OnePlus launched OxygenOS, its own operating system based on Android Lollipop, stepping off from its previous Cyanogen-made OS for its phones.
OxygenOS has been unveiled by the Chinese smartphone maker in 2014 after it had issues in launching its flagship phone in India.
Cyanogen, the developer of the famous CyanogenMod, granted exclusive rights to Micromax, another phone maker in India. This led to the termination of the partnership between OnePlus and Cyanogen.
OnePlus will still be using the CyanogenMod-based ROM for its official OTA updates on their phones, most likely until they smoothen out the OxygenOS and any possible issues.
"Developing OxygenOS has been an incredibly fun and challenging experience for all of us. In this environment where everyone is fighting to standout with custom ROMs, we think it's important to go back to basics. We place things like performance and battery life over gimmicks and bloated features," OnePlus wrote on their company blog.
Since OnePlus' new OxygenOS rom is based on the new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, it is not available for updating via OTA.
The new ROM has a several new additions such as gesture shortcuts for even when the screen is off, new quick settings menu, few advanced options and a new file explorer.
The Shenzhen-based tech company said that they are aiming for faster and more meaningful software updates in the future, suited for the better integration of its services.
OnePlus is expected to install the OxygenOS ROM on their future phones, but current phone users will need to head to their website and follow the instructions to install the new Lollipop update.