We did it with the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 and we are now doing it for the OnePlus X. Wondering what we are talking about? We are talking about our uber stylish smartphone, the OnePlus X going invite-free in India!
The invite system has been crucial to letting us scale our operations and has given our fans a unique way to share our brand story with the people in their lives. It has been our constant endeavour to enhance the smartphone experience for all of you in taking risks by pushing ourselves and showing real improvements. That’s why we’re making the OnePlus X invite-free, forever, for a more cheerful buying experience.
Starting midnight tonight, February 5, 2016 onwards, the OnePlus X which includes all the three variants in Onyx Black, Champagne Gold and the limited edition Ceramic are available on Amazon India for purchase without any invites.
We are starting February off with a bang! Come be a part of the OnePlus revolution.
Yeah. The Star Wars hype is getting to us all but we have some awesome news coming your way next week.
The OnePlus Power Banks were a runaway hit the last time around and we’ve got plenty of stock this holiday season for the discerning accessory buyer. Expect the same to be in store on Amazon India in the coming week. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the launch sale date.
OnePlus 2: Available Invite-free on Amazon India
Rejoice fans for the OnePlus 2 has officially gone invite free starting this week. If you’ve been holding out this holiday season for a smartphone change, head over to Amazon and buy one today along with an assortment of accessories to complement your latest acquisition.
OnePlus X – Ceramic and Champagne GoldEditions
We have been getting plenty of enquiries from our fans on the availability of OnePlus X – Ceramic and Champagne Gold editions and we are happy to announce that we will be targeting a late December release for both. More details on the same coming to you in the following week.
OnePlus Icons In-Ear Earphones (Gold)
Audiophiles rejoice! As announced last week, the OnePlus Icons In-Ear Earphones with the “Gold” finish are now available for purchase on Amazon India. The distinctive OnePlus Icons design, most notably the two hollow columns, is inspired by the blueprint of an organ piano allowing one to experience a rich resonance of bass, ensuring clarity without distortion.
The OnePlus Icons are available for Rs. 2,999.
OnePlus Experience Stores
For the wonderful people of Hyderabad and Mumbai, we have news! Go out this weekend and experience our smartphones in the following venues for a complete hands-on view of our latest handsets.
Remember the post by Carl where we promised faster roll-out of invites for the OnePlus X in November followed by an Open Sale in December? Yep. The time has finally arrived.
Starting 12 AM, December 10, 2015, the OnePlus X (Onyx) will be available for purchase on Amazon India sans invites for an entire day. You heard it right. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to “up” your smartphone style-ante before the turn of the year, this is your chance to get the best-looking phone in the market today.
The OnePlus X (Onyx) edition is available for a stellar price of ₹ 16,999.
Don’t forget to check out special insurance offerings for the OnePlus X being offered in partnership with Europe’s leading customer care partner, B2X. Not to mention, there are plenty of genuine accessories for the OnePlus X you can adorn your new smartphone with.
OnePlus together with OlaCabs brings the smartphone shopping experience to your doorstep
An in-app buying experience is nothing new. You like what you want, add it to the shopping cart, go through the payment regimen and finally wait for it to arrive. Easy peasy! But what if we made your smartphone buying experience even more convenient? Sounds interesting?Read on further.
For one-day only on December 8, 2015, OnePlus together with OlaCabs and Amazon India is bringing a whole new dimension to your smartphone purchase experience. A first in India, buying a OnePlus X is as handy as hailing for a cab on your app with same-day delivery guarantee (in less than 15 minutes of placing the order, no kidding!) and consumer-friendly payment options. The partnership will take place across seven cities namely Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Fans wishing to purchase the OnePlus X can open their Ola app and request a phone, just like they would book a cab, by clicking on the ‘ONEPLUSX’ category icon that will be available on the app between 10 AM and 7 PM. Once the request is received, an Ola cab will arrive at the customer’s location; along with a representative from OnePlus, with the smartphone. Customers will get a choice of paying for their OnePlus X handsets through cash (Cash On Delivery) or credit/debit cards.
Do note that you will not be able to order for your OnePlus X while already on the move via your Ola app.
A step-by-step illustrative guide on ordering for your OnePlus X powered by OlaCabs is showcased below for reference:
Fire up the Ola app on your existing smartphone
Look up the “ONEPLUSX” category icon and click on “Ride Now“
Confirm your selection in the next screen and hit “Ok“
The booking will be confirmed and the driver details will be displayed on the final screen
As OnePlus is about to celebrate its second anniversary, we want to make sure we are also taking the right steps to make positive change in the world. We’re back with a new eBay Giving Works auction, but this time we’re upping the ante. To kick off global sales of our limited-edition OnePlus X Ceramic version, we are auctioning off 5 actual ceramic devices – not just invites! – and all proceeds will go to charity: water.
“It’s great to see companies like OnePlus not only focus on building a premier product for their customers, but also make giving a part of their model,” says Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water. “We’re really excited to join forces with them to bring clean water to people in need around the world.”
Visit our eBay collection and put in your bids to get your hands on one of the very first OnePlus X Ceramic phones. More importantly, help us to support the amazing work that charity: water does around the world.
