OnePlus Launches the OnePlus 5 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and 8GB RAM How to...

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Jun 20, 2017 11:34 PM • by Aamir Siddiqui

OnePlus Launches the OnePlus 5 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and 8GB RAM

After weeks of leaks, teasers, and official ad campaigns, OnePlus has officially unveiled the OnePlus 5 at an event held in New York City today. The OnePlus 5 is the latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus and bears a strong focus on photography this time around.

Specifications at a glance:

Device Name:	OnePlus 5	Price	U$D 479
Android Version	7.1.1 (Oxygen OS ROM)	Display	5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED (401 ppi)
Chipset	Snapdragon 835: 10nm, Octa Core 4x 2.45GHz Kryo, 4x 1.9GHz Kryo, Adreno 540 GPU	Sensors	Fingerprint, Hail, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Electronic Compass, Sensor Hub
RAM	6GB/8GB LPDDR4X	Battery	3,300mAh; Dash Charge (5V 4A)
Storage	64GB/128GB UFS 2.1	Connectivity	USB 2.0 Type C, Dual nano-SIM slot, 3.5mm audio jack
Rear Camera	Dual Rear Camera: 16MP Sony IMX398, f/1.7, EIS 20MP Sony IMX350, f/2.6, Telephoto; RAW support, 4K 30FPS / 720p 120FPS video	Front Camera	16MP Sony IMX371, f/2.0, EIS, 1080p 30FPS video
Dimensions	154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25	Weight	153g

The design of the OnePlus 5 will likely be a topic of heated discussions for the next few weeks, as some accuse OnePlus of emulating the design of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus right down to the antenna lines and the rear camera placement. But that's not necessarily a bad thing – the aluminum unibody construction gives the phone a solid feel, and the rounded corners and edges aid in comfortable handling of the phone. Much like the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 5 retains the 5.5″ 1080p AMOLED display with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5.

The hardware packed in the OnePlus 5 is most impressive. It features the latest octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with the Adreno 540 GPU providing all the horsepower you'll need to power through your apps and games. The device comes in two RAM and Storage configurations that are differentiated through color as well: the Midnight Black color variant sports 8GBs of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GBs of UFS 2.1 storage, while the Slate Gray color variant comes with 6GBs of RAM and 64GBs of storage. There is no microSD expandability on the device, so your purchase decision will have to weigh in your storage needs. The OnePlus 5 comes with a 3,300 mAh battery as well as OnePlus's proprietary Dash Charge technology that was seen on the OnePlus 3 and 3T as well. And yes, the 3.5mm headphone jack is still there at the bottom, but no mentions have been made for IP ratings for water resistance.

The device launches with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box with OxygenOS UX on top of it. OnePlus is touting several features from OxygenOS as selling points, and if you have a OnePlus 3/3T, you can experience some of them already through the Open Beta builds for the previous year flagships.

The major focus this year is on the rear camera as the OnePlus 5 is the first device from OnePlus to come with a dual rear camera setup. The main sensor is a 16MP Sony IMX398 with an f/1.7 aperture that Sony developed exclusively for Oppo. The secondary rear-facing camera is a 20MP Sony IMX350 sensor with f/2.6 aperture and a telephoto lens, and is used to provide 2x optical zoom and up-to 8x digital zoom. The dual camera setup is utilized best with Portrait Mode shots which create depth-of-field effects with blurred backdrops. The rear camera can shoot video in 4K resolution and also comes with EIS (note that no mentions have been made for the existence of OIS). The front-facing camera on the OnePlus 5 is a 16MP Sony IMX371 with f/2.0 aperture and 1080p video recording support.

The OnePlus 5 will cost you $539/€559/£499/CAD 719 for the Midnight Black (8GB+128GB) variant and $479/€499/£449/CAD 649 for the Slate Gray (6GB+64GB) variant. The device will be available in an early drop sale on oneplus.net right after the keynote launch today, followed by direct purchase options at the scheduled pop-up stores. Open sales of the device begin from June 27 on oneplus.net.

With the OnePlus 5, OnePlus is looking to attract more mainstream consumers, while still providing a flagship choice for dedicated Android enthusiasts. The rising prices may be a cause of concern to buyers who were looking forward to an affordable flagship, but the device still tries to remain a value purchase despite the additions and improvements to the hardware.

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus 5? Does the device line up with your expectations? Let us know in the comments below!

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Android Advices
Jun 20, 2017 5:02 PM • by Karthik Iyer

How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 on Galaxy C5 Smartphone

Samsung launched the Galaxy C5 just recently and as we all know, it is a pretty good smartphone for the price. It packs a decent set of specs for the price. However, if you are not really a fan of the typical Samsung UI then you would be disappointed here. In that case, your only option would be to flash the update manually. However, if you are wondering how to do it, then you are in the right place. Today in this tutorial, we will be showing you exactly how to install Android 7.0 Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 on Galaxy C5 Smartphone. But before we begin the installation, let's check out some of the features it brings to the table.

About the ROM

Since this is based on Android 7.0 Nougat based OS, you can expect it to bring pretty much all the features along with it. Below are some of the working features of the same –

Wifi
Bluetooth
Audio
2G-3G Network Switch
Smooth
RIL
Camera
Sensors
Lineage Boosts
Hotspot
Fingerprint
All sensors

Now with that out of the way, let's take a look at some of the prerequisite that is required for this installation.

Pre-requisite

The first thing which you need to make sure is that you are creating a complete backup of your files. Since we will be completely wiping the internal memory of the phone, you will end up loosing all your files.
You also need to make sure that you are installing a custom recovery software. You can install any of your choices, however, we suggest you go for TWRP for this installation.
You also need to make sure that the battery in the smartphone as about 60-percent charge before you begin the installation. If your smartphone's battery dies during the installation, then you may end up with a completely bricked smartphone.
And lastly it is also necessary to make sure that you have downloaded the firmware file which is necessary for the installation. Without this file, you won't be able to proceed with the installation and hence we suggest you download the same from the link given below.

Download Lineage OS 14.1 For Samsung Galaxy C5

Installation

Assuming that you have downloaded the files given in the link above, it is now time to begin the instalaltion process.
The first thing which you need to make sure is that you copy the downloaded file to the smartphone.
Once done, simply turn off your phone and enter into the recovery mode. You can do this by pressing Volume Down + Power Key at the same time.
After this, once you are in the recovery menu, look for wipe and format option ⇒ wipe data, system, cache and Dalvik cache and initiate it.
Once done, now return back to the recovery menu and tap on Install.
Now it will ask you to browse for the firmware file which you had copied earlier. Simply navigate to the same and select it.
After that simply swipe to begin the installation.
Do make a note that the installation will take some time and hence we suggest you be patient with the same.
After it is done, before rebooting you can also choose to install the GApps.
Once this is done, your device will automatically reboot into the new ROM.

Do make a note that the first reboot may take a long time and hence we suggest you stay patient with the same. Having said, if you have any queries regarding the setup, then be sure to let us know by commenting down below and also stay tuned to Android Advices for more tutorials like this.

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