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  • Page 1 OnePlus 6T User Manual...
  • Page 2 What’s in The Box? Notch Display Settings Device OnePlus Fast Charging Power On OxygenOS Setup Wizard Launcher Migrating Data (OnePlus Switch) App Drawer Insert SIM Card (SIM Card Tray) Hidden Space Screen Unlock Notification Shade Face Unlock Shelf Alert Slider...
  • Page 3 6T offers a fast and smooth experience, with an emphasis on speed. Navigating between apps, photos and games is now easier than it’s ever been. With speed at the center of its design, the OnePlus 6T now ensures that your time receives its optimum value.
  • Page 4 What’s in The Box OnePlus 6T Screen Protector Translucent Case USB Type-C Cable Power Adapter SIM Tray Ejector Quick Start Guide USB Type-C 3.5mm (pre-applied) Safety Information Adapter What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...
  • Page 5 Device Alert Slider Nano SIM Slot Power Volume Sleep/Wake USB Type-C What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...
  • Page 6 Power On Turn on your OnePlus 6T by pressing and holding the <Power> button (found on the right side of the phone) for a few seconds. Once switched on, simply follow the on-screen instructions to start personalizing your OnePlus 6T.

  • Page 7: Setup Wizard

    Upon booting up, use Google Wizard to setup your Google account, sync, setup... The OnePlus Setup Wizard allows you to personalize your OnePlus 6T to suit your specific needs and to create a smartphone experience that is tailor-made for you.Customize all the software buttons, gestures and other features to your liking.
  • Page 8 Mirgrating Data - OnePlus Switch Do you have files you want to migrate to your new OnePlus 6T? Use the OnePlus Switch app, available in the App Store and Google Play Store, to easily and quickly transfer your files. The OnePlus 6T comes pre-installed with OnePlus Switch so all you have to do is install the app on the old device, scan the QR code when prompted, and select the items you want to transfer.
  • Page 9 Insert SIM Card - SIM Card Tray This device supports only Nano SIM cards, it is recommended to use the device with the correct type of SIM card. Under Settings, go to SIM & Network settings to adjust your SIM carrier permission and restrictions.

  • Page 10: Screen Unlock

    Hidden under the display, you will find our new in-display fingerprint sensor. As soon as you touch the display, the OnePlus 6T unlocks, ensuring you have a seamless and intuitive unlock experience. Screen Unlock is swift and simple and safe.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Alert Slider

    Calls and notifications will be silenced profiles: Silent, Vibrate and Ring. with no vibration, except for alarms Now you don’t even have to take your OnePlus 6T out of your pocket. To customize the Alert Slider, go to “Alert Slider” in the Settings menu.
  • Page 13 Camera The OnePlus 6T’s rear camera uses a 16 MP main camera, supported by a 20 MP secondary camera. Using Optical Image Stabilization to give you crisp and clear photos with more stability. To help you get magical images every time, Intelligent Scene Recognition (ISR) analyzes the objects in your frame and beautifully adjusts the brightness, contrast and saturation.

  • Page 14: Camera Interface

    Camera Interface The OnePlus 6T gives you a clear and intuitive interface with all you need to take great photos quickly and easily. For every camera mode there are a range of settings you can select from on the top settings bar. Use these settings to set the a photo timer, turn on HDR mode, pick the best aspect ratio for your shots, select depth effects and fine-tune your flash.

  • Page 15: Choosing Camera Modes And Settings

    Within this menu, you can enable Location data, Histogram, Grid styles and add a Shot on OnePlus Watermark. Swiping up also reveals more advanced shooting modes. Alongside returning features, such as shooting in RAW, Pro Mode, and Time-lapse, the OnePlus 6T also features a Super Slow-motion feature.

  • Page 16: Studio Lighting

    Studio Lighting Studio Lighting is another great new addition to the OnePlus 6T. Now every portrait you take will look professional with automatically enable studio lighting. Advanced face detection and superior edge detection dynamically tones shadows and highlights on a subject’s face, giving you stunning portraits with a tap of the shutter.

  • Page 17: Night Mode

    Night Mode With new Nightscape technology, the OnePlus 6T’s Night Mode allows you to capture details even after the sun has set. Night Mode gives you the opportunity to shoot beautiful images in low light conditions, capture movement with long shutter speeds and see night time photography in an exciting new way.

  • Page 18: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode We love Portrait Mode and are constantly aiming to improve this feature. On the OnePlus 6T, 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 while being more creative than ever.
  • Page 19 Shoot in 720P and 1080P, or increase the quality further by shooting at 60FPS in 4K. The OnePlus 6T features OIS and EIS support for smooth recording and photography. What’s in the Box...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Pro Mode

    Pro Mode The OnePlus 6T’s advanced Pro Mode allows you to take control of certain parameters of your photos. Access Pro Mode by swiping up in the camera UI to customize, among others, the ISO, white balance, shutter- speed, focus and exposure of each shot.
  • Page 22 The OnePlus 6T 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 23: Optic Amoled Display

    Optic AMOLED Display The OnePlus 6T features an immersive 6.41 inch display that you can freely customize to suit your liking. Each of the four available color calibrations focuses on color accuracy and brightness. In the settings menu’s display section, go to ‘Screen Calibration’ to adjust your display.
  • Page 24 Notch display By default, the OnePlus 6T 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.

  • Page 25: Oneplus Fast Charging

    OnePlus Fast Charging Every OnePlus 6T 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. The charging speed also remains consistent while the OnePlus 6T is in use.
  • Page 26 OxygenOS OxygenOS is our fastest and smoothest operating system based on Android. We constantly refine and improve OxygenOS, removing unnecessary distractions, adding meaningful features and making smart software optimizations. Try customizing OxygenOS using the settings menu. 26 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...
  • Page 27 Launcher All of your apps are alphabetically arranged in your app drawer, for easy access. 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 28: App Drawer

    App Drawer Your app drawer keeps all your apps in one place and neatly organized from A to Z to make accessibility easy and convenient. To access the app drawer, simply swiping up from anywhere in the home screen and you’ll see all the apps you love and need. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...

  • Page 29: Hidden Space

    Hidden Space The OnePlus 6T now makes sure that you have a concealed space for all the apps you want to keep away from prying eyes. In the App Drawer, touch, hold and drag to the right on the edge of the screen to see the Hidden Space specifically set aside for private apps or apps you would like to hide.

  • Page 30: Notification Shade

    Notification Shade At any time, you can swipe down from the top of your OnePlus 6T 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 31 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 32 Gestures Gestures have been a part of OnePlus since the first device was released and now the OnePlus 6T incorporates improved gestures to enhance your smartphone experience. Flip calls to silent, control all your music with the swipe of a finger and more.
  • Page 33 App Long Press For added convenience, a selection of apps can be long pressed for quick access to common functions. On your home screen, 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 34: 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. To access Reading Mode, go to ‘Display’...

  • Page 35: Gaming Mode

    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 36 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. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 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...

  • Page 40: 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 41: App Permissions

    App permissions App permissions allow you to control what information and permissions your apps can access, like location, identity, contacts and more. To customize these permissions, go to the apps page, found under settings. 41 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS...

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