OnePlus One visits the FCC, microSD card support revealed in User Manual
posted by Florin T.
/ May 12, 2014, 8:54 AM
A few days ago, the OnePlus One was approved by the FCC, which revealed the smartphone’s User Manual - and this mentions that the handset supports microSD cards up to 32GB. That’s great news for customers who are looking to buy the 16GB version of the device.
The OnePlus One that passed the FCC tests comes with LTE bands 4 and 17, thus it will be compatible with AT&T’s and T-Mobile’s 4G LTE networks. Of course, neither of the carriers will be selling the handset, because OnePlus wants to commercialize it directly, unlocked and without the involvement of carriers and retailers.
If you haven’t heard yet, the OnePlus One will be really cheap, despite the fact that it packs lots of high-end features (including a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 13MP rear camera). The 16GB model costs $299, while the 64GB variant is priced at $349. Both should be available starting late May - early June in lots of markets around the world, including the US.
Update: It seems that all the OnePlus One handsets seen live until now (including a unit that was disassembled recently) come without microSD card slot. So it's strange that the User Manual seen at the FCC mentions microSD support. Could that be just a mistake? We'll keep an eye on this and report back when we know more.
OnePlus One tested (and approved) by the FCC
source: FCC
Related phones
- Display 5.5" 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Camera 13 MP / 5 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, Quad-core, 2500 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 64 GB
- Battery 3100 mAh
36 Comments
1. FoneAddict
Posts: 263; Member since: Jul 05, 2011
This just gets better and better!
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:02 AM 7
2. peace247 unregistered
Yeah it just got better 100 times.
Just exaggerating ;-)
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:08 AM 3
3. PressStart
Posts: 119; Member since: Apr 08, 2014
Dang... If offered by my carrier, I'm conflicted with a decision of choosing the 635 or this. I'm ready to try a new OS but this phone is pretty sweet. I'm currently using an android device.
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:09 AM 0
16. Pings
Posts: 304; Member since: Dec 19, 2008
This is Android. It's just a Rom custom that has turned into a UI. It's very close to stock Android. Think Nexus but with themes custom lock screens and more. You can also root it without voiding your warranty.
posted on May 12, 2014, 11:40 AM 2
4. CX3NT3_713
Posts: 2343; Member since: Apr 18, 2011
Well that's a relief,,. Even tho there's a 64GB model
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:10 AM 0
5. peace247 unregistered
Any chances that it will come to India.
Or i can order it somehow. Please rply
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:10 AM 1
8. jellmoo
Posts: 2526; Member since: Oct 31, 2011
Not initially at any rate. Maybe at a later date.
http://support.oneplus.net/hc/en-us/articles/201852920-Is-it-available-in-my-country-
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:14 AM 1
22. CyberFalcon
Posts: 223; Member since: Apr 17, 2014
Even if it gets released in India u cant find hardware support for this phone...
So i suggest u buy something else...
posted on May 12, 2014, 1:26 PM 0
36. phenomdark27
Posts: 1; Member since: May 15, 2014
and what exactly do you mean by hardware support, that cant be found in india??
posted on May 15, 2014, 10:27 AM 0
6. jellmoo
Posts: 2526; Member since: Oct 31, 2011
This seems... Odd... Why would they not be advertising this and adding it on the spec sheet on the OnePlus web site? Also, a max 32GB storage is more than a little weird these days.
I certainly hope it's real, if it is that would be amazing, but I'm a little skeptical about it.
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:12 AM 0
15. middlehead
Posts: 420; Member since: May 12, 2014
If it really does max at 32GB, I'd bet it's one of the things they skimped on to keep the price down. Buy an older chipset that the supplier has inventory stacked up of instead of getting the newest revision that they have to build.
posted on May 12, 2014, 10:57 AM 0
10. AfterShock
Posts: 4146; Member since: Nov 02, 2012
This is going to make a decent back up phone to my next phone.
Sweet deal.
posted on May 12, 2014, 9:26 AM 0
11. RaKithAPeiRiZ
Posts: 1488; Member since: Dec 29, 2011
come to papa (once i get the invite)
posted on May 12, 2014, 10:12 AM 0
12. elisha.siegelman
Posts: 20; Member since: Feb 28, 2014
Guys, this may be a pre-production model that's not going to be brought to users.
posted on May 12, 2014, 10:30 AM 0
14. networkdood
Posts: 6330; Member since: Mar 31, 2010
I will be shocked if the final production model devices actually allow us to use a microSD card. At any rate, you will have 64GB, minus the pre installed software, with the sandstone black model, which is more than enough space for most people. Extra space is always appreciated, though.
posted on May 12, 2014, 10:40 AM 1
17. ryan5609
Posts: 107; Member since: Nov 01, 2011
This may seem obvious, but where is the microSD slot? I have watched and read multiple reviews and not one single reviewer mentioned a microSD slot. They showed the back cover off and never mentioned a microSD card slot. You would have to think that someone would have noticed by now. I know they have early builds of the device, but you would think that something like that would not get added on at the last moment. Plus they have also stated, that thins version of the device would not have microSD support. This seems strange to me.
posted on May 12, 2014, 11:46 AM 0
27. engineer-1701d unregistered
could be under the back cover above the battery?
posted on May 12, 2014, 4:54 PM 0
18. Arte-8800
Posts: 4562; Member since: Mar 13, 2014
With superb specs and running CM10 this would be like smooth vanilla android
Great value but the oppo7 has the edge with premium materials
posted on May 12, 2014, 11:50 AM 0
23. 0xFFFF
Posts: 3806; Member since: Apr 16, 2014
The Find 7a is a decent phone, but is only 2GB RAM and has notably poor headphone output (as reviewed by GSM Arena).
posted on May 12, 2014, 1:40 PM 0
24. ILikeBubbles
Posts: 525; Member since: Jan 17, 2011
why are specs like this unheard of on a "smaller" sized phone? 4.5/4.7..... why not? Even the HTC M8.... and i thought the M7 was giant when i first got it...
