Smartphones in Russia turned into "bricks": companies from China block functionality

The reason for locking the OnePlus smartphone has not yet been clear. Under the threat of OPPO and Realme. The Russians received another blow in the back from allies from China. This time, OPPO was distinguished, which turned the smartphones of the Russians into "bricks", writes The Moscow Times. The problem concerns the OnePlus line, which is released by OPPO. The fact is that Russians very often buy on Chinese platforms such as "Aliexpress" smartphones with Chinese firmware for the sake of saving.

And OPPO has blocked the ability to call some OnePlus models (including OnePlus 11) purchased in China but activated outside the country. Local experts can not yet explain the reason for the lock, but indicate that indignant users are advised to apply for a smartphone for help. But the case is that the official model of the OnePlus model in Russia is not sold, so owners can "write in a sportsloot", experts say.