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OxygenOS Open Beta 6 rolling out to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro start getting OxygenOS Open Beta 6 update. It is based on Android 11 and installs January 2021 security patch. The Open Beta 5 update for the devices brought the Rewind Recording feature in Game Space, December 2020 security patch.

In addition to the security patch, the Open Beta 6 update for One Plus 8/8 Pro brings few optimizations, UI improvements, a new dock, an information dashboard, and some fixes. The changelog for both devices is exactly the same. Check out the changelog for a detailed look at changes.

OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 6 – Changelog

System

Optimized the UI display of the status bar
Optimized the stability of frame rate and improved the experience when playing games
Optimized the interface of the Community homepage and make notifications more eye-catching
Fixed the crash issue where the drop-down menu of Browser
Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01

Shelf

Newly added Dock, a dashboard that displays various information, including daily steps, screen usage time, etc.
Optimized weather animation effects to improve fluency

Weather

Optimized animations for sunny and cloudy days for a clearer dynamic display

Gaming Space

Fixed the issue where notifications could not be turned off in the game in some cases

Gallery

Optimized the layout of the cloud service interface in the Gallery for a better operation experience

Bluetooth

Improved the transmission rate of Bluetooth when connecting watches

The Open Beta 6 update is rolling out to those users who have opted to test beta builds. We have also added download links for the ROM which can be installed via Local upgrade method.

[Note: Beta builds may contain bugs. Thus, we don’t recommend installing beta updates on your primary device.]

OnePlus 8 (Open Beta 6) Download Links:

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[India]

OnePlus 8 Pro (Open Beta 6) Download Links:

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