I think it is going back...

namartlu · Jun 25, 2017

Got my OP5 yesterday, just used it for less than a day but I think I am returning it... The following are the issues I have:

1. Wifi hotspot not working with Echo Dot. It can connect but can't play any music.
2. Battery life is not at all impressive... I started using it this morning at around 8am, and by noon it's down to 50%... That's my normal usage... kind of disappointing.
3. Picture quality not impressive... and don't like the camera app that much. Also saw that 4K video is very shaky without OIS.

So, maybe hang on to it for a few days before sending it back... Who else is returning?

BTW, what is the best way to ship it back (from San Diego to LA, I suppose)? I assume I need to pay for return shipment, and I probably want to have insurance to cover the cost of the device...

L22EEW · Jun 25, 2017

Contact OP to arrange a return. I have read on the forums that someone has already done this, and OP arranged a return label for the buyer.

namartlu · Jun 25, 2017

L22EEW said:
Contact OP to arrange a return. I have read on the forums that someone has already done this, and OP arranged a return label for the buyer.

Thanks for the tips, just submit my RMA request.

martinezma99 · Jun 25, 2017

namartlu said:
Got my OP5 yesterday, just used it for less than a day but I think I am returning it... The following are the issues I have:

1. Wifi hotspot not working with Echo Dot. It can connect but can't play any music.
2. Battery life is not at all impressive... I started using it this morning at around 8am, and by noon it's down to 50%... That's my normal usage... kind of disappointing.
3. Picture quality not impressive... and don't like the camera app that much. Also saw that 4K video is very shaky without OIS.

So, maybe hang on to it for a few days before sending it back... Who else is returning?

BTW, what is the best way to ship it back (from San Diego to LA, I suppose)? I assume I need to pay for return shipment, and I probably want to have insurance to cover the cost of the device...

What phone did you use prior to OP5?

I think #1 will be resolved. #2 may need a little more time to determine battery longevity. 24-48 is not enough.

Camera will probably get better. Video on 4k is a lost cause. TBH, 4k on any phone camera right now is not worth it. Buy a real camera for solid 4k footage.

Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

namartlu · Jun 26, 2017

L22EEW said:
Contact OP to arrange a return. I have read on the forums that someone has already done this, and OP arranged a return label for the buyer.

martinezma99 said:
What phone did you use prior to OP5?

I think #1 will be resolved. #2 may need a little more time to determine battery longevity. 24-48 is not enough.

Camera will probably get better. Video on 4k is a lost cause. TBH, 4k on any phone camera right now is not worth it. Buy a real camera for solid 4k footage.

Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I come from Moto X Pure, need to charge the phone every now and then even when it is new, and recently the battery is dying, I just have someone replaced it and now it's working fine. I will play with it a few more days, but the hotspot thing I am using it daily so it's troublesome, and don't know when or if it will be fixed. The weird thing is that I could tether my ipad to it and get Youtube and stuff alright.

bamfsig45 · Jun 26, 2017

Haven't gotten mine yet but have a question on the hotspot issue. Is this the normal hotspot that you would share your connection with say a tablet ECT? or something different? I use my hotspot everyday mon-fri to watch vids on my tablet during lunch. is that functionally working? or is the problem just with the echo dot?

also just my 10 cents on the 4k video. I'm not a YouTube vlogger and have no need to do anything in 4k so that is a non-issue for me. And like said above, 24 hours it not enough for a battery test.

L22EEW · Jun 26, 2017

I came from a OP3, and might be sticking with it to be honest. Prior to my OP3, I had a LG G2 (D802).

If I do send the OP5 back, I might be considering the LG G6.

My order still hasn't been despatch, and we are now into day 3 passed the despatch date (as my order despatch date was/estimated for 23rd June!)

namartlu · Jun 26, 2017

L22EEW said:
Contact OP to arrange a return. I have read on the forums that someone has already done this, and OP arranged a return label for the buyer.

martinezma99 said:
What phone did you use prior to OP5?

I think #1 will be resolved. #2 may need a little more time to determine battery longevity. 24-48 is not enough.

Camera will probably get better. Video on 4k is a lost cause. TBH, 4k on any phone camera right now is not worth it. Buy a real camera for solid 4k footage.

Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

bamfsig45 said:
Haven't gotten mine yet but have a question on the hotspot issue. Is this the normal hotspot that you would share your connection with say a tablet ECT? or something different? I use my hotspot everyday mon-fri to watch vids on my tablet during lunch. is that functionally working? or is the problem just with the echo dot?

also just my 10 cents on the 4k video. I'm not a YouTube vlogger and have no need to do anything in 4k so that is a non-issue for me. And like said above, 24 hours it not enough for a battery test.

The issue is very peculiar, affect only the Echo Dot, otherwise it seems ok. However my old phone Moto X Pure has no problem tethering my Echo Dot... I would think the WiFi Hotspot is a standard feature of the OS...

namartlu · Jun 26, 2017

L22EEW said:
I came from a OP3, and might be sticking with it to be honest. Prior to my OP3, I had a LG G2 (D802).

