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Download Android 12/OxygenOS 12 beta for OnePlus 8 devices [Links]
OnePlus is expanding the support for Android 12 for old devices and now OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T devices are getting their share of Android 12 upgrade via the first open beta software. According to the information, OnePlus is rolling out a new software update for OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T devices that comes with various new features derived from Android 12 onboard.
Android 12 beta for OnePlus 8 devices has its own set of features that includes optimizations for the system, three options for dark mode, feature for Shelf, improves for Work-Life balance feature and gallery can switch between different layout to allow to get a better user experience across different types of screen sizes.
Interestingly, this update will let you experience the new Canvas AOD feature that has a diverse range of AOD styles of lines and colors to suit your device including clock styles and animation effects.
Below you can check the complete changelog and download link for this Android 12 beta for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T devices.
Before you move on to the download links, we recommend you backup your important data and manage sufficient space in your phone’s storage to store the downloaded update package.
Also, do update your installed and third party apps before and after the update procedure are completed to match the compatibility with the corresponding software version.
Download Links:
OnePlus 8
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India
OnePlus 8 Pro
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OnePlus 8T
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India
Changelog:
System
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Dark mode:
- Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf:
- New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work Life Balance:
- Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
- Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
(Source – OnePlus Forum)