OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

After a long wait, OnePlus has finally released the Android 9 Pie-based OxygenOS Open OTA update to both its 2017 smartphones- the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T. OnePlus made this announcement via its official Forums stating that it’s a public beta programme, so any OnePlus 5 or 5T owner can install the firmware. The OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. Talking about the features, OnePlus has posted a lengthy changelog stating that the update brings brand new interface for Android Pie, new navigation gestures for OnePlus 5T, November 2018 security patches and more. In short, this update brings all the features introduced with the OnePlus 6T.

OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T , thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the Pie.

OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T: What’s New?

Starting with the system-wide features, OnePlus has updated the overall Android system to Android 9 Pie. This update brings the new Android 9 Pie based interface which the company introduced with the OnePlus 6. Since the OnePlus 5T sports an 18:9 display panel, OnePlus has added the new navigation gestures alongside the basic gesture navigation of stock Android. OnePlus also updated the Android security patches to November 2018 and also made some optimisations to background app process handling.

The Android 9 Pie beta update for the OnePlus 5, 5T adds new Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings. Moving onto the communication improvements, OnePlus has done some UI improvements for emergency rescue alongside optimising UI for speed dial and calling interface. Furthermore, with this update, users can now assign a specific SIM for a specific contact or group of contact when using Dual-SIM functionality.

The new beta update also users to create parallel apps for Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber and Ola. For the unaware, with Parallel Apps feature, you can create two instances of the same app on your smartphone.

Lastly, OnePlus updated the Weather app with dynamic weather location option, more suggestions display when the search function is used and it also fixed some issues.

OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T Update: How to Install?

First of all, do make a note that there’s no need for you to install the update manually if you’re already on the OxygenOS Open Beta ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo because OnePlus is pushing the update via OTA. But for those who want to join the beta programme now, they’ve to install the ROM manually by downloading the package from the OnePlus website and installing via local storage. Another thing worth noting is that once you migrate to Open Beta programme, you’ll receive only Open Beta OTAs going forward and not the stable OTAs.

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That said, this is a beta software so you might encounter some bugs while using it. OnePlus is also seeking your help in making the Android 9 Pie update possible for all the OnePlus 5 and 5T users at the earliest. OnePlus has integrated a Feedback tool into the OnePlus Community app which comes preinstalled on your handset. If you notice any bugs, go ahead and report them to the company via feedback tool.

Changelog

System

• Updated system to Android™ 9 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

Communication

• UI Improvements for emergency rescue
• Optimized UI for speed dial and calling interface
• Now able to assign a specific SIM for a specific contact or group of contacts when using dual SIM

Parallel Apps

• Added support for more apps (Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber, OLA) in parallel apps

Weather

• Now able to switch dynamically to your current location
• Display more suggestions when the search function is used
• Fixed an issue that prevented the app from refreshing when the location is changed
• Fixed an issue that resulted in some users being unable to find certain locations

Camera

• Integrated Google Lens mode

To submit a new bug report

Community app > Profile > Feedback > click on + icon > select a category > fill in the details attach screenshots if any > submit (the tool will capture logs based on the category)

Android 9 Pie Beta Update Released for Nokia 8

OxygenOS OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Android™ 9.0 Pie and Nokia 8 Android 9 Pie Beta Update

HMD Global is currently enjoying the positive response it received for the newly launched Nokia 8.1. But just a week back, the company was in the news for a bad reason and that’s because of the Nokia 8. Right after the Nokia 8.1’s announcement in Dubai, a report surfaced online stated that HMD Global is intentionally delaying the Android 9 Pie update rollout for the Nokia 8 because it’s looking to boost the sales of the new Nokia 8.1 which runs the latest iteration of Android out of the box. HMD rubbished the report by saying every chipset requires its own tweaking and it’s currently facing some issues with the Nokia 8’s Pie update. But the company did not stop right there. Today, it announced Android 9 Pie beta update for its first flagship smartphone, which is a good thing to see from the two-year-old smartphone brand.

Nokia 8 Gets Android 9 Pie Beta Update

It has been a long wait for Nokia 8 owners as the company chose to release Android 9 Pie update to the mid-range phones such as Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus first. Since every Nokia 8 owner is complaining about the delay of the update, HMD decided to throw in a beta version first so that users can experience it and give feedback to the brand. Juho Sarvikas, the Cheif Product Officer at HMD, announced this new on Twitter by quoting “Thank you for your patience. Since you had to wait a bit longer than expected for Android 9 on your Nokia 8, we decided to make an immediate Beta Labs release. Please join us in finalising the commercial release – your feedback is extremely valuable.”

Being an Android One handset, the Nokia 8 boots stockish version of Android 8.1 Oreo right now. Except for the customised Nokia Camera app, the experience on all the Nokia phones is pretty much similar to the Google Pixel devices.

HMD Global Now Has Four Android 9 Pie Devices

HMD Global is the only manufacturer to push Android 9 Pie update to four devices after Google. The company has already pushed the update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and the new Nokia 7.1. All the four smartphones are currently available for purchase in India. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available at Rs 15,999, Nokia 7 Plus at Rs 25,999, Nokia 7.1 at Rs 19,999 and the Nokia 6.1 at Rs 14,000. All the four smartphones now come with Android 9 Pie out of the box, which is a great feat for a company of two years old. Also, the newly launched Nokia 8.1 comes with Pie out of the box, so HMD has a total of five devices with Android Pie. The company is slated to release Android 9 Pie update to Nokia 8, Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 5.1 Plus by the end of this year.

Only Google has more devices than HMD Global running Android 9 Pie. The Google smartphones currently running Android 9 Pie are Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL.