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4 OxygenOS features that make OnePlus Open a great device for multitasking
I just wish it had stylus support, though.
One of the biggest reasons to consider a book-style foldable phone like the OnePlus Open is that you get access to a massive display. Productivity is a huge selling point for these big foldables, but only a few of them get all the multitasking features right. Google's Pixel Fold, for instance, is limited with its multitasking capabilities, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 5 does a better job. I was a bit skeptical about using OxygenOS on the OnePlus Open's big screen mainly because I wasn't particularly impressed by its multitasking showcase on the OnePlus Pad, but OnePlus has definitely improved OxygenOS in that regard.
OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 13.1 with cellular data sharing and multi-screen connectivity
OnePlus Pad users will now be able to answer calls and reply to messages from their tablet, if paired to a compatible OnePlus phone.
OnePlus has announced the rollout of OxygenOS 13.1 to many of its smartphones, including the current flagship, the OnePlus 11. Other devices to get the incoming update include the OnePlus 11R, OnePlus 10T, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T. Alongside these smartphones, the newly-released OnePlus Pad is also getting the latest update.
How to manually install OxygenOS OTA updates on your OnePlus phone
The easiest way to keep your OnePlus phone up-to-date is with the OxygenOS OTA. Here's how to install it.
Android device vendors usually use the industry standard firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) mechanism to deliver software updates over the internet. Be that as it may, sometimes you might need to install a system software update manually on your phone. Be it because the new one has yet to go live in your region, has introduced a new feature on a different update channel, or simply because you have rooted your device and can't take the regular OTA, there are ample reasons to choose the manual update route. Fortunately, on OnePlus phones, installing OxygenOS OTA updates manually is a pretty straightforward process, and we'll guide you through it here.
Android 14 is on the horizon, but there are still plenty of devices out there that need an upgrade to even Android 12. OnePlus, for example, has been ramping up its software rollout game lately, but the situation is not exactly the same for carrier variants. Owners of the T-Mobile OnePlus 7T have been waiting for an Android 12 upgrade almost since OxygenOS 12 was released for the unlocked models back in October. Well, the update has now gone live, albeit without a formal announcement from the OEM or the carrier, but it was spotted by a few users and confirmed to be working with a download.
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OnePlus was quick to announce its 2023 flagship, the OnePlus 11, at the beginning of the year. After a China-exclusive launch in January, the phone is finally a reality in the rest of the world. We already have our hands on one, and it's worth reading our review before you buy it. To kick things off, the company is rolling out its first post-launch update, even though most phone owners don't have the device yet.
[Update: Bugfix OTA] PSA: Don't install the latest OxygenOS 13 update on your OnePlus 9/9 Pro
The update might soft brick your device
OnePlus rolled out the first stable build of OxygenOS 13 to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro last November. Since the initial rollout, OnePlus has released a couple of additional updates with bug fixes and security improvements. While the rollout seems to have gone smoothly so far, the latest OxygenOS 13 release has introduced a new issue that might soft brick your device.
OnePlus Nord 2T gets stable OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13
The update is currently available for beta testers
After releasing stable builds of OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 to a few flagship devices, OnePlus released the update to the first affordable Nord series device, the Nord CE 2 Lite, last month. The OnePlus Nord 2T is now joining the Android 13 party, as OnePlus has started rolling out a stable build of OxygenOS 13 to users who participated in the Open Beta program.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite owners receiving the gift of Android 13 this holiday season
December security patch included, as well
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus 11. And while that is something to look forward to, the company hasn't forgotten the software update scenario of its mid-range portfolio. After releasing a single Open Beta build based on Android 13 for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, the Chinese OEM is now rolling out the stable OxygenOS 13 update to the budget smartphone.
OnePlus 10T is getting its stable Android 13 update with OxygenOS 13
With an outdated security patch.
It has taken OnePlus a bit longer than expected to bring Android 13 to the OnePlus 10T, but the wait is finally over. Following the usual round of beta testing, a stable build of OxygenOS 13 is now available for the latest affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered flagship from the Chinese OEM.
OnePlus 10 Pro's latest update brings November 2022 patches and several bug fixes
It's almost December, but who's counting?
