OxygenOS Open Beta 24/15 for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

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Hello everyone, 


Here is the change-log for the latest Open Beta build, we have bug fixes and a few changes for you to play with. 

System： 

  • Added “Soft” screen calibration
    • We’ve reverted the screen calibration and added the new calibration from last build as “soft.” You can enable the new calibration in the “display> screen” calibration section of settings
  • New boot animation
  • Optimized the clearing of recent apps


Other： 

  • Updated Community app to V1.9.5
  • Minor bug fixes


Please note: We have patched the blueborne vulnerability independent of the Android security patch. Therefore, some blueborne vulnerability scanners may not recognize our independent patch. 

Please make sure you take a bit of time to fill out our survey on UX & UI here: 
https://goo.gl/forms/ET3E7TbllSksASKT2 . 


And please remember to tell us about any bugs you may find using the bug report forums, found here.https://forums.oneplus.net/feedback/ 

Remember: 

  1. If you have already flashed an Open Beta (you are currently running the latest Open Beta) you will receive this new build as an OTA.
  2. If you ARE NOT running open beta software and would like to, please refer to the flashing instructions and the full ROM found in the downloads page here: http://downloads.oneplus.net/
  3. Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will NO LONGER receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.
  4. Moving back to the Official OTA path from the Beta path will require a full install and clean flash (FULL WIPE of all data and cache)


Make sure to let us know how you feel about the beta builds here too, I am watching. 

The downloads page will be updated and the OTA will be rolled out shortly. 

OnePlus 5 Special Edition May Launch on September 19

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OnePlus has just sent invitations for a launch event that will be held in Paris on Sept. 19. Since the invitation carries the name of a French designer, Castelbajac, it appears that the Chinese firm is collaborating with Castelbajac to showcase a special edition of OnePlus 5.

After launching the OnePlus 3T in the last year, the company had released a special version of the smartphone called OnePlus 3T Colette Edition earlier this year. The limited quantity handset (250 units) was only available through Colette stores in Paris. It seems that OnePlus is now teaming up with another French designer to announce a special version of OnePlus 5 or new accessories.

The invite carriers a text that reads “when the style meet its machine, one night in September in Paris.” The mentioning of “machine” is also indication that a OnePlus 5 special edition may get unveiled on Sept. 19. However, as of this writing, there is no information available on it.

OnePlus has confirmed about its partnership with Jean-Charles De Castelbajac. The collaborative work between the two companies is reportedly called Callection. However, there is no information available on the meaning of Callection.

If the company announces a special version of OnePlus 5, it is likely that it may be available in limited quantities like the OnePlus 3T Colette Edition. Moreover, it is rumored to carry an expensive pricing.

OnePlus 5 was launched in June this year in two colors such as Midnight Black and Slate Gray. Few months later, the Chinese firm had also introduced a Soft Gold edition for its flagship phone. The Colette Edition came with a matte black finish, but sported the same specs. Hence, the rumored special edition OnePlus 5 is unlikely to come with improved specs.

OnePlus 5 comes with a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED screen that produces full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Like most flagship phones of this year, the Snapdragon 835 chipset powers the OnePlus 5. Its 64 GB storage model has 6 GB of RAM and its 128 GB storage variant has 8 GB of RAM. The handset includes a 3,300mAh battery.

It is the first OnePlus 5 phone to come with 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual rear cameras. The selfie snapper of the smartphone is of 16-megapixel. Other features include dual-SIM support, VoLTE, fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C port.

Android 8.0

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Fans of OnePlus may not be fans of the company’s faults, especially when it comes to updates. The OnePlus 2 is considered the forgotten child of OnePlus, promised an update to Nougat but it was never received. The device only received one major upgrade, a pretty abysmal state to be in. According to the OnePlus 3 closed beta group, things are changing for the Shenzhen based company.

ap_resizeOnePlus are looking to make a change. They’re serious and to show that they are aiming for the OnePlus 3/OnePlus 3T to receive a public beta by the end of September 2017 running Android Oreo. OxygenOS being extremely minimal in terms of modifications to Android, people are hopeful that we can see the first Open Beta release by the end of September, though there have been no guarantees. They are currently requesting closed beta users to take logs when there are issues, either in installation or with various system functions.

OnePlus are not known for being “quick to update”, yet from the person reporting from the closed beta group, OnePlus seem to want to change that. Rather than making a promise and restricting themselves to a deadline, they would rather just act and get it out when it’s ready. This marks a change for the company.

So far it seems OnePlus are facing many bugs on their Android Oreo build. With broken NFC, bugged WiFi, inconsistent hotspots and Bluetooth issues, it seems OnePlus are a good bit away from having an Open Beta worthy release. Because of this, we might not see a Public/Open Beta until after September. OnePlus don’t plan to release the Open Beta just for the OnePlus 3, but for the OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 5 as well, presumably at a similar time.

OnePlus could be one of the first to release Android Oreo for their devices. For a technology company which some would know as slow to update their devices, that’s a crazy thought that they may next be one of the quickest — though to be fair, they did a decent job with Android Nougat last year. We’ll need to wait and see if OnePlus include Project Treble in the incremental upgrade. They don’t have to, as none of their devices launched with Android Oreo, but it would be a great parting gift to the community in a final update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.