OnePlus 6 Now Receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 3 on Android 9 Pie

OnePlus has just rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for OnePlus 6 users who are participating in the Android 9.0 Open beta program. The new update comes with a couple of bug fixes, major improvements as well as a number of new features.

With this new update, you will now be able to call up Google Assistant by holding down the power button for half a second. To activate this new shortcut, just open your phone's settings, click on Buttons & gestures and toggle on the Quick activate the assistant app.

The update also extends parallel app support to more apps which includes Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber and OLA. It also fixed stability issues with face unlock, fingerprint unlock and ambient display.

Below is the full official changelog for the OxygenOS Open Beta 3  update.

System

>> Fixed stability issues with ambient display

Improved stability for face unlock and fingerprint scanner

>> Added support to launch google assistant or other third party assistant app by holding power button for 0.5 seconds

Parallel Apps

>> Added support for more apps (Telegram ,Discord,IMO, Uber, OLA) in parallel APPS

OnePlus Switch v2.1.0

>> Added manual connection method if unable to connect switch with QR code on the old device

Supported backup and recovery for application data including home screen, lock screen and APP layout

>> Bug fixes and support for more Android models

Remember that this is still a beta build and not a stable OS yet, so system instability and a couple of bugs are expected. Below are the known issues as listed out by OnePlus.

Known Issues

>> Some applications may not function as expected when running on this beta version

>> Google Pay service is not working

If you are already on the beta build, then you will receive this update Via OTA. But if you are still on stable Oreo OS then you can download and manually flash the ROM on your phone. For guide and download link, click here.