Software updates are very important for Android users. These updates allow the phone you bought years ago to gain new features, perform better, and be more secure. Unfortunately, not every phone receives updates for a long time and some lose support. Finally, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series have joined the list of phones that have lost update support. Here are the details…

No More Updates for OnePlus 7, 7 Pro 7T, and 7T Pro

OnePlus has announced that its OnePlus 7 and 7T series, which were launched in 2019, will no longer receive any new updates. The company made the announcement by silently editing the previous update information for the devices on its community forum, rather than making a public announcement. This has disappointed some users who were expecting the devices to receive two Android OS upgrades and an additional year of security upgrades, as per OnePlus’ previous software update policy for smartphones. The OxygenOS 12 update is the last build that the OnePlus 7 and 7T series will receive.

In July 2021, the company announced that all of its devices above the OnePlus 8 series will receive three major Android updates and four years of security updates. However, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series were not included in this announcement. Previously, the company had committed to two years of major Android updates and an additional year of only security updates for the 7 and 7T series.

The OxygenOS 12 MP3 update is the last build that the OnePlus 7/7T series have received. While the official update cycle for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series has ended, it is still possible to upgrade these devices using custom ROMs, but this should only be done with a thorough understanding of the process and by experts. Here’re the versions of the update that the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro received in the end.

OnePlus 7

• IN: GM1901_11.H.32
• EU: GM1903_11.H.32
• GLO: GM1903_11.H.32

OnePlus 7 Pro

• IN: GM1911_11.H.32
• EU: GM1913_11.H.32
• GLO: GM1913_11.H.32

OnePlus 7T

• IN: HD1901_11.F.18
• EU: HD1903_11.F.18
• GLO: HD1903_11.F.18

OnePlus 7T Pro

• IN: HD1911_11.F.18
• EU: HD1913_11.F.18
• GLO: HD1913_11.F.18

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At the end of May, Oppo revealed that it will begin the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the Oneplus 7/7T series and 9RT in late June. As scheduled, these smartphones were treated with the beta software last week. Now, the company has disclosed when these phones will get access to the stable release.

Recently, Oppo shared the ColorOS 12 update plan for Q3 2022 in China. At the same time, the global wing of the company also disclosed an update timeline for July.

The Chinese schedule includes Oneplus devices since the phones run pure ColorOS in its home market. As per the plan, the Oneplus 9RT and the Oneplus 7/7T series will be updated to ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 in July and August, respectively. 

To be precise, Oppo has only revealed the exact date for the 9RT. Whereas, for the remaining four handsets, it has just disclosed the month.

Oneplus ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline

From July 18

• Oneplus 9RT

August

• Oneplus 7T Pro
• Oneplus 7T
• Oneplus 7 Pro
• Oneplus 7

In international markets, the aforementioned smartphones will be updated to the Android 12-based OxgenOS 12 update, which is merely a marketing name for ColorOS 12 outside mainland China. Unfortunately, we don’t have official release dates for it.

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Earlier this month, Oneplus confirmed that it will start the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for its premium smartphones from 2019 on June 23. Following the schedule, the Chinese handset brand has opened registrations for interested users in China to try out the new software.

For the unaware, Oneplus shifted to ColorOS for its smartphones in China in 2021 by abandoning the HydrogenOS development. Even in global markets, the company’s smartphones now boot a new version of OxygenOS based on the ColorOS base.

As the brand is now done with updating its 2020 portfolio to Android 12, it has now started beta testing for the eligible devices from 2019. This includes the likes of Oneplus 7, Oneplus 7 Pro, Oneplus 7T, and Oneplus 7T Pro. The Oneplus 9RT has also joined the beta program along with these old devices.

As mentioned earlier, ColorOS 12 is only available for the Chinese variants of the aforementioned smartphones. For the global variants, the brand may begin the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta initiative in the coming days.

As far as stable release is concerned, Oneplus hasn’t shared a timeline yet. But it should be out in two months’ time. Because that’s how much time the firm took for its 2020 flagship smartphones earlier this year.

Android 12 is the third major software update for the Oneplus 7 series, the second major system update for the Oneplus 7T series, and the first Android update for the Oneplus 9RT.

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The Paranoid Android team has been working hard on the Android 12 based Sapphire project, providing compatibility to a wider range of devices. The ROM is currently in the Alpha stage and was reported earlier this month to support multiple devices including OnePlus 7T Pro OnePlus 9 Pro, POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro among others. Now, the support list has once again increased, incorporating some highly requested new entries.

According to a tweet by Paranoid Android (first reported by XDA-Developers), the ROM is now available to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Xiaomi Mi 10T, and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. The latest inclusions bump the number of supported devices up to ten and more devices are expected to receive support for this custom ROM in the near future.

For those unaware, Paranoid Android Sapphire is a custom ROM based on Android 12 and therefore packs most of the features Google introduced with the latest OS upgrade. On top of that, the ROM also includes a few unique wallpapers from Hampus Olsson, some UI improvements, and some other enhancements.

If you own any of these devices and are interested in trying out the Paranoid Android Sapphire custom ROM, click the link below, which will redirect you to the official thread.

• OnePlus 8/8 Pro
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 9 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• Xiaomi Mi 10T/ 10T Pro
• POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

Do note beforehand though that the build is still in the Alpha stage and may thus have some unexpected bugs and issues.

To install the ROM, place the fastboot zip file in the root folder on your phone, reboot to the bootloader, and flash the fastboot zip file with “fastboot update aospa-*-image.zip”. Once that’s done, reboot to recovery, wipe user data. For further details, head over to the forum link given above.

NOTE: the ROM only supports the kernel that comes bundled with it and doesn’t support any custom kernels unless they’re said to be supported by their developers.

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OPPO-owned smartphone brand OnePlus is currently busy optimizing and eliminating several bugs that plague the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12. The Android 12 update is also expected to arrive on the older devices of the brand, including the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 7 series. For now, OnePlus has rolled out a small update for the OnePlus 7 device leveling up its security.

According to a report by XDA-Developers, the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro are picking up OxygenOS 11.0.5.1. OnePlus 7 series device users on the official OnePlus community forums pointed out that the update is rather lightweight at 173MB and delivers the December security patch to the devices. Additionally, the update even fixes an issue with the OnePlus 7 series devices that prevent them from sending and receiving media files on WhatsApp.

Here’s the changelog for the OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update:

• System
  • Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot send and receive media files
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12
  • Improved system stability

The OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update is currently rolling out to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro devices in India, Europe, and other markets. The OTA is rolling out in batches, so it will take some time before it reaches everyone. If you have not received this OTA update yet, you can check its availability by heading to Settings > System > System updates on your device.

The OnePlus 7 series has previously been hinted to receive the ColorOS 12 update in China by a company executive. According to the official update timeline, the ColorOS Open Beta update for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro will be delivered in mid-2022. Whereas, the ColorOS Stable update will be made available in the second half of 2022. Global users of the OnePlus 7 series can also expect the unified Oxygen0S 12 builds to arrive side by side with the Chinese release.

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OnePlus is rolling out a new system update for the OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series. Apart from bumping up the security patch level, the latest software builds for these smartphones also bring a fix for an annoying issue.

The fresh OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro arrives as OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 It comes with October 2021 security patches.

More importantly, it fixes the delay in the incoming call screen interface. Users had been reporting this bug for some time now. Thankfully, the brand paid heed to the feedback from customers.

Apart from the above-mentioned factors, the update also improves system stability.

Like any OTA software update, the OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 for the OnePus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series of handsets is being rolled out in batches with the following build numbers.

• OnePlus 7

  • EU: 11.0.4.1GM57BA
  • GLO: 11.0.4.1.GM57AA

• OnePlus 7 Pro

  • EU: 11.0.4.1GM21BA
  • GLO: 11.0.4.1.GM21AA​

• OnePlus 7T

  • IN: 11.0.4.1.HD65AA
  • EU: 11.0.4.1.HD65BA
  • GLO: 11.0.4.1.HD65AA

• OnePlus 7T Pro

  • IN: 11.0.4.1.HD01AA
  • EU: 11.0.4.1HD01BA
  • GLO: 11.0.4.1.HD01AA​

OnePlus 7/7T, OnePlus 7/7T Pro OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 Official Changelog

• System
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.10
  • Improved system stability

• Phone
  • Fixed the issue of delayed display of incoming calls interface

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After the launch of the OnePlus 9 series with ColorOS in China, the brand revealed its plans to update its older flagship smartphones to OPPO’s Android skin. The company even released ‘Early Access’ builds for certain models a few months back. At the beginning of this month, it also dropped the update schedule for eligible phones but did not explicitly mention the version of ColorOS. Now, one of the firm’s execs confirms that these handsets will be getting ColorOS 12.

Earlier today, the COO of OnePlus shared the ColorOS 12 release announcement post by the official Weibo account of ColorOS. To this, netizens replied that what’s the fuss when OnePlus 7, 7T, 8, and 8T series will be only getting ColorOS 11 update next year.

To one of these comments, the brand exec indirectly confirmed that OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T will be updated directly to ColorOS 12. For those who want to know, his actual reply was ‘why upgrade to an older version?’

We also suggested the same when OnePlus shared the update timeline last week. Because all these phones are already running Android 11-based HydrogenOS 11. Hence, It does not make sense for the company to pour in resources to port ColorOS 11 with the same Android 11 base.

So this means the following OnePlus smartphones will get Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update during the following periods next year in China.

ColorOS 12 Open Beta

• Early 2022 
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T

• Mid 2022

  • OnePlus 7
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7T Pro

ColorOS 12 Stable

• H1 2022

  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T

• H2 2022

  • OnePlus 7
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7T Pro

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OnePlus now uses ColorOS on its smartphones in China. Even in global markets, the company has started shipping the same software but continues to call it OxygenOS. Earlier this year, the brand announced that its older flagship phones will be upgraded to ColorOS in its home country. These devices are scheduled to receive the update in 2022. Ahead of that, the firm has now shared a rough timeline for Open Beta and Stable releases.

According to an official announcement post on OnePlus Community China, all the OnePlus flagship smartphones released in China in the last two years will be updated to ColorOS by the end of 2022.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T will be the first to receive the ColorOS Open Beta update in early 2022. The ColorOS Stable update for these handsets will be released in the first half of 2022. 

On the other hand, the ColorOS Open Beta update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro will be delivered in mid-2022. Whereas, the ColorOS Stable update will be made available in the second half of 2022.

OnePlus previously said that it could not upgrade these phones sooner because of various bugs. Hopefully, the company does not roll out a broken software next year.

Having said that, OnePlus does not mention the version of ColorOS these handsets will be receiving. Anyway, we believe that they will most likely get the upcoming ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

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OnePlus has just pushed updates for a couple of its smartphones starting from the recent OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus7T Pro. These updates aren’t the major OS updates, rather, UI upgrades consisting of some fixes and features.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has received the OxygenOS 11.3.A.10 update and it has a size of 245MB. Some users have claimed to have received this update and it brings battery optimization for gaming titles like PUBG. The fix will address the inconsistent battery consumption while playing games. It also packs fixes for the camera app and face unlocking option. Moreover, it has the latest August 2021 security patch.

The entire OnePlus 7 and 7T series lineup has received OxygenOS 11.0.3.1 update and it has also had the August 2021 security patch. The update brings Bitmoji clock wherein users can keep their Bitmoji on the Ambient display. It also caters the NFC stability issues. After the update, users have reported having seen the OnePlus Store app installed on their phones.

Although the phones didn’t receive any major features after the update, having the latest security patch is still a win-win for OnePlus fans.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display. It features a 90Hz screen with FHD+ resolution. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and has 12GB of RAM. It has a 50MP triple rear camera system and boasts a 32MP selfie sensor. The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery with 65W quick charging support.

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OnePlus is rolling out a new system update for the OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series worldwide. The new update arrives as OxygenOS 11.0.2.1. It brings along updated security patches and some fixes.

The latest software update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro bumps up the security patch level to July 2021. It reduces power consumption, optimizes dial pad UI display effect, and improves overheating control management as well as the stability of the camera app.

Other than the above-mentioned factors, the new update also brings fixes for HD video playback on some video platforms, crashing of the stock file manager app, and blur issue when shooting in fullscreen mode in the camera app.

That said, like any other OTA system update, the OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series is being pushed out in batches all around the world. This means the update may take some time to reach every unit.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 Official Changelog

• System
  • Reduced Power consumption
  • Improved overheating control management
  • Fixed the issue of not being able to play high-definition videos on some video platforms
  • Upgraded Android Security Patch to 2021.06

• File Manager
  • Fixed the crash issue of the application

• Camera
  • Fixed the issue that the camera is blurred when shooting on fullscreen size
  • Improved the stability

• Phone
  • Optimized the dialpad UI display effect

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OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 5 for the OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series worldwide. According to the official announcement, this is the final public beta release based on Android 11 for these four smartphones.  Let’s take a look at what it brings to the table.

First and foremost, the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 5 for Oneplus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro increments the security patch level to May 2021. Further, like most OxygenOS releases, this one also comes with a number of improvements and fixes.

As per the official changelog, the last-ever Android 11 public beta update for the 2019 OnePlus flagship smartphones arrives with improvements for compatibility issues with certain third-party apps on Android 11, overall phone app stability, WiFi connection stability, overall loading speed of the Gallery app, and animation performance as well as frame rate of Shelf.

Last but not least, this update also fixes call issue on Google Fi app and other know issues, in addition to reducing battery consumption under specific scenarios.

