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Here's how to unlock the OnePlus Factory mode and access it without root
Looking for a way to access the hidden Factory Mode app on your OnePlus smartphone without root access? Check this tutorial out!
Android power users often find some odd system APKs pre-installed on their phone that, at first glance, seem to be OEM bloatware. However, some of these apps could be pretty handy as they provide you a set of diagnostic tests to run on your phone. After all, when you send a phone to the manufacturer for servicing, the technicians need testing tools to properly assess the state of the device in order to find out the faulty component(s). The average user can also access a handful of these diagnostic apps by typing the appropriate secret code from the stock dialer app. OnePlus is one brand that comes to mind in this context, as the OEM even offered a downloadable battery health check tool to its users.
Be Warned: Despite Acknowledging the Issue, OnePlus is still Leaking your IMEI when you Check for Updates
OnePlus phones running OxygenOS are leaking your phone's IMEI whenever your phone is checking for an update. The phone uses an insecure HTTP POST request.
The OnePlus One was one of the first Android smartphones that proved that consumers didn't need to shell out $600+ for a flagship experience. In other words, even at a lower price point you should never settle for purchasing an inferior product.