In this guide, we will show you the detailed steps to install the latest iodeOS ROM based on Android 14 onto your OnePlus 11. While life without Google apps might be a tough pill to swallow for many but you’ll be surprised to know that there does exist such an ecosystem.
This de-Googled environment doesn’t have a single Google App, Package, Services, or Framework and instead of that, you’ll get their open-source counterparts. So if you are ready to break free from the shackles of the Silicon Valley giant and jump over to the other side of the fence, then now is just the right time for that, all thanks to the initiative from iodeOS.
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What is iodeOS?
iodeOS is a custom ROM offering a completely de-Googled ecosystem, bereft of all Google apps, packages, services, and frameworks. It is an open-source ROM and is based on LineageOS, one of the most popular and well-respected custom ROMs in the developer community.
As far as the apps are concerned, you have complete control over which apps you want to install and which don’t. The option to do so appears right during the setup screen itself and you just need to uncheck the apps that you don’t want [by default all the apps will be checked/installed].
Features of iodeOS
Apart from being a “Google-free Android”, here are some of the other noteworthy features that this ROM beholds-
Transparent Internet Connection
odéOS makes all internet connections from your apps visible to you. It performs real-time analyses to identify all the recipients, the quantity of data they wish to collect, and the location where your data is being sent.
Blocking Unwanted Data Transmission
Communications with unwanted recipients (who are taken from an open-source collaborative blacklist) are automatically blocked, though you have the option to unblock any. Moreover, all these interceptions happen locally on your device only.
Built-In Ad Blocker
The ROM comes with a built-in ad blocker that blocks all types of intrusive and pop-up ads across the web. Likewise, it also plays a major role in blocking numerous trackers that are trying to keep a close watch on your daily activities.
Built-in Parental Control
If you’re a parent, then there’s always a thought going through your mind that your kid might unintentionally “or otherwise” end up on adult websites or keep hocked on various social media platforms. Well, your concern stops here as iodeOS can censor adult websites and block social network recipients, apart from giving you the option to put passwords on individual apps [of which, the likes of TikTok and Instagram occupy the topmost position].
List of Apps in iodeOS
As already discussed above, iodeOS doesn’t come with any Google Apps, instead it has its own set of open-source alternatives. Moreover, all these ROMs will be checked by default during the initial setup process, simply uncheck the apps that you don’t wish to install. With that said, here’s the list of all the apps present in this ROM:
- iode [manage data requests, block unwanted transmission, etc.]
- News
- Aurora Store [App Store]
- FDroid [App Store]
- iode Browser
- p≡p | Pretty Easy Privacy (pEp)
- Magic Earth Navigation & Maps
- Geometric Weather
- Carnet Note-Taking App
- HeliBoard Keyboard App
- Aperture Camera
- Fossify Messages
- MicroG [MicroG is an open-source replacement for Google Play Services]
Is iodeOS Free?
iodeOS comes in three variants: Free, Premium, and Premium Family. The Free version does manage to checkmark most of the security and privacy aspects that the ROM is known for. With that said, the Premium version does have a few additional goodies with the likes of adult and social media blocking and the ability to connect 2 devices simultaneously.
If we talk about the Premium Family, then there’s just one difference with respect to the Premium- the ability to connect up to 6 devices in one go instead of 2. With this, you would have a decent idea of the iodeOS, let’s now make you aware of the steps to install it onto your OnePlus 11 device. Follow along.
Download iodeOS for OnePlus 11
You may now get hold of the iodeOS ROM from below:
DOWNLOAD: Automatic Installer | Manual Installation
How to Install iodeOS on OnePlus 11
Before starting, make sure to 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.
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is required to carry out the bootloader unlocking process.
So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader
Next up, you will also have to unlock the device’s bootloader. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. So if that’s all well and good, then please refer to our detailed guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 11 [Video]
STEP 4: Boot to Fastboot Mode
- Connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
- Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
- After that, type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to Fastboot Mode
adb reboot bootloader
- To verify the Fastboot connection, type in the below command and you should get back the device ID.
fastboot devices
- If you are not getting any serial ID, then please install the Fastboot Drivers.
STEP 4: Install iodeOS on OnePlus 11
We have listed both the automatic and manual installation methods below. Go through them once and try out the one that is in sync with your requirements.
Automatic Installation
- Download and extract iodeOS Automatic Installer.
- Now launch the tool via the iodeOS-installer.exe file.
- Then proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the flashing process.
- One done, your device should automatically boot to the newly flashed iodeOS.
Manual Installation
- Download and extract the Fastboot version of iodeOS.
- Then extract it and launch the flash-all.bat file.
- The flashing will now start and could take a while.
- Once done, your device will boot to the newly flashed OS.
That’s it. These were the steps to flash iodeOS on your OnePlus 11. 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 as soon as possible.
