Color OS updates have picked up speed in recent years from Oppo, and this partnership for early Android 14 access is no surprise. Color OS 14 brings some minor visual tweaks, better privacy, performance enhancements, and a couple of other features. So, below we have a quick tutorial on how to download Android 14 on Oppo devices.
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If you want to try these features early, follow the steps to update your Oppo device to Android 14. Many companies have joined the Android 14 Beta program this year. The beta program kicked off a few months ago for developers and testers, and the system is nearly at platform stability now. Companies will begin rolling out the stable Android 14 versions to their devices in the coming months.
However, if you have a compatible device, you can still try out the Android 14 Beta and experience the new features early. This guide will show you how to upgrade a compatible phone to Android 14.
Before we begin, you have to download the compatible Android 14 upgrade firmware. You can find the official Android 14 firmware for your device online once it’s available. Make sure it’s a reliable source.
Links for Android 14 firmware
Android 14 Beta for Oppo phones, Indian version: Click here
Malaysian version: Click here
Android 14 Beta, Thailand version: Click here
Compatible devices with Android 14
While Oppo hasn’t yet released an official list of devices that will get the Android 14 update, we can make some assumptions, judging from their typical update policy promises.
- Oppo Find N2
- Oppo Find N2 Flip
- Oppo Find N
- Oppo Find X5, X5 Lite, and X5 Pro
- Oppo Find X6 and X6 Pro
- Oppo F21 Pro
- Oppo A78 5G
- Oppo A77
- Oppo Reno 8 and 8 Pro
- Oppo Reno 7 and 7 Pro
- Oppo Reno 6 and Reno 6 Pro
The above list does not contain all the phones that will get Android 14, and Oppo could add more in the future. We expect the above devices to get the update first, before older models.
How to download Android 14 on your Oppo device
- Once you have the compatible firmware ready, transfer the Android 14 firmware to your device.
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Go to About Device, and find “Version.”
- Tap on the build number seven times. You should now have developer options on your device.
- Now, open the Settings app again and go to About Device. Tap on the card at the top. Now, tap the button on the top right.
- Here, you’ll find an option that says local install. Tap on this button, and select the Android 14 firmware that you installed.
- Tap on Extract, and wait for the procedure to finish. Tap on the Install button once it’s done.
- Tap on the restart button, and your Oppo phone should now boot into Android 14.
Disclaimer: We recommend taking a complete backup of your data before proceeding with this update. We don’t endorse installing it on your primary device since they are prone to several inconsistencies. Techeaven isn’t responsible for problems like soft bricking or boot looping that you may run into.
Android 14 update failed? Here’s how to fix
Due to some errors, the update may sometimes fail. There are some workarounds if you are unable to install Android 14 on your device.
- Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data on your device.
- Open the Settings app and find the App Management option.
- Tap on the top right and tap on Show System.
- Search Software Update, and tap on its storage usage. Tap on clear all data.
- Keep Wi-Fi disabled for now, and repeat the steps from Step 6 onwards.
These were the steps to upgrade your phone to Android 14. We hope it helps, and you can now set up your device and enjoy everything new with Android 14. The stable Android 14 is expected to launch in the coming few months.
