OnePlus 5, 5T receiving new Open Beta update

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are now receiving the Open Beta 7 and Open Beta 5 updates respectively. The update brings along changes related to Launcher, Weather, and Gaming mode. OnePlus has posted the changelog of the updates on its official website.

Talking about the changes, the accuracy of the current location has been improved in the Weather app. It has also got some new icons and an updated UI. The update also adds a recent search tag in the search app section of the app drawer. Finally, the changelog says the update will help "Network boost in Gaming mode - network priority for gaming App in the foreground."

OnePlus 5 Open Beta 7 Changelog

What's new

Launcher

Added recent search tag in search app section of the app drawer

General bug fixes and improvements

Weather
Improved accuracy of the current location

Added new icons and updated UI

Gaming mode

Network boost in Gaming mode - network priority for gaming App in the foreground

OnePlus 5T Open Beta 5 Changelog

What's new

Launcher

Added recent search tag in search app section of the app drawer

General bug fixes and improvements

Weather

Improved accuracy of the current location

Added new icons and updated UI

Gaming mode

Network boost in Gaming mode - network priority for gaming App in the foreground

Notably, the new Open Beta update being rolled out to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T measure 1.61GB. You will be receiving the notification to install the OTA update if you have already flashed a previous Open Beta build. If not, you can flash the update manually by downloading it from the official OnePlus downloads page.

However, flashing may lead to loss of data and damaged hardware if not done properly. So OnePlus recommends that users should back up all their important personal data before continuing with the installation process.

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