Top 7 OnePlus Android 10 Features You Should Check Out
So, if you've recently updated your OnePlus device to the new Android version, here are some new features that you should definitely not miss.
1. Go to the new navigation gestures
Gestures have been part of OnePlus phones for quite some time now. Remember those M and O gestures? Well, we’ve come a long way since then. Now, with Android 10, there is a new set of navigation gestures that are taking their turn.
You can choose from three different modes to bypass your device. There are the old navigation buttons on the screen with the traditional navigation bar at the bottom. Then there are the new standard Android 10 gestures where you can swipe your finger from the bottom to the head to the home screen or swipe in. on each side to go back. Or, you can simply and drag and hold to open the Android Presentation menu.
To activate these options, go to Settings> Buttons and gestures> Navigation bar and gestures, then tap one of the options.
In addition, it also comes with a bar at the bottom to guide you. This is not the end of the story. You can also use it to switch between your recently used apps. Nifty, right? Just touch it and swipe from left to right.
The good thing is that you can reset the settings if you don't like the appearance of the bar.
Pro tip: Your OnePlus also offers a nice new gesture for the Google Assistant. If you swipe inward from one of the bottom corners, the voice assistant screen will appear up.
2. Adjust the smart display
I find the ambient display of OnePlus phones very handy. Whether to check notifications or the battery percentage, lift your phone or tap the screen.
With the new Oxygen OS Android 10 update, you can make it even better. Now you will have access to relevant information such as music player, calendar event and other contextual information with one click.
For example, if you're listening to music, tap the screen (even when it's turned off) to display the name of the song and the artist. To activate it, go to Settings> Display> Ambient display. Then select Contextual Information to select the activation options according to your preferences.
Likewise, if you have upcoming events in your calendar, they will also be displayed on the ambient display. Cool, I would say.
3. Game using the brand new play space
OnePlus has now removed its old game mode from the Utilities section. Instead, he made it a standalone app called Game Space.
Now you can find all of your games under one roof. You don't need to browse through your entire app drawer to find your favorite games. In addition, it also shares interesting data such as the time you spent playing each game.
Of course, the graphic optimization options, the Fnatic mode ready for eSports and the parameters for managing phone calls and incoming notifications are integrated.
4. Manage notifications better
Another new change is the new option to manage the notification shadow. Now you have the option to separate the notifications as important and others. This gives you better control over the notification system of an application.
Now, notifications marked Important will alert you with a chime or vibration. The latter does not trigger any sound.
To activate it, press and hold any notification, and you'll see an option to mark that notification as Important or Other. If you don't want distractions while you work, the second option is the best one to choose.
And like the good old days, you can choose to turn notifications off completely. What makes it different now is that you also have a few different options now. For example, if you want to stop only DM notifications for Instagram, you can now do that.
Press the Disable Notifications button and you will see the useful control at the bottom of the screen. You can also access the Notification section of the Application Information page.
5. Check the permissions of the app
Besides the notification, the Android 10 version of Oxygen OS has also revised app permissions.
Each time you install a new app, it asks for permissions. The installation interface will welcome you with a simplified and informative authorization pop-up. For now, you have three options:
- Allow access all the time,
- Authorize it only when using the app
- Deny
For example, if Facebook asks for location permission, you will be able to choose when the app will have access to the location of your device.
6. Block messages by keywords
If you're on receiving spam messages, you're in for a treat for the stock SMS app now comes with nifty keyword blocking functionality. As you may have guessed, this will help you block incoming messages based on certain predefined keywords.
So, if you want to block all messages with the word offer or discount, you must add these keywords to the block list.
To do this, open the SMS application and tap on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and select Settings> Blocking settings.
Then select the Block by keyword option and add the words you want to block. At the same time, turn off the blocking notification toggle.
Next time, the message with the blocked word will go to your phone, it will be blocked automatically and you will not be disturbed by chimes or vibrations.
7. Digital well-being
Yes, you will be able to access digital wellness features on your OnePlus device. Open the Settings menu and you will find it here. And this time, it includes everything you'll find on a Pixel device. From the handy little table showing your daily use to the option of limiting screen time, it has it all.
In addition, there is the Wind Down function, which helps you sleep better by intelligently managing your notifications and setting up a Do not disturb program.
Bonus: for OnePlus 7 Pro users
For OnePlus 7 Pro users, there are some smart additions.
On the one hand, you will be able to use the three lenses to capture videos. If you remember, it was missing in previous versions of OxygenOS. In addition, you can also use Nightscape mode with a wide angle lens.
So whether it's a well-lit monument or a beautiful lit cityscape, your phone will allow you to capture in all its splendor. Remember to get a quality tripod like the UBeesize Portable tripod for stable, blur-free shooting.
Apart from that, you can now customize the skyline notification lights (on the curved edges) according to your preferences.
To do this, head to the personalization settings and select the Horizon light option. Then choose from one of the four colors available.
Tap the Preview option to see how the lights will appear. Once done, tap the check mark in the upper right corner, and that's it.
Get the most out of your OnePlus phone
Google may have abandoned the popular dessert naming convention. Fortunately, the new features are pretty sweet, right? I love the new navigation gestures and the finer controls for notifications and app permissions.
And you?
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