Guest Robert Nazarian Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I have yet to play with a OnePlus One, but it seems like a lot of phone for $299. I know a lot of you agree as you hope and pray for an invite so you can just hand them your money. Based on the fact that production is limited, your chances of getting that coveted invite are slim, but there is another way to grab one. Yes, there are a couple of caveats like that it will cost you a little more, but not a whole lot more. Online retailer Oppomart.com actually has the OnePlus One in stock right now with the “Add to Cart” option just waiting for your click. Now like I said, there are a couple of caveats, but not too bad if you really want this phone. The first is that it will cost you a premium of $100. Oppomart has the 16GB version for $399. The other issue is that you will not get CyanogenMod on it. According to the site, “CyanogenMod is not ready for Oneplus One yet, so all phones installed Color OS now.” Last week, we reported that shipments were delayed because there was an issue with CyanogenMod, but it was supposedly cleared up the very next day. We can only assume that Oppmart has devices in boxes that are obviously too late to be changed. Color OS is Oppo’s proprietary UI skin, but the good news is that you will be able to easily install CyanogenMod through the Oneplus official site or the CyanogenMod community. So what do you guys think? It is worth the extra $100 to get one a few months sooner? If you think it is, just click the source link below to get your order in. source: oppomart via: Android Authority Second, you won’t get CyanogenMod on the device – the retailer claims “CyanogenMod is not ready for the device yet,” so you will get instead a device running Color OS, the Android implementation offered by Oppo (OnePlus’ sister company) on the Find 7. It should be easy to install CM11 manually, but not everyone is comfortable doing that. Third, you will need to be careful about the LTE bands. According to Oppomart, the One supports the following bands: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) and LTE FDD: 1/3/4/7/17/38/40 (1800/2100/2600MHz). Before you place your order, make sure that your carrier supports some of the listed bands in your market. With these sizeable catches out of the way, why would you shell out an extra $100 for the 16GB OnePlus One and go through the hassle of ordering from a third-party retailer? Well, if you live in one of the 16 markets where OnePlus currently sells devices, you might want to wait. But if you urgently need a phone, if you don’t have an invite, or if OnePlus doesn’t sell devices in your country, Oppomart seems like a good alternative, and it’s definitely better than buying from shady resellers on eBay or Craigslist. Come comment on this article: How to get a OnePlus One without an invite Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
Recommended Posts