OnePlus rolls-out OxygenOS 5.1.2 update for OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 5.1.2 update for its OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones. The latest firmware brings latest Android security patch along with various bug fixes for the two handsets. Moreover, OnePlus has reportedly removed the Always-On Ambient Display feature on its 2018 flagship, the OnePlus 6, with the Oxygen 5.1.3 update released earlier. Here's more.
What's new for OnePlus 5, 5T in OxygenOS 5.1.2
Sized around 1.6GB, the OxygenOS 5.1.2 brings the latest Android security patch and various fixes and features. It offers a fix for auto-rotation stability, Wi-Fi connecting issue, and microphone issue for AKG earphones. It also introduces gallery updates including "Recently Deleted" folder, a new "Places" tab for a location-based map view of photos along with a double-tap shortcut to lock screen from the launcher.
Has your OnePlus 5/5T received the update?
The update is being rolled-out in a phased manner and here's how you can check if your phone has received the update: Go to Settings > System Updates. You can also download the latest OxygenOS ROM via OnePlus forums and follow instructions for installing it.
The newly launched OnePlus 6 has also received some changes
The OnePlus 6, with its first update (OxygenOS 5.1.3), got features such as the ability to hide the notch, latest security patch, super slow motion video recording, and camera app updates. However, the Always-On Ambient Display feature was reportedly removed in the same update. Last week, the phone was updated to the latest OxygenOS 5.1.5 firmware that brought few bug fixes and stability improvements.