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  • Page 1 OnePlus 6 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Camera Interface Gaming mode Portrait Mode Dialer Video Messenger Video Editor Gallery Pro Mode Weather Pro Mode - Cont. Recorder Choosing camera modes and Settings File Manager OnePlus Fast Charging App Permission Optic AMOLED Display Safety Information Notch display Face Unlock...

  • Page 3: Thank You

    We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished with the OnePlus 6. It is a product of continuous improvement and refinement, in which every piece of hardware and software works together for an unrivaled sense of speed.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    What’s in The Box OnePlus 6 Screen Protector Translucent Case Type-C Cable Power Adapter SIM Tray Ejector Quick Start Guide (pre-applied) Safety Information What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 5: Device

    Device Alert Slider Dual Nano SIM Slot Power Volume Sleep/Wake Fingerprint sensor on the back Headphone Jack USB Type-C What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 6: Power On

    Power On Turn on your OnePlus 6 by pressing and holding the <Power> button (found on the right side of the device) for a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to start personalizing your OnePlus 6. What’s in the Box...

  • Page 7: Setup

    Upon booting up, proceed through the Google Wizard to setup your Google account, vsync, setup... The OnePlus Setup Wizard gives you the opportunity to personalize your OnePlus 6, allowing you to craft a smartphone experience that works just the way you want it to.

  • Page 8: Oneplus Switch

    OnePlus Switch Do you have files you want to migrate to your new OnePlus 6? Using the OnePlus Switch app, available in the Google Play Store, you can easily and quickly transfer your files. Simply install the app on both devices, scan the QR code when prompted, and select the items you want to transfer.

  • Page 9: Dual Sim Card Tray

    Dual SIM Card Tray The OnePlus 6 is carrier-unlocked out of the box, with dual nano-SIM card support. With the power to connect to two networks at the same time, you can use one device for everything. Control how you connect to the world by adjusting your SIM and carrier permissions and restrictions using SIM &...

  • Page 10: Alert Slider

    Effortlessly toggle between 3 notification profiles: Silent, Vibrate and Ring. You don’t even have to take your OnePlus 6 out of your pocket. To adjust the Alert Slider, visit “Alert Slider” in the Settings menu.

  • Page 11: Camera

    Camera The OnePlus 6’s rear camera uses a 16 MP main camera, supported by a 20 MP secondary camera. Using Optical Image Stabilization, photos are clearer and more stable. To maximize the amount of light each pixel can capture, the individual pixel size has been increased by 19%.

  • Page 12: Camera Interface

    Camera Interface A clear and intuitive interface with all you need to take great photos quickly and easily. Use the top settings bar to a set photo timer, turn on HDR mode, pick the best aspect ratio for your shots and adjust your flash. In case you want to get close in on the action, just tap the zoom button to instantly switch to 2x optimized zoom, or manually adjust the zoom slider to zoom in up to 8x.

  • Page 13: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Portrait Mode is one of our most-beloved camera features. On the OnePlus 6, both the front and rear cameras feature Portrait Mode. This allows you to capture stunning portraits from any angle. Paired with new custom background blur effects, Portrait Mode helps you take full control of your portraits and gives you more options than ever.

  • Page 14: Video

    Video The OnePlus 6 comes equipped with a variety of video recording options, so you can always find the best mode for the task at hand. To start recording, just swipe right in the camera UI for quick access or swipe up for additional modes. In video mode, you can manually pick the type of video you would like to record.

  • Page 15: Video Editor

    Video Editor Take full control of your videos with our brand new Video Editor tool. Once you’ve shot a video, you can access our robust Video Editor from within the Gallery App. Trim a video, add custom filters, and adjust the background music. The editor gives you all the tools you need to express yourself.

  • Page 16: Pro Mode

    Pro Mode The OnePlus 6’s advanced Pro Mode allows you to take control of certain parameters of your photos. Using Pro Mode, which can easily be accessed by swiping up in the camera UI, you can customize, among others, the ISO, white balance, shutter-speed, focus and exposure of each shot.
  • Page 17 The OnePlus 6 uses a reference line, powered by the gyroscope, to help you align your shots. The reference line can be found in the center of the screen and automatically adjusts to landscape or portrait views, turning green when the shot is perfectly aligned.
  • Page 18 Swiping up also reveals more advanced shooting modes. Alongside returning features, such as shooting in RAW, Pro Mode, and Time-lapse, the OnePlus 6 also features a new Super Slow-mo feature. Shoot your video, and manually select the length and timing of the slow-motion effect.

