How to Enable Higher Quality Screenshots on the OnePlus 6/5/5T [Root]
The renowned flagships from OnePlus, the OnePlus 6/5T/5 are prominent among the Android users. OxygenOS is a customized version of the Android mobile OS developed by OnePlus exclusively for their smartphones. One minor issue with its software is that screenshots are saved in the compressed JPEG format, rather than the Android’s default PNG. It might be better for saving memory but especially in scrolling screenshots, there can be a big drop in quality. You can enable higher quality screenshots on the OnePlus 6/5T/5 by using a Magisk module.
Get rid of blurry, distorted and awkward screenshots on your OnePlus smartphone. XDA Member angelsel, developed a Magisk module through which you can enable higher quality screenshots on the OnePlus 6/5T/5. You need to root your OnePlus device to proceed further with the tutorial.
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Prerequisites
Enable USB Debugging on your phone. To do this, go to the device Settings » Developer options » toggle the “USB Debugging” switch.
Make a nandroid backup of your device in TWRP recovery before you proceed with the installation process. For this go to Backup option, select the partitions available and swipe right to make a backup.
Download and install the Magisk module. Flash it in TWRP. If you’re on the OnePlus 5T or the OnePlus 5, don’t forget to wipe the cache. The OnePlus 6 is an A/B partition device, so wiping the cache doesn’t do anything on devices supporting seamless updates.
Now Reboot your device once the Magisk Module is flashed.
OnePlus 6, would run into problems at first boot. You won’t be able to take screenshots alongside an error telling you it can’t be saved. Just wait for a few minutes, you’ll be able to get through it. Take and view the details of the screenshot after a while, and you should see it’s now saving PNG files.
That’s it! you can now have the screenshots saving as PNG files.