The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 9R are finally getting the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update
OnePlus is not the same company it used to be. It has been lagging behind in updating its devices to the latest version of Android and its software update commitment is nothing to write home about either. OnePluspromised quicker and more stable updatesfor its phones when it merged OxygenOS with Oppo’s ColorOS. However, the OxygenOS 12 release for theOnePlus 9was a buggy mess, with all the major bugs only beingresolved with a recent software update. Now, the BBK-owned smartphone maker has turned its attention to theOnePlus 8series and the 9R and has started rolling outAndroid 12for them.
The stable OxygenOS 12 build comes just about a month after thefirst open beta of the OS was releasedfor the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. There are many new changes and features in the C.11 software build, including network and system stability improvements. If you were frustrated with the camera not properly working in third-party camera apps, the update resolves the issue. It also fixes an issue with apps randomly closing in the background in certain scenarios.
The full changelog of OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 9R, asshared by OnePlus, is as follows:
There are a few bugs and issues with the current build though. The clock widget could show up unusually small on the home screen — you’ll need to manually adjust its size or delete and add it again to resolve this. Another minor bug is that the Contacts app may replace the phone app in the dock, though that can be easily fixed.
For now, the Android 12 build is only available for users who installed the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta on their phones. A wider rollout for OnePlus 8 users on the stable channel will start soon, though the EU build will be released later as it requires additional validation.
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