Almost all Android flagship handsets have already received the Android 13 update, and work on the Android 14 operating system has begun. The OnePlus 7T T-Mobile variant, on the other hand, was an exception. Forget about Android 13, it still hasn’t received the Android 12 update on time. But at last, the OnePlus 7T has begun catching up with its long-overdue Android 12 upgrade. This is arguably the best illustration of “Better late than never”.

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T owners have been waiting for an Android 12 update since the OxygenOS 12 was introduced for unlocked variants in October. Now, finally, the time has come. The release’s changelog indicates that the update’s build number is HD1907 11 F.03. It has a size of about 4GB. The build contains all the usual visual enhancements to the OxygenOS user interface, the two-month-old December 2022 security upgrades, and all the frills that come with the Android 12 operating system.

The fact that T-Mobile deleted the OnePlus 7 and 7T models from its software update summary page caused some hesitancy when it came to deploying Android 12 to those handsets. Although the OxygenOS 12 version for the 7T is a significant improvement, the 7 Pro doesn’t appear to be eligible for the same treatment as the magenta people. The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren may still receive the Android 12 update in the near future, but there is currently no official timetable, according to a “Community Manager” on the T-Mobile forums.

Also, the OxygenOS 12 upgrade adds a number of additional privacy features. You may check which apps are using your microphone, camera, or location as one of these features. Now, users can easily spot and remove apps that are accessing private data without their consent. The update also includes a new privacy dashboard that offers consumers a thorough breakdown of the information that applications are gathering and how they are utilising it. So that was all we had to cover up regarding the OnePlus 7T Android 12 update. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.

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OnePlus is currently testing the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 build for the OnePlus 10T. The device is still a few weeks away from getting the stable Android 13 build, as it has recently entered the open beta phase. For those users who are on the stable Android 12 operating system on their OnePlus 10T, the company has released a new update that comes with some bug fixes and optimization changes.

In India, the OnePlus 10T 5G OxygenOS 12 A.12 upgrade with the Android security patch for November 2022 is currently rolling out. The update comes with firmware version CPH2413_11_A.12.

The update includes the November security patch, which enhances the stability and security of the system while maintaining the user experience. Furthermore, this update resolves issues and provides a smooth performance by decreasing system issues such as crashing, freezing, lagging, and more. A significant fix included in this update is the resolution to the problem that fails to set a fingerprint in some scenarios. The multi-finger touch experience is also improved in this update. You can check the complete changelog given below to know about all of the changes coming to the OnePlus 10T.

Changelog:

• System
  • Updates Android security patch to 2022.11.
  • Updates touch algorithm and improve the multi-finger touch experience.
  • Fixes the occasional issue that fails to set fingerprint in some scenarios.
• Network
  • Optimizes network stability.
• Camera
  • Optimizes the white balance effect and improves the camera experience.

As always, the update is being seeded out in batches, meaning that users will likely receive the OTA notification within the week. You can also check the availability of the update on your device manually by navigating to Settings > System > Software Update.

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Last week, OnePlus started rolling out the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update for the Nord CE smartphone. Now, the brand has also started rolling out the update for the OnePlus Nord CE 2.

According to an official OnePlus community post, the update has started rolling out for users in India, while global users are also expected to receive the update in the coming days.

The upgrade (version C.05) includes all the features Google added to Android 12 as well as a few OnePlus optimizations and the July 2022 Android security fixes. You can check out the detailed changelog of the update below.

System

• Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
• Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 to support the system to run smoothly even when the load is high
• Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

Dark mode

• Newly added three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

Shelf

• Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
• 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 status

Work Life Balance

• Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
• Newly supported 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

• Newly supported switching 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

• Newly added 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

The update is rolling out in an incremental fashion and is expected to arrive on every OnePlus Nord CE 2 device (Indian variant) by the end of this week. If you haven’t received the OTA notification, you can manually check for the OxygenOS 12 update on your device by navigating to Settings > System > System updates.

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OnePlus started testing the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update in June through Open Beta builds. Now, the company has finally launched a stable Android 12 update for the device.

