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OnePlus Motherboard Crisis: Company Finally Breaks Silence, But Is it Enough?

Sean — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:48:31 +0000

OnePlus has had its fair share of criticism for its products like any other major brand. However, in just a couple of years, the growing number of issues on its smartphones might be creating long term issues for the brand. OnePlus finally broke the silence regarding its latest motherboard failing issue, but is it enough? What more can the company do to retain customer trust?

OnePlus’ History with Smartphone Issues

Before we get into their recent fiasco, let’s first check out their entire track record. OnePlus users over the years have faced multiple problems with the brand’s products. These issues include chargers and smartphones. One of the company’s smartphones exploded a couple of years ago, while some of the newer models have also suffered from a green line issue as well. Now, the latest issue affects the motherboards of OnePlus smartphones.

OnePlus 8 Pro with green line issue

OnePlus Motherboard Dying Crisis

Unlike some of the previous issues, the latest problems are plaguing various people. Users of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G described their experience of facing lags and heating issues in their smartphones. Some models persisted with this issue, while others reported a completely dead motherboard to service centers. The motherboard is one of the key components of phones, housing the processor and memory chips. So these were quite an expensive repair (42,000 INR or 500 US Dollars for one affected user).

OnePlus Nord 2 after exploding

Some of these people were long standing loyal customers of the brand who expressed their disappointment and loss of faith. These cases aren’t isolated incidents and have raised questions regarding the build quality. Such problems could also hint at potential hardware issues.

OnePlus Responds

OnePlus reached out to us and finally addressed the motherboard issues affection its users. The company acknowledged the problem with their OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 10 Pro and has kicked off an investigation. They are working on resolving it as quickly as possible. The company also understood that motherboard repairs are costly and is working on making them cheaper as well. OnePlus urges that people facing this problem reach out to customer service to resolve the issue for the time being.

What more can OnePlus do?

Officially acknowledging the issue is a start but it’s just the first step. OnePlus can help reassure its customers, especially those who paid for their premium devices. Providing extended warranties and free repairs are a few good options if OnePlus finds critical issues with the hardware. A prompt software update if it could help would be a great start as well. Even if extending warranties and free repairs is not possible, making repairs more affordable can at least cushion the blow. Spending 500 US Dollars to repair a phone is harder to justify than buying a decent new phone.

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GC Daily: OnePlus motherboard issues, OneUI 7 Beta delays

Joel Joseph — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:26:48 +0000

In today’s roundup, we talk about OneUI 7 delay, OnePlus motherboard issues, leaked specifications of the Honor Magic 7 Pro, a futuristic gaming mini PC, insights on smartphone camera megapixels, and MediaTek’s plans for an early Dimensity 9400 release!

Today’s Highlights:

One UI 7 Beta Delay: Dive into the reasons behind Samsung’s repeated postponement of the One UI 7 beta release. We’ll explore the implications for Samsung users and what this means for the future of Android customization.
Honor Magic V3’s Unique World Record: Uncover how Honor’s latest foldable phone, the Magic V3, has set an unusual Guinness World Record.
Realme Note 60 Leak: Get an early look at Realme’s upcoming Note 60, unexpectedly revealed through Indonesian retailer listings. We’ll break down the key specifications.
OnePlus Flagship Issues: Examine the concerning reports of dead motherboards in OnePlus flagship devices. We’ll analyze the potential impact on OnePlus’s reputation and what users should be aware of.

Here’s Why One UI 7 Beta Is Getting Delayed

Samsung was expected to release the much-awaited One UI 7 beta earlier this month, but now that doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon. The beta release is reportedly being delayed again and again.

But what’s forcing Samsung to delay the One UI 7 beta release?

Honor Magic V3 has a new world-record under its belt

Ahead of its global launch at IFA Berlin 2024, the Honor Magic V3 has achieved an unusual world record. The company teamed up with Guinness World Record holder Bryan Berg to show the phone’s lightweight design by placing it on top of the world’s tallest house of cards.

Realme Note 60 design, display, camera, and battery details out before launch

Just seven months after launching the Note 50, Realme has seemingly introduced its successor, the Note 60, in Indonesia. The company hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but several listings from local retailers on Instagram reveal most of the phone’s specifications and confirm its immediate availability.

OnePlus Flagship Fiasco: Users Reporting Dead Motherboards

Over the past years, OnePlus users have faced multiple problematic issues like the chargers and phones exploding, and a recent one being the green line issue that appeared on many OnePlus devices. Apparently, flagship OnePlus smartphones are facing a new issue that has already killed a couple of these devices.