OnePlus 5T gets its first OS update, OxygenOS pushed to v4.7.2

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2017       

Less than a week after it went official, the OnePlus 5T has started getting its first update. Arriving as OxygenOS v4.7.2, the new firmware brings a Krack vulnerability fixes and optimizations.

It's worth noting that OnePlus 5T originally came with Oxygen OS v4.7.0 (based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat).

The Software update includes Optimizations for fingerprint unlock and face unlock, Improved accuracy for screen off gestures and EIS during 4K video recording, Wi-Fi WPA2 security patch (Krack vulnerability patch), General stability improvements and other bug fixes.

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're using Stock Un-modified firmware.

Motorola Begins Android Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update.

Reports out from AndroidPIT Brazil suggests that Motorola is now sending out Android Oreo Soak Test invitations to the Moto Z and Moto Z2 Force users enrolled for Motorola Feedback Network.

The reports further suggests that first Android 8.0 Oreo Beta may hit Moto Z and Moto Z2 Force users within 48 hours.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream.

//AndroidPit

Yes, the OnePlus 3 and 3T will get Official Android 8.1 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2017       

Yes, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will get the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update officially!!!

Today, OnePlus during OnePlus 5T A.M.A (Ask Me Anything) session on OnePlus forums announced that the OnePlus 3 and 3T would get Google's latest Android 8.1 Oreo update.

When asked by a OnePlus user Abhishek Sukumar about Android 8.1 Oreo for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T, OnePlus Staff Member Adam Krisko replied "Yes, later."

Google recently announced Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview for the Google Pixel and Nexus Smartphones. The Android 8.1 Oreo new feature includes Black and White Themes According to Wallpapers, new Power Menu, Settings, Oreo Easter Egg, and more.

Recently OnePlus started rolling out official Android 8.0.0 Oreo update with OxygenOS 5.0 to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Get ready OnePlus 3 and 3T users, Android 8.1 Oreo is around the corner.

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Moto Z Play Droid gets November Security Patch with AppFlash

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2017       

Moto Z Play Droid is now getting latest November Security Patch with Verizon's AppFlash. Wondering what's AppFlash? Well the developers behind Evie Launcher "Evie" partnered with Verizon to make AppFlash, a home screen for App recommendations, Advertisements, and Discover tab just like Google Now Feeds.

If you own a Moto Z Play Droid you should have received the over-the-air update notification for November Android security update. The new build number is NDNS26.118-23-12-3.

Motorola's instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Via: Reddit

Google Pixel 2: Fix For Buzzing Sound During Phone Call Coming Soon

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 20, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their new smartphones, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL impressing everyone right from day one. However, it was from software side where several users of both the phones complained to have issues.

That said, here comes another issue. From the last week or more than, most of Pixel 2 XL users are complaining about an issue which causes faint clicking/buzzing noise during phone calls.

However, turning off the NFC temporarily fixes the problem, but that's annoying.

Finally, a Googler posted in the product forum that the Buzzing Sound fix would be rolling out to the affected Pixel 2/ Pixel 2 XL users in the coming weeks.

We're rolling out a software update in the coming weeks which eliminates a faint buzzing sound on some Pixel 2 devices when the phone is placed to your ear during a phone call.

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