ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 stable update is now released for the OnePlus 8/OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T. It doesn’t bring a new security patch with this beta version.
OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8 Series is available on build number C.17 and C.13 respectively via OTA. Ordinary users of the official version need to apply for some upgrades and early adopters. The official announcement of OnePlus is as follows:
How to apply
- Please make sure that the phone version has been upgraded to the basic version Hydrogen_OS_11.0.14.14 or Hydrogen_OS_11.0.15.15 (How to check the version number: Settings> About phone> Version information> Version number)
- On your mobile phone, Click “Settings> Software Update> Settings button in the upper right corner> Upgrade early adopters> Official version application> Check “I have read and agree to the “Privacy Policy””> Apply now”, click “Check” after completing the application Update”, check and download the installed version to upgrade to ColorOS 12.
About ColorOS 12:
Starting with the UI, you will notice a lot of differences from the last-gen ColorOS 11. The latest upgrade comes with a clean and uncluttered UI, with more white space between content. OPPO says it has also worked with linguistic experts to provide accurate UI text. ColorOS 12 supports over 13 Indian languages. OPPO has also put in a lot of work in animations. Thanks to Animation Engine 3.0, the animations are true to life in the update. There are also improvements in transitions.
Changelog:
Brand new design
- The concept of borderless design has evolved again, and the design language of real noise reduction makes the experience simple, easy and burden-free
- [New] Quickly view cards, provide smart and efficient application cards, key information is clear at a glance, and key functions can be reached at one touch
- [New] Noise reduction design, reconfiguration of page layout, optimized text and color display, more focused core information
- [Optimization] Quantum Animation Engine 3.0, centered on “quality”, simulates real physical motion, optimizes animation details 300+, and brings a more natural interactive experience
Convenient and efficient
- [New] Sticky note graffiti tool, a personalized record of life
- [Optimization] Smart sidebar
- Support intelligent recommendation related functions in the video, shopping and other scenarios
- Add shorthand for small window, click to enter the floating window of notes, and complete the record quickly
- Added smart subtitles, supports recognition of conference and call voices, real-time generation of subtitles, and supports translation between Chinese and English
- Added drama listening mode, support switching to other APP scenes or lock screen to continue listening to the video sound
- Added recognition of background music, quickly recognize the background music in short videos and find music without asking for help
- Added article reading, supporting the one-click reading of WeChat official accounts, today’s headlines and other information content
- Added product price comparison, when using shopping software, one-click display of the same good products at low prices
- [Optimization] Shinda window upgraded to free-floating window
- Added quick switching of floating window status, making interaction more convenient
- Added file management and album support to drag and drop files or photos to the floating window application by long pressing
- [Optimization] Xiaobu suggestion, new schedule assistant, intelligent integration of schedule information, one-stop viewing and management
- [Optimization] Recording, improving the speed and accuracy of voice-to-text conversion, and reducing waiting time
- [Optimization] The text bubble on the SMS conversation page can be double-clicked to enlarge the display, making it more convenient to extract the content of the SMS
Seamless interconnection
- Cross-screen seamless connection, build a multi-terminal mutual integration ecology and create a full range of comfortable life experience
- [New] PC cross-screen interconnection
- Support cross-screen drag and drop transfer of files and photos between PC and mobile phone, get rid of the shackles of wired, fast transfer
- Support the PC to directly edit the document in the mobile phone, and automatically save it back to the mobile phone after completion
- Support PC terminal to receive and process mobile chat software, SMS and other notification messages, no need to switch back and forth
- The clipboard of the mobile phone and the PC are interoperable, and the latest content in the clipboard can be directly pasted
- [New] My device, a unified smart device center, convenient for quick management and control
- [Optimization] Screen sharing
- The caller and receiver can switch shared screens and control permissions with one click
- When sharing the screen, you can hide sensitive notifications such as WeChat, phone calls, and text messages
Security and privacy
- [New] Sharing photos or videos supports erasing location information and shooting data
- [Optimization] After the phone is lost, it can be locked through the cloud and cannot be shut down or used, reducing the risk of data loss
- [Optimization] Mobile Manager integrates privacy doubles, codebooks, emergency calls and more security and privacy functions
- [Optimization] When the application calls sensitive permissions such as camera, recording, positioning, etc., the status bar icon prompts are more eye-catching
- [Optimization] Medical emergency card, support the automatic transmission of preset medical emergency card information to emergency center when dialing 120
- [Optimization] Earthquake warning, new function preview page, new banner notification reminder for earthquakes with estimated intensity 2.0 and below, warning of earthquake information at all times
- [Optimization] Harassment interception, new MMS interception capability, reduce the interruption of spam
Performance optimization
- [New] Display power consumption records in graph form to quickly understand the details of battery consumption
- [Optimization] When switching WLAN, Bluetooth, airplane mode, NFC, the response speed is faster
- [Optimization] The loading speed of high-frequency scenes in third-party applications has been improved, making Weibo and watching videos more enjoyable
Game
- [New] When the game resource pack is updated, the game can be switched to the background to update (only some games are supported)
- [New] Pop-up game skills and game review during the game to help you quickly master the gameplay (only some games are supported)
- [Optimization] The frame rate of the game is more stable in high-load scenarios such as team battles
- [Optimization] Heterogeneous computing reduces the average load of the processor, and the game power consumption is lower
Camera
- [New] Customize the order of camera modes to facilitate quick switching to commonly used camera modes
- [Optimization] Inertial zoom, rear video shooting mode, drag the slide bar to zoom at a constant speed
System
- [Optimization] Automatic brightness adjustment algorithm, optimized intelligent scene detection, and more comfortable browsing screen
- [Optimization] The anti-inadvertent touch algorithm on the edge of the curved-screen reduces the probability of accidental touch on the screen
Barrier-free
- [Optimization] Accessibility mode
- Added a visual introduction, and added an image introduction to the function page
- Optimize function classification, display according to visual/auditory/interactive/general classification
- TalkBack adapts to more system applications such as photo albums, calls, emails, calendars, etc.