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Android 13-based LineageOS 20 arrives for OnePlus 9R, Sony Xperia 5 II, and more
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Custom ROM projects like LineageOS can be a fantastic way to give another lease on life to an aging device, like we saw with the Pixel 2 series and its ability to run Android 13, all thanks to an official build of LineageOS 20. Luckily, you don't have to wait for the manufacturer to drop support before you start tinkering with custom ROMs, as they're just as good for trying out a more modern phone with some heavy OEM skin. This is somewhat the situation today, as we check out the new LineageOS 20 plans for a few relatively recent devices.
Stable OxygenOS 13 is here for the OnePlus 8 series and three more phones
After months of beta testing, the Android 13 update is finally rolling out.
Android 13 has been out for a couple of months now, and it seems to be coming to non-Pixel devices faster than ever before. On the heels of Samsung updating a bunch of devices to the latest iteration of Android, OnePlus is the next OEM to have new software ready to go for its 2020 lineup. After a couple of beta releases, the stable version of OxygenOS 13 is ready to go for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T. Apart from the 8 series, the OnePlus 9R, 9RT, and 10R have also picked up the Android 13 update via stable channel.
OxygenOS 13 beta builds are now available for the OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R
OnePlus has released the first OxygenOS 13 Open Beta builds for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus 9R.
Now that OnePlus has released the first stable build of OxygenOS 13 to its flagship OnePlus 10 Pro, the company is shifting focus to older devices. The OnePlus 9 series received the first beta build towards the end of last month, and it's now time for the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus 8 series.
OxygenOS 13 will bring Android 13 to OnePlus phones with new features and better UX
OxygenOS 13 will bring Android 13 to OnePlus flagship and "Nord" phones, complete with new features and a better UX. Read more here.
At the company's launch event for the OnePlus 10T, OnePlus also announced that OxygenOS 13 will be coming to its portfolio of Android phones soon, and with it will come Android 13, as well. OxygenOS 13 will launch first on the OnePlus 10 Pro with an Open Beta available for download soon. It will then also come to the OnePlus 10T later this year. As for the changes, well, there are quite a few of them, and the company promises both new features and a better user experience.
[Update 2: 8 series, Nord 2, and more] OnePlus Nord N10 5G receives July 2022 security patches with latest update
OnePlus has started rolling out a fresh OxygenOS update for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, bringing the July 2022 security patches to the phone.
OnePlus is currently in the process of shaping up its OxygenOS 13 skin based on Android 13. At the same time, the company is also trying to keep its older devices up to date with the latest security patches, but the amount of delay is quite intimidating. Case in point: While we’re about a week away from moving into August, OnePlus has now started rolling out the July 2022 security patches through the stable channel, starting with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
OnePlus rolls out bug fix updates for the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus 9R
OnePlus is rolling out a bug fix update for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus 9R. Read on to learn more.
Over the last few weeks, OnePlus has released the May 2022 security patches for several devices. Sadly, the OTA update for some of these devices has introduced some unwanted bugs. To address the known issues, OnePlus is now rolling out fresh updates for the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 8T, and the OnePlus 9R.
[Update 3: 10R] Several OnePlus phones are getting the May 2022 security update
The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, Nord CE, and Nord N20 have started receiving the May 2022 security update. Read on.
Just a few days ago, OnePlus rolled out new OxygenOS updates to the OnePlus 9 series and OnePlus 10 Pro, complete with the latest security patches. The company is now giving a similar treatment to a bunch of other phones in its lineup.
OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R’s latest OxygenOS 12 update brings messaging optimization
OnePlus is back with another round of OxygenOS 12 updates for the OnePlus 8 series and 9R. The latest stable build improves system stability.
Less than three weeks after resuming the OxygenOS 12 rollout for the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus has started seeding yet another Android 12-based update for these devices through the stable channel. The latest OxygenOS build for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R adds to the previous update with a few more optimizations and bug fixes.
OnePlus 8 series and 9R get another OxygenOS 12 stable update with battery life improvements
OnePlus has started rolling out a fresh new OxygenOS 12 update to the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 9R with battery life improvements.
OnePlus rolled out the first stable build of OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 to the OnePlus 8 family and the OnePlus 9R back in March. The update reached to the European OnePlus 8 variants recently in the form a newer build (C.15). However, it seems the software is half-baked and littered with bugs and inconsistencies, as users have been reporting a wide range of issues after installing the Android 12 update. Now, OnePlus has released a fresh new build of OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus 8 series that adds to the previous update with a few more optimizations and bug fixes.
OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R receive new OxygenOS 12 stable build with bug fixes and improvements
The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R are receiving a new OxygenOS 12-based update with March 2022 security patches and bug fixes.
Last month, OnePlus finally released a stable OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 to the OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R. The company is now following up with a new software update that fixes some bugs present in the initial release.
