Since its inception, OnePlus has been recognized worldwide in the mobile phone sector thanks to some top of the range that dominated the market, as well as very interesting features , such as its OxygenOS layer and its infinite possibilities. However, there is an essential element for users of the Chinese brand and that, unfortunately, has disappeared.
We are talking about the Alert Slider or alert slider that high-end OnePlus mobiles have. A button that is very useful, since thanks to it you can enable different types of notifications. This is a particularity that was previously introduced by iPhone and that allowed this aspect to be changed without having to access the device. The Asian company was the first and only one that worked under the Android ecosystem to introduce it, but it seems that they want to get rid of it.
A key addition from OnePlus
Rumors had been pointing out for several months that the newcomer OnePlus 10T would get rid not only of the collaboration with Hasselblad for the development of its camera, but also of the Alert Slider of previous models. A loss that has finally come true and that is a real setback for lovers of the company’s smartphones.
Thanks to this button you could select up to three modes for your OnePlus: sound, silent and do not disturb . So if we were going to enter a place where it is important that the phone does not ring, such as a cinema, office or classroom, we could proceed quickly just by adjusting this slider.
In addition, with third-party applications it is possible to improve its use and configure a specific action for each of its three options. This means that it is a fundamental addition to the devices of the Eastern brand and that many users love. Hence, its elimination is a confusing measure for the community, which has not hesitated to make its position clear.
The reason why the company has decided to remove this button is to save space and dedicate it to other sections, such as durability. This is because the resistance of the OnePlus 10 Pro left clear signs of breakage when applying minimal force.
Not everything is lost
If you are passionate about this OnePlus feature, you will be interested to know that there is still hope to continue enjoying it. Pocket-link colleagues have contacted OnePlus and the company stated the following:
“On the OnePlus 10T, it has been a difficult decision (removing the Alert Slider) obviously with the space inside the device. If you look at it from the outside, it seems like a tiny component , but when you go inside, especially in terms of its connection With the motherboard, it takes up quite a bit of space, so it was a tough decision.”
It is a sacrifice that they have made with the aim of offering a perfect terminal in terms of performance in every way, but there is no reason to be alarmed either. Mainly, because the entity has dropped that we could soon see it back:
“This is not a porous goodbye to the alert slider if we have anything to say about it. We are working hard to bring it back in the future.”
Another possibility is that OnePlus introduces it through software instead of a button, although this would be to lose the essence of the Alert Slider. We will have to wait for future launches of the brand to see what happens in this regard.
