Android 13 is likely debuting on Google Pixel phones in September, and this week OnePlus is detailing what the update has in store. Alongside that, OnePlus has confirmed Android 13 updates for over a dozen devices.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories August 3
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories March 21
After a brief Open Beta period, the stable OxygenOS update atop Android 12 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, 8T, and the OnePlus 9R.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories February 25
After what has felt like a long wait, OxygenOS 12 is now available in preview form for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T with the release of Open Beta 1.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories December 27, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ December patch, Google Assistant issues, more
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro without Android 12 but with a host of fixes for the former flagship duo alongside the December 2021 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories August 18, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ August patch, AOD screenshot feature, more
OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro most importantly with the August 2021 security patch, but with some added tweaks and features in tow.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 28, 2021
OnePlus ends Android 11 betas for OnePlus 8/8T series
OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS Open Beta program for Android 11 is now ending with the most recent releases for the OnePlus 8 and 8T series.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 26, 2021
OxygenOS Open Beta 12/7 rollout for OnePlus 8/8T series w/ July patch
OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and Open Beta 7 now appear to be rolling out for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro and OnePlus 8T with the July patch in tow.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 18, 2021
OxygenOS Open Beta 6 and 11 bring June patch to OnePlus 8/8T series, plus AOD screenshot feature
OxygenOS Open Beta 6 plus Open Beta 11 have now been confirmed as rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8T series with the update bringing a new feature alongside the June 2021 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 9, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.7.7 brings camera fixes and June patch to OnePlus 8/8 Pro
OxygenOS 11.0.7.7 is now officially rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with this update bringing the June 2021 patch and some other minor software fixes.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories March 30, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.5.5/11.0.8.11 roll out for OnePlus 8/8T series w/ March 2021 patch, more fixes
The OnePlus 8/8 Pro and OnePlus 8T are getting simultaneous updates — OxygenOS 11.0.5.5 and 11.0.8.11 respectively — that add a laundry list of fixes plus the March 2021 security patches.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories March 24, 2021
You may already own 2020’s best OnePlus device and are casting an envious glance over at the latest releases. Is there enough of a difference to warrant switching from the OnePlus 8 Pro to the OnePlus 9 Pro?
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories February 4, 2021
OxygenOS Open Beta 6 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ January patch, new Shelf features
The OxygenOS Open Beta 6 based upon Android 11 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, bringing with it the January 2021 security patch and some new Shelf features.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories December 23, 2020
OxygenOS Open Beta 5 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ December patch, more
While many other OnePlus devices should really have been updated to Android 11 already, the next preview phase OxygenOS Open Beta 5 build is now rolling out for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro series devices.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories November 23, 2020
OxygenOS Open Beta 4 rolls out for OnePlus 8 series w/ November patch, yet more power tweaks
The OxygenOS Open Beta 4 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro as, technically, the fourth post-Android 11 update for the mid-2020 flagship duo.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories November 9, 2020
Beta updates are the easiest way to be on the bleeding edge for new software, and OnePlus has a great beta program for its phones. However, a mistake with the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro has left some beta users with a completely reset phone following a beta update.
OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 rolls out for OnePlus 8 series w/ October patch, Canvas AOD, more
OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with the update bringing the slightly overdue October 2020 security patch, plus quite a few more tweaks and fixes on top.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories October 29, 2020
OxygenOS Open Beta 3 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ October patch, Canvas and AOD tweaks, more
The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with the update based upon Android 11 and bringing with some fixes for brand new features and the October 2020 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories October 10, 2020
The OxygenOS 11 stable update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro after a series of developer previews and betas.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories September 8, 2020
Just a couple of hours following Google’s announcement, OnePlus has just announced big news regarding its Android 11 release. Starting today, OnePlus 8 owners can download the official open beta for OxygenOS 11.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories August 26, 2020
[Update: OnePlus Nord] OnePlus 8 Pro, Moto Edge+, LG V60 ThinQ added to YouTube Signature device list
The recently released OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, Motorola Edge+, LG V60 ThinQ, and even the unreleased Motorola One Fusion+ have now all been added to the YouTube Signature device list.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 19, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.11 out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ July patch, new clock styles, OnePlus Buds prep, more
OxygenOS 10.5.11 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, with the update having some notable additions plus the July 2020 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 15, 2020
OnePlus has now confirmed that Android 11 Beta 2 is now available to download and install on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 14, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro comes w/ $150 accessory credit in latest ‘OnePlus Days’ promo [Updated]
The OnePlus 8 Pro has been one of our favorite 2020 releases, but it’s been a tough phone to get your hands on since launch day. The device has been constantly out of stock, but now, the OnePlus 8 Pro is finally up for sale again, and you can get some freebies with it.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories July 9, 2020
[Update: OnePlus 8 too] OxygenOS 10.5.10 rolling out now for EU OnePlus 8 Pro w/ June patch, Photochrom tweaks
OxygenOS 10.5.10 is now rolling out for European owners of the OnePlus 8 Pro, with the update bringing a bunch of notable fixes including tweaking the Photochrom camera filter and June 2020 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 19, 2020
The strength of Google’s Pixel lineup comes from its camera, but a lot of that skill comes simply from software optimization. For a while, developers have been porting the Google Camera app and some of its smarts to other phones, including the OnePlus 8 series. Now, that port is getting a huge upgrade on that hardware.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 18, 2020
OnePlus has three tiers of software releases — closed beta, open beta, and final release. Today, a couple of months after debuting the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, the company is opening up signups for the closed beta program on those latest releases.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 17, 2020
Alongside the Pixel series, the Android 11 Beta is available for a number of third-party devices, which includes the OnePlus 8 series.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 11, 2020
OnePlus 8/8 Pro gain dedicated dark mode toggle w/ Android 11 Beta
Thanks to the newly released Android 11 Beta, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are the first devices from the firm to receive a dedicated dark mode toggle.
