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OxygenOS 9.0.3 for OnePlus 6 Comes With Bluetooth EQ, Nightscape Mode Improvements, And More

OnePlus has been busy for the last two weeks, working at the new software updates. Over the weekend, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer rolled out the latest official over-the-air (OTA) software update for its OnePlus 5, 5T, and OnePlus 6, as well. The OnePlus 5 and 5T devices received OxygenOS 9.0.1, while the OnePlus 6 got OxygenOS 9.0.3. OxygenOS 9.0.3 for OnePlus 6 comes with Bluetooth EQ, Nightscape mode improvements, and more than that.

The changelog for OxygenOS 9.0.1 for OnePlus 5 and 5T is shorter than the one for OxygenOS 9.0.3. The most significant changes the OxygenOS 9.0.1 brings are improved Wi-Fi stability and optimized OxygenOS reading mode and sRGB display mode. Also, OnePlus fixed the 4G VoLTE issues.

OxygenOS 9.0.3 for OnePlus 6 Comes With Bluetooth EQ, Nightscape Mode Improvements, And More

With OxygenOS 9.0.3, OnePlus 6 smartphones would receive more stable Bluetooth and WiFi, and the Chinese manufacturer promised that the new update would lead to better connectivity across both wireless standards. Besides, the latest update also boasts Android’s December security patch.

However, the essential updates OxygenOS 9.0.3 brings are the Bluetooth EQ, an equalizer tuner for Bluetooth headphones, and several improvements to the performance of the OnePlus 6’s camera’s Nightscape mode which now has better features and improved slow-motion video capture functionality.

OnePlus 6 Received OxygenOS 9.0.3 Update With Many New Enhancements and Changes

OxygenOS 9.0.3 for OnePlus 6 changelog:

  • System
    • Improved Wi-Fi stability for better connectivity
    • Improved Bluetooth stability for better connectivity
    • Updated Android security patch to 2018.12
    • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Camera
    • Improved Nightscape performance
  • Earphone
    • Audio tuner for Bluetooth earphones
  • Communication
    • Updated APNs for better connectivity

OnePlus, as usually, will roll out OxygenOS 9.0.1 and OxygenOS 9.0.3 incrementally, meaning that the updates will gradually arrive on OnePlus 5/5T and OnePlus 6, respectively. To check if the updates are available on your device, go to Settings -> Software Updates and see if either of the new OxygenOS versions is ready to install.

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OnePlus 5 and 5T Receive First Stable Android Pie Update With OxygenOS 9.0.0

OnePlus is renowned for being the most developer-friendly Android OEMs, and some users even reported that OxygenOS is a much better solution than Android stock version, as it comes out with many more features and performance enhancements. Now, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive first stable Android Pie update with OxygenOS 9.0.0.

Until now, OnePlus launched a couple of open beta Android Pie updates for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. However, now, OnePlus launched the first stable Android Pie update covered with OxygenOS 9.0.0. The first impressive change the new Android Pie version boasts is the reimagined user interface which presents a lot of UI refinements.

OnePlus, however, brings even more UI changes over those already implemented by Google in the Android 9 Pie version, and all that thanks to OxygenOS 9.0.0 which added even more changes to the aesthetic side of the system. Besides, the OxygenOS 9.0.0 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T brings in the  December security patches and many performance enhancements.

OnePlus 5 and 5T Receive First Stable Android Pie Update With OxygenOS 9.0.0

Here is the full changelog of the first stable Android Pie update with OxygenOS 9.0.0 for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T:

System

  • Updated system to Android Pie
  • Brand new UI for Android Pie
  • Brand new navigation gestures (Available for OnePlus 5T only)
  • Updated Android security patch to 2018.12
  • Other new features and system improvements

New Gaming mode 3.0

  • Added text notification mode
  • Added notification for 3rd party calls

Do Not Disturb mode

  • New Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with adjustable settings

Camera

  • Integrated Google Lens camera mode

As OnePlus usually does, the new update will be rolled out to a small number of OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T users, at first, to avoid the risk of sending an unstable build. In just a few days, however, the Chinese manufacturer will commence a broader release of the new update.

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OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T Comes with New OxygenOS Beta: What Are The Changes?

OnePlus is a member of a select group of OEM developers that received access to the Android Pie beta. It was clear from the start that Android P will be offered on OnePlus devices.

An Android P update was first released for the OnePlus 6 and 6T but older devices are still running an earlier version of the operating system.

A new OxygenOS open beta that includes Android Pie has been made available for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The previously released HydrogenOS beta update also included Android Pie but the release was limited to OnePlus 5 and 5T devices owned by Chinese customers.

The OxygenOS is an international variant that is made for all the users around the globe.  The update will bring a variety of new features and functions. Read below for a short list of highlights.

  1. System changes

The system has been updated to Android 9.0 Pie.

The revamped UI has been added.

OnePlus 5T will now offer support for the new navigation gestures feature.

A variety of under the hood fixes will improve overall performance and battery management.

  1. New Do not Disturb Mode

The update adds a new Do Not Disturb mode that can be customized according to your needs.

  1. Communication improvements

The UI has been revamped in order to allow users to quickly reach and call contacts.

Users will be able to assign a specific contact or group of contacts to a specific SIM cards. This is a great quality of life improvement for dual SIM users.

  1. New apps were added to Parallel apps

The update adds parallel apps support for Telegram, Uber, OLA and many other apps.

  1. Revamped Weather widget

The weather will be updated according to your location.

The search option will offer extra suggestions.

Two major bugs that occurred when the location was changed or blocked users from finding certain locations have been fixed.

It is thought that a stable update will be released in the following months.

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OnePlus 5 and 5T Available with New Beta Security Update to Download

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T phones are receiving a new beta update. Open Beta 9 and Open Beta 7 were the updates that arrived, one for each smartphone. We have the changelog for them, and we can see that there aren’t any major differences.

OnePlus users will be glad to find out that this update will come with a few new features. The most important addition is the ability to use double-tap to lock your screen.

What do these updates bring?

As we mentioned before, the double-tap to lock screen feature is the most important one for many. That is because numerous other smartphones had this ability already. In order to activate this feature, you will need to install this update and go to settings.

When it comes to the phone launcher, you will also notice that the searched history for the app drawer has been improved. File manager received an improvement as well, and the scanning logic for large files has been optimized.

Installing the update

This is an OTA update and you should receive a notification to install it. You can also choose to install this update manually and you can find it on the official OnePlus downloads page. Before you install the update make sure that you back up all your data, just in case something goes wrong.

OnePlus 6

While this update is definitely important for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, we continue to focus on the upcoming release of the OnePlus 6. The smartphone is supposed to come out next month and OnePlus users are already excited about it. We already know that it will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 6 GB/8 GB RAM, as well as 256 GB of storage. We also expect 64 GB and 128 GB versions as well.

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