This is a beta release for the device, so there may be bugs available in the build.We like to thank David Y.Community Manager (Staff Member) over OnePlus community for sharing the OxygenOS Open Beta 1 For OnePlus 5.The update brings all the Android 8.0 Oreo features like Picture-In-Picture, Auto-fill, Smart text selection, new quick settings design. The beta 1 also comes with the new OnePlus launcher which brings notification dots for app icons, new folder design, and uploads directly to Shot on OnePlus.The very famous Face Unlock feature of OnePlus 5 is not available in this software update.
OxygenOS Open Beta 1 For OnePlus 5 Changelog:
System Updated to Android O (8.0) Added Picture in Picture Added Auto-fill Added Smart text selection New Quick Settings design Added Parallel Apps Updated security patch to October Launcher Added notification dots New app folder design Now able to upload photos directly to Shot on OnePlus
Pre-Requisites
Make sure that the USB drivers for your Android device are installed on the PC. Follow the below Guide Exactly or else it may lead to brick your device. RootMyGalaxy.net is not responsible for any damage. Maintain 50-60% battery to prevent sudden shut down between the process. This Update is only for OnePlus 5 users. Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed on Windows and Mac/Linux. Take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Disclaimer
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How To Install OxygenOS Open Beta 1 On OnePlus 5 [Android 8.0 Oreo]
For Non-Rooted users :
1) Enable ‘USB debugging’ option from Settings > Developer Option. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times. 2) Download ADB and fastboot driver for windows or ADB and Fastboot for Mac and install it on your PC. 3) Download the OxygenOS 4.5.7 for OnePlus 5 from above Copy ROM to a folder where adb installed. 4) Now Turn Off your phone and boot into recovery mode. 5) Choose Install from ADB Sideload 6) Now Connect your phone to Laptop/PC 7) On ADB folder press shift+right click and click on open command here. 8) Now check your connection by typing the below command if your device is listed, you’re ready to flash the ROM 9) Flash the OxygenOS Open Beta 1 on OnePlus 5 by typing below command 10) Now wait until the process completely and then Reboot the phone.Done! 1) Download OxygenOS Open Beta 1 OTA zip file from above and save it on your internal phone memory. 2) Now Go to Settings > System Updates > Settings Icon > Local Upgrade & Select the OTA File. 3) Select upgrade now when the system prompts. 4) Now your device will reboot into stock recovery and flash the OTA. 5) The installer will flash the OTA itself and reboot the device.Done!!! Source