Paranoid Android Sapphire Alpha 3 now available for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R
Paranoid Android Sapphire Alpha 3 based on Android 12 is now available for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R.
After releasing the first beta of Paranoid Android Sapphire for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9R, the Paranoid Android team is back again with new Alpha builds for a bunch of OnePlus phones.
Download: OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 9R receive stable Android 12 with OxygenOS 12 update
OnePlus has finally started rolling out stable OxygenOS 12 update to the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and the OnePlus 9R. Read on to know more!
OnePlus is gearing up for the global launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro. And while that is something to look forward to, existing OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 8 series owners also have something to rejoice about. After releasing a single Open Beta build based on Android 12 for these devices, the OEM is now rolling out the stable OxygenOS 12 update to the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and the OnePlus 9R.
OnePlus Android 12 Tracker: Here are all the official OxygenOS 12 builds to download and install
OxygenOS 12 Open Beta builds based on Android 12 have begun rolling out to multiple OnePlus smartphones. Head on over for the download links!
Android 12 picked up the stable tag a while ago, but many of us are still looking forward to getting the update on our phones. Eyes are on all popular phone makers — including OnePlus — to see when they will begin rolling out updates. Matter of fact, the Chinese OEM has already kicked off the OxygenOS 12 roll out for select devices.
OnePlus 9R finally receives its first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta based on Android 12
OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 is finally here for the OnePlus 9R as its first Open Beta release. Read on to know more!
Although the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro received the stable OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 a while ago after an extensive beta testing phase, the more-affordable OnePlus 9R didn't receive a single Open Beta update since its launch — until now. The first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta build for the device is finally here, giving users the option to test new features before they roll out with a stable update.
OnePlus 9R receives January 2022 security patches with latest update
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 to the OnePlus 9R. The update includes the Android security patches for Jan 2022.
OnePlus is doing a great job of releasing timely security updates for its devices of late. After rolling out the Android security patches for January 2022 to its flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro earlier this month, the company released a similar update for the budget-friendly OnePlus Nord CE, Nord N10, and Nord N200. Earlier today, the company started rolling out OxygenOS 11.1.8.8 to the original OnePlus Nord, featuring the January 2022 security patches and system stability improvements. Now, OnePlus is rolling out a similar update for its affordable flagship -- the OnePlus 9R.
Google Pixel 6 vs OnePlus 9R: Which value flagship should you buy?
Wondering how the Pixel 6 stacks up against the OnePlus 9R? We find in our Google Pixel 6 vs OnePlus 9R comparison.
Google recently launched the new Pixel 6 smartphone in the market. Unlike its larger sibling—the Pixel 6 Pro—the Pixel 6 is more of a value flagship smartphone. Although it's being released in a limited number of countries, the phone has generated a lot of buzz worldwide. So the phone is drawing comparisons from many similarly-priced phones. One of them is the OnePlus 9R.
OnePlus 9R picks up November 2021 security update
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 to the OnePlus 9R. The new update brings November 2021 security patches and more.
When OnePlus rolled out the November 2021 security update to the OnePlus 9 series last month, it left out the OnePlus 9R. But that’s finally changing as the company is rolling out a similar update to its 2020 affordable flagship.
Latest OnePlus 9R update brings September patches and fixes Warp charging bug
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 to the OnePlus 9R, bringing September security patches, bug fixes, and more.
Last month OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 to the OnePlus 9R. The update added a new Bitmoji AOD feature, fixed the overheating issue, and bumped the Android security patch level. Now, the OnePlus 9R is picking up a new software update to OxygenOS 11.2.5.5, bringing September security patches, bug fixes, and other minor improvements.
OnePlus confirms it has canceled the OnePlus 9T
OnePlus has confirmed it will not release a T series flagship this year. In other words, we won’t see a OnePlus 9T this time around.
OnePlus has confirmed it will not release a T series flagship this year. In other words, we won’t see a OnePlus 9T this time around. Previous reports speculated that OnePlus wouldn't launch a OnePlus 9T or OnePlus 9T Pro this year. Now, we have an official confirmation from the company itself, mentioned in the press briefing as part of their unified OS announcement.
OnePlus 2.0: How the OPPO merger affects future hardware and software plans
OnePlus has shed more light on how the integration with OPPO will shape the hardware and software strategy of OnePlus.
In June, OnePlus and OPPO officially merged their product and R&D teams. A month later, OnePlus announced the merger of OxygenOS and ColorOS codebases. Now, OnePlus has shed more light on how this integration with OPPO will shape the hardware and software strategy of OnePlus and, more importantly, what it means for OnePlus fans and existing users. The highlight of this announcement is definitely the new unified OS for OnePlus and OPPO devices.