The Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, had officially unveiled its latest OxygenOS 14 custom UI based on the Android 14 operating system last month and now, the brand has made the OxygenOS 14 first open beta update available to its Nord 3 smartphone.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus Nord 3 – OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 Update

The open beta 1 update of the OxygenOS 14 custom UI that has been made available for the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone, is only for the Indian users of the device, and it should be noted that as this is the beta version, it will not be as stable as the stable versions of the OxygenOS.

Regarding the improvements and changes that will be brought with the beta update, it will upgrade the Aquamorphic Design by bringing a natural, gentle, and a clearer color style, along with Aquamorphic-themed ringtones and revamped system notification sounds. Improvements will also be brought to the cloud photo service from Google’s Photos app and also in the photo & video permission management system.

Significant improvements will also be brought to system stability, launch speed of applications, as well as in the smoothness of animations. A carbon tracking AOD(always-on-display) is also part of the beta version.

Some of the known issues include the flashback issue caused when some cards are clicked, automatic triggering of the dual channel network acceleration function not working, and also the abnormal display issue in the bokeh icon when switched to front camera in portrait mode.

How to Apply?

Interested OnePlus Nord 3 Indian users can apply for the Beta program by visiting the device’s “Settings”, go to “About device”, click on “up to date”, press the icon on the top right corner, and then select “Beta program”. Following the necessary steps, users can submit their application.

The application submitted will be reviewed in the next five working days and if found eligible, the OxygenOS 14 beta 1 update will be rolled out to them within three days. Only 5,000 applicants will be selected, and users with carrier versions of the device won’t be considered eligible.

To note, before applying for the beta program, users should also make sure that their device currently has the latest OxygenOS 13.1 onboard, with a firmware version of CPH2491_13.1.0.581(EX01). Before updating, they must also ensure that there is at least 30% of battery charge left and the device also has 4GB of free storage.

Others

For those who want to roll back to the previous stable version, they can do so by downloading the installation package from the respective OnePlus page, and after turning on the developer mode, they just have to install the package locally. After the rollback is complete, reboot the device to complete the process. Users should backup their device before doing this, as all their data will be wiped out in the process.

In order to submit their feedback, Indian users of the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone can dial “*#800#” on the Google dialer, and will be able to fill it up in the pop-up window which appears.

Source.

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Xiaomi’s flagship 13 Pro smartphone is now receiving the Android 14 stable version update in the European region. It will also be rolled out soon in India as well.

Here’s more about it.

Xiaomi 13 Pro – Android 14 based MIUI 14 Update

The Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has started pushing the latest Android 14 based MIUI 14 update for the brand’s 13 Pro smartphone in the European region. The update has a firmware version of 14.0.5.0.UMBEUXM, and has a total size of 5.5 GB.

Apart from updating the device with the latest Android 14 operating system, it will also be integrating the device with the September 2023 Android security patch too.

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To add, we can also expect the update to be soon rolled out to the Indian variant of the smartphone also, very soon itself in the coming days.

Here are the specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone.

Xiaomi 13 Pro – Specifications

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Connectivity

Processor

Storage

Display

Camera

Sensors

Battery

Colors

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London-based Nothing has announced the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 for Nothing Phone(2) users. This new update is based on Android 14. As per the Nothing recent X post users can expect this update from tomorrow. As of now the company has not shared any directives to install this update but is expected to share tomorrow as it wrote “Users check back tomorrow for more details”.

Selected Nothing Phone(2) users who registered for the Nothing OS 2.5 closed beta program just recently received the update. Users shared the screenshot of the update on a Telegram community group that showed Android 14 main updates and Nothing OS update. It also revealed that the update is 1.01 GB large.

As per the screenshot shared by a closed beta user Android 14 main updates include

A new back navigation experience
Separate controls for ringtone and notification volumes.
A new charging indicator on the status bar.
Customize your unit and number preferences through new regional settings in Settings> System> Languages> Regional preferences.
Grant Limited access to your photos and videos with the new media permission feature.
Less battery drain thanks to optimized battery operations.
More UI and feature tweaks await your discovery.

Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 Android 14

Phone (2) users check back tomorrow for more details. pic.twitter.com/vsJWYgBYfc

— Nothing (@nothing) October 10, 2023

Nothing OS updates

A new compass widget
A refreshed and more intuitive Quick Setting UI.

