OnePlus 10T Is Out of Security Support: Should You Keep Using Yours?

OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.

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Liz Ticong
Liz Ticong
Aug 7, 2026
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The OnePlus 10T has reached the end of its guaranteed security-support window, but that does not mean owners need to stop using it immediately.

OnePlus lists Aug. 1 as the end of the device’s product security update period. That means future vulnerabilities affecting the 10T may no longer receive manufacturer-provided fixes, increasing risk the longer the phone remains in service.

If your 10T is fully updated, it may still be reasonable to keep using for now. But anyone relying on it for work email, authentication, banking, passwords, or other sensitive data should start planning a replacement.

Check your OnePlus 10T security patch now

The latest official 10T rollout included the June 2026 Android security patch. Regional releases can differ, so your own handset is the best place to start.

  1. Open Settings > About device. Check the software version and security patch information installed on your phone.
  2. Install any update still waiting. A pending release may contain fixes your handset has not received yet.
  3. Note the security patch date. Keep it as a reference for how long the phone goes without another manufacturer-level update.

A support deadline does not mean your phone suddenly became unsafe. It means you can no longer count on the manufacturer to fix new security flaws discovered later.

Security risk grows after support ends

At launch, OnePlus promised “three major Android updates and four years of security updates.” Its product security schedule confirms that the advertised security period is now over.

Security patches become important when new flaws are found after devices are already in use. Future problems affecting Android or the handset’s own software could require a fix from the manufacturer, which no longer promises routine security updates for the 10T.

Normal day-to-day use does not stop when security support ends. Calls, apps, cameras and mobile data will continue working. 

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Keep using it carefully or plan a replacement

My recommendation depends on what you ask the phone to protect. A fully updated 10T used mainly as a spare handset does not need to be retired simply because its guaranteed support period is over.

I would make a different call for a daily work phone, though. If mine carried company email, authentication apps or confidential files, it’s safer to start planning a replacement rather than wait for an unpatched security problem to force the decision. Banking and password-management use would give me similar reasons to move sooner.

Replacement shopping should include remaining security support alongside price and hardware. The mobile maker currently lists the OnePlus 11 through February 2028, the OnePlus 12 through February 2029, and the OnePlus 13 through January 2031.

A working 10T can stay in service. Primary-phone users should now have an exit plan.

Related News: OnePlus Community users have until August 16 to preserve posts, images, guides, and other content tied to the North American platform.

Liz Ticong

Liz Ticong is a technology writer specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software reviews, and emerging business technologies. With more than a decade of professional writing experience and over five years contributing technology content for TechnologyAdvice, she helps readers understand complex technologies and evaluate the tools that best fit their needs. Liz has extensive experience researching, testing, and analyzing software platforms, AI tools, and technology solutions. Her work includes in-depth software reviews, buyer’s guides, product comparisons, and technology news coverage designed to help businesses make informed purchasing and implementation decisions. She regularly evaluates AI applications, automation tools, cybersecurity solutions, and business software, providing practical insights based on hands-on testing and research. In addition to her work with TechnologyAdvice, Liz has contributed technology content to leading industry publications, including eWeek and TechRepublic. Her background in technical writing and software analysis enables her to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both business and technology audiences. Liz holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and continues to expand her expertise through ongoing education in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Through her writing, she helps readers navigate a rapidly evolving technology landscape with practical, research-driven insights and real-world product analysis.