OnePlus 6T update: Open Beta 3 improves weather app, adds Google Duo to Phone app, and installs January patch
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Update [January 14, 2019]: OnePlus has released a new Open Beta update for the OnePlus 6T. The new update is identified as Open Beta 3, and it brings a few new features to some apps. The update adds deep Google Duo integration with the Phone app while adding the landscape mode support in the Messaging app. Given Google Duo is one of the best apps for video calling on Android, it makes sense to provide full integration in the Phone app, similar to what Google does with Pixel handsets.
Lastly, the Weather app is seeing improvements too, mainly related to better search, better explanation of the icons used, and more unit options. The Open Beta 3 update also installs January 2019 security patch.
Update [January 09, 2019]: T-Mobile recently pushed an update that added support for more domestic roaming partners to the OnePlus 6T, but this same update also happened to disable Google Pay and Google Play Protect. The company says a fix is already available, although you may have to re-verify your payment info to get things back on track with respect to Google Pay.
Alternatively, you can also try this solution to fix the Google Play certification issue on your T-Mo 6T.
Update [January 08, 2019]: OnePlus has released an interim hotfix update for the global OnePlus 6T. The update comes as OxygenOS 9.0.11 and is available for those on 9.0.10 as it fixes the bugs in that update. Those who haven’t updated to 9.0.10 yet will directly receive the 9.1.11 update.
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Unlocked OnePlus 6T update timeline
Over the years, OnePlus keeps getting better and better with software, both with respect to the experience you get as well as timely updates.
To keep you up to speed, we have created this page to track all the latest software updates that the OnePlus 6T will be getting over the course of its existence, be it major Android OS upgrades, monthly security updates, or even unofficial updates courtesy of the ever-promising Android development community.
| Date | Software version & Android OS | Changelog |
| 14 Jan 2019 | Open Beta 3 | Android 9 | Adds Google duo integration to Phone app, landscape support for Messaging app, Weather app gets new search options, improved weather descriptions, more unit options for weather data, and better description for the icons used in the app; also installs the January security patch |
| 08 Jan 2019 | OxygenOS 9.0.11 | Android 9 | Hotfix update, fixes a critical bug in the 9.0.10 update, changelog remains same as that of 9.0.10 |
| 28 Dec 2018 | Open Beta 2 | Android 9 | Caller ID for India, low brightness fix, quicker unlock via PIN without tapping OK, better navigation bar visibility, improved UI for Call History, Create a collection, copy and move photos features in gallery, New illustrations and design on blank pages in gallery, Added recommended tools in Toolbox in Launcher, Improved UI for category tags in app drawer in Launcher |
| 20 Dec 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0.10 | Android 9 | December Android security patch, Improved Wi-Fi stability for better connectivity, Face Unlock improvements, and Improved Nightscape performance |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Open Beta 1 | Android 9 | December 2018 security patch, Added toast message when parallel apps are unavailable due to data corruption, Added call history for incoming calls from unknown numbers, Optimized UI for Spam messages and calls, and OnePlus Switch now supports migrating data from iPhone |
| 09 Dec 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0.7 | Android 9 | Improved Bluetooth stability for better connectivity, Optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection, Optimized standby power consumption, Fixed display issues for lock screen wallpaper, General bug fixes and improvements, and improved slow-motion performance |
| 06 Nov 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0.5 | Android 9 | Improves screen unlock performance (fixes issues with the in-display fingerprint sensor), general bug fixes and more |
| 01 Nov 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0.4 | Android 9 | Installs November 2018 security patch, improves Nightscape, Adds Studio Lighting, and more |
T-Mobile OnePlus 6T update timeline
| Date | Software version & Android OS | Changelog |
| 03 Jan 2019 | OxygenOS 9.0 | Android 9 | Enables support for additional domestic roaming partners |
| 11 Dec 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0 | Android 9 | Improves speed of the unlock process by optimizing working of the in-display fingerprint sensor and audio quality, updates the camera app, fixes Play Store download notification problem, and optimizes Face unlock feature, WiFi AP login UI, and unlock speed of live wallpapers; still on November 2018 patch |
| 18 Nov 2018 | OxygenOS 9.0 | Android 9 | Installs November 2018 security patch, improves screen unlock performance, Nightscape mode, general bug fixes and more |
Android Q, Android R, and Android S updates
Given the recent direction that OnePlus took, where the OnePlus 3 and 3T are expected to lead the way in receiving at least three Android OS upgrades, going forward, we expect OnePlus 5, 5T, OnePlus 6 and 6T to receive at least three OS upgrades.
Since OnePlus 6T has Android 9 Pie out of the box, we are looking at updates to Android Q, Android R and Android S, but of course, this is just us speculating. Nonetheless, the 6T will get at least two major OS upgrades, but we hope a third version comes through, just like the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
