A major part of the OEM’s rise to fame was its underlying OS itself. But now that it is planning to bid it adieu might prove to be the final nail in the coffin. The only silver lining, as of now, is the fact that OnePlus hasn’t yet aggressively implemented this change. So you still have an option to switch between ColorOS and OxygenOS in OnePlus 9 Pro. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without any further ado, let’s get started.
How to Switch from ColorOS to OxygenOS in OnePlus 9 Pro
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow in the exact same sequence as mentioned. Moroever, the process will wipe off all the data from your device. So take a backup beforehand and then only proceed with the below instructions. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Download the ColorOS to OxygenOS Conversion Firmware
STEP 2: Install the ColorOS to OxygenOS Conversion Firmware
That’s it. These were the steps to switch from ColorOS to OxygenOS in OnePlus 9 Pro. Let’s now make you aware of the steps to revert this process- i.e. flash ColorOS in OxygenOS.
How to Switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS in OnePlus 9 Pro
If you are planning to go back to the ColorOS, or just wish to get a first-hand usage experience of Oppo’s underlying OS, then the below instructions shall help you out. As before, the process will wipe all the data from your device. So take a backup beforehand and only then proceed with the below instructions.
STEP 1: Download the OxygenOS to ColorOS Conversion Firmware
STEP 2: Install the OxygenOS to ColorOS Conversion Firmware
These were the steps to switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS in OnePlus 9 Pro. Let’s now address an important query that some of you might face while executing the above steps. If the Select installation package option is greyed out on your device, then it means that there is a pending software upgrade. So you could either install it or skip it altogether. To install it, go to Settings > System > System Updates and download and install the pending update. On the other hand, if you are planning to skip it, then refer to the below instructions: So with this, we round off the guide on how you could switch between ColorOS and OxygenOS in OnePlus 9 Pro. We have shared the instructions for both the methods- from Color to Oxygen and vice versa. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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