OnePlus took to the OnePlus Community forum to make a formal announcement for the update. The OnePlus Nord CE Android 12 stable update is roughly 4GB in size and has firmware version EB2101 11 C.04. However, the update is currently limited to the Indian variants of the device. Other regions are said to receive the update in the coming days. So, let’s take a look at the official changelog coming with the EB2101_11.C.04 build.

System

• Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
• Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 to support the system to run smoothly even when the load is high

Dark mode

• Newly added three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

Shelf

• Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
• 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 status

Work Life Balance

• Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
• Newly supported 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

• Newly supported switching 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

• Newly added 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

The OxygenOS 12 upgrade for the OnePlus Nord CE looks to be rolling out in batches, so not everyone may have access to it. Within the following two weeks, we can expect the brand to complete the rollout.

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The OnePlus 9RT was launched in China in October 2021. It made its way to India in January 2022. The smartphone debuted with Android 11-based ColorOS 11 in China and OxygenOS 11 in India. Nine months after its initial release, the handset has now finally started receiving the Android 12 stable update.

The Android 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9RT is live in both China and India. In the former country, the latest software update brings ColorOS 12, whereas, in the latter, it arrives with OxygenOS 12.

The update is being rolled out in batches and should reach all users in the coming days. The Android 12 stable update for the phone comes within a month from the rollout of the Android 12 beta update.

The update arrives with the firmware version C.04 in both China and India. It is not surprising as OxygenOS is now basically ColorOS with some tweaks here and there.

OnePlus’ global wing hasn’t made an official announcement on OnePlus Community as of writing this article. On the other hand, the update rollout began in China last week.

The OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series are the next in line to receive the Android 12 stable update. These four devices are scheduled to get the update in August.

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Last week, OnePlus debuted the ColorOS 12 beta program for the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro in China. The company has now launched the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 open beta program for the Indian and global variants of the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro.

Users interested in trying out Android 12 can easily do so by making sure that they have their device running the firmware version 11.0.7.1 or 11.0.8.1. Also, make sure that you have 4GB of free storage space in your device before attempting the update.

Below is a list of all the changes coming with the OxygenOS 12 update:

Key updates

• System
  • Newly added Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs your battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology
  • Redesigns app icons using new materials to give more depth and a greater sense of space and texture to the icons
  • Revamps the page layout based on the principle of reducing visual noise and optimizes the presentation of text and color to make key information stand out
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • Optimized spam block rules: Adds a rule for blocking MMS messages
• Games
  • Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
  • Newly added Voice effect preview to allow you to record your voice effect or check your voice effect in real time
• 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 access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
• 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
• Accessibility
  • Optimized categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and general
  • TalkBack supports more system apps including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar

To know more about how to opt-in for the Open Beta program, you can check out the official OnePlus blog which provides a step-by-step guide.

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At the end of April, OnePlus commenced the OxygenOS 12 open beta program for the OnePlus Nord 2. Over a month later, the company has started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 12 build on these devices.

OnePlus has not put out an official changelog on its community forums yet. However, the new features coming with the update can be observed when users receive the OTA. These changes include the much-awaited Android 12 update, a revamped user interface, Material You theming for Google apps, new features added to Work-Life Balance, May 2022 Android security patch, and much more.

One peculiar thing about this update is that it’s showing up as ‘Beta’ confusing many users. This is due to the build number of the update (C.04) being the same as the build number of Beta 2. A OnePlus community moderator has cleared up that the update is indeed stable and the Beta tag is appearing because the developers forgot to change the build number.

As usual, OnePlus is rolling out the update in batches, so some users might receive the OTA earlier than others. To check if the update is available for your device, you can navigate to Settings > System > System updates.

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After recently releasing the third open beta build of the OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord, the company has finally greenlit a stable Android 12 build for a wider release in India.

The new update containing the OxygenOS 12 has the firmware version AC2001_11.F.11. Open beta participants will receive the update first for which OnePlus has provided a changelog (for users on Beta 2) as below.

• System
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.04
  • [Fixed] the issue of abnormal Touch sounds
  • [Fixed] the issue of abnormal boot animation
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue that unable to start “OK Google” with voice

Known issues

1. The display of some pages in Settings will be different from the system.
2. The screen will glitch in specific scenarios when calling.
3. Camera may crash when shooting photos in Portrait mode.
4. The abnormal display of thumbnail when taking burst pictures.
5. The abnormal display of Quick device connects when in the Guest mode.

