After releasing the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 9 series, the company is now rolling out the Android 13 update for the OnePlus 8 series after weeks of beta testing. Samsung is one of the smartphone OEMs rolling out Android updates, and OnePlus is prepared to compete with their update support.
OnePlus is updating its 8 Series, and you can upgrade to the latest version from the device settings. This is an OTA update, for which you can navigate to device settings, go to system update, and check for the update. Click on Download and Install to upgrade your device’s OS to the latest version.
The updated weight is 5GB in size; the update brings all the basic Android 13 features that Google announced. This update also bundles the October 2022 Android security patch for the device.
Download the OxygenOS 13 OTA Package for the OnePlus 8 Series, 9R, 9RT, and 10R.
An update is gradually rolling out, and if your device doesn’t receive the update, you can manually install the upgrade.
- First, you need to download the OTA package and save it to your device’s internal storage.
- After that, open your device settings and look for software updates.
- On that screen, the gear icon appears in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Choose local upgrade and browse the file from your device’s internal storage.
- Check the Terms and Conditions, and then proceed with installation.
Otherwise, users can also use third-party apps such as Oxygen Updater.
| | Download India OTA | Downlaod Global OTA |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 8 | IN2011_11_F.13 | IN2015_11_F.13 |
| OnePlus 8 Pro | IN2021_11_F.13 | IN2025_11_F.13 |
| OnePlus 8T | KB2001_11_F.13 | KB2005_11_F.13 |
| OnePlus 9R | LE2101_11_F.16 | |
| OnePlus 9RT | MT2111_11.F.11 | |
| OnePlus 10R | 80W: CPH2423_11_C.14 150w: CPH2411_11_C.14 |
Download OxygenOS 13 Stable Update for OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus started rolling out the Android 12-based custom skin OxygenOS 13 after brief public testing for the OnePlus 9 series. Which includes OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. An update is available to download in all regions. You can manually upgrade your device with the OTA package if you haven’t received an update. In this update, OnePlus adds all the features of Android 13 announced by Google, in addition to the features announced by OnePlus. These features include Aquamorphic design, HyperBoost GPA 4.0 Spotify, Bitmoji integration on the lock screen, enhanced home screen folders, and Private Safe 2.0.
OnePlus also included the latest patch update, the Android Security Patch for October 2022. However,
How do I manually upgrade the OnePlus 9 Series with the OTA Package?
First, you need to download the OTA package and store it in your device’s root folder on the device’s internal storage.
- Open the device settings.
- Head over to System Update and tap on the gear icon in the screen’s top-right corner.
- After that, tap on the Lock Upgrade option and choose the Update package.
- Next, choose Install Now, and then tap Install when it prompts.
- That’s it!
Download the OxygenOS 13 OTA Package.
You can check the Changelog on the Community page to find out more about this update. While updating your device, ensure you have 5.5GB of free space and stable internet connectivity. Keep a minimum of 30% battery.
Courtesy: Some_Random_Username (XDA Senior Member) and mlgmxyysd (XDA Recognised Developer)
The OxygenOS 13 Beta Build for the OnePlus 8 Series and OnePlus 9R is now available.
OnePlus started rolling out the OxygenOS 14 stable build for the OnePlus 10 Pro, and the company released the OxygenOS 13 beta for the OnePlus 8 Series and OnePlus 9R. However, it’s currently available to download and upgrade in India. But it will extend to another region quite quickly by the end of this month.
So, suppose you own a device in India. In that case, you can try OxgenOS 13 on your OnePlus 8 Series, which includes the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus 9R. Since this is beta, installing it on your primary device is not advised.
If you want to roll back to the previous version, then with the Rollback package, you can roll back to Android 12. OxygenOS 13 comes with a new Aquamorphic design with updated features like Always-on Display, a new sidebar toolbox, performance improvements, media playback controls in Quick Settings, security enhancements, and more.
Download OxygenOS 13 Beta Build
Packages are only available in India, and they can be used according to your device.
| Device | BETA Build | Downgrade/ Rollback Build |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 8 | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 8R | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 9R | Download | Download |
How to Install the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Package
- After downloading, enable developer mode from the device settings (About device> Version > (Tap x7 times on the build number, and then it will ask for your PIN to enable developer mode.)
- Now, go back to the About screen.
- Click on the gear icon at the top of the Next Local Install display to browse the package from the saved location.
- After that, click on Extract and then on Upgrade.
- Choose System Upgrade, and that’s it!