OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T finally get Android 9 Pie officially. As guaranteed, OnePlus released first OxygenOS Android 9 Pie community beta build for OnePlus 3/3T and available for download now. The update features brand new UI, Gaming Mode 3, Google Duo integration, new DND mode, April 2019 security patches, and more.
OxygenOS Android 9 Pie beta builds for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T download and installation instruction is now available. Users can install the update on their phone via Local upgrade or Recovery method and enjoy the new features right now. This is an official build, so anyone can install it on their device.
All beta users will get the stable OTA update when it releases. Below is what is new in this update, installation procedure and download link.
What’s new in Android 9 Pie Community Beta for OnePlus 3/3T?
– Update system to Android 9 Pie
– Brand new UI for Android Pie
– April 2019 security patches
– New Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings
– Gaming Mode 3.0 with text notification mode and notification for third party calls
– Deep Google Duo integration in Phone app
– Google Lens mode for camera
OxygenOS Android 9 Pie community beta build is now available for download. If you like to get the latest Android version on your OnePlus 3/3T, then install it right now. You will get the OTA update when the stable build is released.
Downloads:
Community Beta for OnePlus 3
Community Beta for onePlus 3T
Read more: How to unbrick a bricked (non-Booting) OnePlus 3T
Installation Guide:
OnePlus 3/3T runs stable OxygenOS version 181206 with locked bootloader follows this guide.
1. Move the downloaded file to the internal storage root folder using the File Manager.
2. Open Settings menu, click System update and then click the top right settings icon.
3. Choose Local update, click on the firmware you just saved and wait for the installation completes.
4. The phone will boot after completing the process.
OR
1. After transferring the firmware, switch off the phone and then press Power & Volume Up keys together to boot into Fastboot mode.
2. Navigate to Recovery using Volume and Power keys. Choose English, then Install from Internal Storage, select the downloaded firmware zip zip file and select “Yes” to start the installation.
3. Wait until the process complete. Your phone will reboot after installation.
OnePlus 3/3T runs on OxygenOS Open Beta version 180712 follow this guide. It will wipe data from the phone, so backup all important files before proceeding.
1. After transferring the firmware, switch off the phone and then press Power & Volume Up keys together to boot into Fastboot mode.
2. Navigate to Recovery using Volume and Power keys. Choose English, then Install from Internal Storage, select the downloaded firmware zip zip file and select “Yes” to start the installation.
3. Wait until the process complete. Your phone will reboot after installation.
(Source – OnePlus)
