Just last week, OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 8T. But the brand has already started rolling out OxygenOs Open Beta 2 for this handset. The former update was all about optimizations, whereas the new build brings a ton of fixes.

The OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update brings fixes related to the system, camera, Bluetooth, message, clock, ambient display, network, and Zen Mode. According to the changelog, the new public beta update for the OnePlus 8T comes with a total of 19 fixes. 

Some of the notable issues that are getting a fix with this software build are noise in 5G calls, WhatsApp couldn’t receive messages when it is in the background for a long time, flash issue with the quick reply in landscape, abnormal display of status bar when using Chrome in split-screen mode, expanded screenshot not working, pictures not showing in Gallery after being copied to DCIM folder, phone cannot be searched by other Bluetooth devices, incomplete dialog box in landscape, several issues with AOD, and WiFi failure issue.

Other than fixes, the latest update for the OnePlus 8T also bumps up the security patch level to March 2021, brings optimizations for the startup speed of some apps, and adds a new time watermark in the camera app as well as a new medal called Tide Voice in Zen Mode.

OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

• System
• • OnePlus account now can be registered with the phone number in more countries or regions
  • Optimized the startup speed of some apps to improve the user experience
  • Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls
  • Fixed the issue that the fingerprint pattern is not displayed on the screen (OP8 series only)
  • Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot receive messages when it is in the background for a long time
  • Fixed the issue in which the “Turn on automatically” in Dark Mode is disabled after the system update
  • Fixed the disappearing issue with the animation of the voice assistant wake-up gesture
  • Fixed the issue that no caller ID is displayed from the favorite contacts in Do Not Disturb mode
  • Fixed the issue that the Setting interface displays abnormally under the split screen of call forwarding
  • Fixed the flash issue with the Quick Reply in Landscape
  • Fixed the issue that the status bar is displayed abnormally when using split-screen with the Chrome
  • Fixed the small probability issue that the expanded screenshot may stop working
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.03
• Camera
• • Newly added time watermark (Go to: Camera – Settings – Shot on OnePlus watermark – Time)
• Gallery
• • Fixed the issue in which pictures are not displayed in the Gallery after they are copied to the DCIM category
  • Fixed the issue that the Nearby Share button may disappear when using Google Photos
• Bluetooth
• • Fixed the issue that the SCENARIO-BASED ENHANCEMENT switch is not displayed in the settings when OnePlus Buds is connected to the phone
  • Fixed the issue that the device cannot be searched by other Bluetooth devices
• Message
• • Fixed the issue of the incomplete dialog box displayed in landscape mode
  • Fixed known issues with the SMS to improve functional stability (OP8 series only)
• Clock
• • Improved the touch range of stopwatch buttons and improved the user experience
• Ambient Display
• • Fixed the issue in which the AOD displays the wrong time sequence after setting up some languages as system languages
  • Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may flash when unlocking with fingerprint
  • Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may display red in some scenes
  • Fixed the issue of blurred lines in AOD
• Network
• • Fixed the failure issue with Wi-Fi
• Zen Mode
• • Newly added the Tide Voice Medal (Complete 3 Zen Mode challenges with white noise to win this medal)

The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the Oneplus 8T is currently being rolled out via OTA to users who are already on the previous build. Alternately, users on the stable channel can also install this update by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

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Earlier this month, the OnePlus Nord received its first Open Beta update. That build was also the first-ever OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) public build for the handset. Now, just within a month, the company has released OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for this device with a host of fixes and optimizations.

The second public beta update for the OnePlus Nord does not bring any new features. Instead, it focuses on optimizing and fixing the issues faced by the users in the previous build.

First and foremost, the new build optimizes UI display of Calculator, position and animation of some icons in the lock screen, and WhatsApp background management to receive messages on time.

As far as fixes are concerned, the update fixes the battery icon display issue while changing the phone’s orientation, a problem with Dirac audio tuner, and unable to set alarms. Further, the build also fixes Messenger Bubbles, come camera app issues, and unable to set SIM 2 as the default bug.

OnePlus Nord Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the UI display of Calculator
  • Optimized the position and animation of some icons in the lock screen
  • Optimized the background management of Whatsapp to receive more timely messages
  • Fixed the issue that the battery icon is not displayed after the device is rotated from landscape to portrait
  • Fixed the small probability issue where the Dirac Audio Tuner may fail to adjust the sound effect
  • Fixed the small probability issue that alarm clocks can not be set

• Message
  • Fixed the issue that Messenger Bubbles can not pop up

• Camera
  • Fixed the issue with Histogram and horizontal reference line being turned off by default
  • Fixed the flashing issue with the icon of Depth effect while shooting with portrait mode

• Network
  • Fixed the issue that SIM 2 can not be set as the default card

The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the OnePlus Nord is currently being rolled out via OTA for the users who are already running the initial build. Also, other interested users can install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community. 

But they are advised to back up their data before proceeding though it won’t wipe anything. However, the device will be factory reset when they revert back to the stable channel.

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

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2  Changes

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

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

Here’s the official changelog:

System

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

Launcher

• Optimized multi-tasking UI

Camera

• Optimized image quality for the front camera

Known Issues

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

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

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

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

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