OnePlus will likely start the wider rollout of the update soon after the updates have made it to the Beta users. For stable users, they will receive the complete changelog with the OTA update.

Some of the highlight features of the OxygenOS 12 will be an all-new launcher, a new app drawer, the hidden apps feature, a tweaked notification shade, a One-handed mode, multiple dark mode options, and Material You teaming engine, and more.

Users eager for the new update can check its availability by navigating to Settings > System > System Updates.

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After starting the Open Beta program for the OnePlus 9R, 8T, 8 Pro, and 8 last month, OnePlus is now rolling out stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 for these devices. There are a ton of changes with the update, and as far as we can tell, all phones share the same changelog. Let’s just dive straight into it before everything else:

• System
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
  • Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
  • Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
• 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
• Network
  • Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
  • Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios

OnePlus warns of a couple of bugs too here, although they’re UI-related and shouldn’t be too big a cause of bother. The clock widget displays a bit bigger than it should and the Phone app may be replaced by Contacts in the dock following the update.

The builds are currently only rolling out in the OBT (open beta test) branch as part of a staged rollout but they should be released in the stable branch too, soon enough.

While the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 8 series have bagged OxygenOS 12 in India and North America both, the OnePlus 9R is only getting the same in India. OnePlus says the builds for Europe will take a while since it requires “additional validation steps.”

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Earlier this month, OnePlus released the OxygenOS 12 update – C.46 for the OnePlus 9 and the 9 Pro which brought along a number of bug fixes like the abnormal display issue with the AOD, the blurred screen bug in certain scenarios, and the problems with registering to a 5G network. This update however did not make it to North American users of the device.

The company has now released another update for the OnePlus 9 series devices which this time around includes all regions. The new firmware update coming to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro comes with version number C.47. The update bumps up the security patch levels of the devices to March 2022 and comes with several bug fixes and system optimization.

OnePlus also informs that the SafetyNet bug which was causing the “Device not certified” error for some OnePlus 9 users while using Google Pay has been addressed. If users are still facing the issue after installing the new update, the company has advised clearing the Google Play Store’s cache and rebooting the device.

Update Changelog:

• System
  • [Optimized] the stability of communication
  • [Fixed] the issue of the operator’s name displayed incorrectly
  • [Fixed] the low probability issue that unable to send MMS
  • [Improved] system stability
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.03
• Camera
  • [Optimized] the fluency of taking pictures

Additionally, XDA developers have reported that the OnePlus 9RT has been updated to firmware version A.07 which brings along the March 2022 security patch and improves battery life along with fixing a bug related to the phone speaker.

Update changelog:

• System
  • Optimized power consumption, improved battery life
  • Fixed the issue that speaker unable to play sound in some scenarios
  • Fixed the low probability issue of blurred screen when in the bright environment
  • Improved system stability
  • Updated Android security patch to 2022.03

As usual, the OTA update 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.

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OnePlus has announced the commencement of the OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta testing program for the OnePlus Nord 2 devices. The announcement came through a post on the OnePlus Community forums.

Currently, the beta program is limited to OnePlus Nord 2 users in India and does not include the Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition smartphones. The company is recruiting around 200 people for the closed beta program and states that this time around, the Closed Beta testing phase will be shorter than before and therefore the company will only release a few OxygenOS 12 builds through its duration.

The company plans to recruit 200 OnePlus Nord 2 users for the program. Selected users will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the company. In order to be eligible, you need to meet the requirements below:

1. You are using a OnePlus Nord 2 India variant
2. You are an active OnePlus Community member
3. You are willing to regularly communicate and report issues/suggestions to the OnePlus team on Telegram
4. The CBT version is not the stable version, which is still in development. After updating to CBT version, you’ll remain to be patient and tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it.

If you meet these requirements and want to participate in the Closed Beta testing program, you can follow this link to the registration page.

As for people wondering about the stable Android 12 update for the OnePlus Nord 2, since the company is just commencing the Closed Beta test now, we can expect to be followed by an Open Beta test and then a stable version release. So we might be looking at a Q2 2022 release date for the stable OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord 2.

