OnePlus has become the first OEM to release Android 8.0 Oreo to its smartphone, OnePlus 3 and 3T. This is a Beta Build and the Stable one should be rolling out to the users by next month, going by OnePlus’s update cycle. The OpenBeta 25 for the OnePlus 3 and 16 for the OnePlus 3T is currently rolling out for all those who are on Beta channel.
- System changes
- Update to Android O (8.0)
- Added Picture in Picture
- Added Auto-fill
- Added Smart text selection
- New Quick Settings design
- September security patch
- Update to Android O (8.0)
- Launcher changes
- Added Notification dots in Launcher
- Added OnePlus account login for access to Shot on OnePlus
- Now able to upload photos directly to Shot on OnePlus through wallpapers
Here are some known issues that are posted in the official post:
- Fingerprint actions may be slower than you are used to.
- Shortcut to access Google Photos is unavailable
- Some stability issues with NFC and Bluetooth
- Performance and compatibility of 3rd party apps will continue to be optimized
If you have got the update and facing some issues, you can report it here. https://forums.oneplus.net/feedback/ and also you can fill this survey on UX & UI here: https://goo.gl/forms/Qd8lwejhnD6KNzkM2 .
Also Read: What’s new in Android 8.0 Nougat
Some of the other Android 8.0 Oreo features are:
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