Despite the OnePlus Open being the company’s first entrant in the space, it got a lot of things right. We evenbelieve it is the most complete foldable vision to date. While the Open trumps theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5in all key areas, it falls behind its Galaxy competitor in one key area: software updates. OnePlus is nowhere close to Samsung in quickly rolling out updates for its devices. While the Fold 5 receivedAndroid 14in November 2023, the OnePlus Open’s firmware is arriving in the US now — nearly five months after the OS was released.
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OnePlus first rolled out thestable Android 14 build for the Open in India in late January2024. That build arrived after a month of theOxygenOS 14 beta program for the foldablegoing live. However, the company has taken its sweet time to bring the latest Android build to the US.
You can find the full release note of OxygenOS 14 for the OnePlus Open below:
Smart efficiency
Cross-device connectivity
Security and privacy
Performance optimization
Aquamorphic Design
Like theOnePlus 11’s OxygenOS 14 update, the Android 14 build for the OnePlus Open ships withMicrosoft’s Phone Linkapp pre-installed. This enables additional functionality like app mirroring and instant tethering with your Windows PC.
If you use the OnePlus Open as your daily driver, you might consider holding off on installing the Android 14 build. Early reports onRedditsuggest the firmware has a few bugs, especially with some apps not working properly with the split screen view on the inner folding screen.
Some users also report a noticeable drop in battery life, though it’s still too early to tell if the firmware is the reason behind this.
The 2.54GB firmware can take a while to download, so ensure the foldable is connected to speedy Wi-Fi and has enough charge before starting the installation. OnePlus has not provided a timeframe for rolling out Android 14 to OnePlus Open units sold in the EU.
