OnePlus has finally launched its OnePlus 8 successor known as OnePlus 8T with a much-upgraded camera, processor, display, refresh rate, and design. The device came out of the box with Android 11 out of the box.
This post will give you the details of all the updates, whenever released for the OnePlus 8T. There can be several users who have not received the update via OTA. Their best bet is to download the update file manually and locally upgrade the phone. We will try to include the download link to the update files as well, if available. So, with that being said, let us take a look at the article itself;
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OnePlus 8T – Device Specifications
The OnePlus 8T handset comes with a 6.55-inches Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ display that offers 1080×2400 pixels resolution quality. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio screen, Always-on display mode, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 support, etc. While the device is equipped with the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, paired with Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB/12GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB of internal storage option.
It runs on Android 11 on top of OxygenOS 11 out of the box which is a good thing for the users. The handset sports a quad rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP (wide, f/1.7) + a 16MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + a 5MP (macro, f/2.4) + a 2MP (depth, f/2.4) lens that also features PDAF, OIS, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED flash, etc. While the device packs a single 16MP (wide, f/2.4) selfie camera on the top left corner of the display (punch-hole design).
There is no 3.5mm audio jack but the rest of the major connectivity options are available like Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, A-GPS (dual-band), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, NFC, USB Type-C port, USB OTG, etc. While the OnePlus 8T sports a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. On the other side, an optical under-display fingerprint sensor, an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, proximity, gyroscope, barometer, compass sensors are also present in this device.
OnePlus 8T Software Update Tracker
Here is the software update tracker which we will keep updating whenever a new update is released for the OnePlus 8T. We will also try to provide the download link to the firmware file if available.
OxygenOS Open Beta Update
How To Check For Software Update on OnePlus 8T
Before you go ahead and flash the update manually on your phone, it is always advised to check the update via OTA. This makes the process much easier than to do labor for manually updating your phone. In order to check for the update OTA:
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Known Issues
• Abnormal display of charging prompt under screen lock.
• Video below 300K resolution recorded by the camera cannot be sent via MMS.
• More function icon in the editing interface of the control center is displayed incorrectly.
India (KB2001_11.C.33)
Full C.33 update
Incremental update from C.21
Europe (KB2003_11.C.33)
Full C.33 update
Global (KB2005_11.C.33)
Incremental update from C.21
Full C.33 update
Incremental update from C.21
Full C.33 update
Incremental update from C.21
System
Improves system stability for some scenarios. (on C.32)
Fixes an issue where fingerprint unlock might be slow to respond. (on C.32)
Optimizes the experience of fingerprint unlocking. (on C.33)
Integrates the July 2022 Android security patch to enhance system security. (on C.32)
Communication
Improves stability of mobile network connections. (on C.32)
Improves system stability for some scenarios. (on C.32)
Fixes an issue where fingerprint unlock might be slow to respond. (on C.32)
Optimizes the experience of fingerprint unlocking. (on C.33)
Integrates the July 2022 Android security patch to enhance system security. (on C.32)
Improves stability of mobile network connections. (on C.32)
India
Full C.20 OTA
Incremental from C.17
Europe
Full C.20 OTA
Incremental from C.16
Global
Full C.20 OTA
Incremental from C.16
Full C.20 OTA
Incremental from C.17
Full C.20 OTA
Incremental from C.16
System
[Improved] system stability
[Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05
[Improved] system stability
[Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05
India (KB2001_11.C.11):
Full update
Incremental from Open Beta 1 (C.10)
Global (KB2005_11.C.11):
Full update
Incremental from Open Beta 1 (C.10)
Full update
Incremental from Open Beta 1 (C.10)
System
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
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
Network
Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
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 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 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 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
Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios
Global
Open Beta 1
Rollback package
India
Open Beta 1
Rollback package
Open Beta 1
Rollback package
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
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Global:
Full 11.0.12.12 OTA
Incremental from 11.0.11.11
Europe:
Full 11.0.12.12 OTA
Incremental from 11.0.11.11
India:
Full 11.0.11.11 OTA
Incremental from 11.0.10.10
Full 11.0.12.12 OTA
