OnePlus 13

[Zophos]

So napkin maths tells me under R14.5k all-in you have a top level 2025 flagship?

A few k less than the new “budget” iPhone

FIrst off, I am so used to seeing your posts in the Cars section, that my first thoughts was "This is a strange name for a car..."

Secondly, I am still rocking my OnePlus 9 Pro, and so far no issues. But I am tempted...

 

[Leisure Larry]

You can buy from Nanozee on Carbonite, guy has a good track record. I purchased my oneplus 12 and K70 Ultra from him without issue.
For the sake of some local warranty.

His stock is not Global Rom, it has Color OS

 

[Terumo]

His stock is not Global Rom, it has Color OS

Yes, thus the lower price. They flash global rom on their phones and they give a 3 month guarantee.

 

[Sensorei]

Yes, thus the lower price. They flash global rom on their phones and they give a 3 month guarantee.

Just pointing out that the Chinese version with Global ROM can not get updates OTA for OxygenOS, and when you update it manually you lose all data on the phone. So you have to backup and restore everything every time.

 

[Sensorei]

Today's new update for OxygenOS has added some improvements for the camera. I'm busy updating it now. I've taken some before shots and will compare after the update.

 

[riadbt]

To those who have the OP13 here in SA, if you don't mind sharing, where did you purchase from and what was your total spend?

 

[Smiggles]

To those who have the OP13 here in SA, if you don't mind sharing, where did you purchase from and what was your total spend?

Read the last few pages of the thread man.

 

[sand_man]

Just pointing out that the Chinese version with Global ROM can not get updates OTA for OxygenOS, and when you update it manually you lose all data on the phone. So you have to backup and restore everything every time.

That's incorrect.

 

[sand_man]

The process to convert to oxygenOS seems a lot more convoluted than I remember it being on my OnePlus 7 pro.

Himmmmmm...

And apologies sensorei, I think you are correct in stating ota updates won't work.

For rooted devices there is an option to update without wiping data.

More here... It's a long thread. Seems many soft and hard bricked OP13s attempting the conversion.

[PJZ110][4 April] ColorOS to OxygenOS [GLO,EU, IN .703][NA .405]

****FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK**** ****PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE FLASHING**** !!GSHOPPER LOCKED PHONES CAN ALSO FLASH!! This build is a fastboot and fastbootd script to convert the Chinese version of the OnePlus 13 (PJZ110) on ColorOS to...

xdaforums.com

 

[riadbt]

Read the last few pages of the thread man.

I did, Nanozee and AliExpress is all I could find, both Chinese ColorOS versions with either google play services loaded or flashed is OxygenOS. Was hoping there were more people with experience from other sources as well. Guess not.

 

[FiestaST]

OnePlus clears things up: OnePlus 13 and 13R are getting 4 OS updates as promised

Okay, you can put down the pitchforks – the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will receive 4 major OS updates as originally promised. To spell it out, that is Android 16, 17, 18 and 19 (the two phones came out with 15).

Earlier today, there was some confusion after a OnePlus US PR representative claimed that OnePlus will be counting the out-of-the-box software as one of the four updates. That made no sense and the company has clarified that it isn’t going to do that.

Besides the four OS updates, OnePlus will deliver security updates for its 13-series models for six years (again, as originally promised).

OnePlus clears things up: OnePlus 13 and 13R are getting 4 OS updates as promised

There was some confusion earlier today about whether the out-of-the-box software counts as an update - it doesn't. Okay, you can put down the pitchforks –...

www.gsmarena.com

OnePlus Community

Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.

community.oneplus.com

 

[maqs]

I did, Nanozee and AliExpress is all I could find, both Chinese ColorOS versions with either google play services loaded or flashed is OxygenOS. Was hoping there were more people with experience from other sources as well. Guess not.

i'm also in the market now that my OP6 has come back with major motherboard issue after 6 years of great service
Snapdragon 845, 6/128 was enough for my daily use
tempted now with this and where to find reliable source to purchase
or do you think its better to import and use shipping service?
i used scott way back when i got the OP6

 

[hcpeer]

I bought the 24GB/1TB One+13 from Nanozee at a great price. I see now it's R1500 more. Took much longer to be delivered though, approx 3 weeks. Flashed it imediately with the Indian ROM. Works like a charm! I last used a One+8.

 

[riadbt]

i'm also in the market now that my OP6 has come back with major motherboard issue after 6 years of great service
Snapdragon 845, 6/128 was enough for my daily use
tempted now with this and where to find reliable source to purchase
or do you think its better to import and use shipping service?
i used scott way back when i got the OP6

A bit unsure to be honest. I’ve used MyUS shipping service before but not sure which market to buy the op13 from, US and Uk prices seem a bit steep. The cheapest I guess is the person who bought from AliExpress here and probably Nanozee but I see they increased their price. I’m a bit put off by the ColorOS Chinese rom thing and after watching this YT video my anxiety has gone up, doubt I’ll be able to flash to global OxygenOS rom, especially with my knack of breaking things.

Maybe @hcpeer can pitch in on how easy it was to flash and if everything still works. Especially nfc and google pay? I’m assuming you went from colourOS to Indian OxygenOS?

