The OnePlus 10 Pro is the brand’s latest flagship smartphone. It is currently limited to China, however, the company has started teasing its international launch. Ahead of that, the handset is receiving a new system update in its home country with a number of optimizations and a very useful feature.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is one of the few smartphones in the market with an LTPO 2.0 display. This means the screen on the phone can refresh as low as 1Hz to save power.

A month after the device’s release, the brand is finally making good use of the aforementioned technology by introducing a new feature. This feature is currently being rolled out with the latest A.09 firmware update.

The feature in question is support for 1Hz refresh for AOD (Always-on Display). Thanks to this new addition, users need not worry about power consumption while using AOD on their OnePlus 10 Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the official changelog for the new software update says that only select AOD styles have support for 1Hz refresh rate. Hopefully, the brand extends the compatibility in the future.

Apart from this feature, the latest update brings optimizations for portrait mode shots, white balance in third-party camera apps, night mode, system fluency, haptics effect, overall performance as well as gaming, Bluetooth earphones compatibility, carry-on card label, and WiFi performance.

If you happen to own the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro, then make sure to download and install the latest software update from Settings.

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Reports regarding the Apple iPhone 13 series have already started surfacing. Just yesterday, we had reported on the device reportedly featuring a portless design and astrophotography. Now, a new report has hinted at it sporting an Always On Display on its OLED display.

According to a SlashGear report, the iPhone 13 series could arrive with this feature, or it might just be available for the higher end iPhone 13 Pro variants. The 2021 iPhone lineup will reportedly feature a new display technology that will work with OLED panels to bring Always On Display functionality to the Apple devices. For those unaware, a key advantage of OLED over LCD is that these panels don’t have to display black. The pixels can simply be turned off to only light certain parts of the screen.

This enables lower battery consumption, which allowed Always On Display to be a feature on certain Android smartphones and even the Apple Watch. Known Tipster Max Weinbach stated that the Cupertino based giant might utilized an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) panel that will enable it to save on battery draw while offering a higher refresh rate along with Always On Display as well. Although, the iPhone 13’s Always On Display wouldn’t function like most Android devices.

Apparently, the Always On Display for the upcoming iPhones would only focus on display key information like the time or the battery icons. Furthermore, notifications will only be displayed temporarily and would light up just a small section of the display without waking up the entire screen. In other words, there would probably not be a lot of customization on these smartphones. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that the latest OxygenOS 11 update will bring the always on display feature to OnePlus smartphones. The senior executive shared a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, and confirmed a then rumor we had previously reported on.

According to Pete’s post on Weibo, the AOD feature is highly sought after and will be available for everyone that runs OxygenOS 11, so we can expect wide support for all the smartphone that does get the upcoming update. Furthermore, the social media post also revealed themes for this feature, as the CEO shares his preferred one being called “Time.” The official also shared a video that did shed some more light on the upcoming feature.

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One of the faces showed the number of times the device is unlocked, along with the scale that maps the usage of the smartphone. It also displays other generic information like current time and date alongside app icons for notifications at the bottom. Multiple other faces had also been revealed, which makes this next update one of the most anticipated ones in recent times. OnePlus is also gearing up for Android 11, while dropping its final OxygenOS 11 developer preview on 10th August 2020.

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OnePlus has been using AMOLED display on its smartphones starting with OnePlus 3 from 2016. But even after 4 years, the company’s handsets still lack AOD (Always-on Display). Thankfully, earlier this year in March, this feature got enough votes through the OnePlus IDEAS program to get selected for implementation. Later, in May, the brand even shared a rough timeline for the rollout. Now, Pete Lau, the founder and CEO of OnePlus officially teases the arrival of AOD on Twitter.

OxyygenOS is one of the most popular Android skins in the market, thanks to its resemblance to stock Android and quick animations. Though it has tons of useful features and customization options, it still lacks Always-on Display.

As a matter of fact, AOD has been the most requested feature on OnePlus smartphones for years now. Looks like it is finally coming with the release of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 as per a teaser image tweeted by none other the company’s CEO Pete Lau.

His tweet simply reads “11 on display” with a picture of AOD-esque analog clock. According to a timeline shared by the brand, the development for Always-on Display should have begun in June and it should be incorporated in Closed Beta builds in August, followed by Open Beta in September.

