As a longtime OnePlus user with hands-on experience across multiple flagships, I've uncovered the best ways to elevate your OnePlus 6T. Launched in late October 2018 after waves of leaks, this powerhouse starts at $549 and shines with OxygenOS 9.0 on Android Pie.
Quick Navigation: 1. Enable navigation gestures | 2. Multitask like a pro | 3. Customize fingerprint animation | 4. Activate Game Mode | 5. Schedule DND Mode | 6. Enable Smart Boost | 7. Hide apps | 8. Set custom accent colors | 9. Refine Face Unlock | 10. Gesture screenshots | 11. Lock apps | 12. Tweak Ambient Display | 13. Hide the notch
Maximize your OnePlus 6T with these proven tips, drawn from real-world testing.
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OxygenOS 9 on the OnePlus 6T introduces seamless navigation gestures that free up screen real estate for a more immersive experience. Swipe effortlessly without the traditional nav bar cluttering your view.
Head to Buttons & Gestures > Navigation bar & gestures, then select Navigation gestures. Swipe up for home, or from the bottom corners to go back—intuitive and efficient.
If you're upgrading from gesture-enabled devices, this feels like home—but even smoother.
Android Pie's pill-shaped navigator transforms multitasking on the OnePlus 6T into something fluid and intuitive.
Swipe the pill up slightly and left/right to cycle recent apps, or slide horizontally for quick switches. For split-screen, open recents, tap the three-dot menu, and choose Split screen—then pick your second app.
Bonus: Enable Google Assistant on power button press via Buttons & Gestures for instant access.
The in-display fingerprint scanner's default animation dazzles, but personalization is key. Swap it for a subtler effect.
Navigate to Security & Lock screen > Fingerprints > Fingerprint animation and pick your favorite—like the sleek Stripe effect.
Pro Tip: Enable "Charge your phone to show" in fingerprint settings for always-ready unlocking, ideal if Face Unlock isn't your preference.
Gamers, rejoice: Pairing the Snapdragon 845 with Game Mode silences distractions for uninterrupted PUBG or Asphalt 9 sessions.
Go to Utilities > Game Mode, add your games, and it auto-activates on launch.
Take control of interruptions with customizable Do Not Disturb (DND). Set it to activate automatically during focus times.
Visit Sounds & Vibration > Do Not Disturb > Automatically enable, choose Sleeping, and set your schedule. Peace restored.
This under-the-radar feature boosts performance by up to 20%, perfect for heavy multitasking or gaming.
Find it at Settings > Utilities > OnePlus Lab and toggle Smart Boost.
Keep sensitive apps out of sight (but not locked) using Hidden Space.
Swipe right from the app drawer's left edge to access. Add via the top-right More icon; long-press to view apps.
Note: Hides only—consider app lock for security.
Break free from presets: Input any hex code for your perfect accent shade, like vibrant fuchsia.
Go to Display > Accent color, tap the paint bucket, and enter your code.
Lightning-fast Face Unlock is great, but tweak it to peek at notifications without full unlock.
In Face Unlock settings, disable Auto unlock after screen on. Swipe left from lock screen for home.
OnePlus' gesture suite shines here—three-finger swipe for instant shots, no buttons needed.
Enable at Buttons & Gestures > Quick gestures > Three-finger screenshot.
Prevent accidental closures: Lock key apps in the recents menu.
Open recents, scroll to the app, tap three dots > Lock.
Bonus: Double-tap home screen to lock screen—enable in Home settings (requires OnePlus Launcher).
Always-on smarts for notifications, time, and battery—at a glance.
Customize at Display > Ambient Display > Clock style; enable Tap to show for interactivity.
The teardrop notch is sleek, but if it's not for you, mask it easily.
Go to Display > Notch Display and select the hide option.
These tips, refined through extensive daily use, reveal the 6T's hidden depths—like Quick Settings network switches and customizable vibrations.
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