This update is being seeded out via OTA for the units that are currently running the previous beta build. Users can stable build can download and install the beta release manually.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 5 Official Changelog

• System
  • Reduced battery consumption under specific scenarios
  • Improved the compatibility of specific third-party apps on Android 11
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Upgrade Android Security Patch level to May 2021
• Phone
  • Improved the overall application stability
  • Fixed the probability issue about can not answer the calls via Google Fi app
• Network
  • Improved the Wi-Fi connection stability
• Gallery
  • Improved the overall loading speed
• Shelf
  • Improved the animation performance and frame rate

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OnePlus is rolling out a new update to several of its devices this week. Today, it has released a new update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series and they bring fixes as well as May 2021′ security patch.

The update arrives as OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro and the changelog (below) is the same across all of the aforementioned devices:

Changelog:

System

• Improved the system fluency
• Fixed the occasional issue that Google Fi SIM card cannot accept incoming calls
• Updated Android security patch to 2021.05

Shelf

• Improved the swiping experience of Shelf

Gallery

• Improved the loading speed of previewing pictures

Phone

• Fixed the occasional issue that incoming call interface delays to display
• Fixed the occasionally abnormal display issue when making a call

Camera

• Fixed the occasional issue that the mirror effect fails to work
• Fixed the abnormal issue with the camera when zooming in macro mode
• Fixed the abnormal issue with some buttons when taking pictures continuously in Nightscape mode

Network

• Improved 4G network communication
• Improved the stability of Wi-Fi connection

The update is about 321MB in size according to images shared by those who have received the update. OnePlus says the update will have a staged rollout with a limited number of users getting it today. A broader rollout will commence in a few days when they are sure there are no critical bugs.

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OnePlus started rolling out the stable Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus7 and OnePlus 7T series worldwide in late March. A few days later, the brand halted the rollout citing bugs, just like it did with the OnePlus Nord. Now, days later, the company has re-released this update as OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 similar to what it did with the Nord.

The latest system update for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro comes with an identical changelog as the older build with some minute changes.

First and foremost, the new OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 update features March 2021 security patches instead of February 2021. Secondly, it also brings three new camera features that were not present in the previous build.

These new camera features are an option for sharing pictures to third-party apps by holding in preview, quick recording by holding the shutter button, shutter button slide gesture to zoom in or out in quick recording, and playback display in time-lapse mode.

OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Update to OxygenOS 11 version
  • Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve the experience
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.03
  • Updated GMS package to 2021.01
  • Since this is the upgrade of Android 11 version with many new features, the upgrade time may be longer. Please wait for the completion of the upgrade

• Camera
  • Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer more convenient operation
  • Newly added HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality
  • Newly added access to a third-party app to share the picture by pressing and holding it in preview
  • Newly added the quick access to recording mode by pressing and holding the shutter button and by sliding the button, you can easily zoom in or zoom out
  • Newly added the playback display in Time-lapse mode to show the actual filming time

• Ambient Display
  • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (To set: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
  • Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically）

• Dark Mode
  • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
  • Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range (path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/Custom time range)

• Game Space
  • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of 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 Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/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 out

• Shelf
  • Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
  • Added weather widget, animation effect smarter

• Gallery
  • Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage
  • Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster

As always, the new OTA system update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series is being seeded out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every unit out in the market.

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Ahead of the OnePlus 9 series launch, the brand started rolling out the Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) update for the OnePlus 7T series. Now, a few days later, the company has finally started seeding this same update for the OnePlus 7 series.

The OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro were OnePlus’ flagship smartphones in the first half of 2019. The duo debuted with OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The handsets were later updated to OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) last year.

Now, they have begun to receive Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) as well. This much-awaited update arrives four releases of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta since January.

The Oneplus 7 series OxygenOS 11 update brings a new UI along with tons of new useful features like a quick toggle for Dark Mode, Dark Mode scheduler, redesigned Shelf, new Weather widget, updated Gallery app with story function, new Game Space features, and more.

Lastly, apart from core Android 11 features, the latest system update for the OnePus 7 series also comes with February 2021 security patches and January 2021 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) Update Official Changelog

• System
• • Update to OxygenOS 11 version
  • Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve the experience
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.02
  • Updated GMS package to 2021.01
  • Since this is the upgrade of Android 11 version with many new features, the upgrade time may be longer. Please wait for the completion of the upgrade
• Camera
• • Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer more convenient operation
  • Newly added the HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality
• Dark mode
• • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
  • Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range (path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/Custom time range)
• Game Space
• • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of 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 Instagram, Whatsapp and Telegram (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/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 out.
• Shelf
• • Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
  • Added weather widget, animation effect smarter
• Gallery
• • Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage.
  • Optimize the loading screen of the gallery, and the image preview is faster

The Android 11 update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro is currently being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every user.

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• These older OnePlus phones will get ColorOS 11 in China

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OnePlus launched its OnePlus 9 series of devices in China a few hours ago. At the event, the company also formally explained the transition to the ColorOS that was confirmed already few days back. Additionally, it also revealed that older OnePlus devices can be upgraded to ColorOS via an update in the future.

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro will ship with ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11 in China. OnePlus calls this the ColorOS for OnePlus. That is, it’s essentially a tweaked UI but also has certain features of HydrogenOS retained. If you aren’t aware of the ColorOS, it is the Android skin of OPPO which also happens to be OnePlus’ sister brand.

OnePlus and OPPO have been getting closer with their relationship and a majority of their shares are already owned by a common OPlus(Oujia Holding Limited). Earlier this year, they merged their R&D department with each other but iterated that uniqueness in software will continue.

Just a few months later, they u-turned and officially announced the transition from HydrogenOS to ColorOS in China. Anyway, at the event, OnePlus said that the following devices can be upgraded to the ColorOS 11.2 via update:

• OnePlus 8
• OnePlus 8 Pro
• OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 8T

That said, OnePlus said that till they receive this, it will continue to keep the HydrogenOS updated. However, it hasn’t specified a specific rollout timeline yet so we will have to wait for the official word.

OnePlus recently released a flashable ColorOS beta build for the OnePlus 8 users so I guess it might get the stable update sooner than others.

So, what do you think about this transition? Do you want to see this happen in other markets too? let us know in the comments below.

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At the end of February, OnePlus released OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Almost a month later, the company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 for these four smartphones.

Just like the previous Android 11 public beta builds, the latest one for the OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series come with a common changelog. However, since the brand did not release Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7 at the last moment, the changelog for this phone is different from the other three.

Anyway, talking about common fixes first, all four handsets get fixes for silent issue in Bluetooth aptX Adaptive mode and abnormal display of battery icon in the status bar. Further, the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnPlus 7T series also receive fixes and improvements for some known issues and system stability respectively.

As for the OnePlus 7, the new public beta for this device brings fixes for slow charging rate in some cases, Voice Wakeup is turned off after a system upgrade, lagging issue when playing screen-recorded videos, and issue with Double Tap to Wake gesture.

Lastly, this update for the OnePlus 7 finally comes with Always-on display (AOD) and improvements for WiFi connection stability.

