OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smarpthones are now getting the OxygenOS Open Beta 5, based on Android 11. The smartphones, launched in April 2020, are now getting a software package new for the Open Beta program for OxygenOS, which will be released as an over-the-air (OTA) update for users already on the Open Beta route. The new software package provides solutions to known bugs and issues, along with minor feature enhancements, including an update to the Android security domain.
The new software package and update was updated by OnePlus on its official forum. For users who are already on the OxygenOS Open Beta program for the OnePlus 8 (Review) and OnePlus 8 Pro (Review), Open Beta 5 will be delivered as an OTA update. However, users on the stable software path can choose to join the Open Beta program, with additional instructions on the downloadable software package available on the OnePlus forum.
The new software package largely covers various configurations covering issues with messaging, volume change, speech capability, and Bluetooth call connectivity. Also included are hopes for app start speed, an update to the December 2020 Android security record, new animation effects for the front camera, and ‘Rewind Recording’ to record the 30 seconds of gameplay within a Game device Space.
Of course, Open Beta software is less stable and prone to bugs and issues than the regular software route and should only be used by advanced users who are willing and able to handle any issues. which may arise. That said, Open Beta software gives users access to experimental features before the wider release of the stable software, and often even early access to the new version of Android.
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will run Android 11 on both the stable software and Open Beta tracks, with the latest version for the stable track releasing at the end of November. The smartphones run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and are currently available in India for Rs. 39,999 and Rs. 54,999 respectively.
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