30+ OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro Tips and Tricks

Google has implemented a few new tools designed to keep you from getting lost in your phone and not being “in the moment” in your surroundings. We’ve seen Samsung and OnePlus add similar features that either tie into Digital Wellbeing or act as their own separate feature. With the OnePlus 9, you’ll be able to use Zen Mode in OxygenOS.

Essentially, this turns your phone into a slab of glass, only showing you the time and allowing you to receive phone calls and snap some pictures. Technically, you can also make phone calls, but Zen Mode limits you to only being able to call emergency numbers.

This isn’t an end-all-be-all solution, however, as Zen Mode is only active for a certain amount of time. For instance, starting Zen Mode for the first time will put your phone into its quiet state for 20 minutes. But once you do, that’s it, as you won’t be able to even restart your phone to get out of Zen Mode. Another benefit of this is that you can customize the UI and Zen Mode itself will notify if you’ve been using your phone non-stop for a specific period of time. The default is two hours of continuous usage, but this can be adjusted in the Settings.

1. Unlock your phone and swipe down to reveal the notification shade.
2. Swipe down again to reveal the Quick Settings toggles.
3. Tap the Zen Mode Quick Tile to open the app.
   • There’s also a standalone Zen Mode app available in the Play Store.
4. Browse the Zen Mode app to find the different features and settings that can be enabled.
5. After selecting a specific time frame, tap the Let’s Go button.