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 Official Changelog

• System

• • Fixed the issue that the battery icon in the status bar is abnormally displayed
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability

• Bluetooth

• • Fixed the issue where Bluetooth headsets are silent in aptX Adaptive mode

OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 Official Changelog

• System

• • Fixed the issue of slow charging rate in some cases
  • Fixed the issue where Voice Wakeup is turned off after a system upgrade
  • Fixed the lagging issue when playing screen-recorded videos
  • Fixed the small probability failure issue with the Double Tap to Wake
  • Fixed the issue that the battery icon in the status bar is abnormally displayed

• Ambient Display

• • Always-on ambient display is available now (Go to: Settings – Utilities – OnePlus Laboratory – Always-on ambient display)

• Bluetooth

• • Fixed the silent issue when the Bluetooth transport protocol is changed to aptX or aptX Adaptive

• Network

• • Improved the stability of the Wi-Fi connection and reduce Internet outages

The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T sears is being currently pushed in batches via OTA to the units that are already running the previous beta build. However, users running stable build can also install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

RELATED:

• OnePlus 8/8 Pro get OxygenOS Open Beta 8 with 21 fixes and March 2021 security patches
• OPPO’s ColorOS Beta is now available for the OnePlus 8 smartphone in China
• It’s official: The OnePlus 9 series will ship with ColorOS in China
• OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 2 brings a total of 19 fixes

(Source 1, 2)

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Last month, apart from releasing OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update, OnePlus also rolled out the final OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) stable build for the OnePlus 7 and the Oneplus 7T series. Now, a month later, these devices are now receiving OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 update.

The latest pubic beta update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro brings a ton of fixes. But the security patch level still remains the same  (January 2021).

First and foremost, the new update fixes slow charging issue and lagging issue when playing screen-recorded videos The latest software build also brings fixes for ‘Double Tap to Wake’, Netlfix not able to play HD videos, and an issue with Bluetooth aptX.

Additionally, it also brings optimizations for screen unlocking animation and improves WiFi connection stability.

OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 Official Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the effect of unlocking animation
  • Fixed the issue of slow charging rate in some cases
  • Fixed the lagging issue when playing screen-recorded videos
  • Fixed the small probability failure issue with the Double Tap to Wake
  • Fixed the issue that Netflix could not play HD videos

• Bluetooth
  • Fixed the silent issue when the Bluetooth transport protocol is changed to AptX

• Network
  • Improved the stability of the Wi-Fi connection and reduce Internet outages

The new OxygenOS Open Beta update for the OnePlus 7 and the Oneplus 7T series is available via OTA for the users who are already on the previous beta build. Whereas, those on the stable channel can download and install it from the OnePlus Community.

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• OnePlus 9 series might launch on March 23: Leak

(Source 1, 2)

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A couple of weeks back, OnePlus released OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. It was followed by the last OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) stable update for these four smartphones earlier this week. Now, these phones are receiving the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update.

The Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and Oneplus 7T Pro brings a number of fixes and optimizations. Above all, the new build finally adds AOD functionality, however, it is only limited to the Pro models.

Further, the latest public beta update fixes adapter not charging issue when using the headset at the same time, battery icon not displaying in the status bar bug, Tips & Support not displaying in the Settings issue, and flashback issue with the camera when unlocking in professional mode.

Lastly, the update also optimizes the sliding effect of dynamic wallpaper and adjusting intensity of automatic brightness, in addition to improving power consumption in some scenarios.

EDITOR’S PICK: OnePlus sees significant growth in the US smartphone market in 2020

OnePlus 7/7 Pro and 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the sliding effect of the dynamic wallpaper
  • Improved power consumption in some scenarios
  • Optimized the adjusting intensity of automatic brightness to bring a more smooth using experience
  • Fixed the issue with the adapter not charging and using the headset at the same time
  • Fixed the issue in which the battery icon is not displayed on the status bar
  • Fixed the issue that ‘Tips & Support’ is not displayed in the Settings
• Camera
  • Fixed the small probability flashback issue with the camera when unlocking in professional mode
• Ambient Display
  • Newly supported Always-on ambient display feature for OP7Pro and OP7TPro (Go to: Settings – Utilities – OnePlus Laboratory – Always-on ambient display)

This new Android 11 beta update is currently rolling out to users on the previous public beta build via OTA. However, interested users on the stable channel can also install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

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(Source 1, 2)

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A few days back, OnePlus finally released the first-ever OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series. Now, the company has started seeding out the last-ever stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) update for these smartphones. The new update brings updated security patches and GMS package.

The latest stable update for the OnePus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro come with the following build numbers.

• OnePlus 7/7 Pro

  • India (IN) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8
  • Europe (EU)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.11

• OnePlus 7T

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.16
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

• OnePlus 7T Pro

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.14
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is the final stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) build for these four phones, as per OnePlus. The update bumps up the security patch level to January 2021 from November 2020. It also brings September 2020 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

The above-mentioned two changes are common for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Hence, the changelog is identical.

OnePlus 7 & 7T Series Final OxygenOS 10 Stable Update Official Changelog

• System
• • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.09

With that being said, this update is currently rolled out in batches for all four devices in different regions like any other OTA update. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit. As far as the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update is concerned, we can expect it to roll out next month at the earliest

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• Top 5 OxygenOS 11 Features launched in 2020

(Source 1, 2, 3)

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After waiting for months, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro owners can now get to experience OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Today, OnePlus released an Open Beta 1 build for the two flagships.

The release of the open beta was announced on the official forums along with the changelog and steps on how to install it. The announcement comes two weeks after OnePlus released the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build for the OnePlus Nord.

The update brings a redesigned user interface, optimizations to some third-party apps, an updated camera UI, new camera features, ambient display, dark mode, and a redesigned shelf. Below is the full changelog:

System

• Update to OxygenOS 11 version.
• Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details.
• Optimized the stability of some third-party applications and improved the experience.

Camera

• Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer a more convenient operation.
• Newly added HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality.
• Newly added access to a third-party app to share the picture by pressing and holding it in preview.
• Newly added the quick access to recording mode by pressing and holding the shutter button and by sliding the button, you can easily zoom in or zoom out.
• Newly added the playback display in Time-lapse mode to show the actual filming time.

Ambient Display

• Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data ( To set: Settings > Customization > Clock Style).
• Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path：Settings-Customization-Wallpaper-Canvas-Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically).
• The Always-On-Display feature is under internal test and will be released in subsequent versions. In this build, you can use the “Ambient Display” by picking up your phone or tapping the screen, it can be turned on in the Settings.

EDITOR’S PICK: Another leaker confirms the OnePlus 9 Lite is coming; will launch in India and China

Dark Mode

• Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable.
• Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. path: Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range.

Shelf

• New shelf interface design, the interface is clearer.
• Added weather widget, animation effect smarter.

Gallery

• Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage.
• Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster.

Since this is a beta build, there are bound to be issues and OnePlus has listed some of the known ones. It includes an increase in power consumption; the gallery app sometimes loading slowly and not displaying some images; audio Bluetooth devices occasionally not playing sounds, and a brightness adjustment lag in some scenarios.

The forum post also includes a guide on how to install the beta update as well as how to roll-back to a stable build. Do note that the latter will result in the erasure of your data, so make sure to backup your data.

For those who will rather wait for the stable update, we expect OnePlus to release it next month.