  • Page 19: Oneplus Fast Charging

    OnePlus Fast Charging Every OnePlus 6 comes with a custom OnePlus Fast Charging brick and cable. Using the included charger, you can gain a day of power in half an hour of charging. Custom heat-dispersion elements keep the phone cool while charging.

  • Page 20: Optic Amoled Display

    Optic AMOLED Display The OnePlus 6 features an immersive 6.28 inch display that you can freely customize to suit your liking. Each of the four available color calibrations focuses on color accuracy and brightness. Visit the ‘Screen Calibration’ found in the display section of the settings menu to adjust your display.
  • Page 21 Notch display By default, the OnePlus 6 makes full use of the entire screen. If you would prefer to obscure the top bar of the screen, you can turn on Notch display in the settings menu, then tap Display. Doing so creates a permanent black bar around the screen cutout at the top of the display, this black bar is then used only to display essential functions such as the clock and notification symbols.

  • Page 22: Face Unlock

    Face Unlock With Face Unlock, it takes just 0.4 seconds to unlock your phone. It’s practically instant, and easily one of the fastest facial recognition features on any Android smartphone. To set up Face Unlock, go to “Security & Lock Screen” in “Settings”, and select “Face Unlock”.
  • Page 23 Fingerprint Sensor The ceramic fingerprint sensor unlocks your OnePlus 6 in 0.2 seconds, even when the screen is turned off. The sensor learns and progressively improves, so your scans get even more precise over time. You will be asked to setup your fingerprint scanner when you first boot-up your phone.
  • Page 24 OxygenOS is a fast and smooth operating system based on Android. We constantly refine and improve OxygenOS, removing unnecessary distractions, adding meaningful features and making smart software optimizations. Try customizing your OnePlus 6 using the settings menu. 24 | What’s in the Box Device...
  • Page 25 Launcher All of your apps are alphabetically arranged in your app drawer, for easy access. Access it by swiping up from anywhere in the home screen. To further customize your launcher, long-press on an empty space in the home screen to open the launcher options. Using this menu, you can turn on your favorite third-party icon pack, change your app drawer grid, assign gestures and more.
  • Page 26 Notification Shade At any time, you can swipe down from the top of your OnePlus 6 to expand the Notification Shade. This menu offers quick access to your notifications, as well as the navigation bar. Simply tap a notification to open the corresponding app.
  • Page 27 Shelf Swipe right from your home screen to open up Shelf. This separate menu grants access to your favorite apps, most frequent contacts and recent photos. The clean and streamlined UI can be manually enhanced with widgets or customized using a variety of intelligent options. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...
  • Page 28 Full Gesture Control OxygenOS features new full gesture control support, allowing you to navigate your phone without the use of software buttons. These intuitive gestures enhance usability, while clearing up space and delivering a cleaner UI. Use gestures to return home, open recent apps, browse through your app drawer and more.
  • Page 29 App Long Press For added convenience, a selection of apps can be long pressed for quick access to common functions. On your home just long press an App icon to open the shortcut menu, and quickly access the feature you’re looking for. This enables you to open a new tab in your browser, compose an email, easily uninstall that addictive game you can’t stop playing, and more.

