OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 adds overdue HDR video recording to OnePlus 9 Pro

OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with the most notable change finally adding HDR video recording to the 9 Pro — a glaring omission since launch.

The update also includes some other tweaks, but since launch, for reasons we’re not entirely sure of, the OnePlus 9 has been able to record HDR video but the OnePlus 9 Pro has lacked the capability. OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 brings the option to the more expensive device, which you might not have even noticed. Overheating issues plagued the device upon launch, which could explain why HDR video was missing initially.

When launching the camera app on the OnePlus 9 Pro, there isn’t an option to record HDR video, while oddly, on the OnePlus 9 the option is available when tapping the three-dot overflow menu as “Dynamic video.” With OxygenOS 11.2.7.7, the option is now available on both OnePlus 9 series devices. In simple terms, HDR video improves the color, brightness, and contrast range of older video formats for richer overall content.

OnePlus confirmed the rollout of the OTA update over on the Official OnePlus Forums, along with some other small tweaks. The latest update claims “reduced power consumption” in certain areas, while there are also some improvements to the overall photo taking and video recording experience to coincide with the HDR video recording capability for OnePlus 9 Pro. You can check out the short changelog below:

OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 for OnePlus 9/9 Pro update changelog

• System
  • Reduced power consumption in specific scenarios
  • Fixed known issues and improved stability
• Camera
  • Newly added HDR option in video recording interface（Path: Menu options in the upper right corner of the screen-Dynamic video) (9 Pro-specific)
  • Improved the shooting and recording experience

The update is rolling out right now in India, with a wider rollout to devices in North America and Europe in the coming days. You may be able to grab the update for your device on Oxygen Updater, but it is important to note that you should only sideload the correct OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 update on your OnePlus 9 or 9 Pro device.

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