OnePlus has recently launched the Hydrogen OS 3.0 for OnePlus 3 and 3T devices, making it available for users worldwide to download and install. The Hydrogen OS 3.0 caters to local markets, such as China, while OnePlus offers the Oxygen OS for the general/global market. Despite no official announcement for a merger between Oxygen OS and Hydrogen OS, OnePlus continues to update both firmware independently.
The Hydrogen OS 3.0 is based on Android 7.0 Nougat and provides enhanced battery life and improved performance compared to the Oxygen OS Nougat update. The update is being rolled out via Over-The-Air (OTA) to eligible users. If you currently have a device running on Hydrogen OS, you can check for the OTA update. Alternatively, you can opt for a manual update by following this simple guide.
Software Installation
- Install TWRP Recovery on your phone by following these steps: TWRP Recovery for OnePlus 3 and TWRP Recovery for OnePlus 3T.
- Obtain the Hydrogen OS 3.0 ROM for your device: Hydrogen OS 3.0 for OnePlus 3 and Hydrogen OS 3.0 for OnePlus 3T.
- Download the Google Installer, Google Play Store, and Google Play Services files. Unzip the downloaded package to acquire the necessary APK files. You can find the download link here.
Installing Hydrogen OS 3.0 on OnePlus 3/3T: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Safeguard all data on your phone before proceeding.
- Boot your device into TWRP Recovery mode.
- In TWRP, select ‘Wipe’ and perform a Factory Data Reset.
- Navigate to ‘Install’ within TWRP, locate the ‘ROM.zip’ file, and confirm its installation by swiping the screen.
- Upon completion, reboot your phone, which will now operate on the latest Hydrogen OS.
- Download the Google Installer, Google Play Store, and Google Play Services as APK files. Install them individually on your phone like regular apps.
- Congratulations, the process is now complete!
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