The update is said to have been rolled out for 50-100 Nothing Phone(2) users. Though the company has just come forth to announce it for users. Further details are expected to come tomorrow and for that stay tuned with The Tech Outlook.

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The Chinese smartphone maker, Tecno, has now officially announced the Android 14 release for its Camon 20 Premier 5G smartphone. It will have the brand’s own HiOS 13.6 custom skin on top of it, and the update will bring some interesting new features to the device.

Check it out below.

Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G – Android 14 based HiOS 13.6 Update

The latest update for the Camon 20 Premier 5G smartphone from Tecno, will be introducing an enhanced Game Assistant Panel feature, which will be revolutionizing its user’s gaming experience. It will include functions that are most commonly used by gamers and this includes gaming functions like screenshots, recording, memory cleanup, and a brightness control feature. Different power modes like Power Saving, Performance, and Balanced Mode, will also be included.

The update will also be bringing a much more visually appealing Clock and Weather widget. It will include widget types like the Weather Calendar Clock Combo Card and the Dual City Weather Card. With the Weather Calendar Clock Combo Card, users will have access to a comprehensive time and weather information display option, whereas the Dual City Weather Card will display the weather information of the user’s local city and the additional selected city.

The multitasking experience of its users will also be improved with the update. With the updated Split-Screen feature, users will be able to adjust the proportion of the screen with the help of the draggable middle bar, and the Mini-Window functionality lets them open two mini windows, also enabling them to make the best use of dual apps.

The AI Gallery app has also received some enhancements, which will make it a customer favorite. The app will be able to collate memories and create themed videos, letting its users relive their most treasured moments of life.

Tecno has also confirmed that the Android 14 update with the HiOS 13.6 custom skin will also be rolled out to other Camon 20 series devices which includes the Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro, and the Camon 20 Pro 5G smartphones. It will however be rolling out in a phased manner.

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Google has released its latest Android 14 operating system stable version, and the update is already being rolled out to the brand’s Pixel devices. Other smartphone makers like OnePlus and Vivo has also unveiled their custom UIs based on the Android 14 operating system and following this, one of the other leading Chinese smartphone maker, OPPO, has confirmed the launch date for its ColorOS 14 custom skin, which will obviously be based on the latest Android operating system.

Here’s more about it.

ColorOS 14 – Launching on November 16th

OPPO has now officially confirmed that the brand will be unveiling its ColorOS 14 custom skin at the developer conference event scheduled to take place at the Shanghai World Expo Center in China on the 16th of November 2023, next month.

The brand hasn’t revealed anything in particular about the custom user interface or its features, but with the previous updates regarding its beta versions, some of the features have already been revealed.

ColorOS 14 – Features

OPPO’s ColorOS 14 beta public testing had started for devices like the flagship Find X6, Find X6 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro, as well as for OnePlus’ flagship 11 smartphone, and some of the features that were revealed with the beta version include the file transfer stations, lossless compressions & merges, flashback windows, and free windows.

Some of the features of the ColorOS 14 smart sidebar were also tipped, as per which, the new version of the custom skin will support features that will help in displaying recent files or recently opened applications on the sidebar.

The custom UI has also been tipped to support a customizable individual app refresh rate feature with which, users will be able to set the refresh rate for apps individually as per required.

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Google had officially released its latest Android 14 operating system a few days back and only a selected few Pixel devices had received the update. By the end of this month, Google will be rolling it out to all the eligible Pixel devices.

Here’s more about it.

Android 14 Update for Pixel Devices

All the eligible Pixel devices that are running on the Android 13 operating system will receive the OTA update for the Android 14 operating system, depending on the carrier and the model, this month itself. Once the update is made available, users will be notified of it.

Eligible Devices and their Software Versions

• Pixel 4a 5G (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 5 (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 5a 5G (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 6 (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 6 Pro (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 6a (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 7 (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 7 Pro (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel 7a (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel Tablet (UP1A.231005.007)
• Pixel Fold (UP1A.231005.007)

• Pixel 7 (UP1A.231005.007.A1)
• Pixel 7 Pro (UP1A.231005.007.A1)
• Pixel 7a (UP1A.231005.007.A1)
• Pixel Fold (UP1A.231005.007.A1)

• Pixel 6 (UP1A.231005.007.A1)
• Pixel 6 Pro (UP1A.231005.007.A1)
• Pixel 6a (UP1A.231005.007.A1)

Apart from updating the device to the latest Android 14 operating system, the update will also be bringing certain system improvements and fixes as well.

