If you’ve recently bought yourself a OnePlus 7 Pro that comes from a Chinese region you might find that it’s running OnePlus’ Hydrogen software. If you’re looking to save a few bucks or can only get your hands on the Hydrogen version then don’t worry. This guide will show you how to switch to Oxygen using the official OnePlus software.
It’s worth noting that if your import your OP7 Pro from China, then your warranty won’t work outside of the region. On the plus side, see what I did there, you’ll be able to benefit from some big savings.
By landing on this OnePlus guide you’re probably thinking: “what the heck is this Hydrogen OS that’s pre-installed? Why are all my pre-installed apps Chinese? Someone, please help me install the Google Play Store”
Don’t worry, you’re in the right place!
You can easily take your OP7 Pro Hydrogen OS phone and change it into a OnePlus Oxygen OS phone. It’ll take around 5 minutes. It’s hassle-free and done via the official OnePlus website.
Step-by-step Guide (OP7 Pro): OnePlus Hydrogen OS to OnePlus Oxygen OS
Note: There’s no way around this. Changing from OnePlus Hydrogen to OnePlus Oxygen will delete all your data and personal files. So make sure to back up anything important before continuing.
Disclaimer: There is always a risk when updating a smartphone OS for both official OTA and manual ROM flashing. Please be aware that you are continuing at your own risk. : )
- Download the Official OP7 Pro Oxygen ROM from OnePlus.com
- Different Regions have slightly different ROMs. You can select your locality by clicking the flag in the top right. ie: the U.K or U.S. Or choose ‘Other Regions’.
- Official OP7 Pro OnePlus ROM Download Link
- Move the downloaded Zip file to the root directory.
- Downloads > Select File > Options Move > Options Show Internal Storage > Top Left ‘One Plus’ root > Move
- Next, we need to enable developer mode & turn on advanced reboot.
- Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 Times
- Settings > System > Developer Options > Turn ‘on’ advanced reboot
- Now we’ll install the OnePlus Oxygen Download.
- System Updates > Top Right Cog > Local Upgrade > Select Package > Install
- Hold down the power button & select ‘Recovery’.
- Choose to wipe data and cache and reboot.
That’s it! Your OnePlus 7 Pro is now running on the Oxygen OS software.
You’ll now have access to the suite of Google apps including: Google Play, Chrome, Duo, Drive, Maps, Gmail, Google Pay, Notes and YouTube.
Let us know in the comments how it went, your tips and any questions.
What about OnePlus 7? There is no download for OnePlus 7
help me.. i want to move oxygen os
please do a video about this
do I need to enable developer mode & turn on advanced reboot?
Can’t I just install the file directly and not even do the last step which involves wiping the data and cache?
Would it work the same for OP7?
Hay , check this link
https://www.oneplus.com/global/support/softwareupgrade
i hope you will find your one plus 7 oxygen os upgrade version ..
i tried but the system is saying Cant Be Downgraded
Says:
The version of your selected package is lower than that of current system. To avoid booting up failure, downgrading is not allowed
I’ve followed the steps listed, however, get an error message after selecting the install package. Says
“The version of your selected package is lower than that of the current system. To avoid booting up failure, downgrading is not allowed.”
Is there any way around that?
The step: Local Upgrade > Select Package > Install
Doesn’t work, it shows an error : The version of your selected package is lower than that of the current system. To avoid booting up failure, downgrading is now allowed.
Hey,
Don’t update your Hydrogen Version and wait for Oxygen to surpass it in features. The re-download the package from OP.
What should we do if the mobile has been updated already?
How to change from Hydrogen os to Oxygen Os when update is on 9.6?
Will i get all the updates in future?
Hey Sakib,
Yes, you’ll get the OTA updates for Oxygen OS after switching : )
https://review-hub.co.uk/switch-oneplus-7-pro-hydrogen-to-oxygen-os/
Just received OP7 Pro as gift from relative in China with Hydrogen OS. Somehow there is no Downloads folder, only File Manager and no move to Root visible
i doit all but i can,t instal the oxsgan on updeat seittin
i have oneplus7t
Can we do the same for the oneplus 7T???? As tried the same steps but, the file Ain’t showing up in local upgrades tough i moved the zip file to internal storage.