Update: January 25, 2020 (7:35 AM ET): Three weeks after Android 11 first appeared on the OnePlus Nord, the second Oxygen OS 11 beta is now rolling out.
The new update addresses a slew of issues relating to the camera, messaging app, and second SIM slot. A number of UI hitches and smaller issues are also polished. According to XDA, the update also includes the January 2021 Android security patch. If you have installed the first beta, this update will roll out as an OTA.
See the full changelog for the update below:
- System
- Optimized the UI display of Calculator
- Optimized the position and animation of some icons in the lock screen
- Optimized the background management of Whatsapp to receive more timely messages
- Fixed the issue that the battery icon is not displayed after the device is rotated from landscape to portrait
- Fixed the small probability issue where the Dirac Audio Tuner may fail to adjust the sound effect
- Fixed the small probability issue that alarm clocks can not be set
- Message
- Fixed the issue that Messenger Bubbles can not pop up
- Camera
- Fixed the issue with Histogram and horizontal reference line being turned off by default
- Fixed the flashing issue with the icon of Depth effect while shooting with portrait mode
- Network
- Fixed the issue that SIM 2 can not be set as the default card
Read on to know about previous OnePlus Nord updates and mark this page for all future software releases. Head to the link ahead to read more about OnePlus’ Oxygen OS 11 update schedule.
Original article: August 10, 2020 (5:09 AM ET): Welcome to the OnePlus Nord update hub. Here you’ll find all the latest information about new and historical software updates for the OnePlus Nord. We’ll list the current software version for the phone and regularly update the hub as and when new updates roll out.
OnePlus phones run the company’s proprietary skin called Oxygen OS based on Android. OnePlus is usually very good with software updates and the OnePlus Nord should be no different.
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OnePlus Nord updates
- Current stable version: Oxygen OS based on Android 10
- When will OnePlus Nord get Android 11?: Early 2021 (Estimated)
The OnePlus Nord officially launched on July 21 with Oxygen OS 10.5 based on Android 10. Just like other OnePlus phones, the OnePlus Nord will also get two years of software updates and three years of security updates — Android 11 in 2020 and Android 12 in 2021. It could even get an upgrade to Android 13 in 2022, as the OnePlus 3T received four versions of Android during its lifespan (Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, and Pie).
OnePlus rolled out (h/t Gadgets360) Oxygen OS 10.5.1 to the OnePlus Nord just a day after its launch. The software carried improvements for the depth sensor and indoor image quality. It also optimized power efficiency for 4K video recording at 60fps and improved the overall video recording experience.
A few days later, OnePlus announced Oxygen OS 10.5.2 for the OnePlus Nord. It came with newly adapted firmware for the OnePlus Buds, optimized the process of starting the camera with gestures, improved video calling, and introduced the July 2020 security patch to the phone. It also optimized power efficiency for 4K video shooting with the front camera alongside other stability improvements.
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In early August, the OnePlus Nord started getting its third software update in the form of Oxygen OS 10.5.3. This was a small one and just carried some system stability improvements.
On August 10, OnePlus started rolling out Oxygen OS 10.5.4 for the OnePlus Nord. This update improves the launch speed of the Gallery app, enhances the display experience, and fixes an issue with music playing in the background while using the front camera. The update further improves video call quality, color accuracy, and white balance of low-light selfies, as well as the vibrancy and color accuracy of the macro camera.
Later on August 24, OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 10.5.5 to the OnePlus Nord. The update brought a number of system bug fixes and power improvements to the phone. It also improved image clarity of the front camera in low light conditions as well as clarity of the macro camera.
In early September, OnePlus pushed Oxygen OS 10.5.7 to the Nord. The update wasn’t massively exciting but did bring improvements to power consumption and 4K 60fps video stabilization. Surprisingly, the Android security patch for August was missing from the equation.
In October, Oxygen OS 10.5.8 brought the September security patch to the Nord, alongside system tweaks, and optimizations to the camera, display, and network hardware.
Later that month, OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 10.5.9 to the OnePlus Nord. It focused primarily on updates to Game Space. Some system tweaks, Bluetooth fixes, and network stability updates also featured. The update also brought the Android security patch for October to the Nord.
In December, OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 10.5.10 to the phone with the December Android security patch.
Early January 2021 saw the release of the first Oxygen OS 11 beta arrive on the Nord. Along with the major update to Android 11, the update also included a new UI, new clock styles, a dark mode, and a new shelf interface.
Those are all the OnePlus Nord updates we know about till now.
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