Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Exposed collecting IMEI, app usage and other user data; system ultimately merged into ColorOS
In 2017, security researchers found that OxygenOS collected IMEI, MAC addresses, app usage and behavior logs without explicit consent and uploaded them to servers; OnePlus said it was to optimize the experience and promised to stop. In 2022, the unified system plan was canceled; in 2026, OnePlus announced that OxygenOS would ultimately be merged into ColorOS, sparking dissatisfaction among overseas users. Manufacturer rectified.