OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get new firmware update with January security patch

OnePlus may be busy with the expansion of its OnePlus Nord series and also with the brand new OnePlus 10 series. However, when it comes to software support the company still has a legacy of devices to cover, in special the still new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. OnePlus is rolling out a new firmware for these two flagship smartphones. The new software carries C.44 build and is reaching smartphones across global markets. In addition to many improvements, the update also brings the lçatest security patch update.

The new OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro firmware update brings the January 2022 security patch level for Android. The update also brings a plethora of bug fixes and system enhancements for the duo of flagship smartphones. You can read the complete changelog below:

• System

  • Optimizes Desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • Enhances System power consumption to extend the battery life
  • Optimizations for the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
  • Fixes the charging animation display
  • Android Security Patch to 2022.01
  • Fixes a scrolling lag issue in Notification Bar
  • Fixes Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios

• Dark mode

  • Adds Dark mode now has three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

• Shelf

  • Added new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  • Fixes Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
  • Added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  • Adds access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  • Added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at health status

• Work-Life Balance

  • The Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  • Adds WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization

• Gallery

  • Gallery now allows switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing

• Canvas AOD

  • Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  • Multiple brushes, effects, and color adjustment
  • Software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

• Camera

  • Camera response speed when taking videos
  • Optimizes startup speed of Camera
  • Optimizes the image effect of the rear Camera

• Network

  • Fixed the issue where users were unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios.

In the post announcing the update, OnePlus states that this update fixes a lot of previously-spotted issues. However, not everything is addressed, but hopefully, the experience will be much better than before. Some of the fixes only apply to the EU version of the firmware.

As usual, this rollout is happening in a gradual manner. Therefore, some users in certain regions will need to wait a couple of days to see this update.