OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 got the update. The stable version of Android 12 has been available on Google Pixel series smartphones for about two months. The operating system, which has started to be offered to Samsung users, especially the Galaxy S21 series, has now had the chance to access the OnePlus 9 users.
The Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update for OnePlus 9/9 Pro has been made available in India, according to shared reports, and can be installed over the air via the OTA channel. However, those who use the global version of the smartphone will wait for a while.
What innovations did Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) bring to the OnePlus 9 series?
Dark mode feature on OnePlus 9 with Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update supporting three adjustable levels got a more personalized and comfortable experience. While the Gallery application allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture; that allows you to search system-wide Scout feature also made available.
Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update notes for the OnePlus 9 series:
- System
- Desktop icons are optimized with improved textures.
- dark mode
- Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, providing a more personalized and comfortable user experience.
- Shelf
- New additional styling options for cards make data content more visual and easier to read.
- Added Headphone Control Card.
- Apps, Settings, Media Data etc. OnePlus Scout access, which allows you to search for multiple content on your phone, including
- OnePlus Tracker Card support to easily browse your health stats.
- work life balance
- The Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users and allows you to easily switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings.
- With Work-Life Balance 2.0 you can now automatically switch between Work/Life mode based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network and time.
- Gallery
- Gallery now lets you switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch and crop the thumbnail based on content.
Canvas AOD
- Gallery now lets you switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch and crop the thumbnail based on content.
- Canvas AOD
- Canvas AOD brings new line and color styles for a more personalized lock screen experience.
- Added new multiple brushes, strokes and color settings.
- Better identification of features and skin color of different shapes with enhanced facial recognition.
You can download the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update using the links in the XDA Developers forums. The update package you downloaded to your phone. Settings > System > System Updates go to the section “Local Update” Just start the installation with the option. However, since the link we have included covers the India version, we cannot guarantee that it will work properly.