System Improvements and Fixes

• System

The update will bring general improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions, and also during device setup. The issues causing certain apps to crash when the device is rotated, certain apps to stop responding, and also the issue causing the device to restart on its own, will be fixed.

• User Interface

General improvements for performance and stability, and also numerous UI fixes for various known issues are also part of the update.

• Apps

General improvements in terms of stability or performance in certain system applications.

• Framework

The issue preventing the device from completing backup will be fixed, along with general improvements to minimize the battery consumption of background apps.

• Connectivity

General improvements and the fix for the issue which prevented Bluetooth tethering from being turned on will be provided.

• Telephony

General improvements for network connection stability as well as for performance stability. Multiple issues like calls ringing while DND mode is activated, phone number to display as “Unknown” on “About Phone”, eSIM not being activated, handover to VoLTE from Wi-Fi calling to not work properly, not being able to disconnect a call, issue caused when a SIM card is inserted, call history not being updated, will all be fixed.

• Wi-Fi

The issue caused when an incorrect Wi-Fi password is typed in will be fixed.

• Bluetooth

Issues ranging from Bluetooth functions to stop working abruptly, the device to reboot when it is paired with a keyboard, Bluetooth device to disconnect at times, music to sound different over some Bluetooth devices, to the issue where the Bluetooth icon won’t show connected on a Google Pixel Watch, will be fixed. Other general improvements for battery usage and charging when the Bluetooth connectivity is turned on, are also present.

• NFC

Issue causing digital car keys to not properly function in certain scenarios will be fixed.

• Display & Graphics

General improvements in the device’s display stability, as well as many fixes for various other issues.

• Camera

General improvements along with the fix for the issue which caused camera to open delayed with Quick Tap function.

• Audio

The issue causing audio crashes will be fixed.

• Media

The issues causing video playback errors and which prevented volume buttons from working, will be fixed. Other general improvements are also present.

• Sensors

The update will fix the issues that occasionally caused lock screen to stop responding and NFC from triggering.

• Touch

The issue which caused some apps to open while the device is unlocked with the fingerprint will be fixed.

• Biometrics

Improvements for fingerprint recognition and response, fix for issue that prevented from accessing “Face Unlock” in “Settings”, and other additional improvements for face unlock stability.

• Battery & Charging

General improvements along with the fix for the issue which causes devices to reboot in certain conditions.

Source.

You may also check out more about the latest Android 14 operating system and its features here.

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Xiaomi’s flagship 14 series devices are soon expected to have their debut and now, it has been tipped that the upcoming smartphones might have their launch along with the brand’s new software.

Here’s more about it.

Xiaomi 14 Series – Xiaomi MiOS

A few months before, rumors were rife, pointing to a new operating system that Xiaomi was planning to release, and even if it was claimed at first as false or not true, a report that arrived two months back stating that Xiaomi had registered its self-developed operating system, proved that the rumors were true after all.

The Chinese tipster – Digital Chat Station has also tipped that the MIUI 14 custom skin that is currently available on the latest and certain older Xiaomi smartphones will be the last version of the MIUI custom user interface.

Now, a recent update from the tipster – Kartikey Singh has suggested that Xiaomi’s 14 series devices may have their launch with the brand’s new software. The tipster has also added that he was aware that the software would arrive on Xiaomi smartphones but didn’t expect it to arrive so early.

[JUST IN] Xiaomi 14 Series may debut with Xiaomi s Brand New Software. MIUI 14 will be the last Version of MIUI. I was informed that New software will be deployed on smartphones as well but I didn't expect it to be so early. Damn 🫨 pic.twitter.com/NKJH777aZJ

— Kartikey Singh (@That_Kartikey) October 9, 2023

Regarding the Xiaomi 14 series, two smartphones are expected to be launched in the series, as per recent reports. This includes the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro devices, and both smartphones have received the 3C certification from China. A special edition version of the Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphone(which may have arrived as the Xiaomi 14 Pro+) was also said to debut before. There is also another smartphone in the works – the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and this device will only be launched on a later basis.

About the launch, Xiaomi’s series, as per what we know now, is probably going to be unveiled in the month of November 2023, next month, sooner than what was expected.

