How to install Android 9.0 Pie Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6

Google made history with Android at its I/O conference earlier this year when it announced for the first time that certain non-Pixel devices would be included in the Developer Preview of the new Android Pie version. One of these devices was the OnePlus 6 and since then Android Pie has been released to the public for Pixel devices, it was only a matter of time before we saw a general release of Android 9.0 Pie for the OnePlus 6.

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OnePlus today took to its forums to announce the good news to owners of the OnePlus 6 that it has released an Open Beta 1 for Android Pie.

The first Open Beta of Android Pie for the OnePlus 6 includes the latest version of OxygenOS, which is the minimal skin that OnePlus applies on top of Android to offer specific OnePlus features.

Despite this release being based on the final public release of Android Pie, as mentioned above, it does include OxygenOS enhancements and is, therefore, a beta release so some stuff won’t work and your mileage may vary, but that goes without saying for a beta release. One big caveat that may deter some users from installing is that Google Pay will not work with Open Beta 1. You can view the full changelog and known issues, as well as installation instructions below.

OnePlus 6 Android Pie Open Beta 1: Changelog

• Update system to Android 9.0 Pie
  • Brand new UI for Android P
  • New Android P gesture navigation
  • Other new features and system improvements
• Integrated OnePlus customization features
  • Supported accent color customization
  • New Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings
  • New Gaming Mode 3.0
    • Added text notification mode
    • Added notification for 3rd party calls

OnePlus 6 Android Pie Open Beta 1: Known Issues

• Some applications may not function as expected when running on this beta version
• Google Pay service is not working
• Google Play Store might show “Device is not Certified by Google”

OnePlus 6 Android Pie Open Beta 1: Install Instructions

Instructions for upgrading from Stable official version to Android P Beta version

1. Download the ROM upgrade package from the specified server [HERE].
2. Copy ROM upgrade package to the mobile phone storage.
3. Settings -> system updates -> top right corner icon -> local upgrade -> click on the installation package -> immediately upgrade -> system upgrade to 100%.
4. Select Reboot system now.
5. Update successfully.

Instructions for upgrading from Developer Preview version to Android P Beta version

1. Download the latest ROM upgrade package from the specified server [HERE].
2. Copy ROM upgrade package to the mobile phone storage.
3. Settings -> system updates -> top right corner icon -> local upgrade -> click on the installation package -> immediately upgrade -> system upgrade to 100%.
4. Press the power button and choose to shut down.
5. Select Reboot system now.
6. Press the power button + volume down to enter recovery mode.
7. Select Wipe data/factory reset, click power, select yes, confirm.
8. Select Reboot system now.
9. Update successfully.

You can view the full OnePlus forum post detailing the Open Beta here and be sure to let us know what you think of the new software in the comments below.

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