The first beta build of Paranoid Android Sapphire arrives on the OnePlus 9

After last year’s big comeback, underlined by the release of the first alpha builds of Sapphire 12, the Paranoid Android team has recently released the first beta build of Paranoid Android Sapphire; to receive it are the two top range 2021 OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.

The famous and highly appreciated custom ROM, in the beginning, was available in its latest version, based on Android 12, in an alpha version for a few smartphones before it was extended, over the course of months, to more brand devices such as OnePlus and Xiaomi.

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Paranoid Android Sapphire: the news of the first beta build

The announcement of the release takes place through a post on XDA signed directly by the developer arter97, who pointed out how the ROM has been updated and has received various improvements over the three months following the release of the alpha build.

The improvements made to the ROM in recent months include, among others, the union of the latest CAF (Code Aurora Forum) tags, the integration of the kdrag0n Repainter service and a burn-in protection function.

The specific changes made to adapt the ROM to the OnePlus 9 include the use of predefined OBB (Opaque Binary Blobs) files to avoid problems related to audio, video and NFC connectivity, as well as improvements on the management of the fingerprint reader and the introduction of a custom kernel to ensure better performance regarding smartphone performance and stability.

The developer also points out that with the new beta the variable refresh rate of the OnePlus 9 Pro LTPO display works regularly , an aspect that will certainly have a positive impact on battery life. For the complete list of features of the first Sapphire beta, please visit the post on the XDA forum (accessible at this link ).

Not everything that glitters is gold

Despite the transition from the alpha version to the beta version, the ROM still has some youth issues, related to stability and connectivity, which could prove to be a problem for some users, and the developer makes no secret of them.

OnePlus 9, for example, maybe slow to lock onto the mobile network signal after a reboot; even the Wi-Fi would not be complete without problems, since, at times, it may be necessary to restart the smartphone to restore its correct functioning.

Other known bugs afflict the “pocket mode”: the smartphone could wake up even when not required (trivially when it is placed in the pocket) and therefore accidental actions could be carried out. Ultimately, the startup animation may freeze for a second; however, this is only an appearance issue, as the smartphone startup process will not be affected.

How to try Paranoid Android Sapphire in beta on OnePlus 9

For those who were already using the alpha version of Paranoid Android Sapphire on the OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro , it is recommended to perform a clean installation of the new ROM, instead of performing a “dirty” flash on the alpha version.

To proceed with the download of the beta build of Paranoid Android Sapphire for the OnePlus 9, just visit this link. We strongly recommend flashing the ROM on your device only to knowledgeable users, since the modding operation is not without risk.

We are sure that, although the developer has not mentioned it, the first beta version of Paranoid Android Sapphire will arrive soon for other devices as well.

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