In this guide, we will show you the steps to switch from ColorOS to OxygenOS on OnePlus 13. The latest flagship from this OEM follows in the footsteps of its predecessor by segregating the OS based on the region- you’ll get the ColorOS for the devices in China and the OxygenOS for the rest of the world.
However, it’s no hidden secret that the latter is much better than the former- whether it’s from the security point of view, the performance, or even the UI/UX elements. So how can the users in China get a taste of OxygenOS? Well, they now have the option to make a switch from the ColorOS to OxygenOS on their OnePlus 13. And in this guide, we will show you how this could be carried out. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
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How to Switch From ColorOS to OxygenOS on OnePlus 13
The below process will wipe off all the data on your device, so 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: Get Android SDK Platform Tools
- To begin with, download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- This is the official ADB Binaries given by Google and will act as our working directory.
- Now go to the address bar of this folder, type in CMD, and hit Enter.
- This will launch Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder.
STEP 2: Boot to Fastboot Mode
- Head over to Settings > Version > Tap on the Build Number 7 times. This will enable Developer Options.
- So go to Developer Options and enable USB Debugging. Now connect your device to your PC using a USB.
- Now type the below command in the Command Pr0mpt window to boot the device to the Fastboot Mode.
adb reboot bootloader
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STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader
Your next course of action is to unlock the bootloader on your device which will wipe off all the data from your device and will make the warranty null and void as well. So if that’s well and good, then refer to the below guide and get the job done [just refer to the first half of this guide, no need to root it]. Once you have unlocked the bootloader, make sure to re-enable USB Debugging and boot your device to Fastboot Mode, as explained above
STEP 4: Download OnePlus 13 Fastboot ROM
- First off, download the Fastboot ROM corresponding to your region from below:
GLOBAL .405 | EUROPE .405 | INDIA .405 [Credits: XDA Senior Member koaaN]
- Then extract the ROM inside the platform-tools folder on your PC [recommended].
- Once done, double-click to launch the SUPER_IN_OOS_405_FLASHER.bat file.
- NOTE: The version number 405 and the region IN might be different in your case.
- The flashing will start and your device will boot to Fastboot and FastbootD Modes.
- Once done, it will ask if you want to root your device, type in N for now [See FIX 2].
- Next up, it will ask if you flashed from ColorOS or want to Wipe Data, reply Y [Yes].
- You’ll now have to wipe the data manually, which will have to be done in FastbootD.
- Once done, your device will now boot to the OxygenOS [first boot-up will take time].
That’s it. These were the steps to flash the latest OxygenOS 15 on your OnePlus 13 via Fastboot Commands. Let’s now have a look at one of the most common problems [and its solution] that you might come across while using this flashing script.
FIX: “FAILED (remote: “Not enough space to resize partition”)
If you are getting the “FAILED (remote: “Not enough space to resize partition”) error message during the flashing process, then first off, let the flashing reach the “root question” and then use the below command according to the partition that threw out this error:
If the error is with my_product partition
- Open a new Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder:
- Then type the below commands to delete all the temporary/cow my_product partitions:
fastboot delete-logical-partition my_product_a fastboot delete-logical-partition my_product_b fastboot delete-logical-partition my_product_a-cow fastboot delete-logical-partition my_product_b-cow
- Then use the below commands to create the new product partitions:
fastboot create-logical-partition my_product_a 1 fastboot create-logical-partition my_product_b 1
- Finally, use the below commands to reflash the my_product.img file:
fastboot flash my_product my_product.img
- You may now continue using the flashing script.
If the error is with my_bigball partition
- Open a new Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder:
- Then type the below commands to delete all the temporary/cow my_product partitions:
fastboot delete-logical-partition my_bigball_a fastboot delete-logical-partition my_bigball_b fastboot delete-logical-partition my_bigball_a-cow fastboot delete-logical-partition my_bigball_b-cow
- Then use the below commands to create the new product partitions:
fastboot create-logical-partition my_bigball_a 1 fastboot create-logical-partition my_bigball_b 1
- Finally, use the below commands to reflash the my_product.img file:
fastboot flash my_bigball my_bigball.img
- You may now continue using the flashing script.
If the error is with my_stock partition
- Open a new Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder:
- Then type the below commands to delete all the temporary/cow my_product partitions:
fastboot delete-logical-partition my_stock_a fastboot delete-logical-partition my_stock_b fastboot delete-logical-partition my_stock_a-cow fastboot delete-logical-partition my_stock_b-cow
- Then use the below commands to create the new product partitions:
fastboot create-logical-partition my_stock_a 1 fastboot create-logical-partition my_stock_b 1
- Finally, use the below commands to reflash the my_product.img file:
fastboot flash my_stock my_stock.img
- You may now continue using the flashing script.
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Apart from that, if you still 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. [Credits for the script and Fastboot ROM go to XDA Senior Member koaaN].
