OnePlus 5 and 5T latest OxygenOS beta update brings new features, bug fixes and optimizations


OnePlus has released new open betas (Beta 4 for OnePlus 5 and Beta 2 for OnePlus 5T) that brings several new features including updates to launcher that adds new features such as auto folder tagging, optimizations for high power consumption applications, intelligent background application management solution, adds OnePlus Switch application for backup and restore, bug fixes and optimizations.

OnePlus says that some third party camera applications may not fully work with this update. Check out the complete changelog below.

Launcher:

  • Launcher Updated to v2.3
    • Drawer categories
      • You can see new categories when using the search icon in the drawer
    • Auto folder tagging
      • When you add applications that are similar, our system will help you automatically name the new folder you created
    • Dynamic Icon for Clock
      • The Clock icon is now dynamic
    • Notification dot optimization
      • The Blue notification dots present to notify you of a newly installed app will now be removed automatically after 15 days
  • Launcher usage tips improved
    • We’ve added some new helpful tips for first use of the launcher

System:

  • Optimizations for logic managing high power consumption applications
  • Added a more intelligent background application management solution
  • Improved power consumption measurements
  • Various bug fixes and optimizations

Applications:

  • Added OnePlus Switch application for backup & restore
    • We’ve added the new OnePlus switch app so moving your information to a new OnePlus device will be easier than ever
  • Clipboard
    • Added a new clipboard feature activated when copying information. You can edit the text copied and then choose to “Search, Translate, or Share”
  • File manager
    • Improved experience when deleting files
    • Added large file management function
  • Dialer
    • More caller information now given to you during incoming call notification

Known issues:

  • Some third party camera applications may not fully work with this update

If you’ve already flashed a previous Open Beta build, you will receive this update via OTA. If you haven’t, you will need to flash this manually by downloading it from downloads.oneplus.net.

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