Building on the success of the OnePlus 5, OnePlus is back with a new flagship phone, the OnePlus 5T. Launched amidst a lot of hype, this brand new phone packs an incredible set of features.
Contents1. Get a lock on face unlock2. Manage two stores with parallel applications3. Create applications suitable for the 18:94 format. Track the places you've been5. Swipe down for notifications6. Make the most of this display7. Adjust the display8. Lift to see notifications9. Rotate the color of the notification LEDIs OnePlus 5T already on your wishlist?On the one hand, the OnePlus 5T sports the latest sensation that has conquered the smartphone market:a frameless display with an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Similar to last year's flagships, the OnePlus 3/3T, this year's duo also have many similarities such as dual rear cameras, a sleek profile, a cool selfie camera and, of course, the headphone jack 3 .5 mm.
The OnePlus 5T not only looks better compared to the OnePlus 5, but it is also very powerful when it comes to features and it would be a shame if these features remained hidden in plain sight.
Well, don't worry, my friend! We at Guiding Tech have scoured the OnePlus 5T with a fine-tooth comb and provided the list of the top 9 OnePlus 5T tips and tricks.
Other stories: What is FileDash feature on OnePlus 5/5T?Undoubtedly, the 18:9 bezel-less screen is one of the main highlights of the OnePlus 5T. The introduction of this feature meant that the fingerprint sensor had to be moved to the back. However, the developers compensated for this with the introduction of face unlock characteristic.
The OnePlus 5T face unlock is fast and barely takes a second to unlock your device. But, sometimes the unlocking process is so fast that even when you would just want to glance at the lock screen notifications, it would send you straight to the home screen. Too bad!
Luckily, the developers added a feature that when activated would unlock the phone and take you to the lock screen instead of the home screen. Now all you have to do is swipe up to access the smartphone.
To enable this feature, go to Settings>Security &lock screen>Face unlock , and toggle the switch for Auto Unlock once the screen is on option.Over the past few years, our phones have become almost synonymous with our work. While typing official mail from a phone was a completely unheard of situation a few years ago, today we use those phones more than our laptop and desktop combined.
So it only seems fair that there is a clear distinction between our professional and personal lives, at least when it comes to our phone. Rising to the occasion is the Parallel Applications feature of the OnePlus 5T, which allows you to run two instances of the same application at the same time.
This feature can be compared to Xiaomi Clone Apps, which debuted with MIUI 8.So if you need to manage two accounts on WhatsApp or Instagram, the OnePlus 5T makes it possible without breaking a sweat.
Allow Parallel Applications , go to Apps Settings> Parallel Apps and toggle buttons.When Samsung launched the Galaxy S8 with its 18:9 aspect ratio, many smartphone developers such as Xiaomi, Honor and OnePlus followed suit. But what remained were third-party apps. Most of these applications are not compatible with the 18:9 screen.
However, if you don't like the black space at the top and bottom of your screen, you can change its fullscreen compatibility to 18:9. Go to Settings> Apps> Fullscreen Apps and change the gear.
If you find that some apps don't handle the 18:9 aspect ratio well, return it to its original compatibility mode.Most smartphones come with the built-in ability to embed location into the photos you take.
Previously, the location could be seen in the properties of the photograph. But now the OnePlus 5/5T lets you see the map and find the places where you clicked the images using the images in a thumbnail.
Speaking of maps, here are the top 22 Google Maps tips and tricks you'll love.Moving the fingerprint sensor to the rear panel of the OnePlus 5T means you can use fingerprint gestures to the fullest.
The OnePlus 5T fingerprint gesture lets you open the notification panel when you swipe down on the sensor. To close it, a simple tap on the screen or a swipe up does the trick.
Go to Settings> Gestures and enable the first option. Once done, you can also check out the other gestures, such as super fast selfie gesture, music control, etc.Also see: OnePlus 5T Gestures:5 tips to get the most out of itThe OnePlus 5T screen is huge and you can't get enough of it. In fact, I was so taken with this screen that I ditched my Kindle and started using it to read e-books, and the auto-read mode adds to that fun experience.
To sum up, this display is amazing and if you want to take full advantage of real estate, hide the navigation bar. Now all you have to do is tap gently on the little dot on the navigation bar and Ta-Da! It will be gone.
However, if you want to keep it stuck to the bottom edge, press it again.
Read more: 6 Useful Tips for Using Portrait Mode on OnePlus 5Without a doubt, the OnePlus 5T's Optic AMOLED display produces an incredible display with the right amount of sharpness and color reproduction.
However, if you are not satisfied with the default display, you can change the display settings and play with the color settings until you get the right result.
Head to Settings> Display> Screen Calibration and choose from the set of available views.If you want to select the color, tap Custom Color and adjust the slider until you get to your favorite mix.
As I said earlier, the Face Unlock feature of the OnePlus 5T may prevent seeing incoming notifications on the lock screen. This has a nifty solution in the form of Ambient Display .
Located in Display Settings , this feature can be activated by toggling the buttons of the two Ambient Display and Raise the display .
Now whenever you need to see incoming messages, just lift your phone a little to do the trick.
Don't worry about battery usage, my OnePlus 5T has this feature enabled but it didn't impact battery life much.
If you're tired of the standard red and green dots on the notification light, here's the perfect opportunity to give them a makeover.
The OnePlus 5T offers a set of six colors to choose from, from fluorescent purple to royal blue. All you have to do is head to the LED Notification Settings and choose your color. These are some of the best features of the brand new OnePlus 5T, which is based on Oxygen OS version 4. For a phone priced at Rs. 32,999 (6GB/64GB variant), the OnePlus 5T is quite amazing , be it the nifty face unlock or customizable gestures.
Also watch this space for OnePlus 5T camera tips and tricks soon.
So, has the OnePlus 5T already been added to your wishlist?
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