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The OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro, 7, and 7 Pro just got their first public taste of Android 12
And the Nord CE is in on the action, too
OnePlus's 2019-era flagships have just picked up their first Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Betas. That means intrepid customers holding a OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, or OnePlus 7T Pro can try out OnePlus's (much-criticized) Android 12 update and all the new features that it brings. And the more recent mid-range OnePlus Nord CE is also getting its first Android 12 open beta.
OnePlus 7 and 7T series pick up a major WhatsApp fix alongside December security patch
One final patch to close out 2021
Although OnePlus tends to pay its previous phones a little less attention once a new flagship has hit the market, it keeps updates rolling every couple of months for older devices. The OnePlus 7 and 7T series might not be the newest on the block, but they're still great phones as we head into 2022. With today's update, a major messaging bug that might've been causing headaches everywhere is getting ironed out.
OxygenOS update fixes an annoying OnePlus 7 and 7T series bug
October security patch included, as well
OnePlus isn't exceptionally quick with updates, and even its latest flagships often run behind schedule when it comes to security patches. This is why it isn't surprising that the OnePlus 7 and 7T series phones are only picking up their October security patch now, as we get ready to enter November.
The latest updates for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series include a bunch of bloatware and not much else
At least August's security patch is here
OnePlus doesn't have the best reputation for software updates, though a recent re-commitment seems to have things moving a little faster than before. Just over a month after the company (sort of) fixed HD playback issues on its 2019 flagships, it's returned with yet another refresh. The OnePlus 7 and 7T series are both receiving updates today, though this one may rub some salt into the wounds of owners everywhere.
OnePlus 7 and 7T series updated to fix Widevine L1 issue, but you may have to work for it
J̶u̶l̶y̶ June security patch included
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If you've been one of the unlucky ones who's been forced to watch Netflix in 480p on a QHD display, there's good and bad news for you. OnePlus is finally pushing an update that fixes the issue of not being able to play HD videos on the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. The bad news? Simply installing the update might not do the trick for you.
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.
OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro updates are here with May security patches
It also fixes some camera bugs and Google Fi issues
All four of the phones in the OnePlus 7 series are getting updated this weekend, patching the build of OxygenOS to 11.0.1.1. While this is mainly a series of bug fixes, the biggest change is upgrading the Android security patch to May 2021. The update is rolling out to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro now.
T-Mobile's OnePlus 7T Pro 5G and McLaren Edition finally get their Android 11 updates
The 5G variants of the 7T series are the last to be updated
OxygenOS received quite the visual overhaul last year with version 11, borrowing some design elements from One UI to improve one-handed use. The OnePlus 7 series was late to the Android 11 party, only getting the update in March — six months after Google released it for Pixel devices. Despite the wait, there are plenty of new features and improvements in OxygenOS 11, and now the T-Mobile version of the 7 Pro and 7T are getting a piece of the action.
OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro get March security patch in OxygenOS 11.0.0.2
Other bug fixes are included in the quick update
Late last month OnePlus updated its most recent phones to OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11. As is common with major updates, a few bugs were found. According to its active user forum, OnePlus is now rolling out the 11.0.0.2 hotfix for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro, along with a security update.
The OnePlus 7T series gets stable OxygenOS 11 update — but something's missing
Always-on Display didn't make the cut from beta
OnePlus waited until January to announce OxygenOS 11 would be coming to the 7 and 7T series, four full months after Android 11 went public. Following the usual round of beta testing, a stable build of OxygenOS 11 is now available for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, bringing several enhancements to the phones — along with some unexpected bugs and missing features. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro got a fourth open beta over the weekend, hinting that a final version should be on the way soon.
OnePlus gives gamer-focused Fnatic Mode a new identity
The licensing deal with the esports team has expired
It's been a little less than two years since OnePlus introduced Fnatic Mode on the OP7, christening its high-performance gaming mode after the pro esports team of the same name. It later spread to other models older and newer with the same label. But apparently the licensing deal between OnePlus and Fnatic has ended, and the most recent software updates have changed the label.
For owners of OnePlus 7 and 7T series phones, the wait for the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update has been endless. Yesterday we got one step closer, though, as OnePlus released the third Open Beta for the upcoming software release, featuring a pair of identical changelogs loaded with bug-fixes and bringing us one step closer to a stable release.
Second OxygenOS 11 beta adds always-on display to OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro
Sadly, the non-Pro OnePlus 7 and 7T miss out on the long-awaited feature
After a bit of a hold-up, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally picked up their first OxygenOS 11 betas around mid-January. While the update included a host of nifty features, including the 8T’s spruced-up interface, one notable thing it left out was the always-on display function. Thankfully, the second beta adds that missing feature but with an unfortunate caveat — it's limited to the Pro models.
OnePlus is currently hard at work bringing Android 11 to the 7 and the 7T series, and that's where it'll focus its development efforts going forward. The company has announced that it's releasing one final OxygenOS 10 update before owners can expect the Android 11 firmware.
OnePlus 7/7T series and Nord are next in line for OxygenOS 11
It's also the end of the road for the OnePlus 5 and 5T
OnePlus used to be known for speedy Android updates, but those days have long since passed. While Samsung has already started updating most of its recent flagships to Android 11, the same update has only arrived on two OnePlus phones (the 8 and 8T). OnePlus has now shared a status report on the OxygenOS 11 rollout, providing a rough timeline for the months ahead.
OnePlus 7 and 7T Android 11 update delayed — probably until next year
A closed beta is still planned for this month, if all goes well
The Android 11 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series of phones will be delayed, according to an announcement made to the company's Chinese forum. This contradicts the earlier leaked schedule that indicated a December release date. Given we're halfway through December, that almost certainly means it won't land until next year.
OnePlus 7 and 7T series get new OxygenOS Open Beta with October security patch — Downloads now available
It's already November, but who's counting
OnePlus has become slower and slower at shipping security updates in a timely manner, ranking far behind devices from Samsung, Google, and other companies in our security update tracker. The OnePlus 7 and 7T series took over a month to receive the September security update, and the company is sticking to roughly the same schedule with the October fixes.
OnePlus making its major Messages update available to more users
Message sorting and automatic OTP deletion
Last month, we reported that Google was working on sorting texts into categories in the Google Messages app, as well as deleting one-time passwords automatically. But it wasn't the first to debut smarter messaging features like this, because OnePlus incorporated similar features into its own messaging app a few weeks prior. Now the OnePlus Messages update is expanding to help more users declutter their inboxes.
OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro receive September security update, T-Mobile 7T Pro gets standalone 5G support
It carries version 10.3.5 for India and global phones, and 10.0.8 for EU versions
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- OnePlus is now rolling out the same update to the unlocked OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, so those phones will soon have the September security patch and other miscellaneous changes.
OnePlus has a new stable update out for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. This is a less substantial update in the grand scheme of things, but it still brings the September 2020 security patch, a few fixes, and potentially better battery life for Pro owners.
LineageOS now officially supports OnePlus 7T Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9T, and more phones
Several models have also been updated from Android 9 to 10
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM around, bringing new versions of Android to abandoned phones, and a stock-like experience (with or without Google software) to newer devices. The project has mainly been working on support for Google Pixel phones lately, but now a handful of other devices have joined the official build roster.