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OnePlus 8/8 Pro and OnePlus 8T OxygenOS 12/ColorOS 12 (Android 12) Software Update: Release Date, Features, Stable/Beta, and Latest News

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The OnePlus 8 series, which includes the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T, is also getting the chance to test the OxygenOS 12/ColorOS 12 features in advance.

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In this dedicated OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T tracker, we will keep a track of the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12/ColorOS 12 update.

OxygenOS 12 Release Date:

OnePlus has released the Android 12 update for the OnePlus 8 series. It will soon be released to stable users.

 

Current Status:

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T are currently getting the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update. The OnePlus 8 series is also running the February 2022 security patch.

 

OxygenOS 12 Latest News:

 

Update 14, April 24 (13:41ET) ― A new OxygenOS 12 stable update

OxygenOS 12 C.16 update

OnePlus rolling out a new OxygenOS 12 build for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8T smartphones, the update comes with build C.16 stable and optimizes the power consumption in some scenarios, improved battery life performance.

 

Update 13, April 22 (02:37 ET) ― A new OxygenOS 12 stable update

Stable OxygenOS 12

OnePlus has now released a new stable OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 8 series users globally. You can get the latest build version from here.

 

Update 12, April 12 (12:14 ET) ― ColorOS 12 stable update

Stable ColorOS 12

Recently, the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus 8 series got the OxygenOS 12 stable update, and now the ColorOS 12 update released for the OnePlus 8/8T/8 Pro in China

  • System

[Optimization] The system performance of some scenes makes your phone run more stably

[Optimized] The charging speed of some scenes

[Fix] Sliding screen stuck in an album

[Fix] Probabilistically unable to use face unlock

[Fix] Gaussian blur fails when launching the app in a specific scene

Camera

[Fix] The notification bar keeps showing that the camera is running after starting the camera

Note: Before upgrading to the latest version make sure your smartphone is connected with a proper internet connection, we recommend you to download it over WIFI so that you will not face any errors.

 

Update 11, March 19 (21:14 ET) ― OxygenOS 12 stable update

Stable OxygenOS 12

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T are now getting the stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update. Check more details here.

NOTE:

This build is now rolling out to OBT (Open Beta) users, and will soon roll out to stable branch users. The build for EU users requires additional validation steps, but it will be released as soon as possible.

 

Update 10, March 13 (09:51 ET) ― OxygenOS 12 stable update news

No news about the stable update

OnePlus hasn’t confirmed anything about the stable OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 8 series but has said, the company will soon start Open Beta testing more devices.

The company says:

A number of OBT for some models like OnePlus 9R, 8 series, and 8T have been launched in the Community recently. The OBT of OxygenOS 12 for the other devices will start soon.

 

Update 9, March 01 (11:45 ET) ― OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1

Open Beta 1 rolling out

OnePlus 8 series and 8T are now getting the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 update. These devices are also receiving the February 2022 security patch, for those running OxygenOS 11.

 

Update 8, February 21 (10:15 ET) ― ColorOS 12 Open Beta

New ColorOS 12 Open Beta in China

OnePlus 8 series is now getting a new ColorOS 12 open beta update with software version C.11 in China. Check the complete changelog (translated) below.

system
[New] Low-brightness and no stroboscopic eye protection function
[Optimized] The system performance of some scenes makes your phone run more smoothly and stably
[Optimized] Charging speed in some scenarios
[Fix] Abnormal battery display in charging scene
[Fix] The date display on the lock screen is incomplete
communication
[Fix] 5G network signal is unstable in some scenarios
camera
[Fix] The camera crashes probabilistically in some scenes
application
[Fix] After connecting to bluetooth in Honor of Kings, the audio is output from the speaker

 

Update 7, February 08 (01:30 ET) ― OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13

OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 8 series

While OnePlus 8 series users are waiting for the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update, a report prepared by the RPRNA team confirmed that the devices will also receive the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 update.

 

Update 6, January 15 (12:41 ET) ― OxygenOS support ended

Software support ended for the OnePlus 6/6T

OnePlus has officially ended the OxygenOS software support for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones.

 

Update 5, December 25 (11:03 ET) ― OxygenOS 11.0.10.10

OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 with December 2021 security patch

OnePlus 8 series is now a step closer to the OxygenOS 12 update, it has now received the December 2021 security patch with the OxygenOS 11.0.10.10. The smartphone series will likely receive a stable update in Q1 2022.

UPDATE: JANUARY 02, 2022

  • OnePlus has now fixed almost all bugs reported in the stable OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9 series users. It could mean that we can expect more information about the OxygenOS 12 release for the OnePlus 8 series users.

 

Update 4, December 16 (11:57 ET) ― OxygenOS 12 for OnePlus 9 – Suspended

OxygenOS 12 rollout suspended for OnePlus 9

OnePlus released the stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9 series. After the rollout, the device owners started facing some serious issues, the company has now stopped the rollout process.

This is bad news if you are waiting for the early stable OxygenOS 12 update on your OnePlus 8 devices.

 

Update 3, November 12 (10:53 ET) ― OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta recruitment

OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta recruitment

OnePlus is now inviting testers for the OxygenOS 12 closed beta program for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T devices.

 

Update 2, November 10 (03:53 ET) ― ColorOS 12 Beta recruitment

ColorOS 12 Beta recruitment

According to the OnePlus community announcement, the ColorOS 12 closed beta recruitment has now started for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro and OnePlus 8T, based on the new Android 12 system experience, the recruitment time is November 10-11. 12:00 on the 12th.

 

Update 1, November 01 (10:02 ET) ― ColorOS 12 Beta Information

ColorOS 12 Beta Information

Earlier today, the OnePlus Community Manager revealed that they have seen the internal beta recruitment plan of the OnePlus 9R, and it will be released soon. In addition, the OnePlus 8 series will also get the version very soon.

 

OCTOBER 20, 2021:

OnePlus just released the October 2021 security patch for the OnePlus 8 series and 8T devices.

 

OCTOBER 02, 2021:

T-Mobile has started Android 12 development for the OnePlus 8t+ and OnePlus 8.

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021:

According to the OnePlus community manager, the ColorOS 12 testing for OnePlus devices is currently only possible from HydrogenOS 11. The OnePlus 8 series cannot be upgraded from the early adopter ColorOS 11 to ColorOS 12, and users who have updated the early adopter version need to go back to HydrogenOS and then perform an OTA upgrade process.

 

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021:

OnePlus 8/8 Pro and 8T will get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update in the first half of 2022 in China.

 

JULY 27, 2021:

OnePlus has now officially confirmed the end of the Android 11 Open Beta release cycle for the OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8/8 Pro. A step ahead to start the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta program.

OnePlus Says:

Since the Android 11 builds for the OnePlus 8T (and OnePlus 8/8 Pro) are now more and more stable, thanks to our stronger R&D resources that can better test and adjust these builds to meet our standards, the current OBT will be the last one for the 8T (and OnePlus 8/8 Pro) on Android 11. The stable versions for the OnePlus 8T (and OnePlus 8/8 Pro) will continue to be released according to the current maintenance schedule with the latest system optimizations and feature updates

 

*This article will be updated regularly

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