OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be updated with Android 12 update

April 6, 2022 Luisa Rey

The update to Android 12 is now being rolled out to two OnePlus devices. The manufacturer is rolling it out to the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. In both cases, this is accompanied by a rather long changelog, where it becomes clear that there are more improvements.

OnePlus 8 (Pro): update to Android 12

In recent times, various manufacturers have already updated their devices to the new Android 12. It is striking that OnePlus has already done this for the 9 series (9 and 9 Pro), but that not all devices can receive the update yet. . This may have to do with the mess it brought with many users. For many, the update was not stable and there were many bugs. Despite this, the Chinese manufacturer has now started updating two other devices; those from the 8 series.

The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro are both getting updated with the update, which bring a range of new features. Think of the possibility to adjust more settings around permissions and access. In addition, the update brings a lot of bug fixes and improvements for the two models. We have listed them below.

System
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
- Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
- Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
- Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
dark mode
- Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
shelf
- New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work Life Balance
- Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
- Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
Network
- Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
- Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios

OnePlus always rolls out updates in phases. Because of this, it may take some time for all users to see the update coming in. If it is available, you will receive a notification on your smartphone.