OxygenOS 11 on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8

TITLE: OxygenOS 11 now available for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro

description: OnePlus has finally launched a stable Android 11 OS update for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro worldwide with custom OxygenOS 11! Yes it's true.

Many of us were just waiting for it. We were counting down the days until this update is available and it's finally here. The first preview of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 was released in August and the final stable version now offers a refined and great user experience. It was worth waiting so long. Do you know that OxygenOS 11 has some key changes?

The changes made help to offer improved UI elements along with a new weather app that dynamically switches between sunrise and sunset. Gaming tools have also been improved. This is great news for game fans. Lots of players are already enjoying it! Dark Mode also gets new features that can now automatically switch between dark and light at dawn and dusk. You admit that it's a very interesting feature. What should you remember before running the update on your phone?

Before installing the OxygenOS 11 update on OnePlus 8, make sure that the device is charged to at least 30 percent and has 3 GB of free space, it is also worth remembering that you have a good internet connection. This sensational update will also be available on other smartphone models. Are you curious on what?

OxygenOS 11 will also be available for OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7Pro, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 and OnePlus Nord in the future. Besides, the upcoming OnePlus 8T will also come with the OxygenOS 11. Are you the owner of any of the above-mentioned devices? Fantastic ! You can take advantage of this update. So as you can see quite a lot of phones will benefit from these great improvements.

Key updates (please refer to the change log for the full list):

New visual design (including Weather app, Launcher, Gallery, Notes)
New layout for more comfortable and convenient one-handed operation
Always-on display function, including 11 new clock styles
Live wallpaper that changes according to the time of day
New OnePlus Sans font that improves readability
Optimized Dark Mode, including the ability to automatically turn on and off and a shortcut in Quick Settings
3 new Zen Mode themes, more timing options, and new Group feature to let you experience Zen Mode with your friends
New Gallery function that automatically creates a weekly story based on your photos and videos

Known Issues

Some third-party applications may not function as expected
System stability issues
Network stability issues in some scenarios

Caution!
You should understand there is a risk of BRICKING your phone, read the instructions carefully and be 100% sure of what you are doing. Please always backup your important data before flashing and disable the OEM unlocking to avoid unnecessary Issues.

Please note:

These instructions are only for the OnePlus 8 series. Please make sure the battery level is above 30% and a minimum 3GB of storage space is available.
The OnePlus 8 series carrier devices (TMO/VZW) aren't compatible with the Developer Preview builds.

MP version = Stable official version
DP version = Developer Preview version
OBT Version = Open Beta version

MP and OBT to DP upgrade guide—via Local OTA Update
Note: This upgrade method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first.

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

For those already running DP2, your data will not be deleted. Still, we highly recommend you perform a backup before updating.

DP to MP rollback guide—via Local OTA update
Note: This upgrade method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first.

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

Ready to get started on the Android 11 DP 3?

OnePlus 8
OnePlus 8 Pro

Want to go back to Android 10? Download the RollBack package for:

OnePlus 8:
OnePlus 8 NA Version
OnePlus 8 IN Version
OnePlus 8 EU Version

OnePlus 8 Pro:
OnePlus 8 Pro NA Version
OnePlus 8 Pro IN Version
OnePlus 8 Pro EU Version

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