OnePlus 2 gets its first OTA update, brings Stagefright fix and more

OnePlus has released the first software update for OnePlus 2. The device is getting Oxygen OS 2.0.1 update which comes with several improvement and fixes including a patch for Stagefright security exploit.

The official update changelog includes:

• Added a patch for the Stagefright security exploit
• Improves battery performance
• Improves user interface logic and coherence
• Fixed an issue with pinch-to-zoom in Google Photos
• Fixed an issue where Dark Mode would cause instability in certain apps
• Fixed an issue related to import/export of contacts stored on SIM card
• Additional support for global carrier APNs
• Other improvements and bug fixes

The size of the Oxygen OSv2.0.1 update is around 1.1GB and is being rolled over the air, so its is advised to switch to Wi-Fi from Internet data packs before downloading the update.

Available since August 11, OnePlus 2 features 5.5-inch 1080p display, octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, 13MP/5MP shooter, USB Type-C port, 4G LTE support, fingerprint sensor and 3300mAh battery. It can be bought for Rs. 24,999 via Amazon India.

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Android 5.0-based OxygenOS for OnePlus One now available for download

OnePlus announced that the Android 5.0 Lollipop based OxygenOS is finally ready and available for download for the OnePlus One smartphone.

The OxygenOS is not available as an OTA (over the air) update, so interested users will have to download the ROM from OnePlus Website and flash it on their devices manually. The ROM's installation package weighs about 705MB. Users will find detailed instruction in OnePlus's official forum on how the flash the ROM on your device.

Download Oxygen OS from https://oneplus.net/oxygenos

Oxygen OS installation Guide https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/oxygenos-is-here-installation-guide.289398/

The company has also released a feedback app, which is meant for bug reporting, suggestions on future feature implementations.

The Oxygen OS brings gesture support (like double-tap to wake, draw O to open camera), customisation options (lock screen, choice of software and hardware, navigation keys, quick settings screen) and a new file manager to the OnePlus One smartphone.

As this is the first version there will be some issues, which will be fixed and improved in future updates. OnePlus posted a list of known issues on Oxygen OS.

• When printing images, printer service may stop
• Cannot hang up a call using headphone controls (intermittent)
• OTG can only recognize FAT32 file system
•  During system update, display of wifi/data notification may be incorrect
• During system update, display of version number may be incorrect
• Files sometimes crash when uploading files to the cloud
• Files may crash when renaming image files
• Files does not support multi-select deletes

Carl Pei, Director, OnePlus Global on the official blog, said: “Developing OxygenOS has been an incredibly fun and challenging experience for all of us. In this environment where everyone is fighting to standout with custom ROMs, we think it’s important to go back to basics. We place things like performance and battery life over gimmicks and bloated features. We want to be careful that we aren’t adding features simply for the sake of differentiation. We’ve implemented some important features thus far, but they are subtle and meaningful. That’s our philosophy behind OxygenOS: keep it light and essential,”.

Check out the video highlighting key features of the Oxygen OS.

Oxygen OS for OnePlus One delayed again

OnePlus representatives during an AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit revealed that the release of OxygenOS buiild has been delayed. The company also revealed that the March 30  deadline for Lollipop based Cyanogen OS (CM12S) OTA will be missed as well.

The new OxygenOS was scheduled for release today. This is the third official delay in bringing the ROM out. Earlier the company had planned to make the ROM available by January which was later pushed to February.

OnePlus says that both OxygenOS and Cyanogen Mod 12S are ready to go, but certification issues are holding up the completion process.

OnePlus representatives said “I’m afraid not. We have five phones ready. Again, both releases are ready (I’m using CM 12S, Carl is using OxygenOS as daily drivers) and it’s just certification taking a bit longer.”

Unfrotunately, this time the company did not give a fixed date on when the ROMs will be available.

OnePlus Introduces OxygenOS Team, Unveils Logo, Confirms March Release

 Last month, OnePlus announced that its own Android-based custom ROM for the OnePlus One handset will be labelled OxygenOS.

On Thursdy the company introduced the team behind the OxygenOS and revealed a few details. The company also revealed the OxygenOS logo during a Reddit AMAA (Ask Us Almost anything) session. The team confirmed that the OxygenOS will be released in March.

The team working on the OxygenOS includes-
Helen (Canada) who worked as software development engineer and program manager at Microsoft will be their Head of Mobile Product; 
Aaron Gascoigne (USA), one of Paranoid Android's co-founders, who will be the company's Android Technical Lead;
Arz (India) as OnePlus's lead UI/UX designer. He is the lead designer at Paranoid Android.

The team also has Carlo, Heiu, Jesus, Karim and Yamil. The team largely include experts from the Paranoid community. OnePlus also says it has over 50 engineers and testers working on developing OxygenOS.

OnePlus One users will not be able to update their CM11S or CM12S-build handsets to the OxygenOS via an over-the-air update. The will need to manually download and flash the ROM.
The company will be supporting OxygenOS for a span of two years for the OnePlus One smartphone.

According to OnePlus the OxygenOS will be clean, simple to use and free of any bloatware. It will provide better battery life and smoother performance.

OnePlus OxygenOS Screenshots Leaked

Last month OnePlus announced that the name of its Android based custom ROM would be Oxygen OS and will be unveiled on February 12. Now, the first screenshot of OxygenOS have surfaced online.

Most of the screenshots show the lockscreen. The lockscreen option appear to feature weather alerts. One screenshot gives us a folder view of apps. The icons appear to be flat with simple shapes and lot of diffrent colours in the background. The icons are categorized according to their use. There are different section for gaming apps, tools and social media. By looking at the screenshot its clear that OnePlus have gone all out with the customisation.

The OxygenOS ROM is being developed by the same team which developed the existing CyanogenMod ROM. The ROM will be based on Android 5.0 Lollipop and will open customisable and free of bloat and unnecessary features.

OnePlus Will Reveal Its New Custom Android ROM 'Oxygen' On February 12

OnePlus officially announed  a name for its cutom ROM labelled Oxygen OS and also said it was developing a seperate custom ROM for the China with country-specific changes dubbed H20S. Both the ROMs will be unveiled on February 12. 

There are no details, but Oneplus say that the ROM will be "open customisable an free of bloat and unnecessary features" dellvering a "bold, powerful, straight-forward experience." 

Regarding why OnePlus chose Oxygen as their Custom ROM name, the company said

“As an element, Oxygen is the epitome of simplicity, yet it’s also extraordinarily powerful. Oxygen is all around us. It’s part of us and everything we do. It creates the water that carves out valleys and moves mountains. By itself, it’s simple and pure – a fundamental building block. But, as a part of something greater, it can do amazing things. Just like us.”

It is not yet clear whether OxygenOS will replace Cyanogen OS on the OnePlus One completely and whether existing OnePlus handset will get the new update or not. We will get to know more details on February 12.

Source : OnePlus