OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5t Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update to its beta testers using OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5t. The new OS update is included in the latest Open Beta 6 for OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 4 for OnePlus 5t. To receive the new update, you however need to enable your OnePlus 5 or One Plus 5T to receive updates as part of the manufacturer's Open Beta program for OxygenOS.

The new update however comes with lot of new features and improvements which you can check out below.

>> Android 8.1 Oreo
>> February 2018 security patch
>> New auto pick up gesture (answer an incoming call by raising the phone)
>> Added more clock styles for ambient display
>> Added new optimizations in gaming mode for immersive gaming experience including power saving and pausing adaptive brightness
>> For OnePlus Switch, added support to migrate application data, allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly

>> General bug fixes and improvements

Aside the features mentioned above, the OnePlus 5t's update also  includes optimizations for on-screen gesture system used on the phone. With this feature enabled, certain gestures replace the three usual Android buttons for Back, Home, and Multitasking. Such as, swiping up on the bottom of the screen takes you home.

Before you proceed with the update, make sure you are connected to a strong WiFi network and your phone is charged or connected to a power source.