Although this is a beta build, it is worth noting that the OnePlus 7T series will be one of the first few non-Pixel smartphones to get Live Caption, after Samsung’s latest flagshipGalaxy S20series. Live Caption can be enabled throughSettings -> System -> Accessibility -> Live Captions.
The update comes with February security patches, RAM management optimizations, improved single and double-tap performance on the lock screen and Ambient display. Below is the official changelog of the first open beta for the OnePlus 7T series.
The update size ofOnePlus 7T Open Beta 1is 2.28 GB whereas7T Procomes at 2.32 GB. You can download the file based on your device model and do a local upgrade if you’re interested.
To perform a local upgrade, download the zip file to your phone, go toSettings -> System -> System Updates ->Local upgrade. Restart your phone after the process is complete. Do not forget to backup your data before proceeding with the upgrade. Also, do keep in mind that rolling back to the stable version will erase the data on your phone.
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