OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T is now available for download. OnePlus CEO already announced that OnePlus 3/3T will get the Android O update but that takes some time. For now, OnePlus released the OxygenOS Open Beta 17/8 update for OnePlus 3/3T which brings Ambient Display 2.0, lift up display, quick sharing from the OnePlus Camera app and the new OnePlus font. The update also includes Improved Gallery v1.7, Recorder, Weather app, File Manager apps, optimize some apps and brings May security patch.
The update is an “OxygenOS Open Beta” and you will receive the OTA if you are on previous Open Beta build else you have to flash it manually via ADB Sideload. After flashing OxygenOS Open Beta 8 on OnePlus 3T and OxygenOS Open Beta 17 on OnePlus 3 you will continue getting the OTA. Download OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and OxygenOS Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T from below and flash it manually.
Recently OnePlus released the stable OxygenOS 4.1.4 for OnePlus 3/3T, but if you want early access to new features, then you must try the latest Open beta for OnePlus 3/3T. OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T update brings tons of new features and optimizations. If you want to update your OnePlus to the latest version, then download OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T from below. Check below what’s new in OxygenOS Open Beta 17/8.
Features of OxygenOS Open Beta 17/8
- New additions:
- Ambient display 2.0
- Lift up display
- Sharing functionality for Shot on OnePlus
- All new OnePlus Font (Available in English, Chinese, and Japanese only)
- UI Improvements:
- Gallery v1.7
- Recorder v1.6
- Weather v1.7
- File Manager v1.7
- Other UI refinements
- Optimizations:
- Enhanced launching speed of 3rd-party apps
- Optimized management of foreground and background processes
- Other changes:
- Setup wizard adjusted to suit the style of Android 7.1
- Refined contact import process from SIM card, now supports dual numbers and an email address
- Automatically add corresponding country codes when making calls during roaming
- Updated Android Security Patch level to 1st May 2017
Note:-
- This method is only for the OnePlus 3/3T.
- Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
- It will not erase your data, but still, we advise you to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
- Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.
Download OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T
Download Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3
Download Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T
How to Install OxygenOS Open Beta 17/8 on OnePlus 3/3T
1) Enable ‘USB debugging’ option from setting>developer option>. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.
3) Download ADB and fastboot driver for windows or ADB and Fastboot for Mac and install it on your PC.
4) Download the OxygenOS Open Beta 8 OTA zip file for OnePlus 3T or OxygenOS Open Beta 17 OTA zip for OnePlus 3 from above Copy ROM to a folder where adb installed.
5) Now Turn Off your phone and boot into recovery mode.
3) Choose Install from USB
4) Now Connect your phone to Laptop/PC
5) On ADB folder press shift+right click and click on open command here.
6) Now check your connection by typing the below command
adb devices
if your device is listed, you’re ready to flash the ROM
7) Flash the OxygenOS Open Beta 8 on OnePlus 3T by typing below command
adb sideload File Name.zip
8) Now wait until the process completes and then Reboot the phone.
9) Done!
So Download OxygenOS Open Beta 17 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 3T and flash it on your device. Let us know if you have any questions by comment below.
Source – OnePlus
