OnePlus 8 Pro OxygenOS 12 update Archives - Gizmochina

New OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9R and 8 series brings several bug fixes

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:15 +0000

OnePlus last month released the OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8, 8T, and 8 Pro. Even before the users get a little excited about the update, OnePlus itself warned them about some bugs that they may face. And as warned by the company, users did face plenty of issues with their OnePlus phones. Now, OnePlus has started rolling a new OxygenOS 12 update for the aforementioned devices that brings several fixes.

The new OxygenOS 12 update is based on Android 12 and it has the version number KB2001_11.C.15_1150_202204021905(via). This update is currently being rolled out for devices in India and it brings stability in addition to the fixes. Some users in the previous update noticed slightly slower charging speeds, this update promises to fix that issue. Unfortunately, there’s no April security patch included with this update.

The full changelog mentions the following improvements and fixes.

System

[Optimized] the charging speed in some scenarios
[Optimised] the communication stability when making a phone call
[Fixed] the occasional issue that unable to use face unlock
[Fixed] the issue of abnormal display when enabling applications in some scenarios
[Improved] system stability

Cameras

[Fixed] the abnormal notification issue of “Camera is running”

The Oneplus 9R and 8 series users should have received the OTA update. If not, head to the Settings page and check for updates. In case you don’t see the update, do not worry, as it is slowly arriving on all devices in the country. Your device might be the next to get the update.

There’s no confirmation as to when this update will reach the European OnePlus 9R and 8 devices. However, there should be a rollout in the coming weeks.

OxygenOS 12 Open Beta comes to OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T Indian & NA variants

Sudhanshu — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:40:22 +0000

OnePlus recently released the first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta update for the OnePlus 9R users outside China, and now, the company has rolled out the Android 12 based OS for the OnePlus 8 series devices, specifically the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T.

OnePlus 8 Pro

Anyone can install the update without the need for registration. All they have to do is download the required file and install it from Settings > System > System Updates > Top Right Icon > Local Upgrade.

Since its beta release, OnePlus warns of bugs. The brand says that some third-party apps may not function properly and the clock might be missing the dial display when the AOD feature is on.

If not satisfied with the beta update, users can roll back to the stable channel. Though the process is similar, it will wipe the phone’s internal storage.

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 Official Changelog

System
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Dark mode
- Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
- New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work-Life Balance
- Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
- Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

To know more about the update, or download the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta, OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro users can follow this link. If you own a OnePlus 8T, you can click this link to get to the Open Beta download page.

OnePlus 8 series Android 12 beta program has commenced, but there’s a catch

Zohaib Ahmed — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:02:29 +0000

Android 12 made it to the Google Pixels last month and other OEMs are now racing to update their smartphone offerings to the same as well. Flagship phones have been quick to get beta builds of the Android version this year – the OnePlus 9 series, for example, got it last month itself. There hadn’t been any word about Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series though, but that has now changed.

OnePlus has launched the Android 12 beta program for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T with a promise of even providing gifts to users who participate and help out the most. But there’s a catch. The program is a short-term closed beta test (CBT) where participants will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. And on top of that, only 400 people in total will be invited, with 200 from the 8T camp and 200 from the 8 and 8 Pro.

Interested? Then just head over to this link to apply after ensuring you meet the following requirements:

You are using a OnePlus 8 series or OnePlus 8T device
You are an active OnePlus Community member
You are willing to regularly communicate and provide feedback to the OnePlus team on Telegram
The CBT version is not the official version, which is still in developing and testing. After updating to CBT version, please be patient and tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it

Do keep in mind that the builds to be released through this channel may be highly unstable given the early status of Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series. Also worth noting is that the program will sometimes require clean flashing certain builds, which means it definitely can’t be used as a daily driver. OnePlus recommends performing data backups from time to time to avoid any unexpected cases of data loss.

And if you’re looking for a more stable Android 12 plus OxygenOS 12 experience, then we’d recommend waiting for the open beta program to commence which shouldn’t take much longer now. Sure, there’s no guarantee of open beta builds being completely free from bugs either but you’ll still fare better.