Top 7 Must-Have Apps for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

“No smartphone is an island.” This phrase perfectly captures the reality of today’s reference to mobile devices. Even though companies like OnePlus equip their phones with a range of native apps and features, they are insufficient for unlocking their full potential. Whether it’s the OnePlus 8 or the OnePlus 8 Pro, these devices benefit immensely from additional third-party apps, optimizing them to function as high-end flagships and enhancing user experience.

In this post, we have compiled a list of must-have Android apps for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro to maximize potential. Let’s go straight ahead, shall we?

1. Type Like a Pro: SwiftKey

One of the first highlights of SwiftKey is its impeccable prediction and autocorrect. This keyboard can predict your thoughts. The additional gestures and swipe typing enhance the experience. Simply glide over the letters and the nearest words will pop up on the prediction tray.

It also offers a neat set of features and customizations. For example, you can add a number row or text shortcuts to streamline your work.

There’s a handy clipboard that remembers your copied text. Now you don’t have to beat yourself up if you copy more than two text snippets at a time before pasting. One of my favorite features is shifting the keyboard to the left and right, making it easy to type with a single hand. It also supports several languages. Microsoft bought SwiftKey in February 2016.

2. Better Task Management: Notion

Lately, Notion has been grabbing headlines for its unique organization features and note-taking capabilities. Although the app’s interface may not be as intuitive as others, it offers much more than meets the eye.

The app operates on the principles of ‘Block’. A block can be an item like a to-do, image, or link. The best part is you can save links to your favorite articles or any interesting ones for later references. If you click the Share icon in your browser, Notion will appear in the list of apps. Just select the Page, enter the details, and the app will handle the rest.

Notion has apps for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, along with a web version. There are also Top 11 Notion Tips and Tricks, Notion vs Google Docs, and Top 11 Notion Templates to Increase Productivity available for those interested in maximizing the tool’s potential.

3. Enhance those Photos: PicsArt

There is an abundance of photo editing apps on the Google Play Store. While Snapseed has been our favorite for a while, we started looking for alternatives due to its lack of fresh features and customization options.

Our search led us to PicsArt, which offers a wide range of filters, effects, and tools. The added ability to create stickers and change backgrounds made the transition seamless.

The app is easy to use. All the options are neatly laid out, and you have to pick according to the picture’s requirements.

However, some features of PicsArt are hidden behind a paywall. Upgrading to the paid version also unlocks the ad-free version.

If you do not want to hassle with payments and want a simple photo-editing app, Snapseed fits the bill. There are no ads in-between, and the straightforward interface makes things easier. It also allows you to tweak RAW images.

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro capture beautiful pictures. However, tapping on the shutter button is just the beginning. The journey is complete when you balance the looks of the photo via post-processing, and the tools above allow you to do just that.

4. For a Different Perspective: GCam

If you think the OnePlus 8 camera lacks good HDR performance, try the GCam Mod. OnePlus phones support Google’s Camera2 API, making it easy to install the camera app.

You need to sideload a GCam APK to access its amazing features such as Night Sight, HDR+, and Portrait mode. The portrait mode, in particular, is exceptional. GCam also includes an editing suite where you can experiment with filters and color-pop, in addition to image tweaking options.

5. Manage Files Better: Solid Explorer File Manager

The stock Files app of OnePlus efficiently views your files and photos. FileDash enhances convenience for long-term use. However, for additional functionalities, choose file managers like Solid Explorer.

The primary highlight of this app is the two-panel interface, allowing easy file movement through drag and drop.

FileDash allows you to move files to and from Google Drive. Solid Explorer takes it a step further by allowing you to add cloud storage accounts from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more.

The most useful feature of Solid Explorer is its ability to create and extract ZIP, 7ZIP, TAR, and RAR files. Solid Explorer offers a 7-day free trial and the paid version costs $1.99.

6. Jazz up That Curved Screen: Hidey Hole & Zedge

With a high refresh rate and Fluid AMOLED display, the OnePlus phones’ display is impressive. It only makes sense to adorn it with a great wallpaper.

If you want to save battery on your OnePlus device, invest in an app like AmoledPix or Darkops. They have stunning AMOLED wallpapers that spice up the home screen.

But if you don’t want to be bound by a particular type of wallpapers, check out Zedge.

This app features numerous wallpapers across various categories such as AMOLED, neon, sea beaches, and superheroes. Note that there may be occasional ads, but you can remove them by upgrading to the paid version.

Another noteworthy app is HideyHole, which gained popularity with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. The wallpapers in this app are designed to accommodate the hole-punch camera. Although the Galaxy S10e backgrounds fit the OnePlus 8 perfectly, the camera positions are in opposite directions on both phones.

Fortunately, the OnePlus editing suite allows you to easily flip the images. While it requires a few extra steps, some of the app’s photos are worth the effort.

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Get the Most out of Your OnePlus 8

Besides, you can use a PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat Reader because the OnePlus 8 does not come with a built-in PDF reader. If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you should try Podcast Addict.

Check out this video on essential apps for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro from our Twothirds.Us YouTube Channel.

One of the things I appreciate about OnePlus phones and OxygenOS is that they have less bloatware compared to other manufacturers. Additionally, built-in features like the screenshot editor and screen recorder add value to the experience.

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