OnePlus wants to improve update policy – an empty promise?
The return of OnePlus to Oppo has been decided. As a brand, OnePlus will be retained and the operating system will not change outside of China. The update policy, however, wants to be improved. There are signs, however, that this plan is not paying more than lip service.
OnePlus under Oppo: More stable software, faster updates
Since OnePlus split off from Oppo – even if the collaboration under the umbrella of BBK Electronics was still close – the young smartphone manufacturer has been able to convince many buyers. It was not for nothing that the reputation of the flagship killer was acquired. But in the end it was no longer really convincing, the high expectations were not maintained over the long term. Now it is clear: OnePlus becomes an Oppo brand.
That should make things a lot easier, for example, many processes no longer have to be done twice. But: Outside of China, OnePlus wants to continue to rely on its own Android-based operating system OxygenOS, at least according to the previous route. How Androidcentral reported, customers should not forego anything that makes OnePlus what it is. At the same time, they want to work more closely with Oppo deliver “faster and more stable software updates” for users – a noble goal.
But what is it about this plan? Using the example of one of the most recent new releases from OnePlus, it becomes clear that at least something is not changing quickly (for the better): With the OnePlus North N200 5G the Chinese only give Guarantee for a single Android update. It is delivered with Android 11, with version 12 it ends again, like that Androidcentral.
Almost identical to the Nord N200 5G, but available in Germany – the Nord CE 5G from OnePlus im Video:
OnePlus Nord N200 5G: Proof to the contrary
The smartphone is intended for the American market and is therefore unlikely to fall into the hands of anyone in this country, but: It shows that OnePlus remains true to its previous line – even in the bad. The big players in the industry like Samsung now guarantee Android updates for several years. Owners of an iPhone usually don’t have to worry about iOS updates at all. OnePlus, on the other hand, only promises an update to the new Android 12, with security updates at least up to three years.
At the moment, it doesn’t look like OnePlus will invest a lot of effort apart from its flagships. This speaks in favor of the assumption that sooner or later the integration with Oppo will progress further than has been officially communicated so far.
