Alvie
The Lab - OnePlus 5T Reviewer
May 30, 2016
- Close apps and reopen
- Reboot device
- Clear cache + ART/Dalvik in recovery
![[IMG]](https://forums.oneplus.net/attachments/gqs-png.443598/)
Specifications
Display: 1080P 5.5' Optic AMOLED protected with Gorilla Glass 4
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 @2.2GHz
CPU: 2x Kyro @2.2GHz + 2x Kyro @1.8GHz
GPU: Adreno 530
RAM: 6GB
Rear Camera: 16MP f/2.0 - 4K30 1080p30 720p120
OIS+EIS
Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0
WLAN: 802.11b/g/n/ac
USB: 2.0/Type C
Battery: 3000mAh
NFC: Enabled!
Extra features: Dynamic De-noiser, DASH charging, Auto HDR
Which bands/frequencies does the OP3 support?
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
North America model:
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8
FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/4/5/7/8/12/17
CDMA EVDO: BC0
Europe / Asia model:
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/5/8
FDD-LTE: Bands 1/3/5/7/8/20
TDD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41
China model:
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/5/8
FDD-LTE : Bands 1/3/7
TDD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41
TD-SCDMA : Bands 34/39
CDMA EVDO: BC0
Does rooting / unlocking bootloader void warranty?
The technical process of rooting or unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty of the OnePlus 3. However, we strongly suggest for you to only root or unlock the bootloader of the OnePlus 3 if you are confident that you understand the risks involved.
By accessing resources regularly unavailable to software, the process may damage your hardware during or after the procedure, which is not covered under warranty. In warranty handling, we will need to verify that any faulty behavior is unrelated to rooting / unlocking first.
Is there a pre-applied screen protector?
A standard screen protector is pre-applied (professionally fitted) at the factory as gift and to minimise damage. It is not a premium or tempered glass.
Will other chargers work with the OnePlus 3?
Other 5V chargers will work with the OnePlus 3 but you will not achieve the maximum charging speeds that you can using the included DASH charger and cable. Therefore, it is recommended to use the DASH charger and cable.
Last edited: Oct 12, 2019
Alvie
The Lab - OnePlus 5T Reviewer
May 30, 2016
![[IMG]](https://forums.oneplus.net/attachments/rs-png.443600/)
How to install ADB and fastboot:
How to unlock bootloader:
Make sure to backup important files as unlocking bootloader will wipe files and data on your device.
After you have installed the drivers, ADB and fastboot, you can proceed to unlocking your bootloader.
1) Enable USB debugging and OEM unlock
Go to Settings>About Phone>Tap Build number 7 times.
Go to Settings>Developer's Options>Enable USB debugging
Also in Settings>Developer's Options, Enable OEM unlock, type in your PIN/Pattern/Pass code.
2) Connect your OnePlus 3 to your computer
Select Always allow from this computer and click OK (You may not get this prompt)
3) Boot your OnePlus 3 into Bootloader/Fastboot mode (POWER + VOLUME UP)
4) Whilst in Bootloader/Fastboot mode, connect your OnePlus 3 to your PC and allow the drivers to install.
5) Open a command window
For this you have to open a folder
Hold shift and right click
Choose Open a command window
![[IMG]](https://forums.oneplus.net/attachments/opencw-png.443571/)
6) Power off your OnePlus 3 then boot into fastboot mode.
7) Connect your OnePlus 3 to your PC via USB.
8) Run this code to ensure fastboot is working.
If it returns with your serial number you can continue with the process, if not you need to ensure your drivers are correctly setup.
To unlock your OnePlus, run this code:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
This will begin the unlock process on your OnePlus 3 and will come up with a new screen on your device. Choose Yes and it will reboot automatically.
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
It should return with:
Device tampered: true (for some people this may say false but still work)
Device unlocked: true
How to install custom recovery:
1) Enable USB debugging
Go to Settings>About Phone>Tap Build number 7 times.
Go to Settings>Developer's Options>Enable USB debugging.
2) Download this TWRP recovery file and place it on your computer:
https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus3/
For whatever recovery image you are using make sure to name it recovery.img
3) Boot your OnePlus 3 into fastboot mode (POWER + VOLUME UP)
4) Open a command window in the folder where your recovery.img file is.
For this you have to open the folder
Hold shift and right click
Choose Open a command window
5) Run this code to flash recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
6) Boot into recovery by unplugging your phone from the PC and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN.
7) Once in recovery, reboot from there (select system) and swipe to disable stock recovery.
How to root your OnePlus 3:
First of all, you need to make sure you have a custom recovery installed (check the instructions above)
1) Save this SuperSU zip to your phone's internal storage:
2) Boot into recovery mode (POWER + VOLUME DOWN)
3) Click Install
4) Select the SuperSU.zip and Swipe to confirm flash
5) Once done, Wipe Dalvik/ART Cache and Cache and reboot
To verify root, install Root Checker from the Play Store
How to make a Nandroid Backup with TWRP:
Nandroid Backups are important as they backup your stock system, so in case you ruin your phone you can roll back to the Nandroid Backup (similar to Windows system image) via TWRP.
