OnePlus Open Users in US and Canada Reportedly Receiving OxygenOS 14 Update Based on Android 14

The latest OxygenOS 14 update for OnePlus Open users in the US and Canada brings with it a plethora of new features and enhancements. Users can anticipate improvements in performance, security, and overall user experience, along with several UI tweaks and optimizations. However, while the update brings significant enhancements, there are no specific features tailored exclusively to foldable devices in this release.

This update marks a significant milestone for OnePlus as it continues to expand its user base globally. By rolling out updates to users in regions like the US and Canada, OnePlus aims to ensure that all users, regardless of their location, have access to the latest software improvements and features. The company’s commitment to providing timely updates demonstrates its dedication to customer satisfaction and ongoing support for its devices.

For OnePlus Open users, the Android 14 update represents an opportunity to experience the latest advancements in mobile technology. From improved system stability to enhanced privacy features, the update brings a range of benefits designed to enhance the overall user experience. Additionally, users can look forward to increased customization options and new functionalities that further elevate the usability of their devices.

The update, apart from upgrading the foldable’s software to the latest version of Android 14, is said to bring the February 2024 security patch. However as per another post on the same subreddit, it brings no new foldable specific features. Most of the feature updates copy whatever has trickled down from Oppo’s ColorOS 14 and those that are already available on the OnePlus 12 (Review) which was launched with OxygenOS 14 out of the box.

Among the many new features that OxygenOS 14 brings is Fluid Cloud, which add’s a very dynamic island-like capsule on the left side of the status bar for live updates from specific native and third-party apps. Also new is Smart Suggestions that brings live updates from certain third-party apps to the lock screen’s always-on display (AOD) feature.

The Recent Folder feature from Android 13 has now been rebranded as File Dock. The phone also gets some lighter AI features like Smart Image Matting (extracting objects and people from an image) and Smart Touch for text extraction from a screenshot) as well. As always, there are several performance-related improvements as well which have been reported by some users in the same subreddit.

OnePlus Open was launched in October last year after several delays. However, our review of the same easily puts it ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 which seems to have received minimal updates over its predecessor. The OnePlus Open offers a 7.82-inch inner folding display and a cover display that measures 6.31-inches. The phone runs the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and is offered with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,805mAH battery and offers 80W wired charging, but no wireless charging. The phone also offers a rather basic IPX4 rating for water resistance.