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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.

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.

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The OnePlus 9R was released in India in the first half of 2021 with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. The device also debuted in China with Android 11-based ColorOS 11. The Chinese version is expected to get ColorOS 12 (Android 12) stable update this month. On the other hand, the Indian version has received the Android 12-based  OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 update only now.

OnePlus has finally released the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 9R. The latest public beta software build for the smartphone enables users to experience Android 12.

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.

As OnePlus is not known for revealing the timeline for stable rollout, it’s not known when the OnePlus 9R will get access to OxygenOS 12 stable update based on Android 12.

OnePlus 9R 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

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Back in June 2021, OnePlus announced that OxygenOS will be deeply integrated with OPPO’s ColorOS. Following this, OnePlus ditched the HydrogenOS in favor of ColorOS in China. Later, the global regions received the Android 12 update which effectively made the OxygenOS nothing more than a rebranded ColorOS.

A recent report suggested that both the companies will be ditching their operating system names and will rather go for a unified OS with one name which is rumored to be H2OOS. Now, OnePlus has just confirmed that they are working on the OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13.

This latest revelation throws a wrench in the current rumors and narrative that the brand will be ditching the OxygenOS name altogether. However, OnePlus has previously stated that at some point they will start offering a unified global operating system across all their devices, so it may be that the upcoming unified OS name change will still happen, but will likely be delayed than the previous rumors suggest.

The latest announcement is in regard to discussing OxygenOS 13 on the Open Ears Forum with their userbase in an effort to create the perfect OxygenOS for OnePlus smartphones. The event is scheduled for February 28, 19:30 – 21:30 HKT (17:00 – 19:00 IST, 13:30 – 15:30 CEST, 7:30 – 9:30 EST). Interested people can apply to join the event till February 18, by clicking on this link.

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The OnePlus 10 Pro made its debut in China in January. Unlike previous generations, it was not accompanied by the vanilla model. The smartphone is said to launch in international markets like India in March. Ahead of that, crucial information about the handset’s software has emerged.

According to Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles), the unified OS from OPPO and OnePlus has been delayed. Therefore, the global variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro will run OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12.

Last year, OnePlus switched to ColorOS in China with the launch of the OnePlus 9 series. In international markets, it continues to use OxygenOS, however, it is now based on the integrated codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS.

In the second half of 2021, OnePlus revealed that both OPPO and OnePlus phones will use a new unified operating system starting from 2022. This OS was rumored to debut on the international version of the OnePlus 10 Pro although the official spec sheet released by the brand last month mentions OxygenOs 12.

For those unaware, OnePlus clearly said that the new operating system will be based on the major Android update that will be released in 2022. In other words, whatever OS OPPO and OnePlus are cooking up, it will be based on Android 13 and will most likely go official in the second half of this year.

What are your thoughts on OnePlus’ recent software changes? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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The infamous OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9 series not only introduced many changes but also different kinds of bugs. One of them blocks access to auxiliary cameras on GCam ports. OnePlus promised to fix this issue in a future update. Keeping up with its words, the brand has fixed the problem silently.

Recently, OnePlus rolled out a new software update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. The update arrived as OxyegnOS 12 C.44 with a long changelog.

According to XDA Developers, the latest system update for the handsets allows GCam ports to access auxiliary cameras, at least on the OnePlus 9 Pro. But for some reason, OnePlus hasn’t mentioned the fix in the changelog.

Therefore, if you happen to own either of the two OnePlus 9 models and are on the latest software build, then do try any GCam port to check whether you can access other camera sensors apart from the primary rear module and selfie shooter.

Hopefully, OnePlus irons out other issues with OxygenOS 12 before rolling it out to the remaining devices. So far, only the last year’s primary flagships are on the new version of the software. The Android 12 rollout is probably the slowest software delivery by OnePlus in a long time.

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OnePlus today released a new update to its second latest flagship lineup. Both OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have received an update dubbed OxygenOS 12 C.44 and it comes with a bunch of new features, multiple optimizations, and some bug fixes.

You also get the latest January 2022 security patch, which is great considering we are still in January.

