Chinese smartphone-maker OnePlus has unveiled its own operating system, the OxygenOS for the OnePlus One device.
The release of the OxygenOS, which is based on the Android 5.0 Lollipop, marks the end of the partnership between OnePlus and its former OS-developer, Cyanogen, according to The Next Digit.
OxygenOS is now live and can be downloaded for the company's flagship Android phablet, the OnePlus One. The new OS brings various features to the device such as support for gesture shortcuts even when the device's screen is off, advanced options and quick settings menu.
OnePlus plans to release future devices with updated versions of the OxygenOS while current OnePlus One users can download it from the company's website.
Before the arrival of the OxygenOS, the company's smartphone ran on the CyanogenMod 11S, which is based on the Android 4.4.4 KitKat. However, in November of last year, Cyanogen announced that it will leave OnePlus to work with India-based telecom company Micromax, Engadget reported.
As part of the new deal, Cyanogen will now exclusively work with Micromax's online brand Yu.
The departure of Cyanogen prompted OnePlus to develop its own hardware for the One mobile device. The company noted through a blog post that by doing so, it will be able to monitor feedback from consumers more effectively and create better updates for its devices.
"By creating our own operating system, we can quickly respond to user feedback and make it easier for you to continue playing a fundamental role in the future of OnePlus," the company wrote. "Our goal for the OxygenOS is to provide faster, more meaningful updates and a better-integrated range of services for every OnePlus user."
Although the OxygenOS was already released, the company mentioned that it is still working on a few of its glitches. This is why OnePlus encourages users to post their feedback about the new OS though the company's forum page to help the development team improve the overall quality of the OxygenOS.
