OnePlus unveiled its latest iteration of mobile software dubbed OxygenOS 13 at the OnePlus 10T launch event last week. The Android 13-based software is now available for the OnePlus 10 Pro in beta form.

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OnePlus has released the first public beta build of OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. The software is currently limited to the OnePlus 10 Pro sold in India and North America (unlocked). The model sold in Europe will be added to the beta program in the near future.

The company is calling the beta build ‘OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1’. We expect multiple releases to happen in the coming weeks ahead of the stable rollout.

In order to install the beta software, users have to first download the appropriate file from the announcement post. Additionally, North American users have to also download an APK provided in the post and install it. 

Then, they will have to enable ‘Developer options’ by tapping 7 times on ‘Build number’ under About device > Version. Finally, they have to navigate to Settings > About device > Up to date and tap on the top right button to select ‘Local install’. Select the downloaded to file initiate the installation process.

Unsatisfied users can revert back to OxygenOS 12.1 (Android 12), however, that process will erase their device’s internal storage. The installation steps are the same as above, except that a different file has to be downloaded.

Here’s the official changelog provided by the brand detailing all the new features and changes.

OxygenOS 13 Official Changelog

  • Design
    • Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
    • Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
    • Optimizes fonts for better readability.
    • Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
  • Efficiency
    • Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
    • Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
    • Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
    • Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up the Shelf by default.
  • Seamless Interconnection
    • Optimizes earphone connectivity to deliver a more seamless experience.
  • Personalization
    • Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
    • Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
    • Optimizes Canvas Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.
  • Security & Privacy
    • Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
    • Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
    • Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
  • Health & Digital Wellbeing
    • Adds Kid Space, providing screen time limit, ambient light reminders, and Eye-protecting display features.
  • Performance Optimization
    • Optimizes Dolby Sound effects with enhanced spatial sound field perception and more accurate sound sourcing.
  • Gaming Experience
    • Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

 

The company has also listed the known bugs in this first public release of OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 10 Pro OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 Known Issues

  • There is no response when clicking Capture Log after switching Multiple users/System Cloner/Languages. (You need to switch Multiple users/System Cloner/Languages first before capturing the log in the feedback tool).
  • A dot will display abnormally when pairing Bluetooth.
  • The photos might be blurred when taking multiple pictures of people with Ultra Dark mode and zoom out at the same time.
  • The screen will freeze when taking videos in specific scenarios.
  • The pictures might not be saved when taking photos of people by zooming out 3.3x.
  • There will be a black screen when the camera freezes.
  • The videos might show in green when shot in FILM mode.
  • The pictures might be black when taking photos in the dark with Night Mode.

 

 

 

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