How to Install Android 13 on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T

In this guide, we will show you the steps to install Android 13 onto your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T. Till Android 12, you would still be able to find traces of OxygenOS, however beginning with Android 13, OxygenOS is just for the namesake, the entire OS skin has been ‘Oppodified’ and it just boils down to individual preferences, you would either adore it or simply hate and straightaway opt for a custom ROM.

Anyways, this is how things are going to be now and in the near future as well, so you shouldn’t look for any light at the end of the tunnel. With that said, the OEM has just rolled out the Android 13 update for its OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T. And with that, there is a