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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Get OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Update Based on Android 10

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Get OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Update Based on Android 10

The fresh OxygenOS beta build for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro runs on top of the September Android security patch.

By Nadeem Sarwar | Updated: 4 September 2019 16:48 IST

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Get OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Update Based on Android 10

The Android 10 update also adds support for a new navigation gesture format

Highlights

OnePlus 7 and its Pro variant get a fresh UI design with the update
A new Game Space feature arrives with Oxygen OS Open Beta 1
Users also get the ability to block spam messages by keywords

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro have started receiving the Android 10 open beta update. The OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 7 duo runs on top of the September Android security patch. The Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 7 and its Pro variant has begun rolling out globally, including India. The update brings a new UI design, full-screen gestures, new Game Space feature, more privacy controls, an icon shape customisation feature, and a keyword-based spam blocking tool among others.

As per an update post on the official OnePlus forum, OxygenOS Open Beta 1 based on Android 10 is now rolling out, and we can confirm that it is now available to download on OnePlus 7 series phones in India as well. The latest OxygenOS beta build brings a fresh UI design and upgraded security patch. A new customisation tool has been also been added that allows users to tweak the icon shapes that appear in the Quick Settings section.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update adds a new navigation gesture format

Android 10's full-screen navigation gestures have also made their way to the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro with the OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update. Now, users can swipe inwards from either side of the screen to execute the back command, and swipe left or right on the bar at the bottom bar for app switching. The enhanced privacy controls for managing location access permission granted to apps have also been added.

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A new Game Space feature - which is basically a game launcher that catalogues all the games in one place and claims to provide a better experience - has also arrived on the OnePlus 7 duo with the Android 10-based update. Support for display information based on a specific time, events, and locations for the Ambient Display has been added too. Lastly, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro users can now block spam messages by using keywords, and this can be done by going to ‘Blocking Sections' in the Settings menu of the Messages app.

OnePlus 7

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KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent performance
All-day battery life
Loud stereo speakers

Bad
Below-average low-light camera performance
Inconsistent focus in portraits and macros
Poor low-light video stabilisation

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Display 6.41-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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OnePlus 7 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build
Vivid and immersive display
Powerful stereo speakers
Snappy UI and app performance
Useful secondary cameras
Good battery life

Bad
Heavy
Inconsistent AF in macros
4K videos have oversaturated colours
Mediocre low-light video performance
No wireless charging

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Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 16-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9.0 Pie

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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