OxygenOS 13 OBT1 will be available in IN and NA this time. Due to some slightly different features in each region, OxygenOS 13 will come to the EU in the near future. In order to upgrade to this build successfully, be sure that your device is in the latest OxygenOS 12 version (A.15).
Please keep in mind that this is beta software. These builds are not as stable as our official OTAs. By installing this update, you accept the potential risks.
Known Issues
- There is no response when clicking Capture Log after switching Multiple users/System Cloner/Languages. (You need to switch Multiple users/System Cloner/Languages first before capturing the log in the feedback tool).
- A dot will display abnormally when pairing Bluetooth.
- The photos might be blurred when taking multiple pictures of people with Ultra Dark mode and zoom out at the same time.
- The screen will freeze when taking videos in specific scenarios.
- The pictures might not be saved when taking photos of people by zooming out 3.3x.
- There will be a black screen when the camera freezes.
- The videos might show in green when shot in FILM mode.
- The pictures might be black when taking photos in the dark with Night Mode.
Changelog
【Design】
- Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
- Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
- Optimizes fonts for better readability.
- Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
【Efficiency】
- Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
- Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
- Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
- Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up the Shelf by default.
【Seamless interconnection】
- Optimizes earphone connectivity to deliver a more seamless experience.
【Personalization】
- Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
- Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
- Optimizes Canvas Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.
【Security & Privacy】
- Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
- Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
- Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
【Health & Digital wellbeing】
- Adds Kid Space, providing screen time limit, ambient light reminders, and Eye-protecting display features.
【Performance optimization】
- Optimizes Dolby Sound effects with enhanced spatial sound field perception and more accurate sound sourcing.
【Gaming experience】
- Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
Please note
- In order to upgrade to this build successfully, be sure that your device is in the latest OxygenOS 12 version (A.15).
- These instructions are only for the OnePlus 10 Pro. Please make sure the battery level is above 30% and a minimum of 4GB of storage space is available.
- Carrier version devices (TMO) aren’t compatible with the Open beta builds.
- MP version – Stable Official version
- DP version – Developer Preview version
- OBT Version – Open Beta version
Installing
MP to OBT upgrade guide—via Local OTA Update (IN ONLY)
Note: This upgrade method only works for IN version, NA users please refer to another upgrade guide. Please be sure to backup first.Note: In order to upgrade to this build successfully, be sure that your device is in the latest OxygenOS 12 version (A.15).- Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
- Go to Settings -> About device -> Version -> Click Build number 7 times and enter the password, now you are in the developer mode.
- Go back to Settings -> About device -> Up to date -> Click the top right button -> Local install -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> Extract -> Upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
- After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
- Update successful.
MP to OBT upgrade guide—via Local OTA Update (NA ONLY)
Note: This upgrade method only works for NA version, IN users please refer to another upgrade guide. Please be sure to backup first.Note: In order to upgrade to this build successfully, be sure that your device is in the latest OxygenOS 12 version (A.15).- Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the Upgrade package to the phone storage.
- Install this apk . You’ll need it to update. Then open the app -> tap the top-right gear icon -> find the upgrade package and tap it -> wait to finish the installation -> tap reboot.
- After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
- Update successful.
Rolling Back
OBT to MP rollback guide – via Local OTA update (IN ONLY)
Note: This downgrade method only works for IN version, NA users please refer to another rollback guide.Note: This rollback method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first. Some applications may be lost after downgrading, you can restore the lost applications by updating to the latest MP version by installing the packages below.- Download the latest ROM rollback zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the ROM rollback package to the phone storage.
- Go to Settings -> About device -> Version -> Click Build number 7 times and enter the password, now you are in the developer mode.
- Go back Settings -> About device -> Up to date -> Click the top right button -> Local install -> Click on the corresponding rollback package -> Extract -> Upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
- After the rollback is complete, click Restart.
- Rollback successful.
OBT to MP rollback guide – via Local OTA update (NA ONLY)
Note: This downgrade method only works for NA version, IN users please refer to the rollback guide above.Note: This rollback method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first. Some applications may be lost after downgrading, you can restore the lost applications by updating to the latest MP version by installing the packages below.- Download the latest ROM rollback zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the Rollback package to the phone storage.
- Install this apk . You’ll need it to rollback. Then, open the app -> tap the top right gear icon -> find the downgrade package and tap it -> wait to finish the installation -> tap reboot
- After the rollback is complete, click Restart.
- Rollback successful.
Please note that if you are not able to click “Local install“, you can try the following steps to fix it:
- Disconnect all Wi-Fi and Mobile data
- Go to Settings -> Apps -> App management -> Click the top right button -> Show system -> search “Software update” in the search bar and tap “Software update” -> Storage usage -> Clear data
- Keep all networks disconnected and repeat the upgrade or rollback guide
Download
Ready to get started on the OxygenOS 13 Beta?
Want to go back to OxygenOS 12? Download the Rollback package from the links below:
Here are the latest packages of OxygenOS 12 to help you restore the lost applications after rollback to Android 12:
Still, your feedback is appreciated. We may not always be able to respond to every comment in the forums, but please be assured that we take your comments and feedback seriously. Hope you enjoy it and let us know how you feel about the update in the comments below.
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Source: OnePlus Community Forums
