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The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are getting a pretty chill update
But overheating notifications are still appearing on phones
OnePlus's latest flagships have had a bit of a rough launch. Reviews for both devices have been relatively positive, but an overhyped partnership with Hasselblad and the lack of timely updates have slowed the company's momentum. Meanwhile, reports that the OnePlus 9 Pro is prone to overheating have made any post-launch software version critical to improving the device. A new update is now making its way to both phones, but early reports suggest that this might not be the fix users were hoping to get.With this new version of OxygenOS, OnePlus is focusing on squashing system-level bugs while bringing some minor improvements to the camera. The most eye-catching change here has to be improved temperature control, which could help alleviate overheating issues with the phone. It's too early to tell whether this update is the fix promised a few weeks ago, especially since at least two users still received heat warnings after updating. Any changes to the phone's internal temperature are a step in the right direction, but OnePlus really needs to get this issue under control.Several improvements are also coming to the camera. White balance consistency, over-sharpening, and image purity have all been tweaked for better performance when shooting with the back lens. OnePlus is also improving both charging stability and keyboard sensitivity along the edge of the display, making for a more usable experience. Finally, the April security patch has been included on time, a good start for this new flagship series.As usual, this update is headed to a select group of users first before expanding to a larger audience in the coming days. If you're interested in checking out the complete changelog, you can find it at the OnePlus forums.
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are getting another bug-squashing update
Focused on improving the camera and extending battery life
OnePlus's newest phones have only been officially available for a few days now, even if some buyers managed to get their devices before the pre-order period had ended. Since its event last month, the company has been working to ensure as stable an experience as possible when consumers unbox their new gadgets. Another update is following up on last week's launch-day patch, with a few additional stability improvements in tow.
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OnePlus published Android 11 for the Nord at the beginning of March, but the rollout came to a grinding halt last week due to some bugs the company discovered in the process. It looks like whatever went wrong was easy to fix, as OnePlus is already rolling out a hotfix update (OxygenOS 11.1.1.1) to everyone that comes with the same changelog as the original version.
OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 brings Android 11 to OnePlus 7 and 7T series
OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro users may want to wait, though
OnePlus hasn't been quite up to the mark with software updates, as its inability to push the Android 11 update to its 2019 flagships, among other instances, reflects. Last month the company announced it wouldn't be able to get that update out to the 7 and 7T because of an issue it encountered during software development. While stable Android 11 still isn't within sight, the company has just announced Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 7 and the 7T series.
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.
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.
T-Mobile OnePlus 8T gets always-on display more than a month late
Carrier-branded versions always draw a short stick somewhere
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It took OnePlus long enough, but the company finally introduced an always-on display option (and an easily toggleable dark mode) with its latest Android 11-based firmware. However, the always-on display option is missing from Oxygen OS 11 on the T-Mobile carrier variant of the OnePlus 8T, as Redditor u/konnesotan was quick to point out. When we reached out to T-Mobile, we were told that the feature should be added in December.
The OnePlus Notes app comes to the Play Store with Oxygen OS 11 design (APK download)
Prepare for lots of white space in the name of reachability
OnePlus is preparing a novel take on its UI for Oxygen OS 11, and its first redesigned apps are already available for everyone to check out on the stable version of Android. The running theme of the overhauled applications is reachability, with OneUI-like big titles and gaps stretching to the top of the screen. That's no different for the new Notes app version 4.0, which has just celebrated its Early Access debut on the Play Store.