send me an invite for the OP2? (It's worth a try....right?)

[–]geokillaOnePlus One: Stock CM12S with AK Kernel 7ポイント8ポイント  (6子コメント)

How do you plan on responding to all the consumer and editorial backlash? For a company that claims to be open, you guys sure are secretive about many things.

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (5子コメント)

You realize you're saying this in an AMA...? :)

[–]mudclogOnePlus One [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer this, but I'm curious. How do you gauge consumer interest in your product? You have your forums, but I feel like they might not be an accurate representation of the opinions of everyone buying the phone or interested in buying it. You also have reddit, but I've found on reddit there is a very vocal minority, as there is anywhere.

How are you able to get a good idea of how everyone really feels about your phone?

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

It's hard, like you imply. If I thought reddit in its current state was representative of everyone, I'd be real scared. Of course, this is real feedback right here and although the vocal minority might be a minority, we still care. The invite system actually helps a lot with controlling stock and solves this issue to a large degree.

[–]MonaMa7erGalaxy Nexus, lollipop 5.1.1 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

in which you are barely answering anything and giving non-direct answers.

[–]Dre-Never_ForgetTHL4000/Nexus 5 2ポイント3ポイント  (1子コメント)

How many invites will get sent out in the first round?

[–]devildvOnePlus 5ポイント6ポイント  (0子コメント)

It depends on what you consider the first round... The ones in the keynote? Then 15... The ones in the pop up stores? Then about 1K... Whatever comes next? More info here: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/oneplus-2-invites-in-august.332832/

[–]MajinfernoHomeUX 2ポイント3ポイント  (1子コメント)

  • Can we expect to see more additions to the current Style swap collection?

  • Any hints on upcoming Oneplus 2 Accessories?

  • How will early adopters be prioritized in terms of invites this year?

[–]devildvOnePlus 5ポイント6ポイント  (0子コメント)

[–]archieboyLG G4 2ポイント3ポイント  (1子コメント)

From pics, it seems that the OP2 has metal contacts at the back similar to the ones on the LG G4. In the LG G4, quick wireless charging and NFC are implemented with the back case and these contacts. Why can't you just sell back cases with NFC and/or Quick Wireless Charging?

*Edited

[–]RophLG G2 (4.4 G3) / Archos Gamepad (4.1) / Galaxy S i9000 (5.1) 2ポイント3ポイント  (5子コメント)

Why won't you guys let your users use MicroSD cards?

[–]dj_saltOnePlus team [スコア非表示]  (1子コメント)

The OnePlus 2 already comes with 64GB, and we've found a lot of users prefer cloud storage.

[–]typical_white_guy 2ポイント3ポイント  (4子コメント)

Given the course you're on, will your next phone be a flip phone?

[–]ShockingLegendGalaxy S6 Edge | Droid Turbo | Oneplus One 0ポイント1ポイント  (6子コメント)

Why is there no Verizon support for the oneplus two?

[–]oklarOnePlus 2[S] 8ポイント9ポイント  (1子コメント)

CDMA is hard. Because there's an extremely limited set of carriers that use it, the risk you're taking by manufacturing devices for them specifically is significantly higher. It also makes you extremely dependent on a few really big players - not a very enticing position to put yourself in as a startup.

[–]ThatmanwiththefedoraBlue 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

If I purchase a Oneplus Two when it becomes available, how many years of update support will I have?

[–]Flamespitter [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

How much does the shipping and duties to Canada cost in total along with the phone?

[–]veilside000 [スコア非表示]  (0子コメント)

Can I have an invite for the new phone without following your shitty marketing campaign?

[–]Tib02CW Nexus 6 1ポイント2ポイント  (4子コメント)

Why did you not include quick charge if the chipset is capable of it?

[–]manwithabadheartXperia Z3 Compact | Nexus 9 | Nexus 4 | Moto E 1ポイント2ポイント  (3子コメント)

See here.

[–]TheRoboteerAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB RAM, Android 5.0 + Nova Launcher !! [スコア非表示]  (2子コメント)

That isn't an answer. They didn't say why they didn't include quick charging, they just said it charges in 2 hrs (Supposedly) anyway