OnePlus rolls out Android Pie update for OnePlus 6

OnePlus is staying true to its word and has begun rolling out its take on Android Pie for the OnePlus 6. OxygenOS 9.0 brings many of the same improvements that’s available in the stock version of the operating system. OnePlus 6 users get the tweaked interface, adaptive battery functionality, and gesture navigation, to name a few. While it should come as a standard, unfortunately, it takes manufacturers many months to update their devices to the latest Android version. As The Verge reports, less than 15 percent of devices are running last year’s Android Oreo. Google has been trying to fix the fragmentation issue through Project Treble, and this might be the reason for the speedy release on the OnePlus 6.

The company has promised to bring Android Pie to a lot of its older devices, including OnePlus 5, 5T, 3, and 3T. So, owners of these older OnePlus devices just need to be patient, we’re sure it’s going to head your way soon.

OnePlus 6 gets first open beta release for Android Pie

In a move that might help bring its latest operating system to its users faster, Google has partnered with some of its OEMs to support its Android Beta Program. OnePlus is quick to take advantage of this and has just launched the first open beta release for Android Pie for the OnePlus 6, making OnePlus 6 users one of the first to get their hands on the latest version of Android. The instructions on how to get the beta up and running are under the cut.

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OnePlus will update the two-year-old 3 and 3T with Android P

OnePlus is doing something not a lot of phone manufacturers are doing, bring Android P to the two-year-old OnePlus 3 and 3T. Usually, phones get a two-year cycle for software update, so it was expected that Android Oreo would be the last updates for these phones. But the arrival of Android P on these devices come at a price. One is that these phones won’t get Android 8.1 update to better utilize development resources. Another is it’ll be placed at lowest priority, meaning OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 5 and 5T all get the update first. But for those who wanted to get the newest operating system, these tradeoffs might be worth it.

Source: Android Police

OnePlus 5 and 5T get new features and July security patch with OxygenOS 5.1.4

The latest over-the-air update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T just arrived and it brings the latest security patch for both handsets. On top of that, OxygenOS 5.1.4 also brings with it a bunch of new features. One of the most prominent ones is called Sleep Standby Mode. This feature is designed to lessen the amount of battery drain when you aren’t using your phone. According to a OnePlus forum post, the device will track your phone use and determine when you are asleep or aren’t using the phone at specific times of the day. It’ll turn off network connections then to help save on the battery. It’ll power it on again a bit before you wake up to make sure you don’t miss any important notifications.

Aside from that, photo clarity has supposedly been improved but OnePlus didn’t specify how. There’s also new Group Messaging in the default messaging app and general bug fixes. Keep your eyes peeled for the update to head your way, OnePlus is rolling the OTA out bit by bit to different devices from different regions.

Source: GSMArena