OnePlusĀ thrives when it comes to smartphone sales, but that doesn’t mean its products are the best on the market. In fact, just about every OnePlus smartphone launched on the market is getting dozens and dozens of updates to further optimize the software and address issues that have just been discovered.
The good news is OnePlus continues to support its smartphones for many years, so we’re not surprised that theĀ OnePlus 7Ā andĀ OnePlus 7 ProĀ are getting new updates almost every month. Not only that, but these updates aren’t just adding new security patches, but also meaningful improvements meant to further enhance user experience.
OxygenOS 11.0.2.1Ā is the most recent update for theĀ OnePlus 7Ā andĀ OnePlus 7 Pro. As the title says, the update is supposed to reduce power consumption in certain scenarios, but it also fixes some annoying crashes:
System
Reduced Power consumption
Improved overheating control management
Fixed the issue of not being able to play high-definition 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 fullscreen size
Improved the stability
Phone
Optimized the dial-pad UI display effect
As always, OnePlus is rolling out this update in stages, so OxygenOS 11.0.2.1Ā will only be available to a limited number of users today, but a broader rollout will kick off in just a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs.
If youāve finally tired of watching the selfie camera on your brand new OnePlus 7 Pro pop up and down again, youāll be pleased to note that there are a ton of ways that you can personalize and change the handset to your taste. Whether itās enabling the system-wide dark theme, altering the temperature of the display, setting up Zen Mode or even changing the resolution of the Fluid AMOLED display, check out our list of essential tips and tricks for the OnePlus 7 Pro (and OnePlus 7) after the break.
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Dark Mode
If the shiny whiteness ofĀ OxygenOSĀ is too bright for you, why not switch over to using the built-in, system-wide dark mode on your new phone. Besides being easier on the eyes, Dark Mode also helps with battery life on AMOLED displays.
OpenĀ Settings
Navigate toĀ Display Settings
Scroll down toĀ ThemeĀ and selectĀ Dark
Zen Mode
If you are spending too much time on your phone and desperately need a time out, activating Zen Mode will disable everything on your phone apart from phone calls, emergency calls, and the camera app for 20-minutes. You can chill out and regain some semblance of equilibrium without a smartphone display in your face, at least for a short time. Word of warning: Once Zen Mode is activated, it canāt be stopped.
Pull down your notification shade to open upĀ Quick Settings
ClickĀ EditĀ and scroll down until you see theĀ Zen ModeĀ tile
Tap-and-hold theĀ Zen ModeĀ tile to drag it to your Quick Settings panel
Exit theĀ editing mode
Pull down the notification shade to accessĀ Quick SettingsĀ again
Tap on theĀ Zen Mode tile
TapĀ Letās Go
PressĀ StartĀ to confirm Zen Mode activation
Display Temperature
Some of us prefer saturated colors, others a more natural hue. Whatever your preference, you can choose between the display showing warmer or coolers in a matter of seconds.
OpenĀ Settings
SelectĀ Display Settings
Tap onĀ Screen Calibration
Choose betweenĀ VividĀ andĀ NaturalĀ or click onĀ AdvancedĀ for more options, including the ability toĀ manually adjustthe temperature slider
Display Resolution
The OnePlus 7 Pro is the first OnePlus smartphone to launch boasting a better than Full HD+ display thanks to its QHD+ resolution. If you are trying to make the most of your battery life, switching down to FHD+ resolution can result in slightly improved usage. You can also select the Auto Switch option that will automatically change the phoneās resolution as required.
OpenĀ Settings
Scroll down toĀ Display Settings
Tap onĀ Resolution
Choose betweenĀ Auto Switch,Ā QHD+Ā orĀ FHD+ Resolution
Accent Color
The standard theme is perfectly fine, but you can add a touch of personality to proceedings by changing the Accent color on your brand new handset, without needing to install a third-party launcher.
OpenĀ Settings
Scroll down toĀ Accent Color
Select one of theĀ stock colorsĀ or click on theĀ palette iconĀ to create your perfect shade
Customize the Alert Slider
OnePlus is known for including an Alert Slider on its handsets, allowing you to switch between Silent, Vibrate, and Sound On modes without needing to unlock the phone. The Alert Slider can also mute the sound from content that is playing.
