OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T starts receiving Android 10 update through OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update

As promised, OnePlus has started rolling out the Android 10 based open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6t. This is the first update for the OnePlus 6/6t that is based on the latest Google Android 10.

This is however still a beta update and it's also still in its early stage, so there will most likely be bugs. Also, if you happen to be on the OnePlus beta program before now, then you will receive the update via OTA. The update is currently only available to unlocked and non-carrier based version of the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6t. 

The Open beta 1 comes with a couple of new features like the new UI design, enhanced location permission, new screen gestures and many more. 

Below is the full changelog.

OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Android 10 changelog

Upgraded to Android 10

• Brand new UI design
• Enhanced location permissions for privacy
• New customization feature in Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings

Full Screen Gestures

• Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back
• Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps

Game Space

• New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience

Smart display

• Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings - Display - Ambient Display - Smart Display)
• Message
• Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages - Spam - Settings -Blocking settings)

To install the Open beta 1 Android 10 update for the OnePlus 6/6t, you will need at least 3GB free space and more than 30% battery. OTA will only be available for those already on the beta program while others will have to manually install the update.

As I mentioned earlier, this update isn't a stable one yet so users might experience a couple of bugs while using it. If you want to manually install the update or go back to previous version or Android, them click on this link for instructions on how to do that.