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro as its flagships smartphones for the first half of 2019. The handsets debuted with Android Pie (OxygenOS 9) and were later updated to Android 10 (OxygenOS 10). They are also expected to get Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) next month. Ahead of it, the duo is receiving a new system update with November 2020 security patch.

The OnePlus 7 got two stable updates and a single Open Beta update last month. However, none of the stable builds bring October 2020 security patch. But now, with the new stable build that has been released in late November, the security patch level has been promoted directly from September 2020 to November 2020.

That’s not all, the GMS (Google Mobile Services) package has also been updated to October 2020. Apart from these two changes, the latest build also optimizes the status bar in the call scene to reduce mistouches and fixes a small probability flashback issue with the Phone app.

The new update comes with build number OxygenOS 10.3.7 for the Indian and Global versions of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. On the other hand, the same update bears the build number OxygenOS 10.0.10 for the European (EU) variant of these smartphones.

OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro OxygenOS 10.3.7 / 10.0.10 Official Changelog

• System
• Optimized the user experience of the status bar in the call scene to reduce mistouches
• Updated GMS package to 2020.08
• Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.11
• Fixed small probability flashback issue with the Phone app

As always, the update is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach your device.

UP NEXT: New update brings November 2020 security patch to the OnePlus 7T

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The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series have already received two stable updates this month. Now, they are receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 19 and OxygenOS Open Beta 20 respectively. The latest public builds for these smartphones brings a camera-related fix and October 2020 security patch.

For those unaware, OnePlus has three channels for update namely Stable, Open Beta, and Closed Beta. The first and second ones are limited to single release per month but the company releases two builds in the last channel.

That said, currently OnePlus has released the second type of update with build number OxygenOS Open Beta 19/9 for OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro respectively.

As mentioned in the beginning, the newest public beta update for these phones brings fix for flashback issue when switched to the front camera. The changelog also mentions the build to fix some general issues, in addition to bumping up the security patch level to October 2020

Oneplus 7/7 Pro & OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 19/9 Official Changelog

• System
  • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.10
• Camera
  • Fixed the flashback issue when switched to the front camera in particular cases

The update is currently being rolled out in batches and should receive all the units running OxygenOS Open Beta 18/8 in the coming days.

UP NEXT: OnePlus 7/7 Pro confirmed to get OxygenOS 11 update in December

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Earlier this month, OnePllus rolled out September 2020 security patch for the OnePlus 7 and Oneplus 7T series along with OnePlus Nord worldwide. Now, once again, the company is seeding a new build for four of these smartphones with bug fixes. It is interesting to see OnePlus rolling out two stable builds in a month as they are reserved for only once per month.

The new system update for OnePlus’ last year’s flagship smartphone series comes with a similar changelog with some minor differences. It still comes with the previous month’s security patch although October is about to end.

Talking about the builds, the new software update for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro comes with build numbers OxygenOS 10.3.6 for Global/India and OxygenOS 10.0.9 for EU respectively.

OnePlus 7/7 Pro OxygenOS 10.3.6 / 10.0.9 Official Changelog

• System

  • Newly added user assistance feature to help user master usage skills quickly (Route: Settings>OnePlus Tips&Support)
  • Optimized power consumption of the system and improve user experience (OP7 Pro Only)
  • Fixed the flashback issue with some third-party apps
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09

As for the OnePlus 7T, the new update bears build number OxygenOS 10.0.14 for the Global variant, OxygenOS 10.3.6 for India, and OxygenOS 10.0.14 for EU respectively. 

Similarly, the update for OnePlus 7T Pro comes with OxygenOS 10.0.12 for the Global version, OxygenOS 10.3.6 for the Indian model, and OxygenOS 10.0.12 for the EU variant.

OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 10.0.14 / 10.3.6 / 10.0.12 Official Changelog

• System

  • Newly added user assistance feature to help user master usage skills quickly(Route: Settings>OnePlus Tips&Support)
  • Optimized power consumption of the system and improve user experience
  • Fixed the issue that the alarm clock does not ring in certain scenarios
  • Fixed the unstable issue with Messages in special cases
  • Fixed the flashback issue with some third-party apps
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09

UP NEXT: OnePlus 7/7 Pro confirmed to get OxygenOS 11 update in December

(Via)

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OnePlus was one of the few brands part of Android 11 Beta program. This helped the brand to roll out stable OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 to OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro last week. In the announcement for the rollout, the company also listed the eligible devices for the update. Now, a OnePlus spokesperson has also revealed when the last year’s OnePlus 7 and OnePus 7 Pro will get the update.

After the OnePlus 8 series, the OnePlus 7T series should be first in line to receive the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update. However, interestingly, a company spokesperson revealed the Android 11 timeline for OnePlus 7 series instead of OnePlus 7T to Android Authority.

According to the said OnePlus representative, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will receive OxygenOS 11 update in December. That means the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro should ideally get it before, however, the executive did not mention anything about it.

Further, OnePlus recently recruited closed beta testers for the OnePlus Nord. Hence, there’s a chance that this handset may also get the Android 11 update before the end of 2020.

Last but not least, we expect the company to deliver OxygenOS 11 update to OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 in Q1 2021. As for OnePlus 8T, it ships with the latest software out of the box.

UP NEXT: OxygenOS 11 Hands On: A Bold New Redesign but Is It For the Better?

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OnePlus is rolling out new updates to the OnePlus 7 series and OnePlus Nord. The new update brings optimizations, bug fixes, and the September 2020 security patch to the three devices.

The OnePlus Nord update will arrive as OxygenOS 10.5.8 for India, Global, and EU variants of the phone. However, only the first two regions will get the update now. The EU will follow later according to OnePlus. Below is the full changelog:

System

• Newly added “Hide silent notifications in status bar” feature to filter unimportant notifications, making the app notification management easier( Route: Settings>Apps & Notifications> Notifications> Advanced> Hide silent notifications in the status bar )
• Optimized the expanded screenshot user experience for some scenes
• Fixed known issues and improved system stability
• Updated Android security patch to 2020.09

Camera

• Optimized image stabilization performance.

Display

• Improved general display calibration.

Network

• Optimize network stability.

The update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro come as OxygenOS 10.3.5 and is rolling out as a staged update to both the Indian and Global versions. OnePlus says the update for the EU will arrive soon. Below is the changelog:

System

• Newly added user assistance feature to help user master usage skills quickly (Route: Settings>OnePlus Tips&Support).
• Optimized power consumption of the system and improve user experience (OP7 Pro Only).
• Fixed the flashback issue with some third-party apps.
• Fixed known issues and improved system stability.
• Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09.

OnePlus says using VPNs to get the update may not work as the rollout is not based on regions. A few users will get it today and a wider rollout should follow over the next few days.

UP NEXT: Redesigned Zen Mode app now available for OnePlus phones running Android 10+

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After releasing OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro earlier this month, the company is now rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 18/8 for OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro. All the four devices receive a similar build with an identical set of Game Space and Community features.