In other words, supported devices, probably OnePlus 6 and above will be getting AOD by the end of this year if the company manages to roll out stable Android 11 to them by then.

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OnePlus has been using OLED display on its smartphones since the OnePlus 3 (2016), however, the company is yet to introduce AOD (Always-on Display) functionality. Thankfully, there’s an Xposed module called OPAodMod which enables the said feature on Oneplus smartphones running both OxygenOS and HydrogenOS.

The OPAodMod is not a new Xposed module after all. It has been existing since last year but now it has been updated with new features after a hiatus as the original developer dropped support. This module is now maintained by an XDA Recognized Developer named Quinny899.

OPAodMod Xposed Module

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That being said since OPAodMod is an Xposed module, interested OnePlus users will have to root their device with Magisk and install either EdXposed with Riru Core or TaiChi to use this module.

List of features available in OPAodMod Xposed Module

• AOD (Always-on Display) just like on Google Pixels
• Customizable layout
  • Three digital clocks
  • Two world clocks
  • DVD screensaver
• Notification display – shows the text of notification before turning into the app icon
• Raise to wake
• Options to disable AOD
  • While in pocket
  • Overnight
  • Time period (10 minutes or 15 seconds)
• Displays next alarm, current weather, and music playing
• Custom message
• GUI settings in the module including a live preview of clock
• Burn-in protection

Additionally, the developer is also working on to minimize the battery drain. We can expect this module to become much more stable before OnePlus releases the AOD feature officially.

For the unaware, OnePlus confirmed the arrival of AOD functionality to its devices lat March. Later, earlier this month, it also shared a rough timeline, according to which the development will only begin in June.

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In late March, OnePlus confirmed the arrival of AOD (Always-on Display) functionality on its devices. It was thought the feature would be debuting on OnePlus 8 series but unfortunately, that did not happen. Thankfully, the brand has now announced the timeline for the implementation of the most requested feature for its phones.

Recently, OnePlus shared a detailed recap of its IDEAS beta program on OnePlus Community. In the post, the company revealed that they received over 5000 ideas with over 25,000 likes and 2,000 comments. However, it has only confirmed to adopt 5 features and they are as listed below.

• Always-on Display (AOD)
• Fingerprint Lock for Hidden Pictures in Gallery
• Battery Full Notification
• Folders in App Drawer
• More Features in Zen Mode

Additionally, the brand also announced timeline/roadmap for OnePlus AOD functionality.

• Development by June
• Introduction of feature in Closed Beta and Open Beta in August / September

Going by the details provided by the company, we can expect the AOD feature to reach stable builds in the last quarter of this year. That means OnePlus might be introducing the feature with Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) update for its devices.

Also, the devices eligible for this feature is still a mystery. All the handsets launched by the brand from OnePlus 3 feature OLED display. Since OnePlus 5  and 5T are nearing the end of their support, we can expect AOD to be available on devices from OnePlus 6 and above.

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Two days back, Xiaomi revealed AOD+ (Always-on Display) ahead of MIUI 12 announcement scheduled for April 27. Now, the feature is already live for MIUI 11 users via the latest versions of MIUI Themes and MIUI Always-on display. Interested users of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones with OLED display can try it now.

To use the new AOD+ functionality on MIUI 11, the user’s phone must have an OLED display and should run Android Pie or Android 10. Then, they will have to install MIUI Themes v1.7.6.0 and MIUI Always-on display v1.19.387, which you can download from the link provided at the end of the post.

Once the APKs are installed, open MIUI Themes, navigate to the new AOD section and download as well as apply a style of your choice from over 1000+ options. Followed by that, head over to Settings -> Always-on display & Lock screen, then turn on Ambient display if it is not. Lastly, go to Style which is present on the same page and customize the applied AOD style as per your choice.

Unfortunately, the specified version of MIUI Themes app is not installing on our Redmi K20 Pro Indian unit running the current stable MIUI v11.0.4.0. But the MIUI Always-on display app does install, however, without the former app, it is impossible to download new MAML format animated AOD styles.

Also, we don’t have access to any other Xiaomi / Redmi smartphone with an OLED display at the moment. Additionally, the early access for AOD+ could be limited to Chinese devices. Hence, if it’s not working on your region-specific MIUI ROM, then do try flashing the latest MIUI China ROM available for your handset.

