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How to get a OnePlus 2 invite, get an invite faster or buy one without an invite

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Do you want a OnePlus 2 but don't want to wait for an invite? You're not the only one, and several clever souls have already figured out how to game the OnePlus 2 invite system – and we don't mean by giving into one of OnePlus' notoriously debatable competitions either. Here we'll explain how to get a OnePlus 2 invite, how to get one faster and how to buy a OnePlus 2 without an invite at all.

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It's sale day – with a false start

It's sale day – August 11 – and already, three and a half million people have registered to buy a OnePlus 2. But, OnePlus has already had to admit its system isn't perfect and has informed fans that the OnePlus 2 will take two to three weeks to hit North America, although you can still buy one today. Like it or not, the invite system was always going to strain under the weight of the pressure.

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Like with the OnePlus One (right), you need an invitation to by a OnePlus 2 (left). / © ANDROIDPIT

How to get a OnePlus 2 invite

We already knew OnePlus was feeling more confident this time around, and that it would be producing many more devices up front (and many more in each successive batch), but these kinds of numbers might still take a while.

If you want to buy a OnePlus 2 the official way – by waiting for an invite – here's the process to go through:

1. Register on the waiting list and wait. That's what a waiting list is for. Keep in mind that existing OnePlus community members will be prioritized ahead of the run-of-the-mill interested party. It pays to be dedicated.

2. Participate in one of the contests offered by OnePlus as a means to jump to the front of the line. The first was called #WWYDF2 (What Would You Do For The 2?) and the 22 winners have just been announced

Stay tuned to the OnePlus forums and social media platforms for new competitions and ways to shortcut your way to an invite.

3. Get yourself an invite from a friend that has already bought a OnePlus 2. OnePlus assures us that we're looking at much faster 'shareables' this time around, so if you know someone with an invite or a OnePlus 2 already – start sucking up now.

4. Keep an eye on this reddit thread where OnePlus 2 invites are being given away.

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Even with an invite, US customers will already have to wait two to three weeks to get their OnePlus 2. / © ANDROIDPIT

How to get a OnePlus 2 invite faster

We don't recommend you try to skip the waiting list to get a OnePlus 2 invite. Those who have already registered deserve to get their OnePlus 2 invite in the order they signed up for one. But that doesn't mean that OnePlus hasn't provided ways for the faithful to move ahead through determination and dedication.

Where there's a will, there's a way. There's also usually a way to game the system. Such was the case with Jake Cooper, who initially bought an invite for $20 from XDA Developers (another dodgy way to circumvent the queue). Jake is a resourceful lad and figured there had to be a simpler way to go about it.

So he decided to write some code to get around things by sharing the waiting list URL en masse (one way to make your way through the list faster). We won't detail what he did (OnePlus has patched his hack in any case) but you can read the process over on Medium if you want.

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You can't blame people for wanting to speed things up a little. / © OnePlus

In Jake's defence, he did notify OnePlus of the bypass method and OnePlus promptly closed up the loophole. But that only sparked Jake's competitive spirit and so he did it again. Once again he detailed the method and posted the original script to Github for interested parties to take a look at.

We're sure there are other methods out there if you're unscrupulous enough to go looking for them. Just make sure you feel guilty while you're doing so.

How to get a OnePlus 2 without an invite

Like Jake's XDA adventure, you can always keep an eye on Amazon and eBay in the coming days and weeks to see what kind of inflated price various scoundrels put on the OnePlus 2. Of course, some folks might simply decide they don't like it and fair prices are a possibility. Unlikely, but a possibility nonetheless.

You can also head straight to OppoMart and grab yourself a OnePlus 2 while stocks last. You can also keep an eye out for OnePlus' "limited stock" sales. Although be warned, "limited stock" means very limited. At the Colette store in Paris, more than 200 people lined up and there were only 20 OnePlus 2s available for purchase.

Do you have a OnePlus 2 invite? How long do you think it will take to get your OnePlus 2?

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Kris is a former AndroidPIT Editor who came to the team via a lengthy period spent traveling and relying on technology to keep him in touch with the outside world. He can usually be found juggling three phones at once and poring over G+ posts, Reddit and RSS feeds.

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  • 1
    Akhil Chinthireddy Nov 25, 2015 Link to comment

    hi, i need one plus 2 invite, mail me at akhilchinthireddy@gmail.com


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    Joao Carvalho Nov 23, 2015 Link to comment

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    Joao Carvalho Nov 23, 2015 Link to comment

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    Andy Goulding Nov 22, 2015 Link to comment

    if anybody has an invite for europe please send me one on andrewgoulding99@yahoo.co.uk


  • 1
    Abhay Dive Nov 19, 2015 Link to comment

    Pls if some body has one plus 2 invite pls call 9561116296


  • 2
    Deactivated Account Nov 7, 2015 Link to comment

    Any one wants Oneplus two invite, I have 2nos. shareable invites. contact me 8105058557


    • 1
      Yeji Kim Nov 7, 2015 Link to comment

      I can't call strangers... could you just send me the link to my email? vudared@gmail.com
      thanks!


    • 1
      Shohit Mathoor Nov 8, 2015 Link to comment

      It would be so kind if you can give me one... Shohit.thunder13@gmail.com


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    raj chowdary Oct 29, 2015 Link to comment

    i have 3 india invites mail me at rajendrachowdary09@gmail.com or whatsapp 9490652656


  • 1
    Dolphin Oct 29, 2015 Link to comment

    I want one plus x invite for india


    • 1
      Abhay Dive Nov 19, 2015 Link to comment

      PLS SEND ME MY NUMBER 9561116296


  • 4
    Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.


  • 4
    Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.


  • 4
    Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.


  • 4
    Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me.


  • 1
    Michael Doherty Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    If anyone has a spare invite please contact me.....mikeyd9@hotmail.co.uk


    • 4
      Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

      I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.


  • 1
    Mohana Muruganandham Oct 20, 2015 Link to comment

    I am also waiting for an invite. if any have please drop me in mail ...... designerm06@gmail.com


    • 4
      Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

      I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.


    • 4
      Anurag Soni Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

      I have one plus two invite of US. Anybody interested may contact me on ±919464444797 on whatsapp. Validity is jst 60 hours.

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