Building on the success of the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T arrived as a flagship powerhouse packed with innovative features. As Android experts at Guiding Tech with hands-on experience testing countless devices, we've uncovered the top 9 tips to help you master this phone.
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Is the OnePlus 5T on your wishlist?
With its stunning 18:9 frameless display that's captivated the smartphone world, the OnePlus 5T echoes the sleek design of the OnePlus 3/3T—dual rear cameras, slim profile, excellent selfie cam, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
More powerful and refined than its predecessor, the OnePlus 5T hides gems that deserve to shine. Here's our curated list based on real-world testing.
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The 18:9 bezel-less screen is a standout, but it relocated the fingerprint sensor to the back. Face Unlock steps in seamlessly—it's lightning-fast, often unlocking in under a second from our tests.
One quirk: It can skip straight to the home screen when glancing at lock screen notifications. Fix this by enabling a setting that lands you on the lock screen first—then swipe up to proceed.
Go to Settings > Security & lock screen > Face Unlock and toggle Auto Unlock once the screen is on.
Phones now handle work and personal life seamlessly. The Parallel Apps feature lets you run two instances of apps like WhatsApp or Instagram—similar to Xiaomi's Clone Apps.
Enable it via Settings > Apps > Parallel Apps and toggle your choices.
Following leaders like the Galaxy S8, the OnePlus 5T's 18:9 screen needs app compatibility. Force fullscreen mode to eliminate black bars.
Head to Settings > Apps > Fullscreen Apps and adjust. Revert if an app doesn't adapt well.
Most phones geotag photos, but the OnePlus 5T displays maps directly in thumbnails for easy location recall.
Pro tip: Check our top 22 Google Maps tips for more location hacks.
Rear fingerprint sensor unlocks gesture potential—like swiping down to open notifications (tap or swipe up to close).
Enable in Settings > Gestures. Explore others like quick selfies or music controls.
Also see: OnePlus 5T Gestures: 5 Tips to Maximize Them
This massive screen is addictive—perfect for e-books with Reading Mode. Hide the navigation bar by tapping the pill-shaped button for full immersion; tap again to restore.
Read more: 6 Tips for Portrait Mode on OnePlus 5
The Optic AMOLED delivers vibrant, sharp visuals out of the box. Tweak further in Settings > Display > Screen Calibration—pick presets or customize colors via sliders.
Face Unlock might bypass lock screen previews—Ambient Display fixes this. Enable Ambient Display and Raise to show in Settings > Display.
Lift your phone to peek at messages. Minimal battery impact in our tests.
Ditch default lights for six options like purple or blue in Settings > LED Notification.
Running OxygenOS 4, this Rs. 32,999 (6GB/64GB) device shines with Face Unlock and gestures. Stay tuned for camera tips.
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