Ambient Display improvements and more
The OnePlus 8 series is provided with a new update by OnePlus. The update that is being rolled out from now on is OxygenOS 11.0.8.8. A similar update was previously released for the 9 series and includes new options for Bitmoji as well as some bloatware.
OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 for 8 and 8 Pro
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will both be updated with a new update from now on. In both cases it concerns the update with version number OxygenOS 11.0.8.8, which comes with a long changelog. Because with the update for the two smartphones, OnePlus has unpacked again. It is an update that we partly encountered earlier with the 9 series. For example, there is now some bloatware; an app from the OnePlus Store, where you can go for (official) accessories, for example.
There are also Bitmoji extensions for the Ambient Display. These were made in collaboration with Snapchat and you can set them as an avatar on the always-on display. The avatar will update throughout the day based on your activity and things around you. We also see security update August 2021 with this update, but the manufacturer has also made numerous system improvements. We have put the changelog of the update for you below.
changelog
- System
- Newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro and brought new powerful features
- Newly added the screenshot feature for AOD
- Fixed the failed issue of Navigation gestures in some scenes
- Improved system stability and fixed known issues
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.08
- Camera
- Optimized the portrait mode effect of the front camera
- OnePlus Store
- An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
- Ambient Display
- Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed with Snapchat, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on your activity and things happening around you ( Path: Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display – Bitmoji )
The update for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro is being rolled out in phases. It may take a while until everyone can install this update.
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