{
  "id": 145744,
  "title": "OnePlus Community Is Ending: What Users Should Save First",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/oneplus-community-is-ending-what-users-should-save-first",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T18:04:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-oneplus-community-shutdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 16, 2026, the North American OnePlus Community will be permanently shutting down. This community served as a vital archive of repair guides, troubleshooting advice, and device knowledge for OnePlus users. To save your contributions and access to the content before it becomes inaccessible, users must take action immediately.\n\nThe Community will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the specified date, and saved bookmarks will only preserve URLs, not the actual content. Members must create their own copies of essential discussions, original repair instructions, and uncommon maintenance tips to avoid losing valuable information.\n\nOnePlus emphasizes that posts, files, and other user contributions will no longer be accessible after the shutdown. While members retain ownership of their content, they are advised to keep local copies or backups. The company prohibits automated scraping or harvesting of content under its terms.\n\nFor those who want to continue accessing their information, OnePlus will provide a discussion space on Discord after the Community closes. However, existing posts and uploads will not transfer to this new platform. Users should use the invitation provided by OnePlus, as other similarly named servers may not be affiliated.\n\nThe closure only affects the North American Community, with Europe's platform remaining online. OnePlus will continue providing software updates, after-sales service, and technical support for existing devices through its regional business adjustments.\n\nIf you require technical or warranty assistance, continue using the official support portal. North American users can also request access to their personal information under the company's US Privacy Policy, although a complete forum archive is not guaranteed.\n\nRemember, there is no grace period or later retrieval option. To maintain access to your valuable content, you must complete saving your material before the community's closure.",
  "summary": "OnePlus is closing its North American Community on August 16. Learn how to save your posts, photos, guides, and files before they become inaccessible. The post OnePlus Community Is Ending: What Users Should Save First appeared first on TechRepublic .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}