Some of the new features include an enhanced dark mode that lets you choose between three color tones, improved desktop icons, new additional style options for Shelf Cards, Canvas AOD additions, and more.

The complete official changelog has been given below:

• System
  • [Optimized] Desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • [Optimized] System power consumption to extend the battery life
  • [Optimized] the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
  • [Optimized] charging animation display
  • [Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.01
  • [Fixed] a scrolling lag issue in Notification Bar
  • [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
• Dark mode
  • [Added] Dark mode now has three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
• Shelf
  • [Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  • [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
  • [Added] Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  • [Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  • [Added] OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at health status
• Work Life Balance
  • [Optimized] Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  • [Added] 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
  • [Added] Gallery now allows 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
  • [Added] Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  • [Added] multiple brushes, effects and color adjustment
  • [Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
• Camera
  • [Optimized] Camera response speed when taking videos
  • [Optimized] the startup speed of Camera
  • [Optimized] the image effect of the rear Camera
• Network
  • [Fixed] unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios

The new OxygenOS 12 C.44 update is being rolled out in stages and has made it to OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro devices in Europe, North America, and India, although some features are currently limited to European users.

If you haven’t received it yet, then worry not for OnePlus has promised a broader rollout in the coming days. A manual check can still be performed by heading over to Settings > System > System Updates.

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OnePlus rolled out Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro earlier this month. Unfortunately, it did not go as planned. The brand had to halt the rollout due to bugs. Even after a re-release, customers are facing some issues. To address them, the company is now seeding out yet another software update for the handsets.

According to an official announcement post on OnePlus Community, the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro are receiving a new system update. The latest software builds for the smartphones arrive with firmware version C.40.

• OnePlus 9

  • India: LE2111_11_C.40
  • North America: LE2115_11_C.40

• OnePlus 9 Pro

  • India: LE2121_11_C.40
  • North America: LE2125_11_C.40

Yes, you heard it right. OxygenOS OS’ firmware numbers are now similar to OPPO’s ColorOS. This is obvious as OxygenOS 12 is nothing but a fork of ColorOS 12.

Going by the official changelog, the update fixes system upgrade failure faced by some users. Also, it fixes the inability to access 5G networks. Both these major issues should be not present in a stable release in the first place. Anyway, at least, the brand has fixed them now.

Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. It should be available in markets other than the aforementioned regions in the coming days.

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 C.40 Official Changelog

• • System
    • Fixed the issue of system upgrade failure in specific scenarios
  • Network
    • Fixed the issue of being unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios

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Last week, OnePlus rolled out the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. Unfortunately, despite being called stable, the software was plagued with bugs. Hence, the brand had to halt the rollout. A few days later, the Chinese smartphone maker has now re-released the update with fixes for some of the most reported issues.

According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community, the OxygenOS 12 stable re-release for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is currently being rolled out in India and North America with the following build numbers.

• OnePlus 9

  • IN: LE2111_11_C.39
  • NA: LE2115_11_C.39

• OnePlus 9 Pro

  • IN: LE2121_11_C.39
  • NA: LE2125_11_C.39

OnePlus says that the new software builds for the handsets arrive with fixes for mobile data connection failure, blank notification bar, screen tearing while switching to home screen from some games, certain display problems, freeze issues, and more.

The company assures that its aware of the auto-fill issue in Chrome and lack of access to 48MP mode and auxiliary cameras in GCam mods as well as other third-party camera apps. These and other prevailing bugs will be fixed via subsequent software updates.

Having said that, the fresh system update for the OnePlus 9 series is currently being rolled out in batches. It will soon make its way to Europe and other regions as well.

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Stable Re-release Official Changelog

• System
  • Improved the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
  • Optimized system power consumption to extend the battery life
  • Fixed the issue of screen tearing when back to the home screen in some games
  • Fixed the issue that the notification bar showed a blank bar
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12

• Camera
  • Improved the startup speed of the application
  • Improved the image effect of the rear camera

• Network
  • Fixed the issue that failed to connect to the mobile data in certain scenarios

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Recently, OnePlus rolled out the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. Though the release was called stable, it was riddled with bugs. Hence, the brand had to halt the rollout. At around the same time, an interesting detail about the software also emerged. Let’s take a look at what it’s all about.