If I do send the OP5 back, I might be considering the LG G6.

My order still hasn't been despatch, and we are now into day 3 passed the despatch date (as my order despatch date was/estimated for 23rd June!)

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I like the fingerpint sensor in the front... LG G6 has it in the back. Actually the OP5 is very good in that regards, fingerprint sensor on home button, and then capacitive buttons for back and recent, saving some screen space, so although it's 5.5 inch, effectively it is comparable to my 5.7 inch Moto X Pure....

namartlu · Jun 26, 2017

Just installed another system update... let me use it for a couple more days and see if I change my mind...

DaveP2611 · Jun 26, 2017

Got mine Saturday, I like it so far, only thing I will say is the edge from glass to frame doesn't seem smooth. I don't know if it's my phone of if they are all like it though.

hands0m3 · Jun 26, 2017

DaveP2611 said:
Got mine Saturday, I like it so far, only thing I will say is the edge from glass to frame doesn't seem smooth. I don't know if it's my phone of if they are all like it though.

You do know there is a screen protector on it right and the screen is only 2D not 3D and I believe everyone's it like that it should look like the screen is a little bit tucked in the frame

DaveP2611 · Jun 26, 2017

hands0m3 said:
You do know there is a screen protector on it right and the screen is only 2D not 3D and I believe everyone's it like that it should look like the screen is a little bit tucked in the frame

Yes the screen protector doesn't cover the whole glasss and it's the bit from the edge of glass to frame that just isn't smooth like the OP3T I have. It's almost like the glass is sunk too far in to the frame causing a slight lip to it.

A.Priori · Jun 26, 2017

I'm deciding whether or not to RMA mine; I am coming from OP 3 and the change isn't that large to warrant 589.00$ so far. I'll decide tomorrow.

lou2s · Jun 26, 2017

I kind of like my OP5. But I come from OPO,s quite an update for me. :laugh:

Masteryates · Jun 26, 2017

I'm slightly surprised a few OP3 owners have upgraded to the OP5. Apart from the camera, I just can't see the reason for upgrading. Its not as if the OP3 is slow, has bad support or has a major hardware issue.

To the OP3 owners who have upgraded. Is there really that much difference? Is the difference worth the money?

AcmE85 · Jun 26, 2017

Masteryates said:
I'm slightly surprised a few OP3 owners have upgraded to the OP5. Apart from the camera, I just can't see the reason for upgrading. Its not as if the OP3 is slow, has bad support or has a major hardware issue.

To the OP3 owners who have upgraded. Is there really that much difference? Is the difference worth the money?

I do not even see the need to upgrade for the camera.
Sure, a wider aperture sounds better in lowlight and the second sensor with zoom and portrait mode is a nice addition.
But apart from the camera reviews (some don't even sound that good), all comparison shots on the OP3 look as good, sometimes even better than the OP5. The sensor has the same size, so we still see the same slow shutter-speed in lowlight which will cause more blur due to handshake and the missing OIS. Even in daylight (especially with HDR) I've seen shots which were heavily postprocessed waterpaintings because of handshake.

This device certainly has less value for money compared to the OP3 back then. It's still affordable, but you basically get what you pay for.
If Samsung e.g. built a device with the same specs, it would probably not cost that much more after a short period of time.

ProGreen · Jun 26, 2017

namartlu said:
Got my OP5 yesterday, just used it for less than a day but I think I am returning it... The following are the issues I have:
1. Wifi hotspot not working with Echo Dot. It can connect but can't play any music.

I had issues connecting PS3 controller to phone, I couldn't get it to work nor via BT nor via USB. It seems that they not included some drivers in OP5 kernel, so I installed first available custom kernel which seems to have all standard drivers and now I have no problems connecting PS3 controller via BT and USB. That may be can solve your problem too and other problems related to connecting to external devices.

hitexlt · Jun 26, 2017

AcmE85 said:
I do not even see the need to upgrade for the camera.
Sure, a wider aperture sounds better in lowlight and the second sensor with zoom and portrait mode is a nice addition.
But apart from the camera reviews (some don't even sound that good), all comparison shots on the OP3 look as good, sometimes even better than the OP5. The sensor has the same size, so we still see the same slow shutter-speed in lowlight which will cause more blur due to handshake and the missing OIS. Even in daylight (especially with HDR) I've seen shots which were heavily postprocessed waterpaintings because of handshake.

This device certainly has less value for money compared to the OP3 back then. It's still affordable, but you basically get what you pay for.
If Samsung e.g. built a device with the same specs, it would probably not cost that much more after a short period of time.

Yea, I compared 3T and 5 photos and 3T has way more details even in low light. OP5 details are all watercolored. I see no point in upgrading from OP3T. But as I come from Galaxy S4 I will probably keep mine OP5.

cloudx720 · Jun 26, 2017

Coming from the oneplus 3 I can honestly say it's an improvement, loving the oneplus 5.

I think it is going back...

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