  • Page 30: Reading Mode

    Reading Mode Reading on your smartphone is more comfortable than ever, thanks to Reading Mode. By filtering out blue light, gray-scale mapping, and using ambient information to adjust the sharpness and brightness of the display, Reading Mode simulates the reading experience of a real book. Reading Mode can be toggled on and off manually in the settings menu under ‘Display’.
  • Page 31 Gaming mode When Gaming mode is turned on, notifications are blocked to ensure you won’t be bothered unnecessarily. It also improves app launch speed and network data, increasing performance and reducing latency, while in-game. You can manually turn on Gaming mode in the Advanced Menu under Settings or by toggling it on or off from within the notification shade, accessed by swiping down.
  • Page 32 Dialer Tap the on your home Screen or application drawer and use the dialer to make phone calls manually, or tap any contact card from the Speed Dial list to quickly dial that contact. Select a contact in Contacts to send an e-mail, a text message, or to make a call. Contacts are automatically added to your Speed Dial list based on frequency of use.
  • Page 33 Messenger To send an SMS, launch the Messenger application found on your home screen and application drawer. Click on the to start composing. Enter the name or phone number in the field or select someone from your contacts. Type your message and hit send when you are finished.
  • Page 34 Gallery The OnePlus gallery app offers intuitive and streamlined access to your photos and videos. Your photos and videos are automatically sorted by location or upload date, but you can also choose to sort them into custom collections yourself. We’ll make sure all of your masterpieces are tagged by location, making it easier to relive your memories from that special summer holiday.
  • Page 35 Weather This custom weather app provides a real-time look at the weather conditions at your location. The display’s visuals dynamically adapt to the environment to indicate different types of weather and environmental hazards like rain or fog. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...
  • Page 36 Recorder Our dynamic recorder app provides great flexibility and versatility. Stay on top of your recording by tracking the volume of all incoming sound and manually place timestamps to mark important moments. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 37: File Manager

    File Manager The File Manager has been enhanced with numerous new features. Users can hide private documents, photos and files in Secure box, a private zone that can only be unlocked via pin or fingerprint verification. Files also can be categorized and labeled to make them easier to find, keep track of your files using new storage info, and enjoy a much improved search function.
  • Page 38 App permissions App permissions allow you to control what information and permissions your apps can access, like location, identity, contacts and more. Customize their permissions in the apps page, found under settings. 38 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 39: Safety Information

    OnePlus, reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of the contents in this document in any form is prohibited. OnePlus operates a policy of ongoing development. Thus, OnePlus reserves the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
  • Page 40 Only qualified and authorized personnel should perform repairs to this product. • Please only use branded accessories and batteries that are approved by OnePlus with your device. Accessories which are not approved by OnePlus may damage the phone or cause body harm.

  • Page 41: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions • Please do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the battery. Do not place or use battery near fires, heaters, direct sunlight, or other heat sources. Prolonged exposure to heat may cause battery leakage, explosions, or fires. •...
  • Page 42 To save power and achieve longer battery life • Features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi consume more power, please disable these features when you phone is not in use. • The brighter the screen is set, more energy will be consumed; you can dim the screen brightness and shorten the sleep time in the settings.

  • Page 43: Driving Safely

    Driving Safely • Safety should take priority when you are operating a vehicle. Be sure to obey related regulations in the area or country in which you drive. • Please do not store or carry your mobile phone or accessories near liquid or flammable gas. Make sure you do not place your phone or accessories near safety air bags.

  • Page 44: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment • Please switch off your device whenever phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. • Mobile phones may interfere with the normal operation of electronic equipment and medical devices. Please follow related laws and regulations.
  • Page 45 2. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. OnePlus is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 46: Fcc Caution

    FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. •...
  • Page 47 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. •...
  • Page 48 CE Certification Information (SAR) The SAR limit of Europe is 2.0 W/kg. This device was tested for typical operation with the back of the handset kept 1.5cm from the body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5cm separation distance between your body and the back of the handset.
  • Page 49 E-Waste Disposal Declaration E-waste refers to discarded electronics and electronic equipment (WEEE). Ensure that an authorized agency repairs devices when needed. Do not dismantle the device on your own. Always discard used electronic products, batteries and accessories at the end of their life cycle;...
  • Page 50 Only use OnePlus authorized batteries and chargers with your OnePlus phone. Using third-party products may cause battery leakage, overheating or fires. OnePlus does not take any responsibility for accidents or problems caused by using accessories that are not approved by OnePlus.

  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    Do not place the phone on uneven or unstable surfaces. • Please remember that the phone, battery, and charger are not waterproof. Thanks to enhanced water resistance, the OnePlus 6 can withstand splashes and sweat. However, we recommend keeping these devices away from prolonged exposure to water.

  • Page 52: Eu Regulatory Conformance

    EU Regulatory Conformance Hereby, OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice: Please check the local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU).

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