OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro receiving latest OxygenOS update along with May 2020 security patch

Well, it looks like the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have both started receiving the new version of OxygenOS. From the changelog, we can see that this update brings with it a ton of fixes and improvements. The update also comes with the May 2020 security patch and looks to be rolling out to devices across the globe. Just a note though, users may get the OxygenOS 10.5.8 of OxygenOS 10.5.10, but don’t worry as they’re pretty much the same OTA update for different regions.

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro latest OxygenOS update

The update brings with it an optimised pocket mode to prevent any unnecessary mistouches which has been an issue for a lot of users. Other fixes include an added auto ultra-wide-angle lens feature when shooting at close range to improve the picture quality of edges but this is for the OnePlus 8 Pro only. There’s improved stability of communication along with an improved shooting experience with the camera and improved stability. You can check out the full changelog below. 

System

• Optimized the touch and interaction experience
• Optimized the expanded screenshot user experience for some scenes
• Optimized the power consumption performance of the system, battery life extended to be longer than ever
• Optimized the wireless charging stability, providing better user experience (OnePlus 8 Pro only)
• Optimized the pocket mode to reduce mistouches
• Optimized the unlocking animation, making the unlock transition smoother
• Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05
• Updated GMS package to 2020.03

Message

• Added the “Delete” button in the notification bar of incoming messages
• Added keyword whitelist option in SMS blocking settings, the messages with the specified keywords will not be blocked

Camera

• Newly added H.265 HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality
• Added auto ultra-wide-angle lens feature when shooting at close range to improve the picture quality of edges (OnePlus 8 Pro only)
• Optimized the click animation for the camera shutter, boosting the smoothness of the photo-taking experience
• Improved the shooting experience with the camera and improved stability

Network

• Improved the stability of communication
• Improved the performance and stability of Wi-Fi transfers
• Optimized network latency for online games and improved the smoothness

Game Space

• Added Epic Games in Game Space. With one-step installation, check out Fortnite and many other Epic Games, all from Game Space.

This looks like a really detailed changelog and OnePlys has gone above and beyond to deliver a premium experience to its users. In fact, we’ve even got a gaming comparison between the OnePlus 8 and iQOO 3 and Realme X50 Pro, right here. 

In other OnePlus news, the OnePlus and McLaren deal has just been ended so we will not be getting more OnePlus McLaren editions anymore. You can read more about that story here. And, if own an OnePlus 6 or the OnePlus 6 T, both phones will receive the ‘Work Life Balance’ feature in the New OxygenOS 10.3.4. You can read more about that here.