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OnePlus 8 is now receiving its last major Android update
The update is available for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T
OnePlus was the first non-Google manufacturer to roll out Android 13 for its 2022 flagship: the OnePlus 10 Pro. Then, in the first week of November, OxygenOS 13 was released for the OnePlus 9 series. Now, it is the turn of the company's entire 2020 product portfolio consisting of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T to receive the latest Android build. An official announcement about the update's release is still due, but the stable firmware is already making its way to OnePlus 8 users.
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.
OnePlus buyer's guide: Which OnePlus phone should you buy in 2022?
With a foreword about all that app-throttling business
here was a time when OnePlus's phone lineup was easy to understand, but as the brand's scope has grown, so has the sheer quantity of phones it offers. Now when you're thinking about buying a OnePlus device, you've got to contend with numbers and letters and descriptors — sometimes all at once (the OnePlus 7T Pro is a phone that exists). But what's all of it mean, and at the end of the day, which phone should you buy? Let this OnePlus phone buyer's guide be a good jumping-off point for a breakdown of some of the best Android phones you can buy.
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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.
The OnePlus 9 Pro at $800 could be the best Black Friday phone deal
The OnePlus 9 and 8T are also down to their lowest prices yet
For this Black Friday, OnePlus is offering some solid deals on its latest flagship phones. Both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are down to their lowest prices we have seen to date, and even last year’s 8T has received a decent discount in the spirit of this festive season.
Applications are now open for OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8 series Closed Beta program
400 lucky users will get to test OxygenOS 12 early
If you are a long-term OnePlus user, you may be aware that the company has three update release channels. One for the stable version and the other two for beta builds. While the Open Beta is available for anyone with an eligible device, the Close Beta channel is a more exclusive group with a small number of users. If you have a OnePlus 8T or OnePlus 8 series phone, now's the time to see if you can get onto the Closed Beta program.
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.
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.
OnePlus appears to have silently and slightly upgraded some OnePlus 8Ts. Reports indicate that some recently purchased versions of the phone are now shipping with LPDDR5 RAM, a bump over the LPDDR4X RAM originally included and which OnePlus advertises. While the newer memory is technically "faster," the bigger effect is on enthusiasts that might be rooting and ROMing.
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 8T's latest beta might just fix that esoteric glitch that's been hounding you
Face unlock and Work-Life Balance both get some issues ironed out
Depending on your region, OnePlus just started delivering an all-new update to 8T owners yesterday. It's a slight improvement, primarily intended to fix some non-specific bugs on NA and EU variants. If you're part of OnePlus's beta program, you haven't been left out of the upgrade fun, as Open Beta 7 is now available for your device.
OnePlus's latest flagship phones have been somewhat controversial, but the OnePlus 8T has held strong as a decent daily driver. In fact, if you need a powerful device and don't mind year-old hardware, it's a no-brainer at its reduced price. It's been nearly two months since the OnePlus 8T received some update attention, but depending on your region, that changes today.OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 is slowly arriving for OnePlus's late 2020 flagship, but unfortunately, a vague changelog keeps us from really knowing what's changed. This update is region-specific, leaving India out altogether, but the system patch notes only list improved stability and solutions to "known issues." If you're based in either Europe or North America and your experience has been buggy, it's worth seeing if this update fixes any of your problems.In addition, this update solves an issue where the display would flash while shooting in "Nightscape" mode. It also installs the OnePlus Store app on your phone by default, though the company is quick to note you can uninstall it.In a strange omission, OnePlus has left out the July security patch in this update. The 8T is currently stuck on June's patch, and we're quickly coming up on August's revision as this month comes to a close. With any luck, another update is just around the corner for all three regions that will bring the phone's security measures up to date.This version is coming to devices in North America first, with an EU launch planned in the coming days. To view the complete changelog, just head on over to OnePlus's forums.
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.
Why buy AirPods Max when you can get an entire OnePlus 8T for the same price?
$550 headphones, $550 smartphone
The OnePlus 8T might not be the company's newest flagship device — that would be the 9 and 9 Pro — but it's still a capable performer in its own right. In fact, it can be difficult to pick between those devices if you're shopping for a new phone. Your decision just became a whole lot easier, as you can pick up an unlocked OnePlus 8T from B&H and OnePlus for just $550 today.
Get a OnePlus 8T with more RAM than your laptop for way less than a Pixel 5
Perhaps a case or screen protector for your needs?
OnePlus has been doing a good job of driving discounts or at least keeping up with its retailers on that front. The latest sale brings the OnePlus 8T — a fairly recent and still great choice for your Android needs — down to record low pricing.
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.