Download  MIUI Themes v1.7.6.0

Download MIUI Always-on display v1.19.387

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Xiaomi is all set to announce MIUI 12 alongside Mi 10 Youth Edition on April 27. Ahead of it, the company has already begun to tease the new features. Yesterday, the brand revealed ‘Dark Mode 2.0’, a revamped system-wide dark mode with major changes. Today, the official MIUI Weibo account details the new improved AOD (Always-on Display) functionality.

The Chinese smartphone maker introduced AOD on its devices with OLED displays via an incremental update to MIUI 10. The feature was later baked into MIUI 11 late last year. Now, the company is taking it to the next level with MIUI 12.

AOD on MIUI 12 will support MAML format, which means designers can implement non-linear animations with time and weather. In addition to that, third-party styles will also have support for universal system switches to enable or disable battery indicator, app shortcuts, and more.

The current version of AOD on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is static for third-party styles and they neither support time nor weather. Instead, these parameters are provided by the system itself. But with the next iteration, as mentioned above, designers can fiddle with almost everything to offer better styles. The brand promises over 1000+ third-party animated AOD styles on launch.

Additionally, Xiaomi will be also releasing new animated first-party official AOD styles, which will feature the company’s official mascot Mi Bunny doing various things. Also, the company will be bringing AOD styles for Kino (Redmi K30 series mascot), Kings of Glory, PUBG Mobile, and more.

A few days back, MIUI Themes beta added a new section for AOD styles. We thought it will be available for users after MIUI 12 update. Surprisingly, Xiaomi announced today that all users can already experience them on their smartphones.

With the release of MIUI 11, the company made all the themes on the store free to download. Continuing the tradition, the brand announced AOD styles will also be free for all.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI Android skin is well-known for its themes. The MIUI Theme app enables users to select from a variety of options that are both free and paid. Now, the company has released a new beta update of this app in China, which has incorporated a new AOD (Always-on Display) section.

The Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has been launching phones with OLED display for a few years now. But the AOD functionality was only introduced late last year with MIUI 11. This option is part of the phone’s system settings and new AOD styles are added only through system updates.

However, that will change soon as the company is testing AODs directly in the MIUI Themes app with support for designs and styles from different developers apart from the official team. This is surely good news for users of Xiaomi smartphones with an OLED display as the current selection of AOD styles is limited.

Samsung popularized custom AOD themes when it introduced the functionality with the launch of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. It also allows developers to upload different styles on the Galaxy Themes app, however, most of them are paid.

But in the case of Xiaomi, the company made MIUI Themes free with the launch of MIUI 11 last year with an exception for certain copyrighted content. This means, the AOD styles on MIUI Themes app will be most likely free giving Xiaomi users an edge over Samsung. That doesn’t mean the developers don’t earn anything as they are now paid based on ad-revenue.

We are not sure how Xiaomi will roll out this feature as the current implementation is deeply rooted within the system. Either the company will release a new MIUI 11 version with certain changes and fixes or it will debut on MIUI 12 in the second half of 2020.

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Always-on Display, also known as AOD is the most commonly requested feature on OnePlus smartphones for years. The company has been skipping it for all new smartphone launches but now it has confirmed to bring this functionality to the future OxygenOS builds.

OnePlus Community has played a key role in popularising the OnePlus brand since its inception. The company improves its products based on the feedback it receives from its community. Thus, to further enhance the feedback system, the brand announced the OnePlus IDEAS program earlier this month, which allows community users to submit their ideas for new features on OnePlus devices.

It has not been a month but the program seems to have worked out well for the company and the users. At present, the most liked submissions include AOD, PC Mode (similar to Samsung Dex), Edge notification lights, Developer-friendly for Google Camera ports, and improvement in the alert slider.

Fortunately, OnePlus has confirmed on its official Twitter handle that Always-on Display has been added to the roadmap. But it does not say when it will be released and which devices will get it first. Going by the history of the company, we can expect this feature to debut in beta builds under the OxygenOS Laboratory section and slowly make its way to stable releases.

The top IDEA is Always-On Display. We hear you, and our OS Product team has replied: it's on our roadmap.

— OnePlus (@oneplus) March 27, 2020

OnePlus has been using AMOLED displays on its smartphones consistently since the OnePlus 3 series. But it is uncertain which devices will get the AOD feature as the 3 and 3T has already reached the end of their support. Perhaps, devices from 5T or 6 will be blessed with this feature.

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