OnePlus Open finally sees Android 14 update, but there’s a major catch

OnePlus Open held in the hand.
(Image credit: Future)

Owners of the OnePlus Open will finally have access to the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update. Although there are a few caveats, the biggest being that the update is only available if you happen to be in India.

The update will first go to those who participated in OnePlus’ Closed Beta and Open Beta Programs. Once the update reaches those people it will move on to the general public. OnePlus has released a list of the features that will come with the update.

According to the report, the OnePlus Open OxygenOS 14 update will see features like Aqua Dynamics, which is a way of interaction that uses morphing forms allowing you to view up-to-date information at a glance. The update will also allow users to add a file dock to transfer content between files and apps using drag and drop. Then there's a feature called Content Extraction that makes it easier to extract text and images from the screen with a simple tap.

OnePlus Open held in the hand.

(Image credit: Future)

The OxygenOs14 update also offers more system stability and improves both the launch speed of apps and the smoothness of the animations. The update will also improve the photo and video-related permission management for safer access by apps. Overall, while the Android 14 update is relatively tame in terms of features, it does improve the general quality of life when using phones.

It is a good sign to see the OnePlus Open receiving the update, even if it is slightly late. The Open was one of our top phones of 2023 for a variety of reasons. In our review of the phone, we praised its outstanding design and battery life. We also noted the Open’s dynamic canvas multi-tasking, as well as the general performance of the phone. It was even good enough to make some of us drop our iPhone 15 Pros to try it out.

While it is odd to see the update only occur in a single country it does fit with the release of the beta back in December 2023. OnePlus has not commented on bringing the stable release to other countries yet, but hopefully, they will comment on if this will happen within the next few weeks. Until then all OnePlus users can do is wait and see if their phone will be able to update its software before the release of Android 15.

More from Tom's Guide

Category
Arrow
Arrow
Back to Mobile Cell Phones
Brand
Arrow
Storage Size
Arrow
Colour
Arrow
Condition
Arrow
Price
Arrow
Any Price
Showing 10 of 105 deals
Filters
Arrow
Our Review
1
Google Pixel 8 Pro - 128 GB
Verizon
Our Review
2
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512...
Samsung
Our Review
4
OnePlus 12,16GB...
Amazon
(512GB)
Our Review
5
OnePlus - 12 512GB (Unlocked)...
Best Buy
(128GB)
Our Review
6
Pixel 8 Pro Bay 128GB...
Google Store NA
Our Review
7
Google Pixel 8 Pro - 128 GB
AT&T Mobility
Our Review
9
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256...
Visible
Low Stock
(Blue)
Our Review
10
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G...
Walmart
Show more
TOPICS
Josh Render
Staff Writer

Josh is a staff writer for Tom's Guide and is based in the UK. He has worked for several publications but now works primarily on mobile phones. Outside of phones, he has a passion for video games, novels, and Warhammer. 

Read more
Oppo Find N5 partly open, from behind
We won't be getting the OnePlus Open 2 this year
OnePlus 13 back
OnePlus 13 just got its first major software update — which includes Google's Gemini Nano
OnePlus Open held in the hand.
Android 16 could bring triple-app multitasking — what you need to know
OnePlus Open held in the hand
OnePlus Open 2 new renders just revealed — this could be our first look
OnePlus 13 cameras
OnePlus phones could be about to get an all-new look
OnePlus Open held in the hand.
Oppo’s next phone looks to be even thinner than an iPad Pro — here’s what we know
Latest in OnePlus Phones
Oppo Find N5 from the top, partly open
OnePlus Open 2 could have been the best foldable of the year — so why is it not happening?
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R
OnePlus reportedly developing massive smartphone batteries — what we know
Oppo Find N5 partly open, from behind
We won't be getting the OnePlus Open 2 this year
OnePlus 13 back
Major OnePlus leak claims OnePlus 13 Mini is actually OnePlus 13T — here's the specs
OnePlus 13R main interface
I left my OnePlus 13R alone for a week — and I was shocked at what happened when I returned
oppo find 5 teaser images showcasing thickness
OnePlus Open 2 images reveal just how thin this foldable phone could be
Latest in News
A first look at Amazon's Fallout TV series coming to Prime Video
‘Fallout’ season 3 plans are reportedly being made — while season 2 is still filming
Surface Laptop 7 from the front
Amazon just gave Surface Laptop 7 a 'frequently returned' label — here's what's going on
New emojis with iOS 18.4 beta release.
iOS 18.4 beta brings 8 new emoji to your iPhone — here's all the new options
23andME box
23andMe has declared bankruptcy — here's how to delete your data now
half-life alyx
Latest Half-Life 3 rumors point to a 2025 release — and maybe pigs will fly
NFL Sunday Ticket logo for YouTube
NFL Sunday Ticket 2025 pricing revealed — and it's bad news