OnePlus recently pushed a new OxygenOS update to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro which delivered the security patch for the month of July The update which ushers in OxygenOS 10.3.5 also brings support for OnePlus Buds, the company’s first TWS earphones.

OnePlus has also pushed the latest update to the OnePlus 6 and 6T. The new build brings the July 2020 Android security patch and OnePlus Buds support. The update also bumps up the GMS package level to May 2020.

The update log shows that the RAM management has been optimised and the models get fixes for a few bugs. Here’s the complete changelog.

System

• Optimized RAM management
• Newly adapted OnePlus Buds, easier to take advantage of wireless connection
• Fixed the crash issue when browsing on Chrome
• Fixed the black screen issue when opening logkit
• Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
• Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.07
• Updated GMS package to 2020.05

The update will be pushed via OTA and weighs around 250MB in size. OnePlus hints that the rollout will be in batches, first to a few users and where no critical bugs are reported, the rollout will be expanded.

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OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update based on the Android 9.0 Pie is now available via OTA and direct download. It brings various new improvements and stability fixes along with the camera optimisations. Amid the rumors of OnePlus 6T, the Chinese company is working on the software updates for the old devices. The OxygenOS Open Beta first was released on September 3rd, and within the week, they have made Open Beta 2 available for the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2  Changes

The new version of the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2 has added improvements like better WiFi stability and less background power consumption with increased battery standby time. Further, camera app has been improved with optimised images captured from the front camera. OnePlus has done some design changes, they have added new UI for verification codes like OTP and added volume settings shortcut under the volume panel.

Apart from these changes, some bug fixes are also added that were mentioned by users in the community forums. OnePlus has fixed the touch latency issues while scrolling in the latest build. Still, third-party apps issue remains as OnePlus hasn’t submitted the beta ROM’s build fingerprint for certification with Google.

Here’s the official changelog:

System

• Improved stability for Wi-Fi connection
• Optimized background power consumption control
• Optimization for the pocket mode to reduce accidental touches

Launcher

• Optimized multi-tasking UI

Camera

• Optimized image quality for the front camera

Known Issues

• Third-Party Apps
  • Some applications may not function as expected when running on this beta version
• Google Pay service is not working

Users who are already using the OxygenOS beta version will receive an update via OTA. Otherwise, there’s also a way to directly download the update and install it using our guide on how to install OxygenOS Beta on OnePlus 6.

Last week, they announced the first OxygenOS beta for OnePlus 6 with new User Interface based on Android P. There were many navigation and system improvements. It integrated OnePlus customisation features with the adjustable settings. Now, users can customise the color accent using the adjustable color palette.

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We hope in the upcoming few days, OnePlus will release the stable build of OxygenOS for OnePlus 6.

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OnePlus always take care of their devices by providing time-to-time updates. Talking about OnePlus 6, it carries high-end specs and is confirmed to get Android Pie 9.0 very soon. Users who want to install the Android Pie 9.0 before anyone else on their OnePlus 6 devices, can follow this guide. We will be showing you how to install Android Pie 9.0 Beta on the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 launched few months ago, carries Snapdragon 845 with 6/8GB of RAM and 64/128/256 GB of storage variants. It packs 6.28 inches full view display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and for protection, it uses Gorilla Glass 5. Further, it holds dual 16MP+20MP Camera with OIS + EIS on the rear side. In the front side, OnePlus has added 16MP Sony IMX 519 sensor with 1.22μm pixels and 3300 mAh battery is also present. It supports Dash charging which can charge your device upto 60% in just 30 minutes.

Well, before moving ahead to install the Android Pie 9.0 beta on your OnePlus 6 make sure to backup the data on your device. As the the beta builds are not stable and it may lead to loss of data. Usually in beta builds, there are lot of bugs and you will not get smooth functionality as on the stable build. Still, if you want to install the Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6 then follow the guide below.

Install Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6

Prerequisites:

• The phone should be on the latest OxygenOS version. Rooted Android phone is not compatible with the Android 9.0 Pie beta build from OnePlus.
• Download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM on your device.
• Phone should be charged above 60% with stable internet connection.

Download OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM

• Users can download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta by heading to the download page from here on your computer or directly from your device.
• You will find the ROM in the “ROM Downloads” section below the OnePlus 6.
• Get the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM from the “Download” button.

Steps to install Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6

Please be careful while following the steps below.

1. Download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM from the above section.
2. Then, transfer the file to your OnePlus 6 if you downloaded on any other device. You can transfer it by installing the Android Transfer Program or by any other method.
3. After transferring, make sure the ROM file is present in the internal storage’s root directly. If not, you can move the file from the folder in the File Manager to the root directory of your device’s Internal Storage.
4. After transferring and moving the ROM file to right place. You need to head over to Settings > System updates, then select three vertical dot on the top-right of the screen.
5. Select Local upgrade option and find the file in the storage, and tap on Install.
6. Select immediately upgrade, and system will upgrade to 100%.
7. You have to reboot the device for the completion.
8. Hurray !! you will be greeted by Android P after reboot.