According to the Google Camera Port Updates Telegram channel (via Android Police), OxygenOS 12 blocks access to auxiliary cameras in third-party camera apps on OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.

For the unaware, auxiliary cameras on smartphones include additional sensors other than the primary wide-angle snapper. This means the OnePlus 9 series users on OxygenOS 12 cannot use the ultra-wide camera or the telephoto shooter in any other camera application other than the stock camera app.

The aforementioned limitation is part of ColorOS. Since the OnePlus 9 series now basically runs OPPO’s operating system with the latest iteration of OxygenOS, it has inherited all the qualities.

Thus, Google Camera ports, which enable users to click Pixel-esque pictures can now only access the primary sensor on the current-gen OnePlus flagships. The older OnePlus devices slated to receive OxygenOS 12 should also be plagued with this limitation.

In a nutshell, unless OPPO or OnePlus makes changes to the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, all devices running software builds based on this codebase will continue to have this limitation. 

As mentioned earlier, the issue applies to all third-party camera applications, not only Google Camera ports. 

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Earlier this week OnePlus started rolling out the new OxygenOS 12 update based on the Android 12 operating system for the OnePlus 9 and 9 pro smartphones. Just days after, the company is pulling the update after getting reports about bugs and issues from users.

The China-based company said to Android Police that it is aware of the issues caused by the OxygenOS 12 update and added that the software team is working to fix them. Meanwhile, the company is suspending the update and will release a new version soon.

Some of the bugs affecting the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones include trouble with calls, bad animations, broken autofill, slower Wi-Fi speed, and more. It is really disappointing to see such a buggy stable release despite several rounds of beta testing. While the company has promised to soon release a new version of the update, a specific date or a timeline has not been revealed yet.

For those who are unaware, OxygenOS 12 is basically a custom skin on top of Oppo’s ColorOS. This is also the first time the brand’s devices have been upgraded from the traditional OxygenOS to this new Oppo-made version.

It is believed that the majority of the issues are coming from switching from OxygenOS to ColorOS and various settings are not transitioning properly. Some reports indicate that the factory resetting the phone after updating seems to fix the issues.

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OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have begun receiving the Android 12 update in the form of OxygenOS 12, effectively making OnePlus the fourth OEM after Google, Samsung, and OPPO to roll out the Android version. A number of new features have been added including redesigned icons, Work Life Balance 2.0, adjustable dark mode, revamped shelf, and UI tweaks across the board.

However, it’s just been a day following the phased rollout, and complaints about the new OS have already begun flowing in (via XDA Developers). Users say that the update is half-baked and littered with bugs and inconsistencies, with some even questioning if it’s really a stable update.

It's official, I absolutely hate this new ColorOS update by @oneplus. It's half-assed, animations looking shitty, some apps with different DPI scaling, and reeks of chinese skin type of Android. I hate it and I can't wait to ditch this for the Pixel 6.

— Francisco (@franciscof_1990) December 7, 2021

Some of these bugs include trouble with calls, bad animations, broken autofill, slower Wi-Fi speed, and so on. OnePlus and OnePlus 9 Pro are both reportedly affected by them.

The backlash against the update also has a lot to do with it being based completely on ColorOS 12 for the first time. The integration has caused multiple customization features to go missing like individual icon customization, status bar customization, an option to toggle the Google Feed, advanced reboot, and more. Call recording has also been done away with.

Of course, complaints like these are unsurprising considering the OS has ditched the base it has been using for years and opted for another. The move has resulted in numerous changes throughout the interface and users will take time to get used to it. Sure, there are a few features lost, but several others have been added – a good example being adjustable dark mode.

As for bugs, it is quite disappointing to see them stick around in the final stable release despite several rounds of beta testing. But we are positive that OnePlus will be ironing them out soon enough.

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OnePlus rolled out the first Android 12-based OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro in October. A second public beta was later released a month later in November. Now, almost a month away from that, the handsets have started receiving the stable update.

OxygenOS 12 is the latest and probably the last version of OnePlus’ mobile operating system. That’s because OPPO and OnePlus have promised a unified software for their handsets in international markets from 2022. 

