OnePlus rolled out the Android 11-based OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro back in October 2020 itself. However, the Verizon-exclusive OnePlus 8 with mmWave 5G support is getting this update only now after three months.
OnePlus was once known for delivering faster updates. But that’s not the case anymore. The company is yet to release stable OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update for the rest of its eligible lineup, apart from the OnePlus 8 series.
The update situation seems even worse for the carrier variants as Verizon Wireless’ OnePlus 8 5G UW is receiving the OxygenOS 11 update after a long time since the unlocked variant got it. Also, though the update has released at the end of January 2021, the build still comes with November 2020 security patch.
Anyway, the update features the build number IN2019_15_210110 and brings all the new features of OxygenOS 11, such as redesigned UI, Always-on Display (AOD), and new Zen Mode themes to name a few. The changelog also notes improvements to 5G ultrawide band feature.
Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW OxygenOS 11 Update Official Changelog
- System
- Fresh new visual design and optimization of details provides a more comfortable experience.
- Brand new weather user interface supports dynamic switches between sunrise and sunset. Day and night are right in the palm of your hand.
- Optimizes the stability of some third-party apps and improves user experience.
- Game Space
- Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches to Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up and block, just for your immersive gaming experience.
- Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for WhatsApp and INS. Enable this functionality by swiping down from the upper right or left corners of the screen in gaming mode.
- Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click, and the notification bar will pop up.
- Ambient Display
- Added Always-on Ambient Display function, with custom Schedule/All day option included. (Go to: Settings > Display > Ambient Display)
- Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It changes according to your phone usage data. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
- Added 10 new clock styles. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
- Dark Mode
- Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode. Simply pull down the quick setting to enable.
- Supports automatic turn on feature and customized time range. (Go to: Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically > Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)
- Zen Mode
- Added 5 new themes (ocean, space, grassland, and others) and more timing options.
- Included the Group feature in Zen Mode. Now you can invite your friends and enjoy Zen Mode together.
- Gallery
- Supporting Story function automatically creates weekly videos with photos and videos in storage.
- Optimizes the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster.
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