OnePlus 8, 8 Pro get their first update after launch with March security patch

Update, April 17, 2020 (10:45 AM ET): OnePlus just unveiled the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro earlier this week, and now the two handsets are seeing their first post-launch update in the form of OxygenOS 10.5.4 (h/t: 9to5Google). The update includes the March security patch in tow, and it introduces a series of other enhancements to get the handsets consumer-ready.

The changelog is relatively extensive, but some notable additions include Google’s Live Caption, better Bullets Wireless Z support, improved gesture navigation, and more. Check out the complete changelog:

• System
  
  • Improved system stability
  
  
  • Improved icon display in status bar
  
  
  • Improved back gesture experience
  
  
  • OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality
  
  
  • Added double-tap feature to wake up lockscreen in ambient display mode or off-screen condition
  
  
  • Added OnePlus Tips & Support section in Settings. Check out all the new features and answers to common issues here
  
  
  • Added Live Caption, this will detect speech in media and automatically generate captions [To enable: Settings-System-Accessibility-Live Caption]
  
  
  • Update Android Security Patch to 2020.03
  
  
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.02
  
  


• Camera
  
  • Optimized the camera’s shooting experience and improved stability
  
  
  • Optimized the animation effect and improved interaction experience
  
  
  • Added video filter feature
  
  


• Fingerprint Unlock
  
  • Optimized the fingerprint unlock experience when unlocking the device
  
  


• Phone updates
  
  • Added contact notes info for incoming calls
  
  


• Network updates
  
  • Optimized network data transmission performance and stability
  
  


• Voice Assistant updates
  
  • Now you can wake up voice assistant of your choice just by long-pressing the power button [To enable: Settings-Buttons & gestures-Press and hold the power button-Choose the app you want to activate]
  
  

If you’ve already ordered either the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro, you can expect to see the update as soon as you get your hands on it.

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Welcome to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro update hub. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the latest Android updates for the two devices, including their current versions and when future updates are likely to arrive.

Both the 8 and 8 Pro run OxygenOS, OnePlus’ proprietary Android skin. OxygenOS is known for fast updates that come for a very long time, so be sure to bookmark this page and visit often.

OnePlus 8 Pro Killer flagship

OnePlus is all grown up. With the OnePlus 8 Pro, you get an unabashed flagship, with all the bells and whistles. Powerful specs, an amazing display, fast wireless charging, and water resistance make the OnePlus 8 Pro a great alternative to the Galaxy S20 Plus, and it’s up to $300 cheaper.

OnePlus 8 Snapdragon 865 on the cheap

The OnePlus 8 sticks to the formula that has made OnePlus so successful. It gets you the latest processing package, a versatile camera, and a beautiful display, running the smooth Oxygen OS. You miss out on wireless charging and the official IP rating, but for what it offers the OnePlus 8 is an attractive deal.

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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro updates

• Current stable version: Android 10


• When will the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get Android 11? September 2020 (estimated)

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launched on April 14, 2020. Both launched with the latest version of Android out-of-the-box: Android 10. We expect both devices to receive at least two major Android updates in the future — Android 11 in 2020 and Android 12 in 2021.

	Android 10	Android 11
OnePlus 8	Current	TBA
OnePlus 8 Pro	Current	TBA

Let us know which OnePlus 8/8 Pro update you’re rocking in the comments, and if you’ve spotted a recent update we’ve missed, tip us!

Are you looking for another device update? Head to our general Android 10 update tracker at the link.

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