[Download] Oxygen OS 10.3.8 for OnePlus 6 and 6T OTA update with January 2021 security patch

OnePlus just rolled out a new OTA update for the popular OnePlus 6 and 6T devices with software version Oxygen OS 10.3.8. The new update is still based on Android 10 and not the latest Android 11. It is a mere Android security level bump to the the newer January 2021 patches. The OEM also updated some additional packages like GMS from September 2020. See what’s new and download OnePlus 6 and 6T’s latest Oxygen OS 10.3.8 OTA update.

Apart from the January 2021 security patch level, Oxygen OS 10.3.8 update features newer Google Mobile Services package to September 2020. GMS packages are basically stock Google apps and services required for better functionality of Android. This may potentially save a few MBs of phone storage. OnePlus also updated something called MemberShip to v1.2.0.2. Checkout the complete changelog from below.

Furthermore, the OnePlus 6 series will also receive Android 11. However, it may take a while before the update actually shows up via Oxygen OS 11 based Open Beta program. So stay tuned!

Complete changelog of OxygenOS 10.3.8 for OnePlus 6 series:

• System updates
  • Updated MemberShip to 1.2.0.2
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.09
• OnePlus Store
  • An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)

Download Oxygen OS 10.3.8 for OnePlus 6 and 6T

Latest Oxygen OS 10.3.8 is now rolling out globally for the OnePlus 6 and 6T phones. Following are the full OTA update zips available for download (full stock firmware).

For OTA updates, simply go to Settings app -> System Updates -> Check for OTA updates. It will automatically download and install the updates, if  available.

Alternatively, you can also grab the full stock firmware zip from below and manually install it using local upgrade method.

• OxygenOS 10.3.8 for the OnePlus 6 | Full OTA Download
  OOS 10.3.7 → 10.3.8 Incremental OTA
• OxygenOS 10.3.8 for the OnePlus 6T | Full OTA Download
  OOS 10.3.7 → 10.3.8 Incremental OTA

How to install?

Wondering how to update OnePlus 7T-series device to latest Oxygen OS firmware? Simply download the full stock firmware from above and perform a local upgrade using this tutorial. As for the incremental OTA update, install using stock recovery or ADB sideload method.

Just last week, we saw the first Android 11 update for the entire OnePlus 7 series with the first Open Beta update.

Source (OnePlus forums)