What is charity: water?
charity: water is a non-profit organization working to bring clean and safe water to more than 663 million people (that’s 1 in every 11 people in the world) without access to something that many of us take for granted every day. They focus on solutions that help people right here and right now: wells, filters, rainwater catchments, health education and more.
Why auction the OnePlus X Ceramic?
The OnePlus X Ceramic is a very limited edition of our most recently launched device. Zirconia ceramic is a difficult material to work with, but that’s why we decided to take on the challenge. About 20% of the ceramic backs we produce pass our rigorous quality tests, and only 10,000 units of this smartphone will be in existence. Therefore, we hope we can do our part to help others by kicking off our global sales of this limited edition phone in partnership with charity: water.
How does the auction work?
It’s as simple as bidding on any eBay listing – simply visit one of our OnePlus X Ceramic auctions, log in to your eBay account, and place your bid. The auctions will last five days, and bidding starts at $0.99.
What will I receive if I win?
All auction winners will receive their OnePlus X Ceramic, as well as a physical OnePlus X Ceramic invite to share. The highest bidder of the five auctions also wins a very special surprise.
Everyone deserves access to safe, drinkable water, and we’re very excited to work together with charity: water (and you!) to help them in their goal. Your donation will do wonders. Bid now!
Please note that the OnePlus X Ceramic will only be available in Europe, India, and Hong Kong. If a winner from the auction is not located in one of these regions, they will receive the European version of the OnePlus X Ceramic.
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Turn on the style, one accessory at a time
OnePlus X Flip Cover
We designed our Flip Cover to pair perfectly with the OnePlus X, and is available in two super colours, Silver and Black to match your chosen finish. Made from supple PU leather, you can house your OnePlus X in this premium design. Simply open the cover, and your phone springs to life. Close to instantly put your display to sleep and conserve battery life. Your screen is always protected.
OnePlus X Tempered Glass Screen Protector
The ultimate protection for the resplendent AMOLED screen that envelopes the OnePlus X. The OnePlus X Tempered Glass Screen Protector ensures the highest levels of durability, providing protection against scratches and drops. With an added layer of hydrophobic and oleophobic coating, liquids, fingerprints and dust are easily wiped away, ensuring a smudge-free viewing experience. Use your handset worry-free, always.
OnePlus X Translucent Gray and Clear Case
With a mesh lining, our Translucent Gray Case and Clear Case adheres to the OnePlus X and offers a premium feel. Enhanced with a smoky translucence or clear transparency, the beautiful design of the OnePlus X still peeks through while being protected from drops and scratches.
OnePlus X Silicone Case
With our OnePlus X Silicone Cases, you get the best of both worlds: hard plastic protection and a soft, grippy tactile feel from the silicone. Featuring an enclosed top and cutouts for the headphone jack and Alert Slider, your phone is protected from all angles while remaining practical. For an added bonus, the case comes lined with a special microfibre fabric that keeps your phone clean and fingerprint-free.
OnePlus X Cases
It’s as easy as snapping on a new case. Our custom protective shells each represent an interpretation of your own personal style. Each case is light and thin, keeping your OnePlus X protected without the extra bulk.
Karbon Case
The OnePlus X Karbon Case utilises real DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre that’s also found in bulletproof materials. Sporting a subtle black and gray geometric design, your OnePlus X will have an extra layer of stylish protection.
Bamboo Case
The durable and high-quality Nan Bamboo lends its most elegant attributes to our OnePlus X Bamboo Case. Following a high-temperature molding process, the bamboo fits your device like a glove. With 100% real bamboo, no two cases are alike.
Sandstone Case
Synonymous with the OnePlus brand, our one-of-a-kind Sandstone material is available as a protective case for the OnePlus X. Without being too soft or too rough, the Sandstone strikes a perfect textural balance.
OnePlus Micro-USB Cable (100 and 150cms)
We’ve optimised the OnePlus Micro-USB cable for maximum durability and easy storage. While traditional round cords tend to get tangled, we’ve equipped ours with a flat cable and handy silicone tie to solve the problem for good. In your bag or on your desk, you’ll never have to worry about tangled cables again. The OnePlus Micro-USB cable features gold-plated connectors and oxygen-free copper wire for a connection that is both stable and blazingly fast. Allowing for speeds up to a staggering 480Mbps, transferring large files and charging your device has never been so quick and easy.
Bold and eye-catching, the OnePlus Micro-USB cable embodies the superior design and craftsmanship you’ve come to expect from OnePlus. As durable as it is beautiful, we’ve rigorously tested our connectors to ensure the highest levels of dependability. Our attention to every detail is a true testament to the Never Settle philosophy.
All the accessories are available starting today only on Amazon! Stay tuned for more such fantastic accessories coming to India soon.
The OnePlus X breaks new ground for the young Chinese company. Making the X, OnePlus eschewed its usual formula of stuffing the best processor in a ridiculously cheap phone. Instead, it has repurposed the internals of its debut OnePlus One into a smaller phone with a lower $249 price tag. But in achieving that admittedly impressive feat, it’s gone against its own mantra.