That said, the new version of OxygenOS is based on Android 12 and brings along visual cues from OPPO’s ColorOS. Because the codebases for both the software have already been merged.

According to XDA Developers, the OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is currently live in India. The latest system update should be available for other regional variants, namely EEA and Global in the next few hours or coming days. Whereas, the Chinese models have already received the ColorOS 12 stable update in late November.

In case you own the Indian variant of the OnePlus 9 series, you can head over to Settings > System > System Updates to check whether your unit has received the Android 12 stable update. If not, wait for a while as it is being rolled out in batches like any other OTA software update.

If you happen to have updated your device to the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable release, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

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In early October, OnePlus released Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 9 series. A little over a month later, the devices now get access to Open Beta 2. The latest update brings fixes for issues faced by users in the initial build.

According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community, OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 update for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is being rolled out via OTA for units that are already on Open Beta 1. If a user on the stable channel wishes to try the new build, they will need to install the first build and then update to the fresh release.

As per the official changelog, the latest pubic beta brings optimizations for status bar fluency, battery life, and charging speed. Most importantly, it brings fixes for status bar not displaying apps, auto-brightness failing, desktop widgets displaying abnormally, cloud service not opening in Notes, and status bar not displaying battery of Bluetooth earphones.

The new release also bumps up the security patch level to November 2021 and improves system stability as well as camera app stability.

Since it is beta software, it also has a number of known and unknown issues. Hence, install it only if you are used to such conditions.

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the fluency of the status bar
  • Optimized battery life and charging speed
  • Fixed the low-probability issue of the status bar not displaying apps
  • Fixed the low-probability issue of automatic brightness failing
  • Fixed the issue of some desktop widgets displaying abnormally
  • Fixed the issue of Cloud service not opening in Notes
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.11
  • Improved system stability

• Camera
  • Improved app stability

• Bluetooth
  • Fixed the low-probability issue of the status bar not displaying the battery of Bluetooth earphones

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• Auto-rotate for desktop may be delayed under some using scenes
• Probable issue of WLAN automatically disconnected
• The camera will freeze when taking videos in 4K 60hz mode
• Notifications for some apps will automatically be switched on
• Global Search may not response
• Background Apps may automatically switch off under the using scene of low RAM

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Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has been working on a new OxygenOS 12 which is based on the Android 12 operating system. After releasing a couple of Android 12 Developer Preview builds for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the company has now officially released the first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta.

Currently, the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta is only available on two phones — the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, it will soon be available to the users of the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord 2, and OnePlus Nord CE.

One of the biggest changes in the Android 12 is Google adopting a new Material You user interface, which won’t be a part of the latest OxygenOS. Instead, for the design, the company is taking inspiration from the “Light and Space” artwork of James Turrell.

It also comes with Work-Life Balance 2.0 which includes features that are now available in all regions. There’s now support for switching between “Life Mode” and “Work Mode” based on the time of day, Wi-Fi network, or location.

There are new “Neumorphism” home screen icons for the stock apps in OxygenOS 12 as well as expanding the “Shelf” feature on the left-most home screen. This allows for more user customization and background images. OnePlus Scout feature, debuted in India, is also now a part of the global build.

This new version of the custom UI comes with three different options for the dark mode, allowing users to choose from Gentle, Medium, and Enhanced modes. They go from lighter to darker tones, but it remains to be seen if this works system-wide.

The OnePlus’ Canvas Always On Display feature is getting more refinements to the final image and the company has now added support for image scaling as well as the ability to erase erroneous lines.

Also, the latest OxygenOS 12 comes with Games Toolbox 2.0, bringing some new features including the floating FPS window, game filters, frame rate settings, and other tweaks from the OnePlus Nord 2 to all other OnePlus smartphones.

A few months back, after OnePlus merged its business and operations with OPPO, the company revealed that the codebase of OxygenOS and ColorOS will also get merged and the new OxygenOS 12 is a result of that.

OnePlus promises that the codebase integration will result in delivering a fully upgraded experience on a more stable and power-saving system with solid backend support, but it’ll keep the OxygenOS’ “fast and smooth DNA.”

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OnePlus has announced that the company is looking for technically savvy volunteers who own a OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone to join its Closed Beta Test program to help testing new OxygenOS features.

