OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New OxygenOS Update With Files by Google App, Latest Security Patch

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T will be upgraded to October 2021 Android Security Patch with new ColorOS update.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 21 October 2021 11:56 IST

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New OxygenOS Update With Files by Google App, Latest Security Patch

New OxygenOS update adds the Files by Google app

Highlights

OnePlus 8 Series, OnePlus 8T getting October 2021 Android security patch
OnePlus 8 gets OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 as the latest firmware version
OnePlus is adding Files by Google app with new ColorOS update

OnePlus 8 series — including OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — as well as the OnePlus 8T have started getting the latest OxygenOS update. The update packs the October 2021 Android security patch, bug fixes, and other minor system improvements. The OxygenOS update brings the Files by Google app as well to all three devices. As usual, the update will be released for OnePlus users in a phased manner. It is rolling for global users first and Indian users are scheduled to get it soon after.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T update changelog

The Chinese smartphone major detailed the changelog on the OnePlus forum. The latest update for the OnePlus 8 series — the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — comes in the form of firmware version OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 and for the OnePlus 8T as OxygenOS 11.0.10.10/11.0.11.11. But all three OnePlus handsets get similar changes with the new updates. These include the addition of Files by Google app that allows users to find files faster with search and simple browsing.

Files by Google app is a file manager app that comes with cleaning tools for freeing up space and allows users to find files with a browse feature. OnePlus is slowly moving towards integrating more Google apps to replace its own. The company earlier introduced Google's stock dialler and messages apps instead of OxygenOS' own to the OnePlus Nord.

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The changelog mentions the OnePlus phones are also getting the October 2021 Android security patch, improved system stability, and bug fixes with the new update.

Initially, the OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series will be available for Europe variants, but it will soon make its way to users in India and North America. The latest update for OnePlus 8T is currently rolling out in the North America region and will soon arrive in India and Europe.

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OnePlus hasn't mentioned the size of the latest updates. However, it is advised to update your OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T smartphones while they are connected to a strong Wi-Fi and are put on charging. The update is scheduled to roll out in a staged manner and should reach all eligible smartphones automatically over the air automatically. Keen OnePlus users can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > System > System updates.

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OnePlus 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Vivid display
Excellent performance and software
Solid battery life
Decent camera performance

Bad
No IP rating or wireless charging
Low-light video could be better
12GB variant isn’t great value

Read detailed OnePlus 8 review

Display 6.55-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality, IP68 rating
Bright, fluid display
Very good rear cameras
Solid overall performance
Great battery life
Fast wireless charging

Bad
Selfie camera could be better
Excessive rear camera bulge

Read detailed OnePlus 8 Pro review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4510mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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OnePlus 8T

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality, design
120Hz, AMOLED display
Very good overall performance
Very fast charging
Decent cameras

Bad
Still no IP rating, wireless charging
Average low-light video performance
A bit chunky

Read detailed OnePlus 8T review

Display 6.55-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus Nord

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Built well, comfortable design
90Hz AMOLED display
5G-ready processor
Good daylight camera performance
Solid battery life

Bad
Average low-light image quality

Read detailed OnePlus Nord review

Display 6.44-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

Front Camera 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4115mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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