Owners of the most recent OnePlus "Pro" flagship, time to check your notification bars: The company is sending you a new software update. The OnePlus 10 Pro is now receiving the C.22 version of OxygenOS 13, and the release comes a bunch of bug fixes and system improvements. Fortunately, the November 2022 security patch has also arrived alongside, just as we edge closer to the end of the month.
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.
OnePlus rolls out stable OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
Download links for the Global, EU, and India variants are available for both models
After a brief public beta run, OnePlus has started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 13 update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. According to recent reports, the update is rolling out to both beta participants and those on the latest stable OxygenOS 12 release in all regions. If you haven't received the update on your device, we've provided download links for all variants that you can easily flash on your phone.
OnePlus 7 and 7T series receive another stable OxygenOS 12 update
OnePlus is rolling out another stable OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. The latest update is available for EU and Global variants.
After a long hiatus, OnePlus rolled out the first stable OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series earlier this month. The update brought all the new features Google introduced in Android 12 to the devices, along with a couple of OnePlus' own additions. Interestingly, the first OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro was only available for the Indian variants, which left many users disgruntled. OnePlus is now setting things right with a fresh update on the 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.
Download: OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally receive stable Android 12 update with OxygenOS 12
OnePlus has started rolling out the long-awaited stable OxygenOS 12 update to the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. Read on to know more!
If you've got a OnePlus flagship from 2019, prepare to download a fresh new software update. The company waited until July to announce the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta initiative for the 7 and 7T series, more than eight full months after Android 12 went public. Following the usual round of beta testing, a stable build of OxygenOS 12 is now available for the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro, bringing several enhancements to the phones.
After a few weeks of beta testing the OxygenOS 13 update for its flagship OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus has finally started rolling it out on the stable channel. The company announced the rollout in a recent post on its community forums, revealing that the update will reach OnePlus 10 Pro users in all regions over the next few weeks.
OxygenOS 12 C.63 for the OnePlus 9 series brings August 2022 patches and camera improvements
OnePlus is rolling out a fresh update to the OnePlus 9 series bringing the August 2022 security patches and some camera improvements to the devices.
After rolling out the June 2022 security patches to the OnePlus 9 series late last month, OnePlus has now started rolling out the August 2022 security patches to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro with a fresh OxygenOS 12 update. The update measures 751MB and it brings some camera improvements along with the latest security patches.
OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 2 is now available for the OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus has started rolling out a fresh OxygenOS 13 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 10 Pro with several new features, optimizations, and bug fixes.
Earlier this month, OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS 13 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 10 Pro, giving users a chance to experience the Android 13 release ahead of the stable rollout. The company is now rolling out a fresh OxygenOS 13 Open Beta build for its flagship, bringing several new features, optimizations, and bug fixes.
Download: OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 based on Android 12 rolls out to the OnePlus 7 and 7T series
OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 is now available for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Read on to know more.
OnePlus launched the first Android 12-based Open Beta for the OnePlus 7 and 7T lineup at the beginning of July, and now the company is back with a fresh new beta build. The Chinese OEM has started rolling out the second pair of Open Betas for OxygenOS 12 to the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro, including a handful of fixes for issues introduced the initial Android 12 beta release.
OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Hands On: This is what official Android 13 looks like on OnePlus smartphones
The OxygenOS 13 open beta is now available to download on the OnePlus 10 Pro, and here's everything new with the software.
OnePlus faced a torrent of backlash for dropping the ball on the software front by merging its software codebase with Oppo's ColorOS. The subsequent software releases were littered with bugs, and even the stable update -- that hit many OnePlus devices including the OnePlus 9 series -- felt like an afterthought with many inconsistencies. Soon after that, the company decided to walk back on some of the changes, indicating that OxygenOS 13 will right the wrong that had been done, and will go back to what OxygenOS UI used to be in the past. Well, the update that's supposed to deliver a "familiar OxygenOS experience" is finally here as a part of the company's Open Beta initiative. That's right, I've sideloaded the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta based on Android 13 on a OnePlus 10 Pro, and here are some of the first things I've noticed: