With that being said, we also know that the device runs on the OnePlus's Oxygen OS which is quite near to the stock Android. Now, one of those things which a lot of people consider while purchasing any Android Device is future updates.
After being in news for so long, finally OnePlus’s own operating system “OxygenOS” is now released. This is Android 5.0 lollipop based operating system for OnePlus One smartphone users. According to the company this is the lightest operating system you can have, without any bloatware. The OS is build with many new features and loads of customization options. Talking about features, OxygenOS brings you several Gesture support from the turned off screen as well. For example, you can launch camera by making O on the black screen, take control of your music, double tap to wake up (like LG G series) and more.
So, OnePlus One users, what are you waiting for. Go ahead and download OxygenOS right away and have a taste of all new Lollipop. Remember, you will have to Flash it manually on your phone. For step by step instructions, check this Guide: How to Flash OxygenOS on OnePlus One.
Download OxygenOS
You always wanted to run the latest software versions. You bought a device with a great operating system - which is intuitive and offers a lot of customization options. There is however one big catch: You have to wait until it's your turn to get your system updated to the latest Oxygen*(1) OS / Android version....
Well: as of now, the wait is over!
With Oxygen Updater, you will be among the first users to update your Oxygen OS device to the latest and greatest software version, for free!
Oxygen Updater allows you to be the first to view information about Oxygen OS System updates, and directly install*(2) them to your device. No more waiting until you get the system update notification after a few weeks, just update whenever a new update is released. (requires an active internet connection).
When a new update becomes available, you'll receive a notification of it. You may then open the app to download and install*(2) your new system update.
Additionally, this app provides a short overview about your device specs, including your current Android and Oxygen OS version, the amount of memory (RAM), the security patch date and the processor in your device. Also, important announcements about OnePlus and the app itself are posted within Oxygen Updater.
When you open Oxygen Updater for the first time, you will be asked to select your device and your update method. These are usually set to the right values, but you are free to change them according to your likings.
There are a couple of different update methods:
- Full updates: Updates which always work - regardless of your current OS version. However, these updates are very large to download. Only recommended if you have root access, because in that case the incremental updates do not work.
- Incremental updates: Incremental updates are smaller update packages that are built to only update the current system version of your device. These updates are much smaller to download and are therefore recommended when not having root access.
- Open Betas: Do you want even newer software than most other people around you? ? Then you can also switch to (and update) the OxygenOS Open Betas using this app. *(3)
*(1) This is a non-official app. OnePlus and Oxygen OS are not associated with this app in any way. They are not responsible for your actions, neither is the developer of this app. Installing software updates may render your device inoperable if the installation instructions are not carefully followed. Please visit https://oneplus.net/nl/about-us for more information about OnePlus. For questions, suggestions and legal issues, please send an email to the e-mail address from the developer as shown in the Google Play Store.
*(2) Automatic update installation requires root access and TWRP recovery. If you don't have root access, you'll be prompted with a guide on how to install the update yourself. Even if you have root access, you may still choose to view the install guide and install the update yourself.
*(3) Switching from the regular version of OxygenOS to the Open Beta requires enabling of Advanced Mode, a free feature meant for advanced users. Reverting back from the Open Beta to the regular version of OxygenOS may not be possible through Oxygen Updater but *will* erase all contents of your phone. Consider this before switching to the betas!
