All posts tagged: 14Based

OnePlus Open Receiving Android 14-Based OxygenOS 14 Build in India

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OnePlus Openwas launched in India in October last year as the company’s first foldable phone. The handset is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and runs Oxygen OS 13 based on Android 13. Now, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is rolling out Oxygen OS 14 based on Android 14 to the OnePlus Open after extensive beta trials. The stable update brings new features including File Dock, Content Extraction, and Smart Cutout. OnePlus Open users who have participated in the beta programmes will receive the build initially. The Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update for the OnePlus Open in India was announced through a post on the OnePlus community forum. The update comes with the firmware version CPH2551_14.0.0.400(EX01). The update will be first pushed to OnePlus Open users who have participated in the Closed Beta and Open Beta programmes and it will gradually roll out to the regular users. Users are advised to have at least 30 percent battery and 5GB of internal space available on their devices before installing the update. OnePlus Open Android 14 official …

Nothing Phone 1 Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Stable Update Rolling Out to Users

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Nothing Phone 1 currently runs stable Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5. The company has now announced that that it has started to roll out the Android 14-based stable Nothing OS 2.5 update for the Phone 1. In the detailed changelog, the update is said to bring improvements across different features including the signature Glyph Interface. It also introduces newer customisations and gestures and is claimed to enhance several user experiences on the handset. Notably, the Nothing Phone 1 launched in India in July 2022. According to the changelog listed by Nothing, the Nothing OS 2.5 update for Nothing Phone 1 introduces a redesigned joint Home and Lock Screen customisation page said to offer a refined edit wallpaper flow to give a more comprehensive options view. It introduces a new Atmosphere wallpaper effect that helps transform the background image into a dynamic wallpaper and a seamless transition between the lock and home screen. The update also adds a monochrome theme to the basic colour section and presents solid colour wallpapers. The Glyph Interface also sees augmentations with …

Honor Announces Android 14-Based MagicOS 8.0 Update: Check List of Eligible Smartphones

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Honor on Wednesday announced the launch of MagicOS 8.0, its newest custom Android operating skin. The latest MagicOS version is based on Android 14 and comes with AI integrations and MagicLM, the company’s proprietary on-device large language model. Honor is touting a new “intent-based user interface” along with upgraded connectivity, performance, privacy and security features. Smartphones including the Honor Magic 5 series and Magic 4 series will be updated to MagicOS 8.0 this month, as per the upgrade rollout plan shared by the company. During a live event in China, Honor announced its new MagicOS 8.0 operating system based on Android 14. As mentioned, the latest UI skin features AI-powered improvements and is claimed to be the first to feature an “intent-based user interface (IUI)” (translated from Chinese). Alongside the Magic OS 8.0 update, Honor also unveiled the company’s property on-device large language model MagicLM with seven billion parameters. The company has partnered with Qualcomm to optimise MagicLM so that it can run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The Magic OS 8.0 will let …

Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Reno 11 to Debut With Android 14-Based ColorOS 14 in India, Will Get 3 OS Upgrades

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Oppo Reno 11 Pro and Oppo Reno 11 will go official in India on January 12. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has confirmed that the Oppo Reno 11 series will run on Android-14 based ColorOS 14 in the country. Additionally, Oppo has promised three generations of Android updates and up to four years of security updates for the latest flagship handsets. The Oppo Reno 11 series was launched in China in November last year. The Indian version of Oppo Reno 11 is said to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, while the Pro model could get a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. Through a press release on Tuesday, Oppo announced that both Oppo Reno 11 Pro and Reno 11 will ship with Android 14-based ColorOS 14 out of the box in India. The flagship handsets are confirmed to receive three major Android version upgrades and four years of security updates. This means the upcoming smartphones should get up to Android 17. ColorOS 14, Oppo’s new custom skin, was introduced in November last year …

OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8T Stable Android 14-Based OxygenOS 14 Update Rolling Out in India