First of all, the new OxygenOS Beta for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro bumps up the security patch level to September 2020. The new update also fixes some known issues with screen recorder and a notification bar occasionally not working bug. It also brings an updated 2020.08 (August 2020) GMS package.

Talking about new features, Game Space gets a gaming tools box for Fnatic mode, three types of notifications – text only, heads up & block, quick reply feature in small window for WhatsApp/INS, and a mistouch prevention feature.

Also, the Community app gets a new Best Answer function and mall function to buy OnePlus devices from within this application. Lastly, the new OxygenOS update also optimizes log information capture function in the Community app.

OnePlus 7/7T Series OxygenOS Open Beta 18/8 Official Changelog

• System
  • Fixed the known issues with screen recorder
  • Fixed the issue that the notification bar did not respond occasionally
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.09
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.08
• Game space
  • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of 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 the small window for WhatsApp and INS (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
  • Newly added mistouch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out
• Community
  • Add the Best Answer function, which allows you to mark others’ answers. Best Answer will also be rewarded with experience points
  • Add mall function, you can buy mobile phones and other OnePlus products more conveniently
  • Optimized the log information capture function

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OnePlus has begun to roll out OxygenOS Open Beta 17/7 for OnePlus 7/7T series worldwide. This will be the only Open Beta release for these handsets for this month as the brand reduced their frequency to single build per month in June. Apart from bringing August 2020 security patch, the update also adds new OnePlus Tips & Help sedition and a number of fixes as well as optimizations.

Just like the last Open Beta build for OnePlus 7/7Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro, the new one also brings more bug fixes than new features. The only new addition mentioned-above is nothing but a sort of digital user manual in the Settings app.

Talking about fixes, the new update fixes an abnormal error in “Lockbox”, auto-start issue with QXDM logs after reboot, and “File Manager” did not display some downloaded documents of apps. Also, it optimizes and improves user experience with long screenshot and stability of WiFi transfers.

In a nutshell, this OxygenOS release is just a minor update to improve the overall experience of the software of the phone. That said, the OTA update is being rolled out in batches and will soon reach your device if you are running the Open Beta build.

OnePlus 7/7T series OxygenOS Open Beta 17/7 Official Changelog

• System
  • Newly added user assistance feature to help user master usage skills quickly(Route: Settings>OnePlus Tips&Help)
  • Fixed the abnormal error occured in Lockbox
  • Fixed the auto-start issue with QXDM logs after reboot
  • Optimized user experience with long screenshot in some scenarios
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.08
• Messages
  • Optimized the categorization, messages of the same contact now merged in one card（India only）
• File Manager
  • Fixed the issue that File Manager did not display some downloaded documents of apps
• Network
  • Improved the stability of Wi-Fi transfers

UP NEXT: OnePlus 7T/7T Pro get OxygenOS 10.3.4/10.0.12/10.0.10 with July 2020 security patch and more

(Source 1, 2 / Via)

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OnePlus is readying to unveil HydrrogenOS 11 in China on August 10. Ahead of it, the brand has begun to tease some of the new features earlier today. Additionally, Pete Lau, the co-founder and CEO of the company revealed some details regarding OxygenOS 11. At the same time, the company is also rolling out a new OxygenOS stable update for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro users worldwide.

The new OxygenOS stable update for OnePlus’ flagship smartphones of H1 2019 brings July 2020 security patch, some new features, and certain fixes. The update comes with build number OxygenOS 10.0.7 for Global and EU variants of OnePlus 7/7Pro and OxygenOS 10.3.4 for the Indian versions of the handsets.

The update adds support for OnePlus Buds as well adds a variety of clock styles and a new Chromatic effect for Reading Mode.  It also fixes for “double tap could not wake up the screen” and “wrong display of names of inserted SIM cards”.

Last but not least, the update also adds support for “Bluetooth hearing aid app connection under the Android 10 Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA) Agreement”.

OnePlus 7/7 Pro OxygenOS 10.0.7/10.3.4 Official Changelog

• System
  • Newly adapted OnePlus Buds, easier to take advantage of wireless connection
  • Provided a variety of clock styles for you. You can customize on your own. (Go to Settings>Customization>Clock style)
  • Fixed the issue that double tap could not wake up the screen in some settings
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.07

• Reading mode
  • Added the Chromatic effect option to adapt color range and saturation intelligently for a better reading experience (Settings – Display – Reading mode – Turn on reading mode – Chromatic effect)

• Bluetooth
  • It has adapted to Bluetooth hearing aid app connection under the Android 10 Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA) Agreement

• Network
  • Fixed the wrong display of names of inserted SIM cards from different carriers

UP NEXT: OnePlus introduces AR Home Demo, helps users choose sizing of OnePlus TV series for their homes

(Source)

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OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 16/6 for OnePlus 7/7T series worldwide. The new update brings July security patch, some display-related fixes, new Clock and Game Space features. This will be the one and only Open Beta build for these handsets for this month as the company made a tweak in the frequency of OxygenOS releases.

The latest OxygenOS Open Beta build for OnePlus 7/7Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro bumps the security patch level to July. Also, it brings changes to the adaptive brightness algorithm making the backlight brightness even softer. The update also fixes an automatic pull-down issue with unlock screen in ambient display.

Further, the clock app gets two new tiles “Lap Time” and “Split Time” for stopwatch to make the interface look better. Lastly, apart from fixing some issues in Messages and Launcher, the new update also adds “Moments” section in Game Space to quickly access snapshots and screen recording.

Here’s the official changelog of OxygenOS Open Beta 16/6 for OnePlus 7/7T series

• System
  • Optimized adaptive brightness curve. The backlight brightness softer, improving user experience
  • Fixed the issue that double tap could not wake up the screen in some settings
  • Fixed the automatic pull-down issue with unlock screen in ambient display
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.07

• Clock
  • Newly added “Lap time” and “Split time” title for Stopwatch, the interface looking more clear-cut

• Game Space
  • Newly added Moments to store gaming snapshots and screen recordings, please go to three-dot menu at upper right corner>Moments>Recent/Games to find them

• Messages
  • Fixed the bug of unable to receive wireless alarm notifications within a short time despite repetitious trials

• Launcher
  • Fixed the abnormal color display at the top area and button of Notes

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One reason why fans of the OnePlus brand has stuck to the brand over the years after from its affordable flagship models is the regular software updates it pushes to the custom OxygenOS. The company has now started pushing OxygenOS Open Beta 15 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro models.

The main highlight of this new update is the dark mode toggle option it brings to the UI. The toggle button is accessible on the notification bar, alongside other quick toggles. The toggle button is a shortcut to switch between light and dark modes instead of navigating to the Dak mode switch in the settings menu.

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Apart from the new Dark mode toggle, the new update also brings fix for the sharp edges of application cards in the recent apps screen. In addition, the update ushers in a fix for the screen flashing issue after locking the device. The OnePlus brand logo has also been updated for a refreshed look.

Yet another entry on the changelog is the addition of the Bluetooth hearing aid app connection under the Android 10 Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA) Agreement. The step counter’s accuracy for recording movement has also been improved.

