The OnePlus 8 and other OnePlus phones are about to get the always-on display option that fans have been begging for.
We know this thanks to the announcement of HydrogenOS 11, OnePlus’ only Chinese operating system. The big difference between HydrogenOS and OxygenOS (the OS that all other countries use) is that HydrogenOS does not use Google Mobile Services, something that most Western Android users would be lost without.
You can see what this looks like in action thanks to this video, shared by tipster Ishan Agarwal. Since the two operating systems share important amounts of DNA, this clip is a good look at what OnePlus devices will be able to do in just a few months
Official video of OnePlus’s HydrogenOS 11 for China. Expect OxygenOS 11 to be heavily affected here, but with Google Play Services. New Always show, animations and use with one hand. #OnePlus # HydrogenOS11 pic.twitter.com/IbdXKrj7egAugust 10, 2020
The headlining feature is the introduction of an ever-on-display, which was recently leaked. This is a common sight on other Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, which launched just last week. However, OnePlus has often proved rigid when it comes to introducing other features such as IP resistance assessments and wireless charging, just on competing phones, which makes this a major move for the company.
Together with the redesigned interface and the introduction of a one-handed mode that can be seen here as well, there is no guarantee that all these changes will pass. But given the question that has arisen, there is not really a good excuse for OnePlus not to make the changes live for all users.
OnePlus has also just launched its definitive Developer Preview of OxygenOS 11.. This is not something that you will automatically just download on your own OnePlus device, as it is meant for developers and enthusiasts to pre-test and test.
OxygenOS has a good reputation among Android users, thanks to its clutter-free design that adds only minor changes to the stock Android experience you would get, say, a Pixel phone. Although Samsung’s One UI comes with a lot of bloatware in the form of Samsung – specific apps, it also includes many handy features, such as an always-on display option, which have hitherto been missing from OnePlus. phones.
With Android 11 (the base of OxygenOS 11) almost completely according to Google’s timelines, we’ll probably be releasing the latest version of Android first in the OnePlus 8T series. The update will be released shortly after the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus Nord, at least based on OnePlus’ rapid implementation in previous years.
