Recently, OnePlus rolled out Android 8.0 Oreo stable update (OxygenOS 5.0) for OnePlus 3/3T. The new Open Beta update brings Photo map to view photos by location, launcher enhancements, support for aptX/aptX HD audio streaming, UI fixes for Quick Settings, a bunch of other optimizations and general bug fixes alongside latest Google security patches (November 2017).

Below is the full changelog of OxygenOS Open Beta 28/19: If you are signed up for OxygenOS Open Beta program, you will get the new Android 80 Oreo based OxygenOS Open Beta 28/19 OTA (over-the-air) update on your device, which weighs around 137MB. – Optimized and enhanced application shortcut menu. – Optimized shelf visual style Gallery: – Add a photo map to view photos by location – UI enhancements and other optimizations Contacts: – Added emergency information (ICE) to your personal information System: – Wireless hotspot management optimizations – Support for aptX/aptX HD – UI fixes for Quick Settings – Fixed slow charging issues – Optimized Wi-Fi performance and security – Optimized battery usage statistics – Updated Android Security Patch – Other bug fixes and optimizations You can also download and install the update manually by downloading the firmware.

How to Download and Install OxygenOS Open Beta Manually

  1. Download OnePlus 3 Open Beta 28 firmware package [here]
  2. For OnePlus 3T, download Open Beta 19 firmware package [here]
  3. After downloading the firmware, follow this installation instruction Note: If you want to downgrade to last Open Beta N build, follow this guide. (Source – OnePlus)