On 17th August 2021, OnePlus officially rolled out the OnePlus 8 OxygenOS Update with the device getting the OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 along with the August 2021 Android Security Patch Update.
The latest OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 update has brought the new Bitmoji AOD feature which will place your Snapchat Bitmoji on the AOD (Always On Display) screen. The update has fixed some known issues and has also optimized the system performance.
Similar to the OnePlus Nord CE 5G OxygenOS 11.0.5.5 update and the OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 Update, this OnePlus 8 OxygenOS Update is also incremental. Therefore, it will have a broader rollout soon.
The official statement from the OnePlus was, "Hey everyone, we are starting to push the incremental rollout of a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 in the EU region now, IN and NA regions will soon follow".
Hence, the update is being rolled out in Europe right now. India and North America will soon receive the OnePlus 8 OxygenOS Update.
The OnePlus 8 was released in April 2020 with an Android 10 out-of-the-box.
Source: OnePlus Community and Twitter
Along with the OxygenOS update, the device's security has been upgraded with the August 2021 Android Security Patch.
Android OS | Update | Release date/status | Estimated time |
Android 10 | Out-of-the-box | April 2020 | Nil |
Android 11 | First update | October 2020 | 1 month |
Android 12 | Second update | Eligible | Unconfirmed |
Android 13 | Third update | Eligible | Unconfirmed |
Also Read>>> OnePlus Android 12 update list
The OnePlus 8 has received one major OS update with Android 11. Therefore, it is eligible for the Android 12 and Android 13 updates as well.
The OnePlus 8 will receive three years of major OS updates and four years of Security updates.
Android 13 will probably be the last major OS update on the device.
Check this>>> OnePlus Android 11 update tracker
The OnePlus 8 OxygenOS Update with OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 is currently rolling out in Europe. But, it is soon expected to expand to other regions soon.
Once the update is available on your device, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your OnePlus device with the latest update.
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