Back in November 2019, OnePlus started rolling out Android 10 OS updates for the OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. The update brought the major OS update alongside a new gesture navigation system, a number of software related improvements and features.

Historically, OnePlus has managed to stay ahead with the update schedules in comparison to other major smartphone manufacturers. However, it does not always translate to a smooth transition. For example, OnePlus 7 and 7T were the first to receive Android 10 but were riddled with bugs and issues, which were fixed shortly after with hotfixes.

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After the current generation of flagship series, OnePlus 6 and 6T (the flagship from 2018) from last year was the next in line for the update. The initial roll out was back in November 2019 but also suffered from bugs and was rolled back due to customer complaints. Thus, it led to the second release which was in December but that too was not polished enough. So, third times the charm as the company is again making its latest attempt of the same.

OxygenOS OTA OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T featured
OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T OxygenOS OTA Updates

OnePlus’ quick and appropriate response is a good indicator of the company’s flexibility and adaptability. In a market where only a few devices won’t receive the latest Android even after Android 11 (R) is announced, quick responsiveness is a rare thing. But rather than a rapid update schedule, a functional update is likely to be more of a priority for most users.

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Changelog for OnePlus 6 and 6T Updates:

System

  • Updated system to Android 10
  • Brand new UI for Android 10
  • Fixed the automatic reboot issue
  • Added the notch area display option in the Settings (Settings > Display > Notch display > Hide the notch area)
  • Fixed the issue with lock screen appearing even after unlocking the device with the password
  • Fixed the issue with Navigation bar after upgrade
  • Fixed the Digital wellbeing option missing in the settings
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
  • Full Screen Gestures
  • Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back
  • Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps
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