After a very extended wait, OxygenOS 12 with Android 12 is now rolling out for the T-Mobile versions of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in the US.
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LineageOS 18.1 now supports the OnePlus 9
After supporting the high-end Pro model, LineageOS 18.1 builds based upon Android 11 are now available for the smaller, cheaper OnePlus 9.
OnePlus 9 Stories December 30, 2021
OnePlus 9 series gets a bug-fixing patch on top of Android 12
The launch of Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 series was pretty rough, but OnePlus has seemingly fixed a lot of those issues. Now, a new bug-fixing update is coming to the OnePlus 9 series to fix more bugs in Android 12.
OnePlus 9 Stories December 17, 2021
Android 12 has only been available for the OnePlus 9 series for mere days, but the overwhelming response from users has resulted in OnePlus pulling the plug on its Android 12 update due to various issues plaguing the ColorOS-merger.
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Android 12 has been available on Google Pixel phones for nearly two months now, and even Samsung has pushed a stable update to five of its high-end devices. Now, OnePlus is joining the fray with a stable update to Android 12 heading to some OnePlus 9 series owners.
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Despite the polarizing UI changes and merging with Oppo’s ColorOS, the preview phase for Android 12 on OnePlus devices continues to roll out with OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2.
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While we await the full release of Android 12 for Pixel devices, Developer Preview 2 is now available for the OnePlus 9 series with a number of tweaks and tuning in tow.
OnePlus 9 Stories August 19, 2021
OnePlus seeks testers for OnePlus 9 series closed beta program
OnePlus is seeking testers for a special closed beta program that is available to OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro owners.
OnePlus 9 Stories July 20, 2021
OxygenOS 11.2.8.8 for OnePlus 9/9 Pro adds Bitmoji AOD, July patch, more
OxygenOS 11.2.8.8 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with a number of new features including Bitmoji AOD plus the bonus of the July 2021 security patch.
OnePlus 9 Stories July 12, 2021
OnePlus flagships are among the most high-power smartphones you can buy, and if benchmarks are your deciding factor, they’re often near the top of any list. However, like many other brands before it, OnePlus has just been caught red-handed limiting the performance of most apps but paving the streets in gold for benchmarking apps.
Update 7/12: This article has been updated to include a forum post where OnePlus offered further details about this practice.
OnePlus 9 Stories July 5, 2021
Deals: OnePlus 9 sees $80 discount to new low, Nest Thermostat $88, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by a new all-time low on the OnePlus 9, thanks to an $80 discount. That’s alongside the best price to date on Google’s latest Nest Thermostat and these Anker Android deals from $14. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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OnePlus 9, Pro get new Android 12 beta after first release bricked some devices
OnePlus was among the small group of Android partners making Android 12 available early with both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro devices getting beta builds, but the first release caused issues on some devices. Now, an updated version is being made available.
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OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 for OnePlus 9 series comes w/ yet more camera tweaks
OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with a number of important tweaks to the camera and its associated experience.
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OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 rolls out for OnePlus 9/9 Pro w/ May patch, keyboard lag fixes
OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 has now started rolling out for the current flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with the update bringing some notable software fixes and the May 2021 security patch.
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OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 begins rolling out for OnePlus 9 series w/ April patch
After being critical of OnePlus’s recent update track record, OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 has now started rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with the latest April 2021 security patch in tow.
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With the OnePlus 9 series launch, the new additions were core focus points – but it looks like there have been a few sneaky removals, including that of File Dash from the File manager app in favor of Google’s Nearby Share.
OnePlus 9 Stories April 2, 2021
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro deliver high-end specs, revamped cameras, and more, and it seems the series is already a hit. The OnePlus 9 series is now available for sale in the US, the new generation is already out-selling its predecessor. Here’s where to buy the OnePlus 9.
OnePlus 9 Stories March 26, 2021
OnePlus has spent the better part of a decade building its reputation on two thing: the best specs and the lowest prices. Over time, the latter has been eroded away a bit, and OnePlus also introduced its “Pro” lineup that, well, creates a device that directly goes against the “Never Settle” motto. In 2021, though, the regular OnePlus 9 still stands in the Pro’s shadow, but it’s a better alternative than ever before.
Verizon certifies OnePlus 9, 9 Pro for its network, enabling 5G on both models
The OnePlus 9 series is starting to ship to early buyers today, but it launched without the promise of support for Verizon’s 5G network. Now, just a few days after that reveal, Verizon is stepping up with 5G support on both devices.
OnePlus 9 Stories March 25, 2021
The OnePlus 9 is one of the biggest leaps over the previous mainline generation in recent years providing some major “core” improvements over the OnePlus 8, but we’re here to examine if an upgrade is actually worth it.
OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 day-one update rolls out for OnePlus 9/9 Pro
Despite having only just launched officially, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are receiving an OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 day-one update to ensure everything is in order prior to the global releases, which vary from region to region.
OnePlus 9 Stories March 23, 2021
The OnePlus 9 is here, but there’s a fair bit you might have missed from the launch event. Here are a few details about the OnePlus 9 series that weren’t emphasized, including how OnePlus 9 pre-order timing will work, the lack of 5G support, and more.
The OnePlus 9 series delivers updated specs, refreshed designs, and higher prices, but the biggest point of emphasis on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is the camera array. A new partnership with Hasselblad is being massively hyped up, but is it actually an improvement? We’ve been putting them to the test, and the pictures speak for themselves.
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro could provide the biggest leap in recent years, and now that we have both handsets in house, we’ve decided to give the duo some early unboxing and first impressions treatment.
After weeks of teases and snippets, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have now officially been unveiled during a live-streamed launch event with some notable improvements over the 2020 cohort.
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The OnePlus 9 Pro is set to make its debut in just over a week, and the company’s hype train is in full effect with teasers and, now, just a dump of images showing off the OnePlus 9 Pro in a mirror finish option called “Morning Mist.”
OnePlus 9 Stories March 10, 2021
The OnePlus 9 series is set to debut in just a couple of weeks, and ahead of launch a huge leak has just revealed the designs, colors, and more details about the two core devices in the lineup.
OnePlus 9 series to come with 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera
It’s that time of year when OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of its next smartphone series, so its time to tease out every single feature in the interim. The latest hardware feature being confirmed is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that will utilize the Sony IMX766 sensor on the rear of both OnePlus 9 series devices.
OnePlus 9 Stories March 8, 2021
Following Apple’s lead, a new trend in the smartphone industry is to strip the included charger and headphones to prevent e-waste and make packaging smaller. According to CEO Pete Lau, though, the OnePlus 9 won’t take part in that, with a charger still in the box.
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We’ve already seen a ton of leaks and rumors, but now the official fun begins. The OnePlus 9 series is being announced on March 23, and the company is already building up expectations for the camera ahead of that release date.
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As far as recent OnePlus launches go, the OnePlus 9 series is going to be a very different one entirely. The rumors about a potential affordable OnePlus 9 series device look to be true, while we might finally get a camera system that can take on the biggest flagships.
OnePlus 9 Stories March 1, 2021
It looks as though the OnePlus 9 series is set to arrive sooner than expected, with a likely mid-March launch event for the upcoming smartphone series plus the long-rumored OnePlus Watch.
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OnePlus prepares new camera modes including tilt-shift, focus peaking, more
The launch of the OnePlus 9 series is quickly approaching, and as we get closer, more details are coming out. In a teardown this week, it’s been revealed that the OnePlus 9 series — and possibly other OnePlus cameras — will be able to shoot pictures with tilt-shift effects, new pro-focused features, and more for the cameras.
The OnePlus 9 may be heavily anticipated, but it looks like there are set to be some disappointing omissions from the leading smartphone from the BBK-owned firm in 2021. Notably, a rumor suggests the OnePlus 9 series will skip the periscope zoom lens.
OnePlus 9 Stories January 4, 2021
The OnePlus 8 Pro was the company’s first and still only device with wireless charging, but that’s about to change. Next year’s OnePlus 9 series will deliver more wireless charging, including an upgrade to the speeds at a whopping 45W.
OnePlus 9 Stories December 24, 2020
Wireless charging has never been a priority for OnePlus, but the company finally listened to user demand by including the feature on its high-end OnePlus 8 Pro last year. Now, for the OnePlus 9 series, it looks like the non-Pro model will also adopt the feature.
OnePlus 9 Stories December 12, 2020
The OnePlus 9 series is heading to market earlier than expected next year, and so far, we’ve had a couple of decent looks at what to expect. Now, pictures of a pre-production OnePlus 9 have hit the web, showing off the design, the cameras, and even confirming some key specs such as the use of the Snapdragon 888.
OnePlus 9 Stories November 21, 2020
The OnePlus 9 series is heading to market earlier than ever before and, now, we’re getting a good look at what to expect. @OnLeaks is back with CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro and there’s both good news and bad news.
OnePlus 9 Stories October 21, 2020
We’ve just seen the OnePlus 8T released, which means that we’re due some rumors on the follow-up flagship device. Well, good news, as it looks like the OnePlus 9 is set to launch slightly earlier than initially expected.