Still undecided. Had a chance to see a OP7tPro, didn’t purchase it due to the condition and seller not being very forthcoming. But wow, for such an old device its hardware still competes with current year flagships. Not spec for spec but screen and build quality is impressive. Overall very impressed with OP. Such a pity that our local VC and CelluCity had to inflate the OP7tPro price so badly that it probably hurt sales and by the time they sold off the local stock, interest maybe dropped in the brand and the local distributors didn’t bother bringing in more. The lack of service partners doesn’t help.

I’ll update on which option I take. Need to watch a few more reviews and maybe just maybe I’ll go Nanozee if the price drops.

Let us know what route you take.

 

[hcpeer]

A bit unsure to be honest. I’ve used MyUS shipping service before but not sure which market to buy the op13 from, US and Uk prices seem a bit steep. The cheapest I guess is the person who bought from AliExpress here and probably Nanozee but I see they increased their price. I’m a bit put off by the ColorOS Chinese rom thing and after watching this YT video my anxiety has gone up, doubt I’ll be able to flash to global OxygenOS rom, especially with my knack of breaking things.

Maybe @hcpeer can pitch in on how easy it was to flash and if everything still works. Especially nfc and google pay? I’m assuming you went from colourOS to Indian OxygenOS?

Still undecided. Had a chance to see a OP7tPro, didn’t purchase it due to the condition and seller not being very forthcoming. But wow, for such an old device its hardware still competes with current year flagships. Not spec for spec but screen and build quality is impressive. Overall very impressed with OP. Such a pity that our local VC and CelluCity had to inflate the OP7tPro price so badly that it probably hurt sales and by the time they sold off the local stock, interest maybe dropped in the brand and the local distributors didn’t bother bringing in more. The lack of service partners doesn’t help.

I’ll update on which option I take. Need to watch a few more reviews and maybe just maybe I’ll go Nanozee if the price drops.

Let us know what route you take.

Actually followed the how to guide on XDA. Was straight forward. Google pay, bank apps all working as normal.

[PJZ110][4 April] ColorOS to OxygenOS [GLO,EU, IN .703][NA .405]

****FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK**** ****PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE FLASHING**** !!GSHOPPER LOCKED PHONES CAN ALSO FLASH!! This build is a fastboot and fastbootd script to convert the Chinese version of the OnePlus 13 (PJZ110) on ColorOS to...

xdaforums.com

 

[maqs]

think i need to purchase something this week
because my OP6 is beyond repair im using a hand me down to get by
old Redmi Note 9
cant believe how slow and dated it is

anyone used Nanozee to buy?
cant really find any other places except Connected Devices and they are priced higher

Deciding on OP13, Pixel 9Pro
and other suggestions for top end phone?
( Not apple please )

 

[FiestaST]

OnePlus is axing the Alert Slider

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau posted a lengthy community post detailing why the brand is going away with the Alert Slider on its future devices. The decision comes as the brand received continuous feedback from users who requested a customizable Alert Slider.

Lau confirmed that OnePlus wanted to transition to a more capable “smarter, customizable button”. He also explained the upcoming button will still offer the same functionality as the Alert Slider, allowing users to switch between sound profiles quickly, but it will also offer added functionality.

The Alert Slider has been part of every OnePlus flagship since the OnePlus 2 from 2015. The only exception was 2022's OnePlus 10T, which ditched it but the brand then brought it back a year later following consumer feedback.

OnePlus is axing the Alert Slider

The brand will transition to a smarter, customizable button. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau posted a lengthy community post detailing why the brand is going away...

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OnePlus Community

Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.

community.oneplus.com

 

[Leisure Larry]

OnePlus is axing the Alert Slider

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau posted a lengthy community post detailing why the brand is going away with the Alert Slider on its future devices. The decision comes as the brand received continuous feedback from users who requested a customizable Alert Slider.

Lau confirmed that OnePlus wanted to transition to a more capable “smarter, customizable button”. He also explained the upcoming button will still offer the same functionality as the Alert Slider, allowing users to switch between sound profiles quickly, but it will also offer added functionality.

The Alert Slider has been part of every OnePlus flagship since the OnePlus 2 from 2015. The only exception was 2022's OnePlus 10T, which ditched it but the brand then brought it back a year later following consumer feedback.

OnePlus is axing the Alert Slider

The brand will transition to a smarter, customizable button. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau posted a lengthy community post detailing why the brand is going away...

www.gsmarena.com

OnePlus Community

Introducing our new OnePlus Community experience, with a completely revamped structure, built from the ground-up.

community.oneplus.com

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Just killed my buzz to buy.
Why pay almost 16k now and then the next device has this button.....
Be it for better or worse.
I prefer the slider though.

 

[JustJack]

think i need to purchase something this week
because my OP6 is beyond repair im using a hand me down to get by
old Redmi Note 9
cant believe how slow and dated it is

anyone used Nanozee to buy?
cant really find any other places except Connected Devices and they are priced higher

Deciding on OP13, Pixel 9Pro
and other suggestions for top end phone?
( Not apple please )

I have used Nanozee and some other resellers on Carb no problem. Nanozee was quick and efficient

 

[Terumo]

think i need to purchase something this week
because my OP6 is beyond repair im using a hand me down to get by
old Redmi Note 9
cant believe how slow and dated it is

anyone used Nanozee to buy?
cant really find any other places except Connected Devices and they are priced higher

Deciding on OP13, Pixel 9Pro
and other suggestions for top end phone?
( Not apple please )

I have purchased a Oneplus 12 and a K70 Ultra from them, no issues. Just be careful their prices fluctuate allot, i have a 3 month old s24 ultra going on the market soon