Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release Date for OnePlus 3T And OnePlus 3

Nov 30, 2016 09:12 AM EST

The OnePlus 3T and the OnePlus 3 are flagship devices that offer plenty of bang for your buck, but they are not exactly the first names that come to mind when it comes to purchasing a spanking new smartphone since many people would prefer to settle for a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge or the iPhone 7. As for the difference between the OnePlus 3T and the OnePlus 3, the former is basically the latter with a wee bit more upgrades. When it comes to the software update, especially with Android 7.0 Nougat involved, we are glad to bring you word from OnePlus that owners of both devices ought to be able to check out updates on the exact same day. Apart from that, the moment they each pick up the Android 7.0 Nougat update, they will be attached to the same schedule.

Tech Times has claimed that the OnePlus beta program will apply on the OnePlus 3 smartphone first, while those who are using the One Plus 3T will have to watch from the sidelines, but it looks like things are looking up for both if they are going to be on the same update schedule.

This is good news, with both the OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 being on the same update schedule eventually compared to the present. It should also happen not too long down the road as well, and here are some details of the respective smartphone’s update that you might want to check out on an individual basis if you would like to know of the nitty gritty.

OnePlus 3T OxygenOS 3.5.3 OTA (Over The Air) update highlights

  • Added emergency calling for India (triple press the power button to trigger)
  • Added motion detection in camera and enhanced image capturing quality
  • Added OnePlus community app
  • Updated touch panel firmware and optimized touch precision
  • Updated GPS library and optimized location accuracy
  • Redesigned clock UI
  • Redesigned calling UI
  • Increased stability and implemented various bug fixes

OnePlus 3 OxygenOS 3.2.8 OTA (Over The Air) update highlights

  • Added 1080P 60FPS video recording
  • Added emergency calling for India (Triple press of power button to trigger)
  • Optimization of Snapchat, fixed video calling and scrolling lags
  • Increased system stability
  • General bug fixes

The OnePlus 3T is superior to the OnePlus 3 by virtue of the inclusion of a Snapdragon 821 processor as well as an Adreno 530 graphics chipset, which is a potent combination in making sure that the OnePlus 3T would gain a fantastic boost in performance compared to the OnePlus 3. Not only that, the OnePlus 3T will come with 6GB LPDDR RAM alongside options of 64GB or 128GB with UFS 2.0 when it comes to internal storage. There are a couple of colors to choose from: 'Bold Gunmetal' and 'Soft Gold'.

If you are rocking to the OnePlus 3T or the OnePlus 3, have you already received your Android 7.0 Nougat update? If you have answered in the affirmative, we do hope that you are finding your brand new experience with the user interface as well as all the other goodies that accompany Android 7.0 Nougat well above your expectations.