OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta 3 has now been released, download and install it through this guide. OnePlus has been hard at work while deploying new Android 11 builds for its 8 series flagship phones. We saw Google publish Android R Beta 3 builds, for Pixel phones, just days back and here we have OnePlus providing the same update for its OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users. With Android 11 Beta 3, developers would be able to ready their apps for final launch. Further, it also allow enthusiasts to get an early look at new features.
This is the last Beta iteration of Android R, after this, OnePlus will be looking to roll out stable update to all users. Being a major version jump, the stable release might not arrive as quick as these Betas but we do hope it doesn’t get delayed much. More, interested users can run this build on their phones to experience upcoming Android 11 features on OnePlus 8 as well as OnePlus 8 Pro.
OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta 3 Details
In terms of what’s new, there is a whole change-log provided by OnePlus. Highlights include revamped launcher, new UI layouts and 3 new Zen mode themes. The underlying source code has also been updated which means bugs and other issues within older Beta 2 have been addressed as well.
Read the complete list of OnePlus 8 Android 11 Developer Preview changes:
- New visual design (including Weather app, Launcher, Gallery, Notes)
- New layout for more comfortable and convenient one-handed operation
- Always-on display function, including 11 new clock styles
- Live wallpaper that changes according to the time of day
- New OnePlus Sans font that improves readability
- Optimized Dark Mode, including the ability to automatically turn on and off and a shortcut in Quick Settings
- 3 new Zen Mode themes, more timing options, and new Group feature to let you experience Zen Mode with your friends
- New Gallery function that automatically creates a weekly story based on your photos and videos
With numerous bug fixes, there are still some problems — as it is a Beta after all:
- Some third-party applications may not function as expected
- System stability issues
- Network stability issues in some scenarios
Download OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta 3 for Standard / OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus has released complete firmware packages for Android 11 Beta. Download these for your corresponding device and then use the steps ahead to install them on your phone.
- OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta 3
- OnePlus 8 Pro Android 11 Beta 3
How to Install Android 11 Beta on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro
Once you have the files downloaded, here is the complete procedure on how to upgrade your OnePlus phone with Android R Beta.
- Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
- Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> Upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
- After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
The device will boot into Android 11 Beta 3. Test it out, experiment and explore
How to Downgrade from Android 11 Beta on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro
Since Beta builds have known faults and aren’t stable enough to be daily driven, many users would want to return to stable firmwares after trying Android R. To do that, OnePlus provides downgrade packages. Download these for your device and use the steps ahead for installation — same as Android R upgrade ones.
Downgrade Packages / ROMS
| Device | Region & Download |
|---|---|
| OnePlus 8 | North American Variant |
| Indian Variant | |
| European Variant | |
| OnePlus 8 Pro | North American Variant |
| Indian Variant | |
| European Variant |
Once you download the package, follow these steps to downgrade.
- Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
- Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
- Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> Upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
- After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
These steps should have successfully downgraded your phone to stable Android 10 builds. If you ran into problems, let us know in the comments!