Incremental from 11.0.11.11
Full 11.0.11.11 OTA
Incremental from 11.0.10.10
System
Optimized the UI display of Settings interface
Fixed the issue that Google Assistant and Gpay doesn’t display as expected in the Setup Wizard
Fixed the low probability issue of WhatsApp crash
Updated Android security patch to 2021.12
Optimized the UI display of Settings interface
Fixed the issue that Google Assistant and Gpay doesn’t display as expected in the Setup Wizard
Fixed the low probability issue of WhatsApp crash
Updated Android security patch to 2021.12
Europe:
Full OTA
Incremental from 11.0.9.9
Full OTA
Incremental from 11.0.9.9
System
Newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro and brought new powerful features
Newly added the screenshot feature for AOD
Fixed the failed issue of Navigation gestures in some screens
Improved system stability and fixed known issues
Updated Android security patch to 2021.08
Camera
Optimized the portrait mode effect of the front camera
OnePlus Store
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
Ambient Display
Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed with Snapchat, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on your activity and things happening around you (Path: Settings – Customization – Click on Ambient display – Bitmoji)
Newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro and brought new powerful features
Newly added the screenshot feature for AOD
Fixed the failed issue of Navigation gestures in some screens
Improved system stability and fixed known issues
Updated Android security patch to 2021.08
Optimized the portrait mode effect of the front camera
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed with Snapchat, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on your activity and things happening around you (Path: Settings – Customization – Click on Ambient display – Bitmoji)
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System
Improve stability and fixed known issues
Camera
Fixed the issue that the screen may flash when shooting in NIGHTSCAPE mode
OnePlus Store
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
Improve stability and fixed known issues
Fixed the issue that the screen may flash when shooting in NIGHTSCAPE mode
Global
Incremental OTA from 11.0.8.11
EU
Full OTA to 11.0.8.13
Incremental OTA from 11.0.8.12
India
Full OTA to 11.0.8.13
Incremental OTA from 11.0.8.12
Incremental OTA from 11.0.8.11
Full OTA to 11.0.8.13
Incremental OTA from 11.0.8.12
System
Improved the wireless charging stability and user experience
Improved the smoothness while sliding on the home screen
Fixed the screenshot capturing failure from the accessibility menu
Fixed the low probability issue that the low battery notification not working
Updated Android security patch to 2021.05
Gallery
Fixed the occasional issue that newly captured photos were not saved as expected
Fixed the abnormal UI display in Guest Mode
Phone
Fixed the occasional issue of opening up the contact card failure
Fixed the issue that the calling page is not displayed during a call
Messages
Fixed the occasional failure to edit a message
Network
Improved network performance
Improved the wireless charging stability and user experience
Improved the smoothness while sliding on the home screen
Fixed the screenshot capturing failure from the accessibility menu
Fixed the low probability issue that the low battery notification not working
Updated Android security patch to 2021.05
Fixed the occasional issue that newly captured photos were not saved as expected
Fixed the abnormal UI display in Guest Mode
Fixed the occasional issue of opening up the contact card failure
Fixed the issue that the calling page is not displayed during a call
Fixed the occasional failure to edit a message
Improved network performance
India
OOS 11.0.7.9 Full OTA
OOS 11.0.6.8 –> 11.0.7.9 Incremental OTA
OOS 11.0.7.9 Full OTA
OOS 11.0.6.8 –> 11.0.7.9 Incremental OTA
System
Optimized the experience of using long screenshots
Optimized the UI display effect of the notification bar
Improve the stuttering problem of some tripartite applications
Fixed the small probability issue that Twitter may freeze
Fixed the issue that opening app split-screen may fail
Fixed the issue of failure to switch the accent color in a small probability
Fixed the inaccurate display of the attribution of some numbers
Fixed known issues and improved system stability
Updated Android security patch to 2021.01
Gallery
Fixed the issue that the video cannot be played in a small probability
Network
Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls
Optimized the experience of using long screenshots
Optimized the UI display effect of the notification bar
Improve the stuttering problem of some tripartite applications
Fixed the small probability issue that Twitter may freeze
Fixed the issue that opening app split-screen may fail
Fixed the issue of failure to switch the accent color in a small probability
Fixed the inaccurate display of the attribution of some numbers
Fixed known issues and improved system stability
Updated Android security patch to 2021.01
Fixed the issue that the video cannot be played in a small probability
Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls
India
Full OTA: not available yet
Global/NA
Full OTA: not available yet
Incremental OTA
Europe
Full OTA to 11.0.6.9
Full OTA to 11.0.6.8
Full OTA: not available yet
Full OTA: not available yet
Incremental OTA
Full OTA to 11.0.6.9
Full OTA to 11.0.6.8
System
Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
Fixed the issue that the media player may pause abnormally
Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Camera
Optimized the image quality on nightscape
Gallery
Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery
Network
Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
Improved the stability of communication
OnePlus Store (—IN only)
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
Fixed the issue that the media player may pause abnormally
Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Optimized the image quality on nightscape
Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery
Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
Improved the stability of communication
India
Full OTA to 11.0.6.7
Full OTA to 11.0.6.7
System
Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Camera
Optimized the image quality on nightscape
Gallery
Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery
Network
Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
Improved the stability of communication
OnePlus Store (—IN only)
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
- Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
- Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
- Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
- Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
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India
Full OTA to 11.0.5.6
Incremental OTA from OxygenOS 11.0.4.5
Europe
Full OTA to 11.0.5.6
Incremental OTA from OxygenOS 11.0.4.5
Full OTA to 11.0.5.6
Incremental OTA from OxygenOS 11.0.4.5
System
Increased the success rate when registering fingerprint and improved experience
Optimized the media file scanning feature to make searching faster
Further optimized system power consumption and increased battery life
Fixed the issue that the app cache has not been deleted corrected after app uninstalled
Fixed the issue that the screen may flash when using fingerprint unlock
Optimized system performance and improved stability
Camera
Optimized camera white balance and improved imaging quality
Network
Continuously optimize network connection stability and improved gaming experience
Improve the stability of video calls
Increased the success rate when registering fingerprint and improved experience
Optimized the media file scanning feature to make searching faster
Further optimized system power consumption and increased battery life
Fixed the issue that the app cache has not been deleted corrected after app uninstalled
Fixed the issue that the screen may flash when using fingerprint unlock
Optimized system performance and improved stability
Optimized camera white balance and improved imaging quality
Continuously optimize network connection stability and improved gaming experience
Improve the stability of video calls
OxygenOS 11.0.2.3
Europe
Full OTA to 11.0.2.3
Incremental OTA from 11.0.1.2
India
Full OTA to 11.0.2.3
Incremental OTA from 11.0.1.2
Full OTA to 11.0.2.3
Incremental OTA from 11.0.1.2
System
Optimized system power consumption and reduce heat generation
Fixed the issue that icons are not displayed on the desktop in a small probability
Improved system stability and fixed known issues
Bluetooth
Optimized Bluetooth connection to reduce latency
Improved connection stability
Gallery
Fixed the abnormal display issue with leading preview photo
Network
Optimized the intelligent 5G function to extend battery and endurance capacity
Optimized system power consumption and reduce heat generation
Fixed the issue that icons are not displayed on the desktop in a small probability
Improved system stability and fixed known issues
Optimized Bluetooth connection to reduce latency
Improved connection stability
Fixed the abnormal display issue with leading preview photo
Optimized the intelligent 5G function to extend battery and endurance capacity
Global/EU
OB6 Full OTA
OB4 → OB5 Incremental OTA
India
OB6 Full OTA
OB5→ OB6 Incremental OTA
OB6 Full OTA
OB4 → OB5 Incremental OTA
OB6 Full OTA
OB5→ OB6 Incremental OTA
System
Improved the power consumption performance to extend battery life
Newly added the screenshot function for AOD
Updated Android security patch to 2021.06
Phone
Improved the audio experience when the phone is connected with the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Buds
OnePlus Share
Improved the UI visual effect on the sharing page
Network
Fixed the occasional failure to connect to the Wi-Fi network
Improved the power consumption performance to extend battery life
Newly added the screenshot function for AOD
Updated Android security patch to 2021.06
Improved the audio experience when the phone is connected with the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Buds
Improved the UI visual effect on the sharing page
Fixed the occasional failure to connect to the Wi-Fi network
Open Settings.
Tap on System Updates.
Tap Check for updates.
If a new update is available to tap on Download.
However, if no update is detected by the above-mentioned method, then you can follow our video below on how you can manually perform the local update on your OnePlus phone.
So, there you have it from my side in this post. Note that this post will be regularly updated whenever a new update is officially out for the OnePlus 8T. So, keep checking this update tracker if you own an OnePlus 8T phone. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for awesome videos related to Android and Gaming. Until the next post…Cheers!