Update OnePlus 5 to Android 8.1 Oreo (OxygenOS Open Beta 9) Official Firmware

OnePlus 5 owners received Android 8.1 Oreo with February Security patch (now April) via Open Beta 6 (now Open Beta 9). It has a fairly important tow. It brings the device up to changes along for the ride, but the highlight is upgrading the OS version.

Check out the changelog below:

Changelog for Open Beta 6:

Upgraded system to Android 8.1 Oreo

Phone

Added New auto pick up gesture – answer incoming call by raising the phone
Added global roaming solution

Gaming mode

Added new optimizations in gaming mode for immersive gaming experience including
Notifications blocking, power saving and pausing adaptive brightness

System

Added more clock styles for ambient display
Optimized full-screen gesture support (this is only for 5T)
Updated Android security patch to 2018-02

OnePlus Switch

Supported data migration for application backup

Changelog for Open Beta 7:

Launcher

Added recent search tag in search app section of the app drawer
General bug fixes and improvements

Weather

Improved accuracy of the current location
Added new icons and updated UI

Gaming mode

Network boost in Gaming mode – network priority for gaming App in the foreground

Changelog for Open Beta 8:

Earphone mode

Added Auto play – Autoplay paused music when connected to earphones
Added Notification ringtone options
Added Broadcast caller information – Announce caller information when using earphones

OnePlus Clock

Changes to alarm background color and other UI changes
Stopwatch updated with new UI

Card Package

Added new membership card in Shelf

System

Updated Android security patch to 2018-04
Fixed issues with Default volume to adjust

Changelog for Open Beta 9:

Launcher

Supported double-tap to lock screen
Improved searched history for App drawer

File manager

Optimized scanning logic for large files

Changelog source: OnePlus.net

The highlight, major update to Android 8.1, is clear and is already mentioned. The new pickup gesture is neat to answer a phone call. They improved the Gaming mode too. The additional ambient display clock options are also pretty, considering that you are not a big fan of the default. And finally, you will get the latest February security patch on your phone.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you on How to Install OxygenOS Open Beta 9 Android 8.1 Oreo Official Firmware on OnePlus 5.

We have made sure that we will give enough details of each step so that a first time user won’t get confused. Read further to find out How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo Official Firmware on OnePlus 5.

This tutorial is for both Custom ROM and Stock ROM users, which means:

if you are in TWRP Custom Recovery, we have a clean flash guide.
if you are in Stock Recovery, we have a dirty flash guide.
this tutorial can WIPE out all your data if you are in Custom Firmware like LineageOS or any other.

If this is your first time installing a Custom ROM or an Official Firmware, we understand you would want to make sure everything goes smooth. So before actually performing anything on your device, make sure to backup all your Data, to be on a safe side. No one knows, when anything goes wrong.

WARNING: All the custom ROMs, Official Firmware, How-to guides, tutorials, roots, hacks, and tricks mentioned on our site belong to the respective developers. We are not responsible if anything goes wrong with your device. Perform it at your own risk.

Let’s proceed with the tutorial below! We have covered an entire steps-by-steps tutorial with all necessary tools (download links are given below, keep reading to grab and install).

We have written the guide very carefully so that you don’t get stuck during the installation process.

You can quickly install OOS Open Beta 9 Android 8.1 Oreo Official Firmware on OnePlus 5 using the tutorial below!

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Android 8.1 Features

This fantastic Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for the OnePlus 5 comes with it tons of new features. We are mentioning some of the leading features below. Hope you would like to use on your device.

Swift moves, behind the scenes
Accessibility button
Notification snoozing
Project Treble
Integrated printing support
Google Play Protect
Notification Dots
Android Instant Apps
Picture-in-Picture

NOTE: This OS is only for OnePlus 5. Please do not try with any other variant of OnePlus phones.

OnePlus 5 USB Driver

Make sure you have correctly installed OnePlus 5 USB Driver on your computer. If not, please download it from our USB Driver Section below and install it correctly. Otherwise, your computer will not detect your device.

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Backup your Android Device

We don’t want you to lose any data, or anything could go wrong unexpectedly. Before starting the tutorial, we strongly recommend you to make a full backup of your phone. If possible, take a full Nandroid Backup via TWRP, or you can try out some of the Hand-Picked Android Backup Apps to secure your data quickly.

Points to Remember

Make sure your phone has at least 80 – 85% charge. If not, please do charge it before starting the experiment.
This tutorial will WIPE OUT all your DATA. Make sure to create a Backup of everything before starting the tutorial.
You need to perform a Dalvik Cache wipe in recovery mode before installing the ROM.
You need to enable USB Debugging mode to connect your Android phone to computer. (Settings > About Phone > Build number > Tap it 7 times to become developer; Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging).

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo (OOS Open Beta 9) on OnePlus 5

We have mentioned full step-by-step instructions on How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo on OnePlus 5 Official Firmware If you are entirely new to rooting, flashing a Custom ROM or an Official Firmware, please read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

TUTORIAL: (Step by Step Guide)

For Stock Recovery

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 9 Android 8.1 Oreo to your computer.
Connect your device to the computer using USB Cable and Copy / Paste the Downloaded Zip file in the internal storage.
Switch OFF your phone and disconnect the USB Cable.
Now get into recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power Button together.
Select “Install from internal storage/Install from local”, find your .zip file and click on “Install” to confirm.

See also: Google Camera App for OnePlus 5 with working HDR+ (Modified)

For TWRP Recovery – and you want a dirty flash!

If you are in OxygenOS with TWRP Custom Recovery and you want a dirty flash without losing your data, follow the above steps and boot into recovery mode.

Choose “Install” option in TWRP Custom recovery.
Choose the ROM zip file that you have copied to your phone.
Swipe to flash and then reboot your device.

For TWRP Recovery – and you want a clean flash!

If you are in LineageOS 15.1 or any other Custom ROM with TWRP Recovery and you want a clean flash, follow the above steps and boot into recovery mode.