1) To create a Nandroid Backup, enter recovery mode (TWRP)
2) Select Backup
3) Select Boot, Recovery, System, Data, Cache and EFS
4) Swipe to backup (this may take some time)
5) Once done, reboot to system
How to backup EFS:
Credit: @Naman Bhalla
1) Install Terminal Emulator on your phone and open it up.
2) Enable root access by entering this code:
3) Grant SuperSU/Superuser access
4) Enter these commands:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/sdf1 of=/sdcard/modemst1.bin bs=512
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/sdf2 of=/sdcard/modemst2.bin bs=512
5) Go to a file manager and locate the files within your Internal Storage, and back them up to safe places such as your PC, Cloud Storage etc
Restore EFS Backup:
Credit: @Funk Wizard @Naman Bhalla
1) Boot your OnePlus 3 into bootloader/fastboot mode
2) Connect your OnePlus 3 to your PC using a USB cable
3) In the folder containing the modemst1.bin and modemst2.bin files, open a command window:
For this HOLD SHIFT AND RIGHT CLICK
and click Open command window here
4) Use these commands to restore your EFS:
Code:
fastboot flash modemst1 modemst1.bin
Code:
fastboot flash modemst2 modemst2.bin
5) Reboot your phone by using this command:
You can now disconnect your phone from your PC, and your IMEI should be restored.
Restore Nandroid Backup:
Credit: @Funk Wizard @Naman Bhalla
- Boot into TWRP Recovery (VOLUME DOWN + POWER)
- [Only and Only if you want to restore /system and /data too from the Backup] Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Dalvik + System + Data + Cache > Swipe to Wipe. Go back to TWRP Home.
- Go to Restore Menu and select the backup you want to restore.
- Select the partitions you want to restore.
- Swipe to Restore. The process will take some time.
- Reboot
How to unbrick your OnePlus 3:
Last edited: Sep 10, 2017
Alvie
The Lab - OnePlus 5T Reviewer
May 30, 2016
Signed flashable zips:
OTA incremental zips
![[IMG]](https://forums.oneplus.net/attachments/ips-png.443599/)
Camera app not taking pictures:
This seems to be a bug that will hopefully be fixed in a future update. While you wait, try these workarounds:
1) Go to Settings > Apps > Camera > Storage > Clear Data and Cache. Then reboot.
2) Try changing aspect ratio to 16:9
![[IMG]](https://forums-images.oneplus.net/data/medal/600fe2dcd49d8.png)
3) Try using a different camera app (e.g. Google Camera / Open Camera)
Random Clicks in VR Apps:
This issue is present due to the magnetometer in the phone being sensitive to spikes caused by magnets in the VR headset.
A workaround for this is to take out the magnet in the headset (if possible) and use a Bluetooth controller instead.
OnePlus is working on this, be patient.
RAM Management:
The OnePlus 3 has aggressive RAM management in purpose in order to save battery life. Most people won't realise it in everyday use.
However, there is a workaround but it requires root access:
CREDIT: MarioSerrafero (XDA)
1) Install BuildProp editor from Play Store:
2) Search this within the app:
Code:
ro.sys.fw.bg_apps_limit=20
3) Change it to this:
Code:
ro.sys.fw.bg_apps_limit=42
Push notification issues:
This is caused by Doze, a feature implemented in Android Marshmallow to ignore wakelocks.
In order to disable it for certain apps do this:
1) Go to Settings > Battery
3) Click the three dots on the top right, and click Battery optimisation
4) Click All apps
5) Tap on apps that you always want notifications for, and click Don't optimise (e.g. email, Whatsapp etc)
If that doesn't work, you can disable Doze altogether: (requires more technical knowhow)
You can do this by going into:
In Oxygen OS 3.2.6 and above:
Settings --> About Phone --> Tap Build Number 7 times
then go back to Settings --> Developers' options --> Toggle Doze Mode off
1) Go to Settings>About Phone, tap Build Number 7 times to enable Developers' options, then go back to Settings>Developers' options and enable USB debugging.
2) Install ADB and fastboot onto your PC:
Filename: adb-setup_1.4.3.exe
Download this file: Credit @Snoop05
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itNVB1elljU2NPR0k/view
Locate the file, right click and run as administrator.
Press Y at each step:
![[IMG]](https://forums-images.oneplus.net/data/webimg/2021/01-29/60141c0f9bf6d.png)
Once the drivers are installed, the setup window will close and ADB and Fastboot will work!
3) Open a command window
For this you have to open a folder
Hold shift and right click
Choose Open a command window
4)
Type in this code to make sure your device is recognised:
If successful, the command window will return your Serial No. if not, your drivers are not correctly setup
5) To disable Doze, type in the command:
Code:
adb shell dumpsys deviceidle disable
It should return with; idle mode disabled, if successful
Screen protector doesn't cover the whole phone:
This is due to the 2.5D glass on the OnePlus 3. Because of the subtle curves around the edges, screen protectors doesn't fully cover the phone. If it did, air bubbles and dust may be able to enter and compromise the integrity of the screen protector and therefore the phone.
Last edited: Nov 15, 2016
WorD.0
Ice Cream Sandwich
May 30, 2016
This will be a helpful guide for all the new users
Last edited: May 31, 2016
what is this thread good for, at the moment? It leads to nothing...
Edit:
the time has come ;-)
Great, thank you
Last edited: Jun 19, 2016
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