The Android 11 Beta phase is now branching out to even more devices, with the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro now getting their own taste of the pre-release OS upgrade.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories June 10, 2020
[Update: X-ray cam re-enabled] OxygenOS 10.5.8/10.5.10 for OnePlus 8/8 Pro brings May patch, display, camera tweaks, more
The OxygenOS 10.5.8 and 10.5.10 updates have now popped up for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, with one of the most extensive sets of changelogs for some time.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 29, 2020
Despite the protests from OnePlus to the contrary, the latest OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the OnePlus 8 Pro is actually disabling the devices Color Filter camera, and therefore, its basic X-ray capabilities.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 27, 2020
The OnePlus 8 Pro is a truly fantastic smartphone despite its higher price tag, and OnePlus has had a really hard time keeping the phone in stock… at all. It sold out in just minutes when it first launched and continued to disappear after it was later released more widely. Now, secondhand sellers are taking advantage of the OnePlus 8 Pro shortage by charging more than the phone is worth through online marketplaces.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 26, 2020
With high refresh rate displays still steadily picking up steam, OnePlus has today confirmed that the recently released 8 series are the first smartphones to officially gain 90fps support for mobile gaming phenomenon Fortnite.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 25, 2020
When the OnePlus 8 Pro was officially unveiled, it came with a few question marks over what corners it might cut — as seen with previous OnePlus flagships.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 19, 2020
[Update: OnePlus statement] The OnePlus 8 Pro can see-through certain plastics thanks to its Color Filter camera
If you were unaware, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a neat hidden trick up its sleeve that can mimic a basic X-ray thanks to the Color Filter camera.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 13, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.8 for OnePlus 8 Pro brings potential display fixes, April patch
OxygenOS 10.5.8 now appears to be rolling out for the OnePlus 8 Pro with supposed fixes for numerous display issues alongside the April 2020 security patch.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 12, 2020
Kernel sources for the OnePlus 8 series are now available for developers
OnePlus has often encouraged developers by offering the community with kernel sources for its flagship smartphones — the latest being the OnePlus 8 series.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories May 4, 2020
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro unlocked variants now work on Verizon Wireless
The OnePlus 8 series is sold unlocked and, for the most part, works with pretty much every carrier you can go out and find in the US. Verizon, though, held certification back on the unlocked OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro which, in turn, broke a few core functions. Now, though, compatibility has been “fast-tracked” to get things up and running.
OxygenOS 10.5.6 now rolling out for OnePlus 8 Pro w/ front- and rear-facing camera tweaks
OxygenOS 10.5.6 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 Pro with a series of camera fixes for the latest and greatest flagship OnePlus.
Even with one of the best displays on the market, some OnePlus 8 models are still managing to have some pronounced issues.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 29, 2020
OnePlus just announced its latest flagship Android smartphones, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. This year, too, the company is expanding where you’ll be able to buy them. Here’s where to buy the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 28, 2020
The OnePlus 8 Pro is the culmination of years of hardware and software decisions that might not have come to fruition if the BBK-owned firm simply disregarded the input of its ravenous fanbase.
[Update: Live on OnePlus 8] Google Stadia support coming to OnePlus phones
During its launch event today, OnePlus revealed a couple of new smartphones and that come with some related Google promotions. The OnePlus 8 arrives with a nice Google One promo as well as incoming support for Google Stadia.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 25, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.5 update for OnePlus 8, Pro fixes curved screen sensitivity, more
The OnePlus 8 series goes on sale widely next week, but for early adopters, there’s an important update rolling out. OxygenOS 10.5.5 delivers some camera, display, and battery fixes. Here’s what you need to know.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 22, 2020
Wireless charging has been mainstream on flagship smartphones for a few years now, but OnePlus has made excuses time and time again for not including the feature on its smartphones. Now, the OnePlus 8 Pro finally supports the feature and it supercharges it with an official OnePlus wireless charger. Here’s what you need to know before dropping $70 on it.
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OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 20, 2020
The OnePlus 8 series has brought with it a whole host of exclusive high-resolution wallpapers that you might have had your eye on.
During the live-streamed launch keynote for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, one notable absence was Indian pricing.
OnePlus 8 Pro Stories April 19, 2020
If you’re planning to pick up a OnePlus 8 series device, you’ll probably want a case now that these phones are more expensive than ever before. This year, OnePlus has continued to make its official cases better and better including some major upgrades to the Sandstone case.
