OnePlus rolls out Open Beta 13 for OnePlus 3 and 3T with new launcher; here is how to install it

OnePlus released Open Beta 13 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 4 for OnePlus 3T users. Both the beta updates were exactly the same in terms of features along with an identical changelog. The interesting part is that this new update is based on Android 7.1.1 and it was launched on 31 March 2017 giving people an impression that the company is engaging in an April Fools Day prank.However, the rollout was a real thing and this time OnePlus has focused on the apps that come with OxygenOS. The update comes days after OnePlus launched OxygenOS 4.1.1 based on Android Nougat 7.1.1. The detailed changelog for the changes done in Open Beta 13 and Open Beta 4 are attached down below:

• All new launcher, added support for shortcuts on 7.1.1
• Redesigned app drawer
• Redesigned UI for launcher settings
• Added status bar icon option to display real time network speed
• Added Notification Denoising
• Added Gaming Do Not Disturb mode
• Added automatic Night Mode
• Added Secure Box for file encryption
• Optimised touch latency
• Optimised camera EIS for videos
• Improved contacts management with linking and merge functions
• Added quick pay option for India
• Bug fixes and general improvements

The most interesting addition is the new launcher which looks almost like the Pixel launcher and introduces app shortcuts on Android 7.1.1. The second most interesting change or addition is the real time network speed option on the status bar along with notification denoising.Gaming Do Not disturb mode disables the heads up notification ensuring that no notification distracts the users are they are playing games.OnePlus has also fixed the touch latency as complained by many users and developers applauded the move on twitter.One import addition is the 'Quick pay' option for users in India which only works if the users have installed Paytm or Freecharge which can allow quick access to the app and QR code scanning functionality for users. Other additions include better EIS while recording videos, addition of night mode and Secure Box in 'File Manager' app along with file encryption.One thing to note here is that you will receive an OTA update if you are already on previous Open Beta updates.Tech2 is not responsible for any loss of data or harm done to your device. This process assumes that you are on stock recovery and OxygenOS without any modification.

• You need to backup all your data before installing the Open Beta as you may lose the data on your smartphone.
• Download the Open Beta file corresponding to your OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T.
• Copy and paste the file in the root directory of your smartphone that means that directly copy in your Internal memory folder and don't paste it in any sub folder.
• Switch off your smartphone, wait for 10-15 seconds to ensure that the device is properly turned off.
• Press and hold Power and Volume down button and the same time for till the device vibrates and screen turns on, this will boot the device in recovery mode.
• Select the language and click on Install from Internal Storage and select the zip file in the next step. The recovery will install the zip file and reboot twice to the updated software.

This process can also be done by adb sideload where you need to ensure that you have all the adb files installed on your system. To use the adb sideload method, download the adb files and ensure that you have copied the Open Beta 13 ROM file in the same directory.

• You need to backup all your data before installing the Open Beta as you may lose the data on your smartphone.
• Open terminal on macOS or command prompt on Windows
• Reboot to recovery by turning off your smartphone and then pressing and holding the volume down and power button till vibration
• Select the language of the recovery and select 'Install from ADB'
• Press on 'Ok' when asked if you want to 'Upgrade Android from USB'. Here your smartphone will say that 'You are in sideload mode'
• To check if everything is okay, type 'adb devices' to check if your system can recognise your smartphone device. If it shows a alphanumeric code then you are good to go.
• Next type in 'adb sideload

• This will load and install the Open Beta 13 in your OnePlus 3 and reboot the device.