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Latest OnePlus 9R and 8 series update promises charging speed optimizations
It aims to smooth over the rough edges of the initial OxygenOS 12 update
The OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R represent some of the last OP models to ship with the pure OxygenOS experience — minus all that ColorOS stuff that so many have grown to hate. It's true that the initial Android 12 rollout for these devices hasn't been entirely bug-free (with even the announcement post warning about bugs), but users can find some comfort in knowing that they're much better off than the buggy mess OnePlus 9 owners had to put up with. Thankfully, the company seems keen on polishing things up, and the latest update to start arriving for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R claims to do just that.
The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T get their first OxygenOS 12 open beta
Have a taste of ColorOS *cough* Android 12
OxygenOS 12 is a pretty controversial update for the company's phones, and with good reason. Putting aside all the various bugs spotted at launch, users found themselves greeted with what essentially amounted to a ColorOS-esque skin. Despite the name, the experience resembled what usually ships on Oppo and Realme phones far more than the legacy OxygenOS look and feel. Still, OnePlus continues to push on, with the company now letting the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T users try out its latest software through its Open Beta program.
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Nobody likes ending the year with unfinished work hanging over them, and we're seeing plenty of evidence for that when it comes to companies getting updates for their Android phones out the door. Earlier this week we spotted the latest December update landing for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, and now that same release is starting to hit the OnePlus 8T.
Latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series adds Files by Google app, October security patches
Plus a few bug fixes and stability improvements
While it hasn't always been this way, OnePlus is probably one of the better-ish OEMs when it comes to updates. The company sometimes takes its sweet time to roll them out, but (at least in the case of flagships) it commits to releasing up to three major version updates. Older phones like the OnePlus 5/5T and the 6/6T famously got updated up to Android 10 and Android 11 respectively (even though those updates took their sweet time to roll out). The company's also known for delivering timely-ish security patches and smaller updates, like the ones currently rolling out for the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T.
OnePlus 8T joins the 8 and 8 Pro with update that adds bloat and AOD Bitmoji
A month after the OnePlus 9 series got it
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As your phone ages, the rate at which new features arrive tends to seriously slow down — and the gap between getting new ones increases, too. This couldn't be more true for the OnePlus 8 and the 8 Pro: A new update introduces a bunch of features that the OnePlus 9 series already managed to pick up a few weeks ago.
Netflix brings HD and HDR support to the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T
Among lots of other OnePlus and Oppo phones
If you've been binging your favorite Netflix show on a recent phone from OnePlus or Oppo, you might have been missing a lot. The Android app has to certify that the devices it's running on (and the software they're using) are of sufficient quality to enable HD playback. That probably has more to do with anti-piracy measures than performance, but that doesn't matter a whole lot to customers who are stuck with lower-quality video.
OnePlus is done with Android 11 betas for some 2020 phones as Android 12 approaches
The final beta updates for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T are now available
Owners of OnePlus 8 phones, I hope you've been enjoying the beta versions of software updates that have been posted for the last few months. Because after today, you don't get any more. OnePlus has announced that its software updates for the 8 series have gotten to an acceptably stable state, so the newest beta will be the last one. From now on the software will be sent out in the standard OTA only.
OxygenOS Open Beta 12 is now available for the OnePlus 8 series
The update includes the July security patch and the new OnePlus Store
The OnePlus 8 might be a year old, but it's still receiving new OxygenOS beta builds with regular frequency. Last month's update added the ability to screenshot the Always On Display, and now the July update's doing a little more than just fixing bugs.
OnePlus promises Pixel-beating updates by merging OxygenOS with ColorOS
Longer software support is coming courtesy of a shared codebase
OnePlus is bigger than ever, but it's not quite the same company that first arrived on the scene in 2014. The days of flagship killers, limited releases, and near-stock software are long gone, replaced with countless phones each year and a lagging update schedule that can't compete with the likes of Samsung. In an attempt to fix its software woes, OnePlus is announcing a new release schedule for its devices, and it comes as part of the recent merger with Oppo.
OnePlus 8 series update lets you take screenshots of your fancy always-on display
June security patch is here too
If you're rocking a OnePlus flagship from 2020 and have been bold enough to be a part of the Open Beta program, there's news for you. OnePlus is rolling out the Open Beta 11 and the Open Beta 6 for the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 8T, respectively.
OnePlus 8 and 8T update brings June security patch and a camera shutter fix
Rolling out now over the air, or manually via the update tool
If you've got a OnePlus flagship from 2020, prepare to download a new software update. The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T are receiving new builds which introduce the June security patch — considerably quick given how late the May security patch was delivered to these devices.
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.
Google is giving away yet more Stadia Premiere Edition bundles
This time with OnePlus phones in the UK, France, and Germany
If you were on the fence about buying one of the new OnePlus 9 smartphones, OnePlus hopes it can entice you with its latest promo. The company, in partnership with Google, is offering Stadia Premiere Edition bundles to customers placing orders on its online store in a few countries.
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T get new OxygenOS 11 betas with Bitmoji AOD support
Why ship a stable update when you can add customizable avatars?
We've been combing through the finer details of the first Android 12 beta this week, but it's not the only operating system you can test out right now. If you're using a OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, or 8T, the OxygenOS 11 open beta program helps keep your phone feeling fresh between stable software releases. New software is now available for all three phones, complete with plenty of bug fixes and an unexpected change to the always-on display.
The latest OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro beta makes it easier to obsess over your frame rates
Also includes the April security patch and a bunch of bug fixes
OnePlus prides itself on being a company that strives for community feedback to better its phones. It even introduced a campaign last year to get suggestions on which features they should adopt on OxygenOS. It definitely took some time, but one of these suggestions, an FPS game counter, has finally made it to the OnePlus 8 series with OxygenOS Open Beta 9.
Out with the old, in with the new: LineageOS cut support for Android 9 Pie earlier this year, and to make up for the loss, the open-source project has just released version 18.1 based on Android 11. It comes with official support for about 60 phones and tablets.
How to enable photo timestamps on your OnePlus phone
Better than being an unpaid ambassador of the company
Smartphone companies seem to think that watermarks on photos are an ingenious way to promote their products — some even have them turned on by default. Most people will disable this right away, but there are more useful possibilities in this area. OnePlus is testing the option to add a 'Time Watermark,' or timestamp, as we know them.
OnePlus seems to be having a little trouble lately shipping bug-free updates — the stable Android 11 build for the OnePlus 7T series, for instance, caused camera crashes for several users. Those aren't the only OP phones dealing with problems, though, and the company is now pushing out OxygenOS 11.0.5.5 to address bugs faced by OnePlus 8-series users.
Open Beta 8 for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro improves call quality, app load times, and more
The latest security patch is included, too
While we wait for OnePlus to launch its next phone lineup, the company certainly hasn’t forgotten about its former flagships. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro from last year have consistently received updates. Keeping up with that streak, the latest Open Beta for the 8 and 8 Pro comes with a lengthy changelog and a whole bunch of bug fixes, in addition to the March security patch.
Pick up the OnePlus 8T for $150 off or the 8 Pro for $300 off
You can save some money while they make room for the OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 announcement is a mere two weeks away, which generally means retailers are eager to move some of their current stock before potential customers become enamored with the hot new gadgety goodness. If you happen to be in the market for a new phone, but balking at the idea of dropping full price on the latest and greatest, there are a few deals on previous OnePlus phones that might be of interest.