OnePlus comes with Android 8.0 update and Face Unlock for OnePlus 5

OnePlus has started distributing the Android 8.0 update for its second-latest device, the 5. The maker calls its version of the operating system OxygenOS 5. The ‘OP5’ will also receive Face Unlock in the future, a feature that has been introduced. was added to the OnePlus 5T.

It is an over the air update, which means that not every owner of the Oneplus 5 immediately receives a notification and download. However, those who prefer not to wait for that and do not shy away from doing some tinkering under the hood, can set up a VPN connection with, for example, Germany or Canada, where, according to Android Police responders, the ota is already being ‘rolled out’, although there are also places here and there. talk about corrupt downloads. Also, a link to the full rom has been posted on the OnePlus forum.

OnePlus fans do sometimes express fears that this update, like OxygenOS 5 for the 3 and 3T, would be a combination of system apps, the kernel and Google Play Services of Android 7 and 8 behind the scenes. This would lead to performance and performance issues. stability. One user has already stated that this would also be the case here, just like with the beta versions of the OS.

The changelog includes a new camera interface, better photo quality, a ‘parallel apps’ feature to run multiple instances of the same app, and optimizations for battery usage and Wi-Fi. December security updates are also included. Face Unlock is not mentioned in the changelog, but OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei reveals you know that yourself on Twitter. This addition will come later, but a specific date is not mentioned.

Face Unlock only uses the front camera with the OnePlus 5. When reviewing the 5T, this method proved to work very quickly and, unlike Google’s own implementation, refuses when the user has their eyes closed. However, it was emphasized that such a method is not watertight because it cannot estimate depth by using a single camera.

The Android 8.0 update for the OnePlus 5T will follow sometime in 2018.