While there aren't any new features introduced in the update, OnePlus is offering a variety of bug fixes.
Highlights:
- OxygenOS Open Beta build rolling out to OnePlus 6, 6T, 5 and 5T.
- The update doesn't introduce new features.
- Bug fixes include fixing lag while setting alarms, video calling stability and more.
The OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T are now receiving a new Open Beta build that, while not introducing any new vital changes, introduces some important bug fixes. The smartphones launched in 2018 are now running on Android 9 Pie and are on their 13th and 5th versions of OxygenOS respectively. Earlier, the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T also received an OxygenOS Open Beta update to version 27.
The updates offer a variety of bug fixes. They include fixing the lag that would be experienced by a few users when setting an alarm using the clock app. The update also improves stability for video calls. Previously, OnePlus had also allowed the option for Quick Reply in landscape mode along with an optimised screenshot function. The gaming mode was enhanced along with the clock app.
The users who have enrolled for the OxygenOS Open Beta program will get the new update via OTA in the next few days. Furthermore, the company also recently announced it would be holding 5G trials in India in partnership with Qualcomm. The company even showcased its 5G prototype at MWC 2019, which was powered by the Snnapdragon 855 along with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem.
At the tradeshow, OnePlus also said the upcoming OnePlus flagship would not have 5G. The 5G variant will launch as a separate lineup in select markets. Later, Pete Lau also confirmed that the next OnePlus flagship would not have wireless charging.
Some of the leaked renders also point to a bezel-less OnePlus flagship with a mechanical pop-up module housing the front camera. It’s still not confirmed however, and remains to be seen what OnePlus has in store for us this year.
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