OnePlus devices always pack something different from their previous models. You can see the beastly specs combined with one or the other great feature. Eventually, you get these new features to the older devices via a software update. But, in this article, we will show you how to get OnePlus 7 Pro’s Zen Mode on your older OnePlus device.
The Zen Mode will be passed on to the previous generation OnePlus devices which is officially confirmed by the company. It will be available via beta updates in the next few months. But, if you want to get your hands on the Zen Mode before the official updates arrive, follow this stepwise guide.
What Is Zen Mode?
The Zen Mode is something that should be there in our life without the need for an app. But, as we are surrounded by tech, we need to take breaks and enjoy life with our friends, families or our beloved ones. Texting and having face to face conversation is two different thing one in today’s world needs to understand.
Here the comes the productivity of the Zen Mode offered by One Plus 7 Pro. It helps you take a 20 min break every time you reach a threshold or limit of your smartphone usage. This limit or threshold can be adjusted according to your preferences.
This app literally lets you enjoy the life out of your notifications and overall your mobile phone. The Zen Mode mutes and interrupts all the notifications coming on your mobile. You can still make or receive calls from your device even if the Zen Mode is active.
How To Get OnePlus 7 Pro’s Zen Mode On Your Older OnePlus Device
Now to get the Zen Mode on your older OnePlus device, you need to download the unofficial app. You need to download the app from the below link and sideload or install it like you install any other app.
Download: Zen Mode
This Zen Mode file works flawlessly on the OnePlus 6t, 6, 5T. Besides, this app is not available as a separate icon in the app drawer. You need to add it to the Quick settings menu bar of your OnePlus device.
The first time when you tap it, you will get instruction, onboarding and a detailed explanation of the app. Once you start the Zen Mode, your device will be in a DND (Do Not Disturb) mode for 20 minutes. This blocks the notification and all the apps on your device. Moreover, the screen is also not accessible.
The only thing that you can do while you are in the Zen Mode is, make or receive calls, make emergency calls or open the camera app.
Benefits of Zen Mode
Once you have completed the 20 minutes in the Zen Mode, it will show you the summary of what happened during that session. It includes the number of notifications and other interruptions during the 20 minutes. Zen Mode also gives you detailed statistics of all the times you have used this mode.
Moreover, you will get a notification warning if you use your mobile device for a straight 2,3,4 or 5 hours. This is good for people who get easily engaged while playing games or watching content on a loop.
Conclusion
This small app lets you enjoy life and make real social life connections with actual human beings. It is indeed a shame that we continuously use our mobile phone and ignore real-life emotions and moments. This is a great step by OnePlus. At least they have a mode that blocks your mobile for some time to let you enjoy life.
Basically, Zen Mode is a branded version for the Do Not Disturb mode made for the OnePlus devices. But, the additional features and total lockdown for 20 minutes makes this app better than an ordinary Do Not Disturb mode app.
One word of advice from my side is, this mode literally blocks all the apps and everything for 20 minutes. You won’t be able to stop the Zen Mode feature once you have started it. All notifications other than calls will be muted, ensuring you’re completely undisturbed until Zen Mode ends. So, you should use this app only when you are totally sure that you can live without your device and notifications and enjoy life moments.
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