OnePlus announces the end of support for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T.
For any smartphone that comes out comes the disastrous day when its official updates stop. Today, it’s the turn of the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T.
Last November, as written XDA, both of these phones have received a security update. OnePlus has just confirmed that this is the final software update on these two devices.
Three years of major updates
As usual, OnePlus communicated on the issue via a post on its blog. The brand writes:
After 3 major updates and over 3 years of updates, around 60 closed beta builds and over 30 open beta builds, now is the time to close a chapter and announce the end of official OnePlus software support. 6 and 6T.
While, for some time, more and more manufacturers have committed to offering three years of major Android updates for their high-end smartphones, the lifespan of the OnePlus 6 and 6T appears to be quite honorable. .
What to do now ?
By the way, the firm takes the opportunity to thank all the beta testers “who, since 2018, have tested features before they were released in the stable version. You played a huge role in optimizing OxygenOS to ensure a better overall experience. »
Remember that a smartphone that is no longer updated does not mean the end of the beans. There are custom ROMs created by enthusiasts based on the latest Android updates. This should make it possible to hold another one or two years without too much concern.
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