Oneplus 9: January 2022 Security Patch with Hotfixes [C.44 Build]

Oneplus 9 Software Update:

Oneplus has released a major OTA patch or Hotfix for Oneplus 9 with C.44 Build, in the month of January 2022. After the release of Oneplus 10 Pro, they have released the much-awaited patch, which promises of fixing all the issues along with the latest security patch i.e, the January 2022 Security Patch.

Release date: the update was released on 21st January 2022

In particular, the update brings a lot of optimization & additions for Oneplus 9, the changes included in the following areas of the device software: System, Dark mode, Shelf, Work-Life Balance, Gallery, Canvas AOD, Camera & Network.

The previous update [C.40 Build] had brought Hotfix which promised on resolving all the bugs & issues along with the December 2021 Security Patch, but unfortunately, the update hadn’t resolved many issues & only had the users with bad user experience.

Previous Post: Oneplus 9: December 2021 OTA Update with Android 12 [C.40 Build]

Why did few users didn’t receive Android 12 with OxygenOS 12?

-As per the community, plenty of users haven’t received the major update yet, the problem we assume is they had a rough start filled with a ton of bugs & issues throughout the Android 12 journey resulting in multiple pauses in the wide rollout of the OTA update, which resulted in few devices running on OxygenOS 11 still.

-What we think is as they are still fixing the Android 12 issues & bugs, We assume the stable OTA to roll out soon to all users once the majority of the issues are resolved.

Update Details

• Device: OnePlus 9
• Build version: OxygenOS 12
• Android version: Android 12
• Update type: Major Stable OS Upgrade
• Build version:
  • IN LE2111_11_C.44
  • NA LE2115_11_C.44
  • EU LE2113_11_C.44
• Update size: !
• Android Security Patch: January 2022 

Source: Oneplus Community

Update Changelog:

• Note:
  • Please note that some features updates in the changelog are only for specific region
• System:
  • [Optimized] Desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • [Optimized] System power consumption to extend the battery life
  • [Optimized] the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
  • [Optimized] charging animation display
  • [Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.01
  • [Fixed] a scrolling lag issue in Notification Bar
  • [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
• Dark mode:
  • [Added] Dark mode now has three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
• Shelf:
  • [Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  • [Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
  • [Added] Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  • [Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  • [Added] OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at health status
• Work Life Balance:
  • [Optimized] Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  • [Added] WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
• Gallery:
  • [Added] Gallery now allows to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
• Canvas AOD:
  • [Added] Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  • [Added] multiple brushes, effects and color adjustment
  • [Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
• Camera:
  • [Optimized] Camera response speed when taking videos
  • [Optimized] the startup speed of Camera
  • [Optimized] the image effect of the rear Camera
• Network:
  • [Fixed] unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios

How long did OnePlus take for the updates?

Android OS	Update	Release Date/Status	Estimated months
Android 11	Out-of-the-box	March 2021	nil
Android 12	First OS update	December 2021	2 Months
Android 13	Second OS update	–	–
Android 14	Third OS update	–	–

How long will it get updates?

As this is the first major android upgrade the OnePlus 9 is getting, It still has two more major Android build that is Android 13 & Android 14 respectively. Current OS Android 12 with OxygenOS 12 as of January 2022.

The OnePlus 9 will receive three years of major OS updates and four years of Security updates.

Therefore, Android 12 will be the first major OS update on this device and it is also eligible to be on the Android 13 and Android 14 update list as well.

Check here >>> OnePlus Android 12 update list

• Out-of-the-box: Android 11
• First Update: Android 12  – Currently Rolling out Dec 6th 2021 – Globally
• Second Update: Android 13 [Eligible]
• Third Update: Android 14 [Eligible] [Last Update]

How to update your OnePlus device with the latest Software Update?

The OxygenOS 12 with Android 12 update is currently rolling out to OnePlus 9 users. But, it is soon expected to be rolled out to all the users soon Globally

OnePlus Community thread for Software Update

Once the update is available on your device, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your OnePlus 9

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