In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade your OnePlus 11R from OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 to OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. The latest entry to the OnePlus 11 series, its R variant, has just been blessed with the fourteenth iteration of the OS build. This translates to its ability to welcome abode tons of noteworthy features, including the likes of Aquamorphic Design 2.0, Trinity Engine, HyperRendering, HyperTouch, and HyperBoast, among others.
However, as has been the case with earlier OS upgrades, especially with regards to OnePlus [thanks Oppo!], the UI/UX of the OS might not be in sync with the user’s requirement. Along the same lines, a few third-party apps might not be compatible with the latest iteration of the OS/API level. So in all these cases, your best approach is to downgrade your OnePlus 11R from OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 to OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. Follow along for the steps.
Downgrade OnePlus 11R: OxygenOS 14 to 13/Android 14 to 13
The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so please take a complete device backup beforehand. 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.
- Download the downgrade firmware from below and send it to your device.
OnePlus 11R Downgrade Firmware: Android 14 to 13/OxygenOS 14 to 13
- Then go to Settings -> About device -> Version -> Click Build number 7 times.
- This will enable Developer Options. Now go back to Go back Settings -> About device.
- Now tap on Up to date > Click the top right button and select Local Install. [Local Install missing? See FAQ below].
- Then select the downgrade firmware and select Extract -> Upgrade.
- Now wait for the process to be completed. Once done, hit Restart.
- Your device will now boot to OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13.
Fix Local Install Missing on OnePlus 11R
If Local Install is missing from your OnePlus 11R, then here’s how you could rectify this issue:
- First off, turn off Wi-Fi and Mobile data.
- Then go to Settings -> Apps -> App Management.
- Then Click the top right button -> Show system.
- Now select Software Update > Storage usage -> Clear data.
- Keeping Wi-Fi and Mobile data turned off, retry the above downgrade process and check out the result.
That’s it. These were the steps to downgrade your OnePlus 11R from OxygenOS 14 Android 14 to OxygenOS 13 Android 13. 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.
