OnePlus 6/6T update hub: Latest open beta includes DC dimming and more

Update, July 23, 2019 (2:00PM EST): OnePlus announced Open Beta 23 and 15 for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T, respectively.

In addition to bug fixes and stability improvements, the updates include DC dimming. The feature tweaks the DC current to reduce display flicker when it's set at low brightness levels. DC dimming is already available on the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, so it's nice to see the feature trickle down to last year's OnePlus flagships.

Check out the full changelog below:

• System
  • General bug fixes and stability improvements
• Screen Recorder
  • Hide floating widget while recording
  • More options added for resolution, fps, and bit rate
• OnePlus Laboratory
  • Brand new UI design
  • Added DC dimming feature
• Weather
  • Added popular cities for search suggestions

If you already flashed an Open Beta, you'll get this build as an OTA. Head to Settings > System > System updates to see if the update is available on your handset.

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Previous coverage: Welcome to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T Android update hub. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the latest OnePlus 6 and 6T updates, including their current versions, and when future updates are likely to arrive. Note the OnePlus 6 and 6T often receive updates at the same time.

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OnePlus 6 and 6T update

• Current stable version: Android 9 Pie
• When will the OnePlus 6 and 6T get Android Q? September 2019 – November 2019 (estimated)

The OnePlus 6T launched towards the end of 2018 with the latest version of Android, Android 9 Pie. It's expected to receive at least two major Android updates in the future.

Based on OnePlus' recent updates, and the fact that the OnePlus 6T is a certified Android Q beta device, the phone is likely to receive the final version of Android Q shortly after it's released. Google is expected to release Android Q sometime around this August.

The OnePlus 6 arrived with Android Oreo but was updated to Android Pie within six weeks of it being released. As the OnePlus 5 and 5T took around three months to receive the Pie update, it could take around the same time for Android Q to arrive on the OnePlus 6 this year. 

We'll let you know when we have more information on the OnePlus 6 and 6T's update status.

OnePlus 6/6T update availability	Android Q	Android R
T-Mobile	TBA	TBA
U.S. unlocked	TBA	TBA
International unlocked	TBA	TBA

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Looking for another device update? Head to our general Android 9 Pie update tracker at the link.

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