OnePlus One is now receiving stable Cyanogen OS 12.1 update (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update). The OTA update, which has the build number YOG4PAS1N0, can come to every OnePlus One user at any time now.
OnePlus has released a couple of Stagefright fixes for Oxygen OS which are meant to target OnePlus 2 and OnePlus One smartphones. The Android 5.1.1 update takes 645MB of space and will fix several security problems, Neurogadget reported.
Recently, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the OnePlus One was rolled back after it was found that there were some significant problems with it and the OnePlus One owners experienced serious problems with their smartphones, according to Master Herald.
According to previous reports, about 2% of the OnePlus One users have been able to get the latest operating system version.
Luckily, CyanogenMod developers have released a new version of CM12.1 custom ROM particularly aimed at OnePlus One smartphone. It comes with performance improvements and extra security fixes and fixes all problems from the previous build.
Furthermore, the latest build addresses the Stagefright exploit, which is a serious security vulnerability that was found in Android that enables hackers to compromise a device easily and get access to parts of its OS.
OnePlus One owners need to approach the flashing procedure with the custom ROM very carefully. Users should read the compatibility notes and instructions carefully, Furthermore, the procedure needs rooting of the handset. A rooted Android device gives the owners several options for using the operating system to its full capacity.
CyanogenMod is advisable to owners who are comfortable with modifying their smartphones and getting access to lower layers of the OS.