In the OnePlus forum, a moderator added that the participant will be a part of a secret “elite crew of OnePlus community members” as they test “builds and features weeks or even months before they are released to the public.”

The requirement to be eligible for participating in the program states that apart from owning the latest premium smartphone from the brand, you also need to be an active OnePlus Community member, provide feedback directly to the OnePlus team via Telegram, and also sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the company.

While the company has not confined this, the announcement is likely for testing features of the upcoming OxygenOS 12 based on the Android 12 operating system announced by Google a couple of months ago.

If you are interested in participating in this unpaid closed beta testing program, then you need to apply fast given that it is limited to just 200 people. Even if you don’t, then you will likely be able to join the OxygenOS Open Beta program to test upcoming features on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones. You can apply to be a part of the Closed Beta Test program by filling up this form.

It won’t be surprising if the new version of OxygenOS comes with features similar to the ColorOS as OnePlus recently merged its OxygenOS codebase with the ColorOS after both the companies announced a merger.

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It was revealed late last month that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T phone. While that appears to be true, it turns out there is one more OnePlus 9 phone coming, and a new report has revealed it will launch as the OnePlus 9 RT.

OnePlus 9 RT

Yes, the OnePlus 9R, the new addition to OnePlus’s numbered series is getting the T-treatment. The info comes from Android Central and they say the phone will be launching in October along with a new version of OxygenOS.

The OnePlus 9 RT will share most of its specifications with the OnePlus 9R which in itself shares a lot of its specifications with the OnePlus 8T. So it will have a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 4500mAh battery capacity, and 65W fast charging.

The upgrades include a new 50MP primary sensor, the same one on the OnePlus Nord 2, and which was originally borrowed from the OnePlus 9’s ultrawide angle camera. It has also been reported that the phone will feature a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 which means Qualcomm has another Snapdragon 800 series chipset launching soon. We don’t know what it will be called but our guess is Snapdragon 870+ or Snapdragon 875.

The source reiterates that the OnePlus 9 RT will be the only numbered flagship launching in the second half of the year. The phone will also be exclusive to India and China.

OxygenOS 12

The software is also something to look forward to as the phone will be the first to launch with OxygenOS 12. There are lots of interesting new features that will come along with the new software such as a theme store; a private safe for keeping sensitive data including documents, videos, and photos; and a redesigned settings page similar to what you will find on the OnePlus Nord 2 which runs OxygenOS 11.3.

Other features mentioned are a privacy setting that alerts you when an app accesses your clipboard and floating windows that can be resized. One feature OxygenOS 12 won’t get is the new Material You design. Familiar features such as Zen Mode, Scout, and Shelf will return.

OnePlus is expected to roll out a closed beta of OxygenOS 12 for testers soon. It should have been released but it is trying to fix several bugs hence the delay.

Two New Nord Phones

OnePlus also has two new Nord phones scheduled to arrive before the end of the year. At the moment, we can only think of a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 which should launch as the Nord N20. We are eager to know what the other Nord phone is.

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A couple of weeks back, the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro were delisted by Geekbench for manipulation. This happened when a report by Anandtech revealed that the deices throttle performance of select popular apps but did not do such things while running benchmark applications. Interestingly, the company itself confirmed its doing and now, it has even announced a solution for the same.

OnePlus has confirmed to Android Police that the OnePlus 9R as well as the newly launched OnePlus Nord 2 also have performance optimizations like the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. Additionally, the brand has revealed that it will let users opt out of this with the next release of OxygenOS.

OnePlus says that its R&D team is currently working to add an option to turn on/off this optimized mode. The feature is said to arrive in one of the first builds of OxygenOS 12.

Since Android 12 stable is expected to release by September, OxygenOS 12 should also get announced at around the same time. Hence, we expect the so-called ‘optimized mode’ toggle to make its debut by the end of 2021.

Additionally, since OnePlus has merged the codebase of OxygenOS with ColorOS, we can anticipate more OPPO software features. In fact, the newly announced OnePlus Nord 2 with OxygenOS 11.3 with the integrated codebase already looks identical to the ColorOS.

What are your thoughts on OnePlus’s new mobile software? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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