[Update: Jun. 18] OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 10 brings Bitmoji AOD, tons of fixes & May security patch

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on May 20, 2021) follows:

OnePlus’ Open Beta program has been pretty popular in the OnePlus community. And for good reason. This release channel allows users to get updates and features before everyone else on the stable release channel.

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users on this channel received the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 9 update a month ago and that update brought with it a bunch of tweaks like the FPS meter in OnePlus 8 along with the April patch.

Well, another month has whizzed past and a new update is upon us, this time the Open Beta 10. And boy does this update bring goodies.

Well, most notable is the addition of support for Bitmoji AOD on these OnePlus 8 devices, a feature that’s been teased for months and that’s since proven elusive for the OnePlus 8T.

Below is the update changelog.

System

– Improved the loading speed of the Privacy Policy page
– Improved the text display of the Setup Wizard
– Fixed the small probability issue where recording audio with headphones may not work as expected
– Fixed the abnormal display issue with the Setting‘s title when the Freeform Windows is enabled
– Fixed the small probability issue where the status bar displays two SIM cards’ mobile data icons at the same time
– Fixed the small probability issue that some covers of third-party music apps still display as lock screen even the music notification is removed
– Updated Android security patch to 2021.05

Ambient display

– Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed by Snapchat & Bitmoji, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on the condition of date, time, weather and the music listening. ( Path: Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display – Bitmoji )

Phone

– Improved the audio experience when the phone is connected with OnePlus watch and OnePlus buds
– Fixed the issue that the call recording list is not updated in time after the system is upgraded
– Fixed the small probability issue that the details page of Contact is not displayed
– Fixed the issue that the calling content is not displayed

Camera

– Improved the video preview clarity under 4K 60FPS mode

Bluetooth

– Improved the connection stability with OnePlus Buds

Network

– Fixed the small probability issue that the non-default data SIM card in gaming mode can’t get access to 4G network
– Fixed the issue that the nearby Wi-Fi network cannot be switched intelligently
– Fixed the occasional failure to connect to Wi-Fi network
Source

For users that are understandably stoked over the inclusion of support for Bitmoji AOD on their OnePlus 8 devices, you might want to tame your expectations as this is still a beta build after all.

That said, here’s how to set up this feature:

Step 1：Install Bitmoji App

Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display- Bitmoji – install Bitmoji App in Google Play.

Step 2：login to Bitmoji and set cartoon characters
Login to your ID, if you don’t have one please register. Set up your characters, download the Cartoon Character Pack by clicking on save.

Step 3：Save
Go back to the Settings screen again – Customization – Clock on ambient display- Bitmoji, Click Options to save it.

This update is rolling out as an OTA to users of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro that are currently on this Open Beta release channel so be on the lookout for that.

We shall continue to keep an eye on these and many other OnePlus stories and update as and when we get more info so stay tuned to PiunikaWeb. To learn more on this device’s Android 12 prospects, check out this post.

Hot on the heels of the 8 and 8 Pro, OnePlus is rolling out Open Beta 5 for 8T users in the program, tagging along an equally lengthy changelog, as shared below:

[System]
– Improved the loading speed of the Privacy Policy page
– Improved the text display of the Setup Wizard
– Fixed the small probability issue where recording audio with headphones may not work as expected
– Fixed the abnormal display issue with the Setting‘s title when the Freeform Windows is enabled
– Fixed the small probability issue where the status bar displays two SIM cards’ mobile data icons at the same time
– Fixed the small probability issue that some covers of third-party music apps still display as lock screen even the music notification is removed
– Updated Android security patch to 2021.05

[Ambient display]
– Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed by Snapchat & Bitmoji, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on the condition of date, time, weather and the music listening. (Path: Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display – Bitmoji)
[Phone]
– Improved the audio experience when the phone is connected with OnePlus watch and OnePlus buds
– Fixed the issue that the call recording list is not updated in time after the system is upgraded
– Fixed the small probability issue that the details page of Contact is not displayed
– Fixed the issue that the calling content is not displayed

[Camera]
– Improved the video preview clarity under 4K 60FPS mode
[Bluetooth]
– the connection stability with OnePlus Buds
[Network]
– Fixed the small probability issue that the non-default data SIM card in gaming mode can’t get access to 4G network
– Fixed the issue that the nearby Wi-Fi network cannot be switched intelligently
– Fixed the occasional failure to connect to Wi-Fi network
Source

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are getting the OxygenOS 11.0.7.7 update whereas the OnePlus 8T units in India and Europe are getting the same as version 11.0.8.14 and in North America as version 11.0.8.13. However, there is still no sign of the Bitmoji AOD support.

Here’s the common changelog for the same:

Changelog
[System]
– Optimized mobile phone performance
– Updated Android security patch to 2021.06
[Camera]
– Fixed the issue that shooting button fails when taking pictures at 48M picture format
(Source 1, 2)

The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 11 is now available for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro which brings along the screenshot function support for AOD, June 2021 security patch, and more. OnePlus 8T is also getting the same with OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 6. Here’s the common changelog:

Key updates
[System]
– Improved the power consumption performance to extend battery life
– Newly added the screenshot function for AOD
– Updated Android security patch to 2021.06
[Phone]
– Improved the audio experience when the phone is connected with the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Buds
[OnePlus Share]
– Improved the UI visual effect on the sharing page
[Network]
– Fixed the occasional failure to connect to Wi-Fi network
(Source 1, 2)

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