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OnePlus 3 Tips and Tricks With FAQ
OnePlus 3 comes with great features at attractive price tag. With Oxygen OS which is based on Android Marshmallow, you have lot of features to customise your device. Here are some of the OnePlus 3 Tips and Tricks in the form of FAQ.

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OnePlus 3 Tips and Tricks

What are the different gesture controls available on the OnePlus 3? How to enable it?

It offers 4 different types of gesture controls. The details are given below.
- Double tap to wake: Tap the screen twice to wake the device.
- Open camera: Draw “O” on the screen to open the camera.
- Toggle Flashlight: Draw a V on screen to toggle flashlight.
- Music Control: Draw “||” with two fingers to play or pause music. Draw “<” or “>” to previous or next.
You can access this settings from Settings->Gestures.

How to customise LED notification light in OnePlus 3?

You can customise Notification light colors by going to Settings->Customisation->LED notifications.You can select different colours for Global notifications, Battery full, Battery low or Battery charging.

What are the different navigation bar customisation options available on OnePlus 3?

There are many customisation options available for customising navigation bar. You can access it from Settings->Buttons.
1. On-Screen navigation bar: Using this option you can toggle between onscreen software navigation bar or hardware capacitive touch button navigation bar.
2. Swap buttons: This allows you to swap the recent and back buttons.
3. Backlight: This allows you to toggle between capacitive key backlight LED turn off or on.
Apart from this, you can assign different task to home, recent and back buttons for below actions.
Long press action & Double tap action: You can assign task such as opening Recents, Search assistant, Turn off screen , open camera, Open voice search, Open last used app and Open shelf for these action for each buttons.

How to enable power button to end call function in OnePlus 3?

Go to Settings->Accessibility. Here you can enable power button to end call option.

How to customise quick toggle menu buttons?

For customising the quick toggle buttons, go to quick toggle menu and tap on to edit button. Now you can move quick toggle buttons according your requirement. You can also remove or add quick toggle buttons by tapping on it.

What are OnePlus 3 camera tips and tricks?

OnePlus 3 comes with Manual camera mode which allows you to tap to focus, set the exposure point etc. For accessing this setting, launch the camera app, swipe left for modes and select manual mode.
Volume keys as shutter button: You can use shutter button to shoot the picture and to start or end video recording.

You can enable double tap power button to Launch camera: To enable this, go to settings->Display. Now enable the Press power button twice for camera.

How to take screenshot on OnePlus 3?

The simple two method to take screenshot are default volume down+Power button method and Power button method.
1. Default Android Volume down+Power button method
  - Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
  - Press and hold volume down and power button at the same time.
  - Screenshot will be taken.
2. Power button method
  - Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
  - Now Press the power button.
  - In the options, select Screenshot. Screenshot will be taken.
What are different ways to share mobile data from OnePlus 3 to PC or laptop?

OnePlus 3 provide 3 different methods through which you can share the mobile data with other compatible devices. You can access these settings from Settings->More->Tethering & Hotspot.
1. WiFi Hotspot: If you enable, you can make your OnePlus 3 as hotspot to connect other wifi enabled devices to internet using the mobile data of OnePlus 3.
2. USB tethering: For enabling this, you need to connect the phone to PC/Laptop via USB cable.
  Now enable the USB tethering. It will start sharing the mobile data with Laptop or PC.
3. Bluetooth Tethering: For to use this, first you need to pair your OnePlus 3 with laptop or desktop. Then enable the Bluetooth tethering.
What are the other useful OnePlus 3 tips and tricks?
- Left capacitive button long press- Shelf feature: The latest Android Marshmallow based Oxygen OS in OnePlus 3 has new feature called Shelf. You can access this feature by flicking your finger right across the home screen. This gives you the fast access to favorite contacts and apps, essential info and widget.
- Swipe up for google now and swipe down for notifications.
- Night Mode which you can access from the quick toggle menu.
- Long press on toggle menu to go to settings: If you do long press on any of the quick toggle menu buttons, it will take you to relevant settings page.
- Wave your hand to Ambient Display: This will give you an option to see lock screen notification by just waving your hand on the display.
- Customise your Google search bar: Tap your right capacitive key, go to customize, swipe right on quick search and select the size of your search bar.
These are only few OnePlus 3 tips and tricks. There are lot of customisation and features available on OnePlus 3. If you know other OnePlus 3 Tips and Tricks please share it in the comment section below.
June 28, 2016
How to take screenshot on OnePlus X
OnePlus X is considered to be a very good mid-range Android smartphone. It has decent power, elegant look, and an attractive price tag. I already made a post on OnePlus X review which talks about pros and cons of the device. In this post, we will learn one tip on this device. That is how to do the print screen or screen capture on the OnePlus X.

