Rumors about OnePlus shutting down began circulating this week, causing concern among the company's customer base and employees. The speculation was fueled by reporting that detailed declining sales figures, shrinking market presence, and the closing of offices in multiple regions around the world.
The good news? OnePlus says it's not going anywhere. According to reporting from Android Headlines, the original shutdown rumors came from a detailed investigation covering multiple continents and multiple research firms. But OnePlus wasted no time in responding to calm worried customers and stakeholders.
Robin Liu, CEO of OnePlus India, issued an official statement on January 21, 2026, stating that all the chatter about the company's problems is overblown.
"We're operating as usual and will continue to do so," the company said in its response. Liu specifically called out the rumors as "misinformation" that doesn't reflect the company's actual situation.
The swift response from leadership suggests they wanted to prevent panic among both customers and investors. The company made a point of encouraging people to trust official information from OnePlus rather than accepting rumors as fact.
That said, OnePlus hasn't exactly had smooth sailing lately. The company has been dealing with falling sales numbers and losing ground to competitors. But here's the thing: OnePlus has Oppo backing it up. Parent company Oppo proved its commitment years ago by putting $14 billion into OnePlus, and that kind of financial muscle means the company can weather temporary rough patches.
For anyone worried about buying OnePlus phones or whether the brand will stick around, this vote of confidence from leadership should provide some reassurance.
Source: Android Headlines