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Your device is running on the latest Android P OxygenOS build. It is a beta build and will get OTA update of the future updates. You also need not to worry about the stable build, as it will be updated via the usual updating process to the stable build once the update arrives.

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OnePlus’ current flagship smartphone — OnePlus 6 has received another update for the OxygenOS which brings the new feature of enhancing the battery life.

The latest OxygenOS 5.1.9 update add the intelligent battery saving feature to the OnePlus 6. The feature will optimize the battery and will intelligently turn off the network operations when the user is asleep. The feature works based on the user’s sleep patterns, where the phone guesses when it will be out of use for a long time.

The China-based company is calling this new feature “Sleep Standby Optimization” and it’ll not be activated by default. Users can activate the feature using the advanced optimization section under the battery optimization option from the phone’s settings. The feature extends the battery life of the phone, which packs a 3,300mAh battery that can be charged up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.

Earlier, an update for the OnePlus 6 brought slow-motion video support as well as notch hiding support. The recent update for the phone was supposed to fix some system stability issues and optimize call quality. However, several users complained about serious battery drain, which reduces battery life by half with the screen consuming more than usual. Some users also complained about the camera app freezing.

The OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch notched AMOLED display with screen resolution of  2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. It packs up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage with support for microSD card slot.

The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery, with support for the company’s fast charging technology. On the back side, there’s a dual camera setup, sporting a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixels, and OIS, and a 20MP Sony IMX376K secondary camera sensor, mainly for depth information. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

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The device is running the company’s own OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. However, the OnePlus is already a part of Android P Beta program and thus, users can also try out the upcoming Android P.

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OnePlus took the wraps off the much-anticipated OnePlus 6 flagship last month and the device is already on sale. As always, the OnePlus 6 global version launched with OxygenOS and the Chinese version comes with the HydrogenOS custom skin. The OxygenOS has already gotten its first update which brought slow-motion video support and both notch hiding support. China’s HydrogenOS isn’t very much different from the OxygenOS but both OS don’t get updates at the same time and each update tends to bring varying features.

China’s HydrogenOS has now gotten a new update for the OnePlus 6 which is version 5.1.6. The new update brings selfie portrait mode photo support and a battery percentage icon for your status bar. These features will also hit the OxygenOS any moment from now since OnePlus has already promised it will provide an update that would usher in both features.

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Apart from the selfie portrait mode photo support and battery percentage icon, the new update also brings gaming-related optimizations. OP6 users on the OnePlus forums have also hinted that there is now an LTE data switch between SIM cards along with system power and performance optimizations. There is also a fix included for PUBG Mobile where footsteps were too quiet—a weird bug given that the system was causing that, but it’s fixed regardless. There aren’t much system changes other than these. OnePlus has promised to deliver more software cleanups, including an update that would bring back the Always On feature that was removed just before launch

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OnePlus recently launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. Just after the smartphone went on sale, the company quietly removed the much requested always-on display feature through a new software update.

The China-based company is usually responsive to user’s feedback to improve its products. While the always-on feature has been one of the most requested features, the company has removed it from the OnePlus 6 due to battery concerns.

A Reddit user posted a screenshot showing that the option to enable “Always-On” display was there before the update, but was disabled later. In a statement, OnePlus said, “We have an official update from our Technical Team confirming that always on display on OnePlus 6 was removed due to battery saving concern.”

It’s unclear if OnePlus didn’t want something that would take up extra battery life or if the feature caused a battery draining bug. There’s a possibility that the company has discovered that enabling the always-on feature could be causing unusual battery drain. So, till the company doesn’t figure out the problem and come out with a fix, it has disabled the feature. Currently, there is no information when the feature will come back, or if it will ever come back.

While not the always-on feature, OnePlus 6 users can still take advantage of Android’s native “Ambient Display” which appears when lifting the phone or receiving notifications.

The update also enables slow-mo video recording and compatibility mode for hiding the notch. The OnePlus 6 can now record slow-motion 720p and 1080p videos at 480fps and 240fps respectively. The May security patch has also been rolled out with the update. OnePlus has also updated the phone’s camera to quickly capture images in portrait mode.

The OnePlus features a 6.28-inch Full HD+ display with a screen aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes in three variants — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

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On the rear side, there’s a 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup, while at the front it features a 16MP snapper for taking selfies. The phone runs on OxygenOS 5.1, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and customers can also experience the latest Android P beta on it. The phone is fuelled by a 3,300mAh battery with support for Dash Charging.

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