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OxygenOS guide: Everything you need to know about the OnePlus experience
A journey from stock Android charm to ColorOS flirtation
OnePlus started out as a flagship killer, offering high-end features while undercutting the competition in price. Over the years, it seemed to deviate from that philosophy, with the OnePlus 8 Pro getting full-fledged flagship features and a matching price. Fast forward to the OnePlus 11, and it seems the company has gone back to its roots.
The OnePlus 7T series is getting its last Open Beta, May patch included
Always-on Display is still absent
Even though the OnePlus 7T series was updated to stable Android 11 back in March, the phones have continued to receive beta builds to test new features. But all that comes to an end this week, as OnePlus releases the final Open Beta for the 7T and 7T Pro.
Latest OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T update makes sure your phone doesn't forget to save new photos
Plus May's security patch
OnePlus has a pretty mixed reputation for updating all but its newest phones, usually returning once every couple of months with a recent security patch in tow. The company pushed out new software to several of its legacy devices last week, and it's now back to give some attention to the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T.
Your OnePlus phone will soon get some stylish new looks to choose from
A theme store will arrive in "the next major OS update"
OnePlus phones offer a bit of customization in their OxygenOS software. But according to a post on the manufacturer's forum, they're about to get a whole lot more. OnePlus has announced that a theme store will be added in the next major Oxygen OS update, mirroring similar features in Samsung's Galaxy custom software.
OnePlus Nord N10 updated to OxygenOS 10.5.9
Bringing optimized power consumption and the January security patch
OnePlus is diversifying its lineup with its budget-focused Nord series, currently comprised of the original Nord, the Nord N10, and the Nord N100. While we're still annoyed that the latter will only get Android 11 and nothing more, the Nord N10 has just received an update to OxygenOS 10.5.9.
Oxygen Updater’s major design makover with bottom tabs is going stable
The unofficial app helps keep your OnePlus phones up to date
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If you don't feel like waiting for Oxygen OS updates to reach your OnePlus phone via the slow staged rollout, you might already be familiar with Oxygen Updater. The unofficial tool allows you to get the latest Oxygen OS version as soon as it's out, but its design is getting a little long in the tooth. To celebrate the app's 1-million-downloads milestone, the developers have decided to bless users with a facelift. It's coming to them as part of version 5.0.0.
Here's how to apply for the OnePlus 8T Closed Beta
200 active OnePlus Community members have a chance to become part of the exclusive group
OnePlus has two pre-release software channels — a closed beta for loyal fans willing to sacrifice stability for a chance to shape the future of Oxygen OS and an open beta for everyone who's just curious what's coming next with no strings attached. The company has just started looking for people with a OnePlus 8T willing to join the exclusive beta group. If you own the phone and are an active member of the OnePlus Community, you can apply to become one of the 200 testers.
How to install the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 theme on your phone (APK Download)
All aboard the hype train
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The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition may be limited to China, but that shall not stop you from experiencing its theme on the phone you already own. @linuxct is back at it with ports that works on any handset running Android 8 or higher. Here are a few APKs you'll need to become a samurai.
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The OnePlus 8T was only released about a month ago, but it has already received several software updates to address various bugs. Less than a week after the last upgrade started to roll out, OnePlus has now released a new OxygenOS build for the 8T, containing another round of bug fixes and performance improvements.
Incorrect OnePlus 8/8 Pro beta update wipes some phones by accident, but there’s a workaround
If you haven’t lost your data already, that is
Not too long ago, OnePlus released the third Open Beta for the 8 and 8 Pro, bringing various bug fixes for the Ambient Display and Zen Mode and making Canvas compatible with the new always-on Ambient Display. Now a bug has surfaced that deletes user data from some people who have joined the beta program. It looks like some 8 and 8 Pro owners have received the stable build of Oxygen OS instead of the Open Beta 3, which leads to the data loss.
