OnePlus 5/5T gets Project Treble support: What does it mean for the consumers?

OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS 5.1.6 update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The update brings in support for VoLTE for Idea customers. One of the important changes that come with this update is the much-awaited support to Project Treble. Here's what it means for the OnePlus 5/5T users.

What is Project Treble?

Project Treble was introduced by Google in order to shorten the time period between an Android version release and the third-party OEM's pushing the update. The OEMs now do not need to rework on their interface implementation and can directly update the Android framework. This makes the process much easier and allows companies to push out the updates soon enough.

What does it mean for OnePlus 5/5T users?

OnePlus is already quick enough in delivering the Android updates. With the support for Project Treble, the company can be quicker and the users can get the Android update soon after Google releases it. Now, as the Project Treble support is here, the OnePlus 5/5T users can expect the Android 9 Pie update hitting their devices soon.

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Apart from the Project Treble supports, the new OxygenOS 5.1.6 update also brings support for VoLTE for Idea subscribers. The changelog further claims that the Bluetooth stability for calls has been improved. The update also brings the latest October 2018 Android security patch.

Meanwhile, OnePlus is gearing up to launch their second flagship smartphone of the year, the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone is will first unveil at an event in New York on October 29 followed by a launch event in New Delhi on October 30. The smartphone is said to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and ditch the 3.5mm jack in exchange.