OpenĀ Settings
SelectĀ Buttons & Gestures
Tap onĀ Alert Slider
Tap onĀ Silent
Choose whether theĀ Alert SliderĀ controls media volume
DC Dimming
DC Dimming is a new method of adjusting the screen brightness by changing the circuit power of the display, reducing flickers at low brightness levels and increasing power efficiency slightly.
OpenĀ Settings
Scroll down and selectĀ Utilities
Tap onĀ OnePlus Laboratory
SelectĀ DC DimmingĀ and tap theĀ ActivateĀ toggle
Navigation Bar
Everyone has their personal preferences when it comes to navigating their smartphone, whether itās by way of the on-screen buttons, gestures, or somewhere in-between. Youāve got the whole gamut of options available to you on your new OnePlus 7 or 7 Pro.
OpenĀ Settings
Tap onĀ Buttons & Gestures
SelectĀ Navigation Bar & Gestures
Toggle betweenĀ Back,Ā Home, andĀ Recents,Ā SwipingĀ up on the Home Button or usingĀ GesturesĀ entirely
Battery Saver
As good as the battery life is on the OnePlus 7 Pro with its 4,000mAh battery, sometimes you need a little bit more, which means youāll be looking to toggle the Battery Saver option.
OpenĀ Settings
SelectĀ Battery
Tap onĀ Battery Saver
ToggleĀ Battery SaverĀ on
Customize Gaming Mode
When you are in the middle of an intense gaming session, the last thing you need is the display suddenly dimming or being interrupted by a flood of notifications. Gaming mode brings the ability to route calls directly to the loudspeaker, block notifications, disable notifications for third-party apps, disable automatic brightness, as well as enhancing haptic feedback for supported games. Youāll need to activate Gaming Mode to turn on Fnatic Mode.
OpenĀ Settings
SelectĀ Utilities
Tap onĀ Gaming Mode
Toggle the appropriate options
Fnatic Mode
If Gaming Mode isnāt quite robust enough for your needs, Fnatic Mode (not a typo) will ensure that you get the absolute best gaming experience possible by blocking all notifications and calls, focusing performance on gameplay, and prioritizing the primary SIM card to achieve low-latency, and disabling the secondary SIM.
Pull down theĀ Quick SettingsĀ panel
ActivateĀ Gaming Mode
From the resulting pop-up, toggleĀ Fnatic ModeĀ on or off
ClickĀ OK
Icon Pack
We all have our personal preferences when it comes to app icons; some of us prefer square icons, while others prefer round ones. Itās easy enough to change the icon pack on the phone by choosing one of the stock options or your favorite third-party design from the Play Store.
Long-press an empty area on theĀ Home Screen
SelectĀ Home Settings
Click onĀ Icon Pack
Choose between the defaultĀ OnePlusĀ icon theme,Ā Square,Ā Circle, or aĀ Third-party design
Display Refresh Rate
The OnePlus 7 Pro features a Fluid AMOLED display that offers the choice between a 90Hz and a 60Hz refresh rate. Toggling the 90Hz refresh rate will result in a smooth viewing experience with slightly increased battery usage.
OpenĀ Settings
Tap onĀ Display
SelectĀ Screen Refresh Rate
Toggle theĀ 60HzĀ orĀ 90HzĀ options
Customize status bar
The status bar can get a little crowded at times, but you can make it a little roomier by customizing how the battery percentage is displayed. You can choose whether to show a battery bar or circle to reflect battery life, or you can hide the icon. You can also choose to disable the battery percentage, thereby removing an additional element from the status bar. You can also choose to show the network speed and the format that the time is displayed.
OpenĀ Settings
SelectĀ Display
Scroll down and tap onĀ Status Bar
Toggle theĀ Battery StyleĀ to choose the style of the battery icon or to hide it
Toggle theĀ Battery PercentageĀ on or off
Choose to display theĀ Network Speed
Choose your preferredĀ TimeĀ Format
Change Fingerprint animation
If the fingerprint animation doesnāt quite suit your preferences, youāll be glad to find out that there are a couple of different animations to choose between. Youāll need to have previously enrolled your fingerprint before you can change the effect.
OpenĀ Settings
Tap onĀ Security & Privacy
SelectĀ Fingerprint
Enter yourĀ Pin Code/Pattern/Password
Tap onĀ Fingerprint Animation Effect
Choose betweenĀ Cosmo, Ripple, Stripe or No Animation
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