OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro

[Javier P]

The official thread includes the specific files for each model and the rollback packages in case you want to go back to Android 10.

https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...-for-the-oneplus-7-and-oneplus-7-pro.1379872/

 

[ODog2323]

I see some people are receiving beta 2 OTA. How long typically before they post the new build on the site as well? Looking to jump over to the beta track and finally try out AOD.

 

[Javier P]

I see some people are receiving beta 2 OTA. How long typically before they post the new build on the site as well? Looking to jump over to the beta track and finally try out AOD.

Beta 2 has been out for a while and most users are quite happy about the performance and bug fixes. If you are in the stable version you need first to download and install the beta 1 and then you'll receive the incremental update OTA. If you want to jump straight to Beta 2 you can get the full zip from Oxygen Updater, xda, Telegram channels or other similar sources. I'd recommend you to go stage by stage.

The AoD is only available for the 7 Pro model, not sure which one you have.

 

[ODog2323]

Thanks, I actually tried to grab beta 1 from the site the other day, but wasn't able to install because it was a calling it a downgrade. I assumed that was because the beta build is January 22nd, and the stable build I'm running is February 7th.

 

[Javier P]

Thanks, I actually tried to grab beta 1 from the site the other day, but wasn't able to install because it was a calling it a downgrade. I assumed that was because the beta build is January 22nd, and the stable build I'm running is February 7th.

Oh, that's true. It won't work if you had already updated to the recent stable version 10.0.11/10.3.8.

You could try with Oxygen Updater and download the full zip for Beta 2.

 

[Javier P]

Just to be sure, which exact model and build number do you have?

 

[ODog2323]

And that won't wipe my device correct?

 

[ODog2323]

Just to be sure, which exact model and build number do you have?

Build 10.3.8.GM21AA

Model GM1917

 

[Javier P]

And that won't wipe my device correct?

That's the theory 99% you won't lose your data. Things can go always wrong, though, so don't forget to have a backup ready just in case.

 

[Javier P]

Build 10.3.8.GM21AA

Model GM1917

Unlocked, international 7 Pro model. All good.

 

[Javier P]

Going from stable to beta doesn't wipe data. If you want, in the future, to go back to the stable channel you'll need to install first the rollback package and it'll imply a full wipe.

 

[ODog2323]

Well, good thing I backed up my stuff! Grabbed beta 2 and the phone wouldn't get past the boot menu. Had to let it wipe all data and start all over :-/

 

[Javier P]

Well, good thing I backed up my stuff! Grabbed beta 2 and the phone wouldn't get past the boot menu. Had to let it wipe all data and start all over :-/

Ugh. Unfortunately that's a possibility when you skip a step (Beta 1 in this case). Anyway, tell us how you like the Beta 2.

 

[Javier P]

Where did you download the beta 2 zip from?

 

[ODog2323]

Where did you download the beta 2 zip from?

I got it from Oxygen Updater. I'm liking the beta for the most part. Needs some polish in places, but that's to be expected.

I turned off the AOD after a day or so. Didn't seem worth the battery trade off, but that could be my imagination. It's also a two year old device so I know the battery isn't totally healthy any longer.

 

[Javier P]

I got it from Oxygen Updater. I'm liking the beta for the most part. Needs some polish in places, but that's to be expected.

I turned off the AOD after a day or so. Didn't seem worth the battery trade off, but that could be my imagination. It's also a two year old device so I know the battery isn't totally healthy any longer.

Yes, OnePlus recognised that they still need to optimise AoD in next updates.