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Re:Modern Android is pretty secure by panpanna on Thursday July 02, 2020 @12:59PM (#23715292)
Oneplus had some occasional hickups in the support department but I don't think their hardware is significantly better or worse than anyone else.

What I really like about OnePlus is their software. It's hands down the best Android version ever created. Love their additions to vanilla OS.

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Re:Modern Android is pretty secure by celsoazevedo on Thursday July 02, 2020 @01:15PM (#23715481)
OnePlus has a history of breaking basic Android security features. For example:

- https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-bootloader-protecti...

- https://www.xda-developers.com/two-critical-oneplus-33t-boot...

While OxygenOS is smooth and not bloated and their phones are cheaper than other flagships (in some markets at least), their security record isn't the best.

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Re:Modern Android is pretty secure by panpanna on Thursday July 02, 2020 @01:27PM (#23715693)
Not saying they are without faults, but if that's all you get on them then they are pretty damn secure.
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Re:Modern Android is pretty secure by celsoazevedo on Thursday July 02, 2020 @02:05PM (#23716148)
The first link is about a flaw that allowed the OS to be replaced without the user knowing. It's the opposite of "pretty damn secure".

And they had other security issues, both with their phones and servers. I'm sure you can find more info with a quick search.

OnePlus makes good phones, but this thread is about Android security... and they don't have the best record.

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