Today we will show you the steps to download and install the latest Android 13 Developer Preview 1 on the OnePlus 10 Pro. A few months ago, Google released the thirteenth iteration of the OS, and since then, a few OEMs have already jumped on the bandwagon. And yet, OnePlus is also hoping to get on the train. It has just developed the first developer preview for its flagship. As a result, you are welcome to have many new and exciting features on your device.
How to Install Android 13 Developer Preview 1 on OnePlus 10 Pro
Before we list out the instructions, you should keep in mind that this is a Developer Preview build and not the Beta. It is intended mostly for developers and tech enthusiasts and could be unstable in nature with quite a few underlying bugs as well. Talking about which, here are all the issues that you are likely to come across in this build-
Bugs and Issues
- All data will be cleared while flashing the build or rolling to Android 12
- Some issues with system stability and performance
- Unable to access Shelf
- Unable to move the documents in My Files
- Some apps may not function as expected
- Unable to record voice to active Voice awake on the Start-up navigation page
- Some features of ORoaming may not function as expected.
- There’s always a risk of the device getting bricked.
- OnePlus 10 Pro T-Mobile and Verizon variants are not compatible with the Developer Preview release.
Install Android 13 on OnePlus 10 Pro [European and Indian Variants]
- To begin with, download the firmware corresponding to your region from below-Europe (NE2213_11.C.01): Android 13 Developer Preview 1 India (NE2211_11.C.01): Android 13 Developer Preview 1
- Then transfer the downloaded firmware to your device’s internal storage [but not inside any folder].
- After that, head over to Settings > About device > Version.
- Now tap on Build Number 7 times and enter your password [if asked]. It will enable the Developer Mode.
- Then go back to Settings -> About device -> Up to date.
- Now tap on the button situated at the top right and select Local Install.
- Then navigate to the downloaded Android 13 firmware and select it. Then tap on Extract > Upgrade.
- Now, wait for the installation to complete. Once done, tap on Restart. That’s it.
- Your OnePlus 10 Pro will now boot to the newly installed Android 13 OS.
Install Android 13 on OnePlus 10 Pro [Global/NA Variant]
- To begin with, download the firmware corresponding to your region from below-GLOBAL/NA (NE2215_11.C.01): Android 13 Developer Preview 1
- Then transfer the downloaded firmware to your device’s internal storage [but not inside any folder].
- Now download and install the OnePlus Local Update APK for Android 13 from below-DOWNLOAD: OPLocalUpdate_For_Android13.apk
- Now launch the app and tap on the settings icon situated at the top right.
- Then navigate to the downloaded Android 13 firmware and select it.
- Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, tap on Restart. That’s it.
- Your OnePlus 10 Pro will now boot to the newly installed Android 13 OS.
That’s it guys enjoy.