OnePlus ends support for one of its smartphone series: Here's why

OnePlus recently rolled out the last software update for the smartphones. The company has announced that with the recent update, it has fulfilled its lifecycle maintenance promise for the smartphone.

OnePlus has ended the software support for one of its smartphone series. The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones were launched in April 2020. During the launch, the company promised four years of security updates and three major Android OS upgrades for the smartphones. The company has now rolled out the last software update for smartphones, marking the end of its support period. 

The OxygenOS 13.1.0.587 update, which is currently being rolled out in India, incorporates the April 2024 Android security patch. It aims to enhance system security and stability.

OnePlus has released a statement announcing the end of lifecycle maintenance for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with the release of OxygenOS 13.1.0 ...