OnePlus 9, 9 Pro Update Brings New Features, Bug Fixes, January 2022 Security Patch

Last Updated on January 25, 2022 by Anu Joy

OnePlus has started seeding a new Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update for its 2021 flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The update brings the security update patch for January 2022 and includes three new dark mode settings, system stability improvements, improved Gallery, optimised camera, added gestures, Canvas AOD, Card options, and much more. 

The company made the announcement on the OnePlus forum that its OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones in India, Europe, North America regions would be getting the update. The OnePlus 9 in India will get the firmware version LE2111_11_C.44, LE2113_11_C.44 in the European region, and LE2115_11_C.44 in North America. Indian OnePlus 9 Pro users will get the firmware version LE2121_11_C.44, Europeans will receive the LE2123_11_C.44 in Europe, and North American users will get the LE2125_11_C.44 update. 

OnePlus has detailed a common changelog for every region. However, it states that some features in this update are region-specific. The complete changelog is as follows. 

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Update Changelog

System

• [Optimized] Desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
• [Optimized] System power consumption to extend the battery life
• [Optimized] the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
• [Optimized] charging animation display
• [Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.01
• [Fixed] a scrolling lag issue in Notification Bar
• [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios

Dark mode

• [Added] Dark mode now has three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

Shelf

• [Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
• [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
• [Added] Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
• [Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
• [Added] OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at health status

Work Life Balance

• [Optimized] Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
• [Added] WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization

Gallery

• [Added] Gallery now allows to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing

Canvas AOD

• [Added] Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
• [Added] multiple brushes, effects and color adjustment
• [Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

Camera

• [Optimized] Camera response speed when taking videos
• [Optimized] the startup speed of Camera
• [Optimized] the image effect of the rear Camera

Network

• [Fixed] unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios

The OTA (Over The Air) update will be rolled out in a phased manner and may take some time before you get the notification. It is advisable to take a backup of your important files before proceeding with any update. Also, make sure your device is charged to about 80 percent before attempting to update.