OnePlus 7T Software Update | OxygenOS 12 MP2 (October 2022)

OnePlus has always been at the forefront when it comes to delivering the latest updates for its phones. Well, this is also one of the reasons why users prefer the OnePlus brand over other smartphone OEMs. For those who do not know, OnePlus offers 3 years of major OS updates along with regular security updates. This is just in line with the Google Pixel phones which also get three OS updates. On top of that, you also get regular security updates. And this post is a software update tracker for the OnePlus 7T smartphone. For those who want a one-stop shop for all the updates in one place, this is exactly the post for you.

We will keep updating this post, whenever a new update is being pushed for the OnePlus 7T. We will be including all the stable software updates pushed for the OnePlus 7T phone. Note that the updates are pushed via OTA so, you might not always be getting the update firsthand. To avoid this issue, we will also add the download links for the firmware package file. This will help you to download the update file and locally upgrade your phone. So, with that being said, let us take a look at the article itself:

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OnePlus 7T – Device Specification

OnePlus released the OnePlus 7T back in 2019 and it comes with the then-latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The phone offers up to 8GB of RAM and options of 128/256 GB of onboard storage. OnePlus 7T also has UFS 3.0 for faster data transfer. The phone sports a 6.55-inch display with a 90Hz high refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5 protection all around the phone, with Dual SIM and dual standby. Other features of the screen include 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI density, and HDR10+. In the camera department, the phone comes with a triple camera setup with a 48 MP primary lens, a 12MP telephoto, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens.

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The camera is capable of recording, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, and has Auto HDR, as well as gyro-EIS. In the front, the phone comes equipped with a 16MP selfie camera which is housed in a water-drop notch. It has an under-display fingerprint scanner along with a 3,800 mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T and Fast Charging 30W support. Under the hood, the phone comes rocks the Android 10 OxygenOS 10 software out of the box and is well in line to receive the upcoming Android 11 update.

How to check for software updates on OnePlus 7T

  • Open the Settings app on your phone.
  • Head over to System.
  • Then tap on System Updates.
  •  Tap on Check for updates to see if a new update is available for your phone or not.
  • If a new update is available, you will be prompted to download the update on your phone.

Software Update Tracker

Software Version Changelog
OxygenOS 12 MP2

System

• Improves system stability.

• Optimizes communication stability.


OxygenOS 11.0.9.1

  • System
    • Improved system stability
    • Updated Android security patch to 2022.06
OxygenOS 11.0.6.1

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2022.02
    • Improved system stability
OxygenOS 11.0.5.1

  • System
    • Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot send and receive media files
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12
    • Improved system stability
OxygenOS 11.0.4.1

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.10
    • Improved system stability
  • Phone
    • Fixed the issue of delayed display of incoming calls interface
OxygenOS 11.0.2.1

  • System
    • Reduced power consumption
    • Improved overheating control management
    • Fixed the issue of not being able to play HD videos on some video platforms
    • Upgraded Android Security Patch to 2021.06
  • File Manager
    • Fixed the crash issue of the application
  • Camera
    • Fixed the issue that the camera is blurred when shooting on full-screen size
    • Improved the stability
  • Phone
    • Optimized the dial pad UI
OxygenOS 11.0.1.1

  • System
    • Improved the system fluency
    • Fixed the occasional issue that Google Fi SIM card cannot accept incoming calls
    • Updated Android security patch to 2021.05
  • Shelf
    • Improved the swiping experience of Shelf
  • Gallery
    • Improved the loading speed of previewing pictures
  • Phone
    • Fixed the occasional issue that incoming call interface delays to display
    • Fixed the occasionally abnormal display issue when making a call
  • Camera
    • Fixed the occasional issue that the mirror effect fails to work
    • Fixed the abnormal issue with the camera when zooming in macro mode
    • Fixed the abnormal issue with some buttons when taking pictures continuously in Nightscape mode
  • Network
    • Improved 4G network communication
    • Improved the stability of Wi-Fi connection
OxygenOS 10.0.3

  • System
    • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Camera
    • Improved photo quality
    • Enhanced stability of Camera
    • User experience improvements
OxygenOS 10.0.4

  • System
    • Optimized translation accuracy
    • Optimized overall communication (network, phone calls, mobile data) performance
    • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Camera
    • Optimized quality of the front camera for better pictures at night
OxygenOS 10.0.5

  • System
    • Fixed the double-tap gesture for screen activation
    • Updated Android security patch to 2019.10
    • Improved system stability and General bug fixes
OxygenOS 10.0.6

  • System
    • Optimized standby power consumption
    • Improved system stability and general bug fixes
    • Optimized the Bluetooth connectivity in automobiles
    • Optimized the expanded screenshot feature
OxygenOS 10.3.0/10.0.7

  • System
    • Improved the launching speed of some apps
    • Optimized the RAM Management
    • Optimized the black and white screen issues with some apps
    • Improved system stability and general bug fixes
    • Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
  • Camera
    • Improved the photo quality
OxygenOS 10.3.1/10.0.8

  • System
    • Optimized the RAM management
    • Improved black/blank screen issues with some apps
    • Added the feature to support reminders for privacy alerts
    • Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
    • Updated Android security patch to 2020.1
OxygenOS 10.3.2/10.0.9

  • System
    • Optimized the Ram management
    • Improved system stability and fixed known issues
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03
  • Gallery
    • Improved stability for recording videos in slow-mo.
    • Fixed the random disappearance of screenshots in Gallery
    • Now play videos without any lags
OxygenOS 10.3.3/10.0.11

  • System
    • OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality
    • Optimized the volume adjustment to improve user experience
    • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05
  • Camera
    • Supported the slow-motion recording at 720p at 960fps
    • Adding lens stain detection
  • Phone
    • Newly added Epic Games in Game Space(India only)
OxygenOS 10.0.16 / 10.3.8

System

  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.09 (except 7 Pro 5G EU)
  • Improved the stability of the system (7 Pro 5G EU)

How to install the update?

There are notably two ways via which you can install the latest update on your OnePlus 7T. The first method is via the local update, the second method is using the recovery.

Update locally

  1. Download the latest firmware file from the above tracker respective to your region.
  2. Place the firmware zip file into the root folder of your phone’s internal storage.
  3. Head over to Settings.
  4. Tap on System Update.
  5. Then select the gear icon and tap on Local Upgrade.
  6. Locate the firmware zip file and tap on it.
  7. Click on Install to start the update process.

For your reference, you can also watch our dedicated video on how you can manually and locally update your OnePlus phone.

Update using recovery

  1. Download the latest firmware file from the above tracker respective to your region.
  2. Place the firmware zip file into the root folder of your phone’s internal storage.
  3. Turn OFF your OnePlus 7T.
  4. Press and hold the Power and Volume down button together to boot into recovery mode.
  5. Select the language for recovery.
  6. Tap on Install from Storage Device.
  7. Locate and select the firmware zip file from your internal storage.
  8. Click on the file and confirm the update process.

So, there you have it from my side in this post. I hope you guys liked this post and were able to update your OnePlus 7T with the latest available update. Note that you should only download the firmware file respective to your region as there are certain region-specific features in the updates. So, make sure to double-check before download the firmware package. Let us know in the comments below if you come across any issues while following the above-mentioned post. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for awesome videos related to Android, Gaming, and other stuffs. Until the next post…Cheers!

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