Well, the wait is now finally over. OnePlus 8/Pro/T have now received the first OxygenOS 12 open beta build based on Android 12. And with that, there is a truckload of new features that you are about to welcome onto your device. These include the likes of optimized desktop icons, three layers of Dark Mode, new additions to the Shelf, tweaks to Work-Life Balance, and the addition of new goodies to the Gallery app as well as the Canvas AOD feature. So without any further ado, let’s check out the steps to install the Android 12 OxygenOS 12 update onto the OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T.
What’s New in OxygenOS 12 Android 12 for OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T
Here are all the new and noteworthy features that your device will be blessed with after installing the latest OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 onto your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T.
SystemOptimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layersDark modeDark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experienceShelfNew additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to readNewly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustmentNewly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etcNewly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health statsWork-Life BalanceWork-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settingsWLB 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 personalizationGalleryGallery 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 pleasingCanvas AODCanvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visualsNewly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustmentOptimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures.
Bugs and Issues in Android 12 OxygenOS 12 Update for OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T
Since this is a beta update, there are bound to be a few bugs and performance issues. In this regard, OnePlus has documented the following issues:
OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 Bugs
Download Android 12 OxygenOS 12 Update for OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T
You may now download the Android 12 firmware for your device from the below links. Moroever, once you have downloaded the firmware, verify that it doesn’t have .JAR at the end (such as filename.zip.jar). If it does have JAR, then rename the file remove JAR from the end so that it becomes a ZIP file (filename.zip).
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How to Install Android 12 OxygenOS 12 on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T
If you are currently on the Android 11 OxygenOS 11 update and wish to upgrade to OxygenOS 12 Android 12 Open Beta, then refer to the below instruction steps. This MP (Stable official OxygenOS 11) to OBT (Open Beta OxygenOS 12) upgrade will not erase the data on your device, but it is still highly recommended that you take a complete device backup beforehand.
How to Update from OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta to OxygenOS 12 Open Beta on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T
If you are currently on the Android 12 OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta update and wish to upgrade to OxygenOS 12 Open Beta, then refer to the below instruction steps. It isn’t yet documented whether the Closed Beta (OxygenOS 12) to OBT (OxygenOS 12) update will wipe the data or not. So to be on the safer side, it is highly recommended that you take a complete device backup beforehand. So with this, we round off the guide on how to install the latest OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 onto the OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T devices. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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