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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Android 11 Based OxygenOS 11 Update Rolling Out in India

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11 Update Rolling Out in India

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T launched with Android 8.1 Oreo and subsequently received Android 9 and Android 10 updates.

By Satvik Khare | Updated: 12 August 2021 11:14 IST

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11 Update Rolling Out in India

(L-R) OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T sport full-HD+ Optic AMOLED displays

Highlights

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T get a refreshed user interface (UI)
They also get a quick reply feature for Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram
OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T get the new Canvas feature for Ambient Display

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are receiving a stable version of the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update in India. The OS upgrade brings a host of new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the flagship smartphones from 2018. The smartphones were launched with Android 8.1 Oreo and have subsequently received Android 9 and Android 10 updates. In July, the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T received an open beta test update for Android 11. The stable update now rolling out marks the third major OS upgrade for the OnePlus smartphones. OnePlus hasn't mentioned if there's an Android security patch bundled with the update.

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T update changelog

The Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for OnePlus 6 (Review) and OnePlus 6T (Review) was announced through a post on the OnePlus community forum. The update brings a refreshed user interface (UI) with various optimisations. The camera app for the two smartphones gets an updated UI and improvements.

The Game Space on the OnePlus smartphones gets a new gaming tools box with Fnatic mode. Users will get three options for selecting how notifications are displayed — text-only, heads up, and block. There is also a new quick reply feature in a small window for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The last new feature in the Game Space for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T is called mistouch prevention.

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OnePlus has also updated the Ambient Display mode on the two smartphones. It gets a new Insight Clock style, created in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, that changes according to the smartphones' data usage. To activate it, head to Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display after upgrading to the new OS. There's also a new Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on the lock screen photo on the smartphone.

The Dark Mode on the smartphones now gets a shortcut in the Quick Settings panel. It can also be scheduled to turn off or on automatically. You can head to Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically > Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/ Custom time range. Lastly, the Shelf in OxygenOS 11 has a redesigned UI and a new weather widget.

As usual, the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T will be getting the Android 11 update in a phased manner where a limited number of users getting the update first. Users are advised to update after ensuring their smartphones are connected to a strong Wi-Fi and put on charging. The update should arrive automatically over-the-air but keen users can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > System > System updates. OnePlus hasn't mentioned the bundled Android security patch, the firmware version, or the size of the update.

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OnePlus 6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks great
Excellent performance
Useful software customisations

Bad
Average camera quality
No wireless charging or weatherproofing

Read detailed OnePlus 6 review

Display 6.28-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3300mAh

OS Android 8.1 Oreo

Resolution 1080x2280 pixels

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OnePlus 6T

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks good
Big, vibrant screen
All-day battery life
Excellent, up-to-date software

Bad
Disappointing low-light camera quality
Awkward and slow fingerprint sensor
No IP rating, wireless charging, or 3.5mm jack

Read detailed OnePlus 6T review

Display 6.41-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 9.0

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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