If you are using OnePlus 9 series (9/9Pro/9R/9RT) or the 10 series (10T/10Pro/10R), you might want to hold off on updating your phone.
According to @Pmkphotoworks, he alleged that the August update is bricking certain OnePlus devices and causing damages to the motherboards.
According to GizmoChina, owners of these models have reported that a specific update has caused damage to their OnePlus devices. There are claims that the motherboards are being damaged following the update.
If these claims are true, the company may be dealing with a defective update. However, the root cause of the issue remains uncertain, so it’s advisable to consider this report with caution.