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OxygenOS Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus Nord Jan 5, 2021

Abdul B. , Jan 5, 2021 :

Hey everyone,

We are very excited to announce that we are ready to roll out the very first Open Beta build for the OnePlus Nord, bringing OxygenOS 11 to the device. If you want to test out the new features before the official update rolls out, you can find the instructions on how to install below.

You can find the download link for the Indian and Global Open Beta builds below, and the European version's download link will be added shortly.

Please bear in mind that this is beta software and, as such, may be less stable than stable MP builds. If you are installing this build, we highly recommend you make a full system back-up before proceeding.

Changelog:

• System
  • Update to Android 11 version
  • Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve user experience
• Ambient Display
  • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data ( To set: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
  • Added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path：Settings-Customization-Wallpaper-Canvas-Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically）
  • Newly added 10 new clock styles ( To set: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
• Dark Mode
  • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable.
  • Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range
• Shelf
  • Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
  • Added weather widget, animation effect smarter
• Gallery
  • Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage
  • Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster

Please note: This instruction is only for OnePlus Nord, please make sure the battery level is above 30% and minimum of 3GB of available storage space.

MP version – Stable official version
OBT version – Open Beta Version


MP to OBT upgrade guide—via Local OTA Update
Note: This upgrade method will not erase data but please be sure to backup first.

1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
2. Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
5. Update successful.

OBT to MP rollback guide—via Local OTA update
Note: This downgrade method WILL ERASE all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first.
1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
2. Copy the Rollback package to the phone storage.
3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
5. Update successful.

Ready to get started on the Open Beta 1?

• OnePlus Nord (India)
• OnePlus Nord (Europe)
• OnePlus Nord (Global)

Want to go back to MP? Download the Rollback package from the links below:

• OnePlus Nord - India
• OnePlus Nord - Europe
• OnePlus Nord - Global

Note :
1. 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. As always, please share your feedback through the My Feedback section in the Community App. If you don't have the Community app installed on your device, feel free to download it HERE. You can check here for more information on the integrated Feedback tool in the Community app.

2. Make sure to let us know how you feel about the beta builds here in the thread too, we look forward to reading your feedback.

Never Settle.