OnePlus 9RT picks up Android 12 update based on OxygenOS 12.1
OnePlus is deliberately testing and releasing the Android 12 OS for its eligible flagships. In the latest development, the OnePlus 9RT is picking up the OxygenOS 12.1 update based on the current stable operating system.
The announcement was taken to the OnePlus community where the users claim to receive the Android 12 update. However, the company has not made any official statement yet. As of now, the software is rolling out in India bundled with the firmware version C.04, while other markets could also get it soon.
Needless to say, the package brings along a plethora of rich features and improvements. In addition, it optimizes the overall system apps, including games, camera, canvas AOD, and more. Check out the entire changelog below for precise details.
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Dark mode
Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
WLB 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 personalization
Gallery
Gallery 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 pleasing Canvas AOD
Canvas AOD
Canvas AOD brings you new different styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
Games
Optimized the gaming experience in team fight scenes
Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
Camera
Optimized the display of camera modes on the menu bar
Optimized the experience of zooming in or out when shooting videos with rear camera
Accessibility
Newly added visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility functions
Newly supported more system apps in TalkBack, including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar
Optimized categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and general
As always, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. The users will receive the notification in a short while. Alternatively, you can also track the build manually via Settings > Software update.