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OxygenOS 12 open beta 1 arrived for OnePlus 8, 8pro, 8T and Oneplus 9R – Download Now

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OxygenOS 12

Oneplus have started rolling out the first build of OxygenOS 12 for Oneplus 8, 8 Pro & 8T also Oneplus 9R got OxygenOS 12 open beta 1 based on Android 12. Recently Oneplus 8, 8Pro & 8T got ColorOS 12 open beta 2 & also Oneplus 9 & 9 Pro got ColorOS 12 C.46 with a February security patch and few improvements over the previous OxygenOS 12 builds.

Open beta builds are not Completely stable and might require data wipe for better performance & stability. Its always recommended to perform a factory reset if there is an Android version change. Below we have the files of OxygenOS 12 open beta 1 OnePlus 8,8 pro, 8T, and Oneplus 9R along with a Rollback package if anyone wishes to Downgrade back to OxygenOS 11 Stable version.

Oxygen OS 12 oneplus 8/8pro & 8T

Features/Changelogs of OxygenOS 12 open beta 1

  • System
    • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • Dark mode
    • Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  • Shelf
    • New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
    • Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
    • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
    • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
  • Work-Life Balance
    • Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
    • WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
  • Gallery
    • Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
  • Canvas AOD
    • Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
    • Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
    • Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

Known issues

  1. Some third-party apps haven’t been adapted to the latest Android version and may not function properly
  2. The clock might be missing the dial display when the AOD feature is on

Note: These instructions are only for the OnePlus 8 Series. Please make sure the battery level is above 30% and a minimum of 3GB storage space is available.
Some applications will be lost after using the downgrade package, and if you want to restore these applications, please upgrade to the latest MP version.

MP version = Stable official version
OBT version = Open Beta Version

MP to OBT upgrade guide—via Local OTA Update
Note: This upgrade method will not erase data but please be sure to backup first.

  1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
  2. Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
  3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
  4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
  5. Update successful.

Note: For those users who are on the Closed Beta version of OxygenOS 12, please download and apply this apk

 before you download Open Beta 1. With it, you can choose to upgrade or roll back. It will open automatically after being installed, then you just need to click the button on the top right corner, to select the upgrade file as mentioned in step 3 of the instructions above.

OBT to MP rollback guide—via Local OTA update
Note: 
This upgrade method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first.

  1. Download the suitable rollback package from the links below.
  2. Copy the Rollback package to the phone storage.
  3. Install this apk. You’ll need it to roll back. Then, open the app -> tap the top-right gear icon -> find the downgrade package and tap it -> wait to finish the installation -> tap reboot
  4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
  5. Rollback successful.

Ready to get started on the Open Beta 1?

Want to go back to Android 11? Download the Rollback package from the links below:

Oneplus 9R OxygenOS 12 open Beta 1:

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Nothing Phone (3) Launch Confirmed for July 2025 – “It’s a Magic Number”

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Nothing Phone 3 first teaser

Nothing has officially started teasing its next smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), on social media. The company has now confirmed that the phone will launch in July 2025.

On their social handles, Nothing posted a short 6-second video showing the number 3, followed by the message:
“3. It’s a magic number.”

This teaser confirms both the name and the launch month of the upcoming phone.

Now remains the actual date of the launch event. So it could be in the first week or the second week of July.

What to Expect from Nothing Phone (3)

Recently, Carl Pei, the founder of Nothing, shared some exciting details. He said that the Phone (3) will feature premium materials, major performance upgrades, and better software. He called it “our true flagship smartphone.”

Carl also mentioned that technology should feel exciting again—not just in terms of design, but also with a user-first operating system.

So now, let’s see what the specs of the upcoming phone will be. It will surely have top-notch features, but the major question is about the chipset—will they go with the latest one, or take a step back?

Akis Evangelidis , co-founder of Nothing, also said: ‘Two years in the making. Our first true flagship. Over the past four years, we’ve been steadily building our product capabilities, and Phone (3) is the culmination of it all. I’m buzzing about it, just like when we launched Phone (1). Can’t wait!’

Expected Price of Nothing Phone (3)

Carl Pei hinted that the Phone (3) could be priced around £800 (about USD 1,064 or Rs. 90,850). For comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was launched at £629 (around USD 836 or Rs. 71,429) and was priced at Rs. 54,999 in India.

Nothing Phone 3 Carl Pei Price Hint Reveal

Based on this, the Nothing Phone (3) could launch in India at over Rs. 64,999, especially if the 12GB + 256GB model is the base variant. The phone is also expected to include advanced AI features, which could impact the pricing.

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OnePlus 13s Brings Flagship Power in Compact Design

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OnePlus 13s

OnePlus has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming smartphone, the OnePlus 13s. The phone will be launched in India on June 5, 2025, at 12 PM.

The OnePlus 13s is a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T, which was recently launched in China. This new device is exciting for OnePlus fans, especially because the company hasn’t released a compact flagship phone in a long time.

The OnePlus 13s is expected to be one of the most affordable smartphones powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. This makes it a strong option for users looking for performance at a lower price.

OnePlus 13s Chipset

Colour Options for India

In China, the OnePlus 13T was launched in Pink and Black. These two colours will also be available in India. In addition, a new Green colour option will be launched in India, which is expected to be exclusive to the country.

I also feel that the green color will be the best buy for everyone. But let’s wait for the actual in-hand feel.

Features of OnePlus 13s

The phone will feature a special 4400mm² Cryo-Velocity Vapor Chamber for cooling. This is an industry-first technology built into the back cover to keep the phone cool during long gaming sessions. It will be 8.15mm thin and weigh just 185 grams.

OnePlus 13s Vapor Chamber

The Plus Key will debut with this device in India, although details on its function will be shared during the launch.

It includes an advanced antenna system with 11 antennas and comes with the G1 Wi-Fi chipset. The phone will also support 5.5G connectivity, offering faster and more stable network performance.

More information about the price, specifications, and features will be revealed during the official event.

OnePlus 13s Launch Date:

June 5, 2025, at 12 PM (IST)

Stay tuned for updates as OnePlus gets ready to launch what could be one of the most exciting compact flagship phones of the year.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Camera Details Leaked: Not Much Has Changed

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

New leaks have revealed more details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and so far, the changes look minor. A report also suggested that the selfie camera would be upgraded and that the phone would keep the same 50 MP main rear camera as last year’s model, the S24 FE.

Now, new information has surfaced about the telephoto and ultrawide cameras—and it’s not great news. The telephoto camera will still be an 8 MP sensor with 3x optical zoom, just like the one on the S24 FE.

Many people expected better, especially for a phone in this price range launching in 2025. Still, it’s worth noting that the S25 FE at least has a dedicated telephoto lens, unlike the S25 Edge, which reportedly doesn’t include one at all.

The ultrawide camera will also stay the same—a 12 MP sensor, again similar to the S24 FE. So, if the leaks are accurate, the only noticeable camera improvement in the S25 FE will be on the front-facing selfie camera.

In terms of performance, the S25 FE is expected to feature a slightly better processor. Instead of the Exynos 2400e found in the S24 FE, it will use the full version of the Exynos 2400.

So far, the Galaxy S25 FE seems to be a very small upgrade over its predecessor. The main rear camera, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses are all expected to remain the same. The only real upgrades could be the selfie camera and a slightly better chipset. Whether Samsung has more surprises in store remains to be seen.

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