OnePlus 6T update tracker: OxygenOS 9.0.7 rolls out to unlocked model

Welcome to the OnePlus 6T Android update tracker page. This page covers all major software news for the OnePlus 6T and will be updated regularly with new information.

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Since the OnePlus 6T is the first device from OnePlus to launch in both an unlocked and a carrier variant, this is the first time OnePlus fans have had to deal with certain models getting updates much faster than others. This OnePlus 6T updates hub will hopefully help you understand when you’re getting an update and what it will contain.

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OnePlus 6T vs T-Mobile OnePlus 6T

There are two versions of the OnePlus 6T: the global, unlocked model you buy directly from OnePlus and the T-Mobile exclusive variant. Both devices look the same and feature the same hardware specs, but there are some notable differences.

You can read the full description of the differences in our summary article here, but the basic differences are listed below:

	T-Mobile	Unlocked
Dual SIM Card	No	Yes
Carrier Locked	Yes	No
Bootloader Unlock	Yes (per T-Mobile guidelines)	Yes
Software Updates Source	T-Mobile	OnePlus
Pre-Installed Apps	T-Mobile + OnePlus apps	OnePlus apps

OnePlus 6T Latest Updates

OnePlus has launched the OxygenOS 9.0.7 update for the unlocked OnePlus 6T, which the company announced on its forum on December 3, 2o18. The most notable upgrade with this version is the addition of a special audio tuner for Bluetooth earphones, which we covered in more detail here.

The OxygenOS 9.0.7 update also has the following fixes and upgrades:

• System
  • Improved Bluetooth stability for better connectivity
  • Optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection
  • Optimized standby power consumption
  • Fixed display issues for lock screen wallpaper
  • General bug fixes and improvements
• Camera
  • Improved performance for slow-motion videos

At this early juncture, it looks like T-Mobile updates might follow two-to-three weeks behind the unlocked ones, so T-Mobile users can most likely expect these upgrades before the end of the year. Consult the table below to see the latest available OxygenOS versions for the unlocked and T-Mobile variants:

	T-Mobile	Unlocked
Latest Update Date	November 19, 2018	December 3, 2018
Latest Update Version	OxygenOS v9.0.0	OxygenOS v9.0.7
Android Base	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie

Previous Unlocked OnePlus 6T updates:

• November 21, 2018: Update to OxygenOS 9.0.6
  • Improved unlocking experience
  • Optimized standby power consumption
  • Fixed issues with adding APN on Verizon network
  • Fixed issues with no notifications from Play Store
  • Optimized image processing
  • General bug fixes and improvements
• November 6, 2018: Update to OxygenOS 9.0.5
  • Improvements for Screen Unlock
  • General bug fixes and improvements
• October 31, 2018: Update to OxygenOS 9.0.4
  • Improved Screen Unlock
  • New navigation gestures
  • Optimized standby power consumption
  • Improvements for Nightscape
  • Added Studio Lighting feature
  • Updated Android security patch to 2018.11
  • General bug fixes and improvements

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