OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu finally officially announced that the OnePlus 9 series will be shipped with ColorOS 11 to replace the HydrogenOS, and the HydrogenOS of past models will continue to be maintained and updated.
Also Read: OnePlus 9/Pro series are shipped with ColorOS 11
In addition, according to the news from the OnePlus forum, the early version of ColorOS for the OnePlus 8 has been released today. Officials stated that the OnePlus account and OPPO account are temporarily not interoperable, and data or information cannot be shared.
RMC Team Attaches Official Details About This Update:
Dear cheers,
Hello, we have received some ideas for refueling and want to experience ColorOS, so we cooperated with the ColorOS team to launch this early version of ColorOS. Welcome those who like early adopters to experience it. I also look forward to your valuable comments and suggestions after the trial.
Since this version is still under development, there may be instability and compatibility issues. It is recommended that users with experience in flashing the phone experience it and make a backup of mobile phone data in advance. At the same time, this version retains the original ColorOS experience, please choose according to your own preferences.
Note: This version currently only supports the domestic version of the OnePlus 8. For other model adaptation plans, please follow the OnePlus 9 series new product launch conference.
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Tips
- Please note that this version is an early adopter of ColorOS, and the system stability may have certain potential risks and poor experience.
- This version currently only supports the domestic version of the OnePlus 8, and the OnePlus system can be flashed back in the future.
- Updating this version and rolling back the version will cause all mobile phone data to be erased, please make sure to back up your data in advance! For details, please see [Backup Suggestions].
- This version needs to be flashed by a computer, please make sure that the computer operating system is Windows 10.
- After upgrading to this early version of ColorOS, the follow-up upgrade cannot be done via OTA, and you need to flash the device again through the tool.
Known issues
Since this version is an early adopter, the following problems may occur in the version experience. Please note:
- There are certain compatibility issues between the camera and the photo album, including a probabilistic camera splash screen, errors in the display of some information in the photo album, and occasional inability to view pictures.
- The OnePlus account and OPPO account are temporarily not interoperable, and data or information cannot be shared. If you need to use cloud services, software stores, game centers and other applications, you can log in on the OnePlus official website (https://www.oneplus.com/cn) to complete the account upgrade. After the upgrade, you can use the OnePlus account.
- This version does not have a “wallet” application and does not support NFC-related functions.
- Games such as King of Glory and Peace Elite may have problems such as dropped frames, freezes, and inability to share to WeChat and QQ.
- The three-position switch may have an adaptation problem.
- Some third-party applications may have adaptation problems.
- Black screen gestures do not support swipe up, left and right gestures.
Update method
- Before updating, please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery power and make a backup of important data. For details, please refer to [Backup Recommendations].
- This version needs to be flashed by a computer, please make sure that the computer operating system is Windows 10.
- After obtaining the flashing package, decompress it. The flashing package has been attached to the “Flashing Tutorial” post.
- After decompression, please follow the instructions in this “Flashing Tutorial” and follow the steps to flash.
Return method
Before updating, please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery power and make a backup of important data. For details, please refer to [Backup Recommendations].
- This version needs to be flashed by a computer, please make sure that the computer operating system is Windows 10.
- After downloading the return package, decompress it. The return package has been attached to the “Restoring Tutorial” post. (Click on the flashing tutorial to jump)
- The flashing method of the rolled-back version is the same as that of the updated version. Please follow the steps to flash your mobile phone according to the “Refreshing Tutorial”.
Backup suggestion
- Before updating the version, it is recommended to back up the data of the whole device to a computer to save it, so that the data can be restored when the version is rolled back later. You can use OnePlus to move the backup to your computer. The recommended operations are as follows:
* Please note that this backup and recovery method is only applicable to OnePlus systems.
a. If you need to back up file management-files in the safe, you need to remove the files from the safe first. OnePlus can recognize and back them up after moving house. The recommended operation path is: file management -> safe -> remove from the safe;
b. Choose OnePlus Move -> Backup and Restore -> New Backup -> Backup Complete;
c. Connect the phone to the computer -> enter the phone folder -> internal storage space -> copy the opbackup folder -> copy and save the folder to a computer or other storage device.
d. After successfully returning to the OnePlus system, copy the opbackup folder back to the root directory of the phone -> OnePlus Moving -> Backup and Recovery -> Restore the backup.
- Data such as phone calls, text messages, pictures, etc. can be backed up to the cloud and migrated through the third-party backup tool, and then restored through the third-party backup tool after subsequent updates to ColorOS.
Feedback Channel
If you encounter problems during the use of refueling, you can provide feedback in the following ways:
- Method 1: Find the “Feedback Toolbox” application and use the application for problem feedback;
- Method 2: Enter *#800# on the dial pad to jump directly to the feedback toolbox.
- For more introduction and usage guide of “Feedback Toolbox”, please refer to this link: https://www.oppo.cn/thread-393320869-1
- In addition, if you encounter operation-related questions during use, you can find the “Use Skills” application on the desktop to learn more about functions and use skills.
Questions and answers
- Q: Why do some third-party apps and cameras occasionally crash or become unresponsive?
- A: Because this version is an early adopter. Some third-party applications have not yet been fully adapted, and the functions are still to be optimized, and there may be some poor user experience.
- Q: Is the OnePlus account shared with the OPPO account?
- A: OnePlus account and OPPO account are temporarily not interoperable, and data or information cannot be shared. If you need to use cloud services, software stores, game centers and other applications, you can log in on the OnePlus official website (https://www.oneplus.com/cn) to complete the account upgrade. You can use the OnePlus account after the upgrade.
- Q: Why can’t the NFC function be used?
- A: There is no “Wallet” App in this version, so NFC-related functions are temporarily unavailable.
- Q: Will the function of Hydrogen OS be available in this version?
- A: This version is an early adopter of ColorOS, and there will be no related functions about hydrogen OS for the time being.
- Q: How often will this version be updated?
- A: We will update the version based on user feedback.
- Q: When can other models experience ColorOS early adopter version?
- A: Please pay attention to the OnePlus 9 series new product launch.
- Q: Can I flashback to Hydrogen OS after flashing this version?
- A: It can support brushing back to hydrogen OS. Please refer to [Return Method] for the specific method of flashing back the hydrogen OS. Please note that both the update of this version and the rollback version will cause all the phone data to be erased, so please be sure to make a data backup in advance
- Q: Why can’t the game turn on a high frame rate?
- A: This problem is known and we will adapt it in subsequent versions.
- Q: The linear motor effect is not as good as the OnePlus 8 effect.
- A: Due to the difference in the vibration scene between ColorOS and Hydrogen OS, there will be some differences in the experience effect.
- Q: “Tencent Video” cannot share GIF images to WeChat.
- Q: It is not possible to comment on products during the use of “Tmall”.
- Q: The scan result of “Mobile Taobao” is abnormal.
- Q: “Douyin Volcano Edition” cannot share the QR code to WeChat.
- A: As some third-party applications have not yet been fully adapted, and the functions are still to be optimized, there may be some poor user experience.
Thank you all for participating in this early adopter experience!
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