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Android 13 Device List: One UI 5, OxygenOS 13, MIUI 13.5/14, Realme UI 4.0, ColorOS 13

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Android 13 is a start that everyone is looking at, and Google has prepared Android 13 recipes for a wide variety of Android smartphone makers including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and more with a huge supported device list. Android 13 is promising and so does its new features.

According to Google, Android 13 brings you to brand new user interface changes including the copy and past UI. Aside from the traditional text management options, this new addition confirms that the content has been successfully copied and will let you preview the content right on the spot.

Now let’s talk about the themed app icons, an advanced version of last year’s Dynamic theme feature powered by the Material You Android design library. This new feature will allow you to add a tint color combination to the app based on your current dynamic theme color palette, which is cool and changes the entire user interface in a new way.

Not only the user interface but the Android 13 lays a foundation of better privacy and security control options such as categorized storage permission – one for photos and videos and the other for music and audio. This approach further strengthens the user control over the privacy section.

There are other new Android 13 features specially tailored for intelligent user experience such as smart media control, separate app language support, and better UI support for big-screen devices and there’s a lot more to explore on this upcoming Android version.

Android 13 device list

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Android 13 is currently under beta testing on different Android device makers and some of them including Pixel, Lenovo, Asus, Nokia, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi, and others have already started the beta program for their corresponding supported list of devices. Samsung too has been found testing the Android 13 internally.

Since these phone makers are all relied on the Android version, they will also be adopting these useful Android 13 features onboard on their customized software skins such as One UI 5.0, OxygenOS 13, Realme UI 4.0, ColorOS 13, MIUI 13.5 or subsequent, Funtouch OS 13, and others.

Although, Phone makers are yet to confirm their device list for Android 13 but we can see some of them ahead…

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Getting OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 Update With WhatsApp Media Issue Fix

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series smartphones are receiving an OxygenOS update which fixes an issue where users were unable to send and receive media on WhatsApp. Bundled with the update is the December 2021 Android security patch. Only the update for OnePlus 7T is rolling out in India. OnePlus 7 series was launched in May 2019 while OnePlus 7T series was launched in September 2019. The OnePlus 7 series was launched with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box, while OnePlus 7T series was launched with Android 10 out-of-the-box.

Through a couple of posts on its Community Forum, OnePlus mentioned that OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro are receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update. The update is rolling out in Europe and the global markets for all four smartphones. However, only the OnePlus 7T series is receiving its update in India.

As mentioned, the OxygenOS update brings a fix for the issue where users were unable to send and receive media on WhatsApp. Along with this, OnePlus has also improved the system stability on all four flagship smartphones from 2019. Bundled with the update is the December 2021 Android security patch.

The update is scheduled to have a gradual rollout with select users receiving the update initially. Rest of the users are said to receive the update in the coming days once no critical bugs are found. The size of the update was not mentioned but users are advised to update the smartphone under a strong Wi-Fi connection and while it is put on charging. The update should reach all users automatically over-the-air. However, keen users can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > System > System updates.

OnePlus 7 series was launched in May 2019 and came with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. In September 2019, the flagship smartphones received Android 10 and received Android 11 in March 2021. OnePlus 7T was launched in September 2019 and OnePlus 7T Pro was launched in October 2019. Both phones were launched with Android 10 out-of-the-box and received their Android 11 update along with the OnePlus 7 series.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New OxygenOS Update With Files by Google App, Latest Security Patch

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OnePlus 8 series — including OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — as well as the OnePlus 8T have started getting the latest OxygenOS update. The update packs the October 2021 Android security patch, bug fixes, and other minor system improvements. The OxygenOS update brings the Files by Google app as well to all three devices. As usual, the update will be released for OnePlus users in a phased manner. It is rolling for global users first and Indian users are scheduled to get it soon after.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T update changelog

The Chinese smartphone major detailed the changelog on the OnePlus forum. The latest update for the OnePlus 8 series — the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — comes in the form of firmware version OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 and for the OnePlus 8T as OxygenOS 11.0.10.10/11.0.11.11. But all three OnePlus handsets get similar changes with the new updates. These include the addition of Files by Google app that allows users to find files faster with search and simple browsing.

Files by Google app is a file manager app that comes with cleaning tools for freeing up space and allows users to find files with a browse feature. OnePlus is slowly moving towards integrating more Google apps to replace its own. The company earlier introduced Google’s stock dialler and messages apps instead of OxygenOS’ own to the OnePlus Nord.

The changelog mentions the OnePlus phones are also getting the October 2021 Android security patch, improved system stability, and bug fixes with the new update.

Initially, the OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series will be available for Europe variants, but it will soon make its way to users in India and North America. The latest update for OnePlus 8T is currently rolling out in the North America region and will soon arrive in India and Europe.

OnePlus hasn’t mentioned the size of the latest updates. However, it is advised to update your OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T smartphones while they are connected to a strong Wi-Fi and are put on charging. The update is scheduled to roll out in a staged manner and should reach all eligible smartphones automatically over the air automatically. Keen OnePlus users can also manually check for the…

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OnePlus 6, 6T get OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 with September 2021 security patch and power consumption optimization

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OnePlus released the stable build of Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T last month, which introduced a few bugs, including battery drain issues. To fix that, the company has begun rolling out OxygenOS 11.1.1.1, which also bumps up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to September 2021.

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OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 also optimizes the network connection stability and improves the system stability and gyro sensor sensitivity on the OnePlus 6 duo. You can check out the update’s complete changelog below.

  • System
    • Optimized the system power consumption to reduce heating

    • Improved the gyro sensor sensitivity

    • Upgrade Android Security Patch to 2021.09

    • Improved system stability and fixed known issues

  • Network
    • Optimized network connection stability

The new build is seeding randomly to a limited number of users right now, and a broader rollout will commence in a few days if the new firmware doesn’t have any bugs.

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