El OnePlus One it is one of the most impressive terminals of the moment. The company has shown that any manufacturer can create a high-quality and above all cheap smartphone. Therefore, the units they had planned may not be enough and therefore will increase production during the month of June.
Although, as we have said, most technology and Android lovers would be delighted to have one of these OnePlus One in his hands, currently the invitation system makes it quite difficult to get it. It is one of the points that has generated the most controversy, despite the intelligence behind this decision: to provide each and every one of the lucky ones without “surplus” devices that could cause multimillion-dollar losses to the company (or missing more than the desirable).
For this reason and to meet the wishes of the majority of consumers, at the end of June it will be much easier get an invitation and therefore buy the device. As we can read in a thread on the OnePlus forums, the company will update its production in this way:
- At this time they have 100 phones ready for the contest -listed by many as absurd- "Smash the Past".
- In mid-May there will be a large print run of the 16GB white model to meet early invite buyers
- Begining of June the same will happen with the black model, 64 GB
- At the end of june the availability of the models will increase and it will be much easier to get an invitation.
As indicated in the same post, the 64 GB model is the one that is unleashing the most passions and that is why production will increase notably within a few weeks. However, they will not leave aside the 16 GB OnePlus One either, ensuring that it reaches all homes where they have an invitation on time.
Availability: roadmap and production capacity
According to information shared by the community and the brand itself, end of June It's the turning point: availability improves and invitations become more accessible. In addition, OnePlus even announced a potential production capacity of up to 30.000 units per day, a key fact to understand why the stock should stabilize.
The company also confirmed that both models were in production simultaneously, so that the supply of 16 GB (white) and 64 GB (black) would alternate according to demand and the planned delivery windows.
Invitations, contests, and waiting lists: how to increase your chances
the contest “Smash the Past” The first 100 units were put into circulation and generated visibility, but the bulk of purchases are channeled through invitations. In this scheme, Invitations are released in waves, with clear peaks in the second half of June. Stay active on the forum, check official social media, and participate in community events: these are common ways to distribute invitations without resorting to extreme raffles.
Over the weeks, OnePlus has alternated the system with open waiting lists by periods: When stock is available, the first in line buys directly; if it runs out, the next in line receives their turn as soon as it's replenished. It's a method that, although it remains selective, opens the door to more users without relying solely on friends with invitations.
For those who have participated in the first batches, the brand has indicated that contact the winners directly of the first promotional runs, coordinating delivery without unnecessary delays.
CyanogenMod on the OnePlus One: themes, gallery, and camera
Beyond the hardware, the software is what makes the difference. Cyanogen introduced a theme store with profound changes (icons, backgrounds and tones) and the option to mix elements from different packages, a hallmark for personalizing the OnePlus One without complications.
The gallery was conceived as a “smart” hub with cloud sync with popular services like Flickr, Dropbox, Google+ and Facebook, and with automatic organization by “moments” (date and location), streamlining the management of large photo libraries.
Regarding the camera, although the software has been polished, it was noted that Some burst functions may require improvements. Still, the 13MP Sony IMX214 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, and recording up to 4K and 120 fps at 720p have been solid arguments in their segment.
Which model to choose: 16 GB white vs. 64 GB black
The one of 64 GB It is the most popular due to the small price difference compared to the 16 GB version, which makes sense if you need space for photos, videos, and apps. If you prioritize savings and mostly use cloud services, the 16GB model It remains a valid option, especially in the first batches of June when additional stock is usually released.
Thanks to this staggered schedule, the probability of achieving the desired color and capacity increases significantly at the end of June, just as production reaches cruising speed.
With a pilot plant more ambitious manufacturing plan, improvements in the distribution of invitations and a software tuned by Cyanogen, everything indicates that the OnePlus One will become more accessible as June progresses, reducing barriers for those looking for a “flagship killer” at a reasonable price.
And you, do you want to get an invitation to get this? amazing smartphoneOr, on the contrary, do you think the invitation system shouldn't work this way?