Furthermore, OxygenOS Open Beta 15 update also ushers in Android Security Patch for June 2020. That is the latest security patch that Google released for the Android operating system. Finally, the call app now shows a list of frequently dialled contacts in the number dial interface of the app.

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro users running the OxygenOS open Beta build are now receiving the Open Beta 15 update via OTA. Users running stable build can also install the new update manually by downloading the update package when it becomes available. The package can be installed manually without any loss of data. However, such users won’t be able to switch back to the stable version without loss of data.

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Last week, the OnePlus 7 / 7T series received OxygenOS Open Beta 14 / 4. Now, a week later, these handsets are receiving OxygenOS 10.3.3 / 10.0.11 stable update. Apart from May 2020 security patch, the new build also brings a number of new features and fixes to these devices.

The software build number for these handsets vary from each other due to region-specific features. Thus, we have listed the models with their respective builds for better understanding.

• OxygenOS 10.3.3
  • OnePlus 7 Pro (Global)
  • OnePlus 7T (India)
• OxygenOS 10.0.11
  • OnePlus 7T (Global)

According to OnePlus, the latest update for the OnePlus 7 / 7T series optimizes volume adjustment, improves battery life, improves system stability, and also fixes general bugs.

Further, the update adds Dolby Atmos support for OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z along with lens stain detection. Additionally, the new stable update also brings Epic Games Store in Game Space (India only) and 960fps slow-motion video recording at 720p for OnePlus 7T series.

Anyway, here’s the official changelog for OxygenOS 0.3.3 / 10.0.11 stable update that is being rolled out to OnePlus 7 / 7T series worldwide.

• System
  • OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality
  • Optimized the volume adjustment to improve user experience
  • Improved the battery life user experience
  • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.04

• Camera
  • Supported the slow-motion recording at 720p at 960fps (7T series only)
  • Adding lens stain detection

• Phone
  • Newly added Epic Games in Game Space (India only)

As with any OTA update, it is being rolled out in batches and hence, might take time to reach every unit.

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OnePlus is rolling out new OxygenOS Open Beta builds for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series with May 2020 security patch. Though the build numbers for the phones in both the series are different, they come with a similar changelog. The update fixes certain things and brings a couple of new features.

The OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T / 7T Pro just received a beta update (OxygenOS Open Beta 13 / 3) in the beginning of May with April 2020 security patch. This build brought some useful features such as ringing duration info for missed calls, option to switch mobile data on phone calls, and dirty lens detection. It also added the missing recording icon in call screen, optimized volume adjustment, and fixed some known issues.

Now, within a couple of weeks from the last update, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series are already receiving a new OyxgenOS Open Beta Build 14 / 4 with May 2020 security patch. The update fixes voice input issue, missing contacts problem and other general issues. Further, it also adds more clock style options for ambient display and call recordings in call history section.

OxygenOS Open Beta 14 / 4 Official Changelog For OnePlus 7 / 7T Series

• System
  • Fix the problem that some software voice input cannot be recognized
  • Fix the problem of the disappearance of contacts in the address book on some devices
  • More clock style options now available in ambient display (Settings—Customization—Clock style)
  • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05
• Phone
  • Now you can view call recording in call history (Move to the call history, click the three-dot menu on the upper right to access the call recording)

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A few days back, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 12 for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro devices. A couple of days later, the company has now halted the update as it is causing some serious issues in certain devices.

Usually, OnePlus’ OxygenOS Open Beta builds are stable enough to use as a daily driver. Anyway, they are called beta for a reason and thus they can have bugs. Even the company does not recommend every user to install them. These builds are primarily targeted at enthusiasts and early adopters to provide feedback.

Unfortunately, the latest OxygenOS Open Beta 12 for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro has become a nightmare for some users. They are now locked out of their device unable to go past the lockscreen. While other users are facing heating issues during charging, disconnections from WiFi networks, and more.

It is worth noting that not all the users of the new update are facing problems. This scenario is exactly similar to Mi A3 Android 10 update fiasco. As a precaution, OnePlus has pulled back the OTA but we are not sure if they have removed the download links for the Full ROM too.

If you are using OxygenOS Open Beta 12 on your OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro and locked out of your device, then the only way to fix it is by performing a hard reset. Users cannot roll back to the previous build, which happens to be OxygenOS Open Beta 11. All they can do is wait for the company to soon release a fix.

Here’s the official changelog for the update in case you are interested.

• System
  • Optimized the volume adjustment to improve user experience
  • Added the missing recording icon in call screen
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.04
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability

• Phone
  • Added the ringing duration info for missed calls
  • Now you can switch your mobile data on phone calls supported with VoLTE

• Camera
  • Added a feature which can now detect dirt on the camera lens, prompting a quick cleanup for better image and video quality.

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The OnePlus 8 Pro is packing a number of “firsts” for a OnePlus phone. We already know it is the first OnePlus phone with support for wireless charging. We also know it is the first to have a MEMC chip that upscales videos and games from 24fps to a higher frame rate. A complete spec sheet leak by Winfuture.de has revealed the phone will also be the first with an IP68 certification.

While some of OnePlus’s previous phones are waterproof to an extent, OnePlus has never gotten an IP certification for any of its devices. If you remember, OnePlus said you can dunk the OnePlus 7 Pro in a bucket of water even though it doesn’t have an IP-rating. In the video ad, they explained why the phone does not have an IP-rating and that is because it costs money which they would have to include in the cost of production and then pass on to buyers.

With the OnePlus 8 Pro getting an IP-rating, it means buyers will be paying more for the phone. Yes, we already expect the new phone will cost more compared to its predecessor. However, it also means OnePlus can further justify the higher price tag with the IP-rating.

Sadly, the OnePlus 8 doesn’t have an IP-rating but it will be nice to know if it is water-resistant to an extent.

The OnePlus 8 series launches on April 14, a month earlier than the launch date of the OnePlus 7 series last year. OnePlus will also announce a couple of new accessories including a wireless charger and a pair of new Bullets Wireless earphones.

Wait! Carl Pei teased a power bank back in February but we have not heard anything new. Let’s hope OnePlus surprises us with a new power bank with support for Warp Charge.

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Oneplus 7 and OnePlus 7T series are the company’s best-ever smartphones till date. Although the launch of the OnePlus 8 series is nearing, the brand keeps on pushing new updates to its old phones to keep the users entitled. Currently, the company is rolling out new OxygenOS stable builds to last year’s OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, and OnePlus 7T Pro 5G. The changelog for all these devices include one thing in common and that is March 2020 security patch.

OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro OxygenOS 10.3.2 Stable Update

Apart from March 2020 security patch, the new update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro brings optimizations in RAM management, improvement in system stability, fix for known bugs, stability improvement in slow-mo video recording, fix for random disappearance of screenshots in the gallery, and fix for video playback lag in the gallery app.

Below-listed is the official changelog provided by the company.

