Oneplus 7 OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 with December 2021 Security Patch
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OnePlus 7: OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 with December 2021 Security Patch

OnePlus 7 Software Update

Oneplus has rolled out OxygenOS 11 iterative software update with OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 for Oneplus 7 users with December 2021 Security Patch, along with a fix in WhatsApp wherein users were not able to send or receive files.

Oneplus 7 was released on 04th June,2019 with Android 9.0 out of the box.

Previously it was seen with October 2021 Security Patch, with a peculiar fix in the displaying call, as it had a delay which resulted to show the callers name after a few seconds.

Previous Post: OnePlus 7 Software Update: OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 with October 2021 Security Patch

This is a phased rollout with OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 launched Globally and is soon to be followed closely by EU regions. This update via OTA is staged with limited users to get it as fast as they can.

What about Android 12 or OxygenOS 12?

As of now there are no signs or talk about Android 12 for Oneplus 7 Series of devices, recently the latest flagship Series of Oneplus 9 received the Android 12 update, and this year is about to end, probably Q2 2022 we can expect any information regarding stable OTA update

Update Details

  • Device: OnePlus 7
  • Android: Android 11
  • OxygenOS: OxygenOS 11.0.5.
  • Build number:
    • EU:11.0.5.1.GM57BA
    • GLO:11.0.5.1.GM57AA
  • Android Security Patch: December 2021
  • Update type: Software update/Security update
  • Release date: 23rd December 2021
Oneplus 7 December 2021 Security Patch

Source: OnePlus Community

Official Changelog:

  • System
    • Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot send and receive media files
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12
    • Improved system stability

How long did OnePlus take for the major OS updates?

Android OSUpdateRelease Date/StatusEstimated Months
Android 9 PieOut-of-the-boxMay 2019Nil
Android 10First OS updateOctober 20191 month
Android 11Second OS updateMarch 20216 months
Android 12Third/Last OS update
Roadmap of Android OS update – Oneplus 7

Also Read>>> OnePlus Android 12 update list

How long will it get updates?

The OnePlus 7 has received two major OS updates with Android 10 and 11. But Oneplus has promised 3 year OS updates for its flagship series of devices.

Hence, the Android 12 update should probably be the last major OS update on this device.

But it will continue to receive Security Updates or the OxygenOS updates next year at least.

  • Out-of-the-box: Android 9 Pie
  • First update: Android 10
  • Second update: Android 11
  • Third update: Android 12 [Last update]

How to update your OnePlus device with the latest OxygenOS update?

The OnePlus 7 Software update has been released in GLO and EU regions currently and will soon expand to other regions. Once it’s available on your device, you will receive a notification regarding the software update.

Then, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your OnePlus 7 with the latest OxygenOS 11.0.5.1.

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