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OnePlus started rolling out the stable version of the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 to compatible phones globally over the past few weeks. Several OnePlus models in India have also received the update. Now, the company has confirmed that the stable OS update is available for OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R users in the country. The OxygenOS 14 update, announced in September 2023, includes the Trinity Engine that is said to enhance the performance and introduces the updated Aquamorphic Design 2.0 which refreshes the look of the UI. In two separate community posts, OnePlus announced that the stable version of the OxygenOS 14 update is rolling out to OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R users in India. The update should be available to users in a phased manner. Users can also head to Settings > About device > Check for Updates in order to manually check for the update. OnePlus notes that users must make sure that their phones have a minimum of 5GB storage and at least 30 percent battery available while downloading and installing the update. The …

Nothing Phone 1 Receiving Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 Update

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Nothing released the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update for the Phone 2 last week. Now, the Carl Pei-backed UK-based company is rolling out the Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 for its first smartphone — Nothing Phone 1. The new software based on Android 14, brings several new security, and privacy features to the handset alongside Glyph improvements. The Nothing Phone 1 will get a redesigned home and lock screen customisation page with the latest update. It brings new widgets, camera stability, and system stability improvements. Through its official X account, Nothing announced the rollout of Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 for the Phone 1. As per the changelog shared on Nothing’s community forum, the latest update brings some basic Android 14 features alongside the list of upgrades under Nothing OS. Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 brings a redesigned home and lock screen customisation page. It adds an atmosphere wallpaper effect to transform a background photo into a wallpaper by adding motion to colours on the home screen. The update includes solid colour …

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy F54 5G Android 14-Based One UI 6 Update Reportedly Rolling Out in India

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G and the Galaxy F54 5G are reportedly receiving the Android 14-based stable One UI 6 update in India. The South Korean manufacturer recently also rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6 update to several Galaxy smartphone users in India. In the last few weeks, the Galaxy A14 5G and the Galaxy S23 FE have received the One UI 6 update in the country. According to a Sammobile report, the stable version of the One UI 6 update is rolling out to Galaxy M53 5G users in India. The phone is reportedly receiving the firmware version M536BXXU4DWL2 that also comes with November’s security patch. The report noted that the initial One UI 6 update for the Galaxy M53 model was first rolled out to users in Russia in November. Meanwhile, another report by the same publication claimed that the Android 14-based update is also rolling to Galaxy F54 5G users in India. The update is reportedly 2.37GB in size and carries the firmware version 546BXXU3BWL1, which also comes with the November security patch. With this update, the Galaxy F54 5G …

Samsung Reportedly Rolling Out Android 14-Based One UI 6 Update for Older Galaxy Foldables

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Samsung had previously revealed in a rollout plan that the Android 14-based One UI 6 update will roll out to Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 users by November 20 in select regions, while older foldable models, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 was said to receive the update by November 30. Now, reports suggest that users of these older models have started getting the One UI 6 update. One of the reports also claims that the company is testing a One UI 6.1 update. According to a Sammobile report, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 phones in the US on the Verizon, T-Mobile, and MetroPCS networks are receiving the Android 14-based One UI 6 update. In another report, the publication claimed that the stable One UI 6 update was also rolling out to Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 users in the US with firmware version F711USQU5HWL1 and F926USQU4HWL1, respectively. Users can access the update from the Settings application on these handsets by selecting Software Update > Download …

Oppo Reno 8 Pro, Reno 10 Pro+ Android 14-Based ColorOS 14 Stable Update Rolling Out in India

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Oppo introduced the Android 14-based ColorOS 14 skin earlier this year. It brings a new Trinity Engine to boost the phone’s performance and an improved Aquamorphic Design. The stable version of the ColorOS 14 update had already started rolling out globally in November to some devices. The company has now announced the December rollout timeline of this version. According to the announcement, the stable ColorOS 14 update is now rolling out to Oppo Reno 8 Pro and Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ users in India.  In a community post, Oppo announced the December rollout timeline for ColorOS 14. Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ and Oppo 8 Reno users in India have started receiving the stable version of the Android 14-based UI skin, the company has confirmed. Notably, the Reno 10 Pro+ shipped with Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1, while the Reno 8 Pro ran Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 out-of-the-box. Currently, among the handsets that run the ColorOS 14 update are Oppo Find N2 Flip, Oppo Find X5 Pro, and Oppo Find X5. The company also listed other devices that …