• System
• • • Optimized the Ram management
    • Improved system stability and fixed known issues
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03
• Gallery
• • Improved stability for recording videos in slow-mo
  • Fixed the random disappearance of screenshots in Gallery
  • Now play videos without any lags

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G OxygenOS 10.0.5 Stable Update

The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is also receiving the new stable update alongside the non-5G version. However, only the European version of the device is receiving the new update as the US Sprint version has a different update schedule.

The official changelog for the update is as listed below.

• System
  • General bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.03
• Network
  • LTE CA combination now supports 5G connectivity to increase stability and speed of network connections

OnePlus 7T Pro 5G OxygenOS 10.0.31 Stable Update

Last but not least, the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, the second 5G smartphone from the brand, which also doubles as the McLaren Edition in specific regions, is also receiving a new stable update. Just like the previous model, the update is currently limited to a certain version of the device, this time being T-Mobile. But other versions are also expected to receive this update sooner or later.

Here’s the official changelog in case you are interested in it.

• 5G feature enhancements
• Android security patch upgrade to March 2020
• General bug fixes

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Multi-boot hack is one of the oldest known mods in the Android custom ROM community. And Multi-boot is back with a bang as you can now seamlessly boot two separate operating systems on OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G with a new modified TWRP.

OnePlus devices have been developer-friendly since the very first model – the original OnePlus One. It has been almost six years since its release but still, it is being supported by enthusiastic developers. Thanks to this, the six-year-old phone can boot Android 10 even after the company officially dropped support a long time back. 

Over the past few years, there hasn’t been any significant development with regard to multi-boot on Android. But now, XDA recognized developer Zackptg5 has come up with a modified TWRP for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, which enables true multibooting (never seen before) on them exploiting the A/B partition. 

By using this recovery, interested users can now dual-boot two separate ROMs on the above-mentioned OnePlus devices by using the two separate userdata partition (A/B) for each ROM. Furthermore, the modded TWRP also lets users try A/B/C partition, where the ‘C’ data partition accommodates common data for the two different ROMs.

It is worth noting that repartitioning the stock partition layout is not advisable for everyone. Since getting back to the stock partition is always a risky job, you must know how to unbrick your device before proceeding with this dual-boot hack.

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OxygenOS is one of the most favored Android skins available in the market. In fact, OnePlus is built on the popularity of its custom skin, which resembles stock Android with extra added functionalities. With every iteration of the software, the brand brings new features to its users to try out. Just like any other smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus introduces new functionalities first in the beta releases. And that is what the company has done right now with a new ‘Forced Dark Mode’.

Recently, OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 11 update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. We are already aware of the new ‘Instant Translation’ feature, which the company quietly included in this release. Now, a new finding by an XDA Developers senior member suggests the update includes one more new addition, which will force dark mode on unsupported apps.

Toggling dark mode on unsupported apps is not new. This feature is already available on Android skins like ColorOS by Oppo. Also, it can be activated on rooted Android 10 running phones with an app called DarQ. Hence, OnePlus bringing this feature to its OxygenOS is a step in the right direction since there are still a number of popular apps that still lack dark mode.

However, it is not sure which apps will take advantage of this new feature in OxygenOS, which the company lamely calls ‘Enable dark tone in more apps’.

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7T Pro in the second half of 2019. Back then, at the launch event, the company teased a feature called ‘Instant Translation’, which translates the user’s speech real-time on video calls. It has been a few months since the phone debuted but this feature never came to the device. However, it looks like OnePlus has quietly added it in the latest OxygenOS Open Beta for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T. 

Although OnePlus included the ‘Instant Translation’ feature in the OxygenOS Open Beta 11 for OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro and OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for OnePlus 7T, it does not seem to work at least on Google Duo as per XDA Developers. Additionally, they also found it to use Google Translate service to deal with translations. It is worth noting that the official changelog for the above-mentioned two updates did not mention the addition of this new feature. Therefore, it is possible that this feature was not intended to be added in this release.

Anyway, if you are interested to have a sneak peek at this delayed feature, then you must have the latest OxygenOS Open Beta build installed on either OnePlus 7, 7 Pro or 7T. Once you have it up and running, then navigate to Settings -> Utilities -> OnePlus Laboratory -> Instant Translation and enable it. On the same page, you can choose the languages that you want to translate while on video calls. The Instant Translation can be toggled on or off easily from quick settings tile once you have enabled it under settings.

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The WiFi 6 is the newest standard announced by the WiFi Alliance (WFA) in 2019. It brings a lot of improvements over the older WiFi 5. Technically, smartphones running flagships chipsets like Snapdragon 855 and above can support Wi-Fi 6. But it also requires a special certification to be enabled, so phones like the OnePlus 7 Pro miss out on this latest Wi-Fi standard.

However, the company may soon enable Wi-Fi 6 for the OnePlus 7 Pro via an OTA update.

OnePlus has a history of missing features due to lack of certifications. For example, Widevine L1 certification was missing on OnePlus 3 / 3T / 5 / 5T, which is required on smartphones to play HD content on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Nevertheless, due to constant feedback and criticism, the company do enable them later via software updates. Now, the same is being repeated in case of WiFi 6 on OnePlus 7 Pro.

A Redditor recently had a chat with the OnePlus Support team and the support guy confirmed that WiFi 6 compatibility might be enabled in the next OTA update. Unfortunately, he wasn’t clear about the exact timeline of the release. Also, it is unknown whether the support for WiFi 6 will come first in the beta channel or directly to the phones running stable build.

Even if OnePlus enables Wi-Fi 6 on the OnePlus 7 Pro, users will need to connect their phones to WiFi 6 routers in order to exploit its full potential. Some of the features of WiFi 6 include better speed, reinforced security, lower latency, and battery consumption, and exceptional network coverage in congested areas such as stadiums, conferences, and more. 

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OnePlus is well-known for its OxygenOS Android skin and to keep it bug-free, the company releases beta builds to certain users. Based on feedback from those users, the brand fixes if there any and rolls out the update to all the users. The beta builds of OxygenOS comes in two flavors – ‘Open Beta’ (limited users) and ‘Closed Beta’ (available for all). Having said that, the company has dropped the OxygenOS Open Beta 10 (tenth Open Beta builds) for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 10 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro does not bring any new changes, instead, it enhances and fixes some of the already present features. The update is available both as an incremental OTA if you are on the previous Open Beta 9 build and full OTA, which can be installed on a device running stable as well as beta build.

The changelog provided by OnePlus for the OxygenOS Open Beta 10 for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro is also listed below.

System

• Optimized RAM management
• Improved content now live on the settings page
• Enhanced single and double-tap performance of Ambient display and lock screen
• Updated Android Security patch to 2020.02

Phone

• Enhanced the contact details screen

Gallery

• Fixed the audio and video issues with preloading videos

If you are interested in installing the latest OxygenOS Open Beta 10, then download it from the links provided below for respective devices.

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Incremental OTA for OnePlus 7

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Full OTA for OnePlus 7

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Incremental OTA for OnePlus 7 Pro

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Full OTA for OnePlus 7 Pro

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