Having launched in October last year, there was some disappointment that the OnePlus Open came to market running on the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 rather than Android 14. That being said, the OnePlus Open still offers a great multitasking experience. Still, owners of the first OnePlus foldable will be happy to learn that the stable Android update has begun rolling out.
When Will My Device Get The Update
After spending some time beta-testing, the Android 14 update has begun rolling out to OnePlus Open users in India, with the Closed and Open Beta participants being the first to receive the update. Don’t despair; the Android 14 update will roll out to users in other regions soon.
Notable Features
Carrying the OxygenOS 14 name, the Android 14 update brings several new features, including File Dock, Content Extraction, and Smart Cutout functions.
- File Dock: Drag and drop content to transfer between apps and devices.
- Content Extraction: Lets the user extract text and images with a single tap on the screen.
- Smart Cutout: Recognizes individual subjects in an image, which can then be copied, removed, or shared.
We’ve got the full changelog of the OxygenOS 14/Android 14 update, which carries build number CPH2551_14.0.0.400(EX01), for you below:
Changelog
- Adds Aqua Dynamics, a way of interaction with morphing forms that allows you to view up-to-date information at a glance.
Smart efficiency
- Adds File Dock, where you can drag and drop to transfer content between apps and devices.
- Adds Content Extraction, a feature that can recognize and extract text and images from the screen with one tap.
- Adds Smart Cutout, a feature that can separate multiple subjects in a photo from the background for copying or sharing.
Cross-device connectivity
- Improves Shelf by adding more widget recommendations.
Security and privacy
- Improves photo and video-related permission management for safer access by apps.Â
Performance optimization
- Improves system stability, the launch speed of apps, and the smoothness of animations.
Aquamorphic Design
- Upgrades Aquamorphic Design with a natural, gentle, and clearer style for a more comfortable color experience.
- Adds Aquamorphic-themed ringtones and revamps the system notification sounds.
- It improves system animations by making them even smoother.
User Care
- Adds a carbon tracking AOD that visualizes the carbon emissions you avoid by walking instead of driving.Â
Things To Remember
As ever with software updates, it’s best to back up the important things on your phone before installing the OTA when it appears. If you can’t wait for the update to reach your OnePlus Open organically, you can always go to Settings > About device > tap up to date > tap icon on the top right > beta program > follow the steps to apply > check for updates.
A rollback package is available to download from the OnePlus site (here) in case you aren’t enthused with the Android 14 experience or if it’s a little glitchy. As with most rollback software packages, it will factory reset your OnePlus Open, so please bear that in mind.
As previously mentioned, the OxygenOS 14 update is only rolling out to OnePlus Open users in India, but the brand has said it will come to other regions shortly.