OnePlus Nord starts receiving OxygenOS 10.5.9 update with new gaming features and October security patch
There are plenty of bug fixes, too
The OnePlus Nord is now being updated to OxygenOS 10.5.9, bringing some new features to Game Space, the October security patch, and plenty of bug fixes for things like Bluetooth and networking. Check out the full changelog from OnePlus below:
OnePlus Nord receives Oxygen OS 10.5.7 with display calibration fixes and power consumption improvements
This is its fifth update since release
OnePlus only launched the Nord last month, but it's already pushing out one update after the other, mostly focused on improving the camera and battery life. That's not too different with the latest Oxygen OS release to hit the midrange phone, bearing version number 10.5.7.
OxygenOS 10.5.6 for the OnePlus Nord brings image stabilization and battery improvements
The Nord's camera gets better and better
For a phone that's only been out since the beginning of the month, the OnePlus Nord sure has received a lot of updates. This latest OxygenOS update, which comes only a few days after the last one, makes some more improvements to the camera, plus some improvements in the system, power, and Bluetooth categories.
OnePlus 8 5G UW on Verizon joins OP 8 and 8 Pro in picking up August security patch
The updates also bring camera enhancements and the usual improvements to system stability
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Oxygen OS is up for some big changes once its Android 11 build goes stable, but that doesn't stop OnePlus from getting out more updates to its current Android 10-based software. As such, the company released the latest Oxygen OS builds for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro a little earlier this month (ranging from version 10.5.10 to 10.5.13 depending on model and region), and is following up now with the latest update for the OnePlus 8 5G UW on Verizon.
OnePlus will release fewer Oxygen OS Betas going forward
Open and Closed Betas will be released once and twice a month, respectively
OnePlus has decided to slow down the pace at which it releases its Open and Closed Betas, switching to releasing them once and twice a month, respectively. This is down from the schedule the company has held since 2016, which pushed around two Open Betas per month and four Closed Betas per month. The company says these changes will give its development team more time to address feedback and bugs, and it should make future Beta releases more stable and reliable.
headphones wired using when swapped channels audio right and left report users OnePlus Some
Most 6-year-olds know their left from their right
Wireless Bluetooth headphones are better than ever these days, yet many of us are still holding on to our trusty wired headphones for their reliability. But for some of these users with OnePlus phones, a mysterious glitch has been swapping left and right audio channels.
The lightly tweaked version of Android that OnePlus phones use, called OxygenOS, has some pretty big advantages going for it. There are even things about it that we'd like to see make their way to stock Android. But there's always room for improvement, and we've got a (slightly larger) wishlist of changes that we think could make it even better.
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- There is also a new "One-handed mode" which was announced in a separate post to the related thread (Thanks: Amralomari), and which is able to pull screen elements down for easier thumb access via a swipe down the left or right edge of the screen. In effect, it crops the active app/window's view so stuff moves down, all while showing your wallpaper behind/above it — neat. Hopefully the new gesture doesn't interfere with any others, like the navigation gestures in Android 10.
OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro owners that jumped onto the Open Beta release cycle have a new build that's rolling out today. Open Beta 8 includes a handful of fixes for issues you might have experienced on Beta 7, including accidental touches in pockets and a fix for some crash/black screen problems some ran into with the camera. Security patches have also been bumped to December 2019.
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OnePlus has made a name for itself by providing stellar software support across its lineup. Continuing this tradition, the company announced today that it's rolling out Oxygen OS 10.0.2 to the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. Other than bug fixes, the update brings various performance optimizations to both phones, as well as a video stability enhancement to just the 7 Pro. Sadly, the 5G version is still left in the cold.
Although OnePlus did right by its users by quickly rolling out Android 10 for the OnePlus 7 Pro just 18 days after Google's own rollout of Android 10 to its Pixel devices, it was a messy and bug-ridden update that was clearly rushed. Fortunately, the company made amends by releasing a second update almost a month later that addressed many of the issues. OnePlus seems to feel confident about its update because now, the latest build of Oxygen OS is finally available for direct download from the company's website.