Last month, we offered a “personal connect experience” to OnePlus 2 users in introducing extended service offerings which delivered on the promise of value, comprehensive coverage and surety like no other. Starting today, we are rolling out the same value driven smartphone coverage options for the OnePlus X.
For a comprehensive look at both the offerings and the purchase page, visit the following links on Amazon India: B2X On-Guard and B2X On-Guard Plus.
B2X On-Guard for OnePlus
What is the B2X On-Guard for OnePlus X and how much does it cost?
The B2X On-Guard service covers accidental, physical & liquid damage to your OnePlus X device during the first year of the product purchase. Free pick-up and drop services are offered along with this service on top of cashless coverage. The B2X On-Guard is priced at a wallet-friendly ₹999 (including tax and excluding delivery charges if brought separately).
B2X On-Guard Plus for OnePlus
What is the B2X On-Guard Plus for OnePlus X and how much does it cost?
With every purchase of the OnePlus X, customers are entitled to a manufacturer’s warranty for the device for upto a year from the date of purchase. This plan covers all defects that are covered under manufacturer’s warranty for another year after the expiry of the original manufacturer’s warranty for the device.
With its first two phones, OnePlus proved that it could deliver flagship-level devices at a cheaper price-point than most of its rivals. Neither were exactly design duds, but for its third handset — and the second to be unwrapped in 2015 — OnePlus is focusing on style in particular. It’s called the OnePlus X and yes, it has a hint of both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 about it. There are two models: the $249/£199 Onyx, which sports a sheet of black glass on the back, and a £269 Ceramic version, which won’t be available in the US. In fact, OnePlus is only making 10,000 Ceramic handsets full-stop, so you’ll have to be quick if you want one of the company’s lucrative invites. Yep, you read that correctly. Once again, OnePlus will be using an invite system to carefully manage customer demand and shipments.
So what’s inside? Premium components, but nothing that will give this year’s crop of Android flagships any trouble. Underneath the 5-inch Full HD AMOLED panel is a Snapdragon 801 processor, which was common in 2014 flagships like the Sony Xperia Z3 and LG G3. There’s also 3GB of RAM, a 2,525 mAh battery and a tray for two SIM cards. Space might have been a concern, but thankfully the 16GB of onboard storage is backed up with microSD support up to 128GB. On the reverse you’ll find a 13-megapixel camera — no 4K video recording though — coupled with an 8-megapixel snapper up front. Turn the phone on its side and you’ll find the same alert slider pioneered on the OnePlus 2 — this lets you switch between three different notification profiles on the fly, all without taking the device out of your pocket. That’s not to say the OnePlus X is without some compromises though. There’s no physical home button — so you can forget about fingerprint recognition — and charging is handled over micro-USB, rather than USB-C like the OnePlus 2.
As for the software, OnePlus is sticking with OxygenOS, a mostly clean take on Android 5.1.1. It boasts all of the same software features as the OnePlus 2, save for one new addition — OnePlus Radio. The app lets you connect to FM stations, which is no doubt aimed at users in emerging markets. It’s not exciting, but we’re happy with OnePlus’ approach here — there’s just 16GB of onboard storage after all, so the less bloatware the better.
The OnePlus X isn’t a replacement for the OnePlus 2. The company is treating this as entirely new smartphone line, aimed at people that are happy to sacrifice some power for a little more craftsmanship. At $249 (£199), it doesn’t have much in the way of direct competition — in Europe, its closest rivals will be the Wileyfox Storm, the Honor 7 and possibly the Moto X Play. The OnePlus X is more than a mid-range handset, but it’s not quite another “flagship killer.” It’s somewhere in between, and that makes it all the more interesting. The device is set to launch in Europe and India on November 5th and comes to the US two weeks later. The Ceramic edition will be available from November 24th, although of course, both are dependent on you getting an invite. Even if you manage to snag one, there’s no telling how long it’ll take to actually arrive on your doorstep.
The OnePlus Photos app is getting a useful new trick, with support now available to integrate Google Photos with the app for backup and showing your library.
Available as a part of OxygenOS 14 (OnePlus’ Android 14 update), the brand’s built-in Photos app now supports integration with Google Photos. This is found through the app’s settings, with a “Backup with Google Photos” option appearing at the top of the screen. Tapping that activates a menu in Google Photos where you’re asked to grant access.
Once connected, you can not only back up photos, but also access your entire Google Photos library from OnePlus’ app.
We were able to get this up and running on a OnePlus Open running OxygenOS 14, though actually activating backup required force closing the OnePlus Photos app after first granting permission through Google Photos.
On a support page, Google explains that this functionality is currently supported on Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme devices running Android 11 or newer. Android Police points out that Xiaomi’s integration goes a bit deeper, allowing full two-way sync including albums, which don’t sync in OnePlus’ implementation. Xiaomi previously shut down its own cloud backup solution in favor of Google Photos back at the end of 2022, but this newer functionality has become available only recently.
With either device, integration can be disabled through the app, or through Google Photos itself. Going to Google Photos > Photo settings > Apps & devices > Google Photos access allows you to remove access.