Chinese smartphone giant OnePlus has been actively testing the beta version of OxygenOS 11 software, which is based on Google’s latest Android 11. The software update will be available on OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus 7T series, OnePlus 6 series, OnePlus 6T series, and the affordable OnePlus Nord. Here we are tracking various bugs and issues in OnePlus OxygenOS 11 that users have reported. We will be updating this post regularly whenever new issues are spotted or old ones are fixed.
OnePlus is one of the very few smartphone vendors that frequently roll out software updates and bug fixes to improve the user experience. The company promises major Android version updates for three years since release. The extensive developer and public beta testing help the company find out and fix bugs before the stable version rolls out to the public.
OnePlus OxygenOS 11 bugs and issues: What’s the current status?
The company has fixed several OxygenOS 11 bugs and issues found in the developer previews and open beta versions. But some bugs are yet to be fixed. Let’s check out their latest status.
Bug/Issue | OxygenOS 11 version | Status |
System stability issues | Developer Preview 4 | Fix still in the works |
Third-party apps not working properly | Developer Preview 4 | Fix still in the works |
UI not running smoothly | Developer Preview 4 | Fix still in the works |
Google Assistant launch gesture not working properly | Open Beta 1 | Fixed in Open Beta 2 |
Users unable to access cloud data | Open Beta 1 | OnePlus looking into the issue |
Live Wallpaper bug | Open Beta 1 | Fix still in the works |
Unresponsive widgets | Open Beta 1 | Fixed in Open Beta 2 |
Black screen in Tips & Support | Open Beta 1 | Fixed in Open Beta 2 |
Numbers missing in Timer app | Open Beta 1 | Fixed in Open Beta 2 |
Unable to install Amazon apps | Open Beta 2 | Yet to be acknowledged |
Many users have reported that they are unable to install or update the Gallery app. The OxygenOS 11 update has added the Always on Display with an Insight option. It aims to promote digital wellbeing by allowing users to monitor their smartphone usage.
OnePlus rolled out the HydrogenOS 11 Public Beta 3 to OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users in China. It should soon arrive in other parts of the world. It’s unclear when Google will release the stable version of OxygenOS 11 to customers. The Android 11 has been around for several weeks. We expect the OxygenOS to roll out soon.
We will update this article frequently.