OnePlus X

How to take screenshot on OnePlus X

OnePlus X runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1. So there are two ways through which you can do the print screen on OnePlus X. The first method is through the default android method or Volume Down Plus Power key method. The second one is using the power menu option. This method of screen capture on OnePlus X does not need any third party apps. It works with default apps and settings.

How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using Power Button and Volume Down Button or Default Android Method

This is the most common method of taking a screenshot. Most of the Android smartphones support this method of taking the screenshot and OnePlus X is not an exception. So let’s explore this method of taking screenshot.
- Go to the screen or App on which you want to take a screenshot.
- Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
- The screen will flickr and shutter sound will be heard.
- The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using the Power Menu option

Comparing with the above method, this is the easiest way of taking a screenshot on OnePlus X.
- Go to the screen or App on which you want to take screenshot.
- Long press on Power button.
- You will get a power menu.
- Tap on to the “Screenshot” Options.
- It will take the screenshot.
- The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
Hope this guide on how to take screenshot on OnePlus X is useful. If you face any issues or anything you want to share use comment section below. Also, share any other useful tips you have got with OnePlus X.
December 2, 2015
OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM
OnePlus 2, the eagerly waited OnePlus One successor finally launched after numerous leaks and hype filled teasers. The new smartphone features magnesium frame and metal buttons along with powerful Soc and 4GB of RAM. The OnePlus 2 price starts from $329 for basic 16GB variant and $389 for the 64GB top variant.

OnePlus 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC with 4GB of RAM. The onboard storage on this device is optional between 16GB or 64GB. The device runs on Oxygen OS which is based on Android Lollipop. This new flagship smartphone will have StyleSwap covers with various finishes. Black with sandstone finish will be the default choice out of the box.

OnePlus 2 sports 5.5 inch full HD(1080p) display which is claimed to be brighter and with more accurate color reproduction than the screen found in in its predecessor. There is also fingerprint sensor which is said to be faster than the one in iPhone 6. It allows up to five fingerprints in the device. 3300 mAh battery powers the One Plus 2.

OnePlus 2

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OnePlus One Pros and Cons

OnePlus 2 connectivity features includes dual-nanoSIM functionality, 4G LTE connectivity. There is a USB Type-C is the standard connectivity port through which user can take advantage of micro USB accessories. Camera of OnePlus 2 is a 13MP unit with optical image stabilization, laser focus, and 1.3 µm pixels. There is also a 5MP front facing camera for selfie lovers.

OnePlus 2 will be available on different key markets starting August 11. For purchasing the device, one need to have invites like we have seen with OnePlus One. However, manufacture promised much easier invite system this time.

OnePlus 2 Specification
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC with 4GB of RAM
- 5.5 inch full HD(1080p) display
- dual-nanoSIM functionality, 4G LTE connectivity, USB Type-C
- 13MP primary camera with optical image stabilization.
- 5MP front facing camera.
- 3300 mAh battery.
Source: gsmarena.com.
July 28, 2015
Pros and Cons of OnePlus One Smartphone
OnePlus One is dubbed as Flagship killer smartphone of 2014. This is because of its high end specification but mid range price. The price of OnePlus One in India is Rs.22,000 for the 64GB variant(Approx $365).

OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad core processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.

OnePlus One has 13MP primary autofocus camera which can record videos at 4K resolution. There is also a 5MP front facing secondary camera. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The OnePlus One houses a 3100 mAh battery which is non user replaceable. Huawei Honor 6 and Xiaomi Mi4 are the close competitor for this device.

Read: OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM.

Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus One

Pros of OnePlus One
- Great Price to Performance Ratio: Performance we get with this device for the price we pay is exceptional.
- Excellent Battery life: The battery life of OnePlus One is great considering its large screen size. On casual usage, the battery lasts upto 2 days.
- CyanogenMod OS: The timely updates and the tweaking options of the CyanogenMod OS is great.
- Good Display screen: The 5.5 inch display screen with 1080p resolution is good.
Cons of OnePlus One
- No microSD card support: Though it is not a major drawback of OnePlus One considering 64GB of internal storage.
- Non user replaceable battery
- Average Camera performance on low light: The camera performance in low light is not great.
- Restricted availability of the device: The device is available only through invite.
- Average Call Quality: Call quality is decent but not great.
OnePlus One Tips and Tricks FAQ

How to take screenshot on OnePlus One?

To take screenshot on OnePlus One, press and hold the Volume down and Power button simultaneously. The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery.

How to use OnePlus One as Modem

You can use OnePlus One as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

OnePlus One Specifications
- Dimensions and Weight: 152.9×75.9×8.9mm and Weighs 162 grams.
- CPU and Chipset: Snapdragon 801 Chipset with 2.5GHz quad core CPU.
- Memory and Storage: 3GB of RAM and internal storage optional between 16GB and 64GB.
- Battery: 3100 mAh battery.
- OS: Android 4.4 based CyanogenMod 11.
- Connectivity: 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB.
- Display: 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.
- Camera: 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
December 28, 2014