OnePlus 5 error update: Software released to fix emergency call bug

OnePlus 5 error update: Software released to fix emergency call bug

One Plus 5 reportedly rebooted whenever a 999 call was made in UK and a 911 call in US

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Users complained about the phone getting rebooted whenever an emergency call was made

Update at 07:38: "We have begun rolling out the software update. Timing may vary by region. We encourage OnePlus 5 users to download the update. If users haven't received a notification, check for the update by going to Settings > System Updates," says OnePlus in a fresh official statement. Earlier the company said that it was in the process of rolling out a software update to fix the bug.

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The newly launched OnePlus 5 smartphone, which has caught the imagination of many with its impressivespecs, has been facing software glitches including issues regarding scrolling the screen and audio recording bugs.

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The smartphone has also come under scrutiny for another glitch as it reboots every time an emergency call is made from the phone, a report in the Forbes said.

OnePlus has said that it has fixed the issue and will come out with a software update shortly.

In an earlier statement, OnePlus said, "We have been in touch with the customer and have tested a software update that has resolved the issue. We will be rolling out the software update shortly".

OnePlus 5 is a flagship offering from OnePlus and was launched in June.