OxygenOS Open Beta 22 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 20 for OnePlus 5T

Manu J. · Dec 12, 2018

Manu J., Dec 12, 2018 :

Hey everyone,

We are very excited to announce that we are ready to roll out Open Beta builds based on Android™ 9.0 Pie™ for OnePlus 5 and 5T , thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the Pie.

Changelog

System

Updated system to Android™ 9.0 Pie™

Brand new UI for Android Pie

Brand new navigation gestures (this is only for 5T)

Updated Android security patch to 2018.11

Optimizations for background app process handling

Do Not Disturb mode

New Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings

Communication

UI Improvements for emergency rescue

Optimized UI for speed dial and calling interface

Now able to assign a specific SIM for a specific contact or group of contacts when using dual SIM

Parallel Apps

Added support for more apps (Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber, OLA) in parallel apps

Weather

Now able to switch dynamically to your current location

Display more suggestions when the search function is used

Fixed an issue that prevented the app from refreshing when the location is changed

Fixed an issue that resulted in some users being unable to find certain locations

Please keep in mind that this is a beta software. These builds are sometimes not as stable as our official OTAs generally are. By installing this update, you accept the potential risks. And please remember to tell us about any bugs you may find using the bug report forums.

We have integrated the Feedback tool into Community App and you can report bugs and share Logs directly to our bug hunters with the community App.

To submit a new bug report
Community app > Profile > Feedback > click on + icon > select a category > fill in the details attach screenshots if any > submit (the tool will capture logs based on the category)

In some cases, you might have to record the logs for a longer period and reproduce the issue before you can submit a bug report (for example, network drops:
Community app > Profile > Feedback > click on + icon > select a category > fill in the details attach screenshots if any > start recording (the app records logs in the background > once the issue has been reproduced > Stop Recording > submit

Do try out the new Feedback tool, it is now much easier and simpler for our community to report bugs and share feedback with us. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Bughunters@oneplus.com

Please note:

If you have already flashed an Open Beta (you are currently running the latest Open Beta), you will receive this new build as an OTA.

If you are not running open beta software and would like to, please refer to the flashing instructions and the full ROM on the downloads page here

Once you migrate to the beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will no longer receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.

Moving back to the Official OTA path from the Beta path will require a full install and clean flash (full wipe of all data and cache).

Make sure to let us know how you feel about the beta builds here in the thread too, we are watching.

Never Settle.

B_Wrath · Dec 12, 2018

B_Wrath, Dec 12, 2018 :

For all pie related questions, please read below.
Note: Please don't create new threads about the issues without reading this. Always use this thread to discuss your beta related issues.
Thanks to @FaleshC for compiling this list during the Pie release for OP6.
@FaleshC I have taken the liberty of editing your quote to suit OP5/T. Hope you don't mind.

FaleshC said: ↑

Answers to the most commonly and repeatedly asked questions!!

Q. Why is my brightness low after upgrading to Android Pie 9.0?

A: Google introduced new algorithm for the brightness which will give more control to the user specially in darker environments. The user have to train the brightness preferences for some time in different lighting conditions they use their device so that the device learns it and then adjusts the brightness automatically after that.
More here:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/behind-the-scenes-how-we-adapted-to-android-pie.909531/
Thanks to @Gary C.

Q. Where is clear Cache in Android Pie?

A: Cache partition no longer is available on Pie. So there is no option for clearing it. One has to clear cache by individual app now.
https://www.howtogeek.com/356365/why-android-no-longer-needs-a-cache-partition/

Cache's Explained Here:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/caches-explained.828298/
Credits to @elanglois

Q. Why is there no Digital Well-Being available in OnePlus 6 running Pie?

A: Digital Wellbeing is currently available only to Pixel devices and Nokia 7 Plus. This may change in near future and OnePlus 6 may be added to its supported device list.

Q.Why is "X" app crashing in my phone running Android Pie?

A: Many apps are still not updated to support Android Pie, that is the reason they are not able to run in the new OS. Contacting the app developer will be much more helpful.

Q. I did not like Pie, can i go back to Oreo?

A: Yes you can, the method is same as going to stable from Beta. Read the original post again. The "Please Note" part.

Q. Why is my battery draining so fast after update?

A: This is a major upgrade, you should give it some time to settle before the battery starts working normally. Also battery calibration is always a good way to get most out of it.

Q. I do not like the new Recents layout, what can i do?

A: Unfortunately, nothing can be done about it. Its how Google designed it.

Q. I cannot activate the new Pill gestures, why?

A: Sometimes update messes up app data and settings. To solve this clear OnePlus Launcher data and reboot the device.
In some cases, uninstalling the OnePlus launcher and reinstalling the updates does the trick.
Note: Pill gesture is available only for OP5T and not for OP5.

Q. My Play Store is showing "uncertified", how can i solve it?

A: Play store certification still be available only after the stable build is released. Till then it will show uncertified.

Q. Why cannot i use volume buttons to control the ringtone volume in Android Pie?

A. Google has made change to it, now we can change media volume by default. OnePlus has provided a shortcut to directly go into settings to make it easier to change the ringtone volume.

Q. Why my Fingerprint does not work, after my phone is in standby for long time?

A: The Fingerprint service goes to sleep and thus doesn't allow unlocking the phone.
To avoid this, the current work-around it to turn Off Standby Optimization in Advanced Optimization Battery Settings or wake up the phone using Power button after long standby.

Q. Why does not my screen light-up on incoming calls?

A: This happens when the Phone app settings is messed up.
To solve this:
Touch and hold on Phone app and Tap on App Info.
Now tap on Notifications and then tap on Incoming Calls(Not the Checkbox).
Select Behavior and make sure its set to Make Sound and Popup on Screen
This should allow the incoming calls to notify you lighting up the screen
Thanks to @ngydat

Q. My clock shows alarm notification 2-hrs prior to actual alarm/ my alarm is missing, what can i do?

A: You can follow the steps below to fix it:
Go to Settings>Apps & notifications>Display all apps>Clock>Notifications.
Now, there are 2 things to do :
a) Press on "Clock" (Not the Checkbox)>Behaviour
Choose "Silent display" : this way you won't have the sound notification 2 hours before schedule

b) Press on "Alarm" (Not the Checkbox)>Behaviour
Choose "Sound alert and display on screen" : If you choose another option, the screen won't turn on when the alarm rings. And you also want to set the sound alert to none. Otherwise, when the alarm rings, you'll also hear the notification sound.
Thanks to @B_Wrath , @ngydat

Please feel free to add more in case i missed.
Anyone can read these and get their answers before making any bug reports.
Thanks to @camohan for putting the idea forward.
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Bug update:
Bug: Unable to use mic on third party apps.
Temp fix: Try denying mic permission for the Google app. (Needs validation, reply to this post if it works)

Bug: Unable to stream or view downloaded content on Netflix and Amazon prime
This bug is only faced by people who updated their L1 validation manually at the service center. People who didn't update their widevine don't seem to be having a problem. Thanks to @I_am_Batman for finding the cause.
If anyone comes up with a fix, I'll add that to this post.