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OnePlus’ 2020 Nord smartphone has started to receive the OxygenOS F.22 update. This update will be bringing the September 2023 Android security patch to the device.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus Nord – OxygenOS F.22 Update

This new OxygenOS F.22 update that is currently being rolled out to the OnePlus Nord smartphones, is only for the Indian users of the device, and the update has a firmware version of AC2001_11.F.22. As mentioned above, with the update, the September 2023 Android security patch will be integrated to the device.

This update, just like most OxygenOS updates, is also incremental in nature, and only a few of the OnePlus Nord Indian users might have received it. For others, it will be rolling out in the coming few days.

Users will also be able to submit their feedback on the pop-up menu which appears on dialing “*#800#”, or they may submit it directly on the respective update thread as comments, or via the feedback form for given on the page.

Here are the specifications of the OnePlus Nord smartphone.

OnePlus Nord – Specifications

General

Connectivity

Processor

Storage

Display

Camera

Sensors

Battery

Colors

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OnePlus has announced the OxygenOS 14 Closed Beta Testing program for the OnePlus 9/9 Pro and OnePlus 9RT smartphone in India region. This program gives early access to OxygenOS 14 to those who love to test new software. This program invites 500 people to attend this Closed Beta Program. As it’s not a stable version and is still in development make sure to back up the data be patient and tolerate the instability announcement reads.

As of now, third-party apps are not compatible with the Android 14 so you may face some issues like flashbacks, no response, and other issues after upgrading.

Eligibility criteria for the CBT program

• In order to be eligible for this program you need to be an Indian user of any of the aforementioned

OnePlus smartphones.

• You should be an active OnePlus Community member
• You should be willing to report the issue and suggestions to the OnePlus team.

Known issues

1. Flashback issue when taking photos after turning on High-Efficiency Image.
2. Progress bar issue of the icon when adjusting the beautification effect bar with the front camera.
3. Slow update of apps in the Play Store.

How to apply for the CBT program

First, go to “Settings” and then click on “About Device” and tap on “Up to date”. Then tap the icon on the top right and select “Beta Program”.

Thereafter your application will be reviewed and the update will be rolled out to the users. As soon as you receive this update you can download the update. Eligible users will also receive a Telegram invitation link by message so make sure to submit your contact number carefully.

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The Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo, has unveiled its Funtouch OS 14 custom user interface based on the latest Android 14 operating system in India, as announced. The roll-out plan for Vivo smartphones has also been revealed officially.

Read more about it below.

Funtouch OS 14 – Roll-Out Plan for Vivo Devices

Previously, Vivo’s subsidiary company, iQOO, had revealed a road map for the Funtouch OS 14 roll-out for iQOO smartphones, just a day ahead of the official release of Funtouch OS 14 in India, and the recent update regarding the roll-out plan for Vivo smartphones follows this.

The roll-out of the Funtouch OS 14 based on the Android 14 operating system for Vivo smartphones, will start this month itself, and the update will first be rolled out to the X90 and X90 Pro flagship devices, in the mid-half of October 2023.

From the mid-half of November 2023, the next month, the older X80 Pro smartphone, and from the mid-half of December 2023, a month later, the X80, V29 Pro, V29, V27 Pro, and the V27 devices, will receive the Funtouch OS 14 update.

Next year, from the mid-half of January 2024, the update will be rolled out to more devices, which include the X70 Pro+, X70 Pro, X70, V29e, V25 Pro, V25, T2 Pro 5G, and the Y100 smartphones.

Later, in the months of February, March, and April of 2024, other older flagship and mid-range smartphones of the brand will be receiving the update. In the mid of February 2024, the devices like T2 5G, T2x 5G, T1 Pro 5G, T1, T1 5G, Y100A, and Y36 5G, and in the mid of March 2024, the V23 Pro, V23 5G, and the V23e 5G smartphones will get the Funtouch OS 14 update.

Finally, from the mid-half of April 2024, the last set of Vivo smartphones eligible to receive the update will be receiving it. This includes the X60 Pro+, X60 Pro, X60, Y75 5G, Y36, and Y35 devices.

Funtouch OS 14 – Key Features

Some of the key features of the latest Funtouch OS 14 custom UI based on the Android 14 operating system are better performance with Smooth Envision, visual smoothness with Motion Blur, enhanced multi-tasking capabilities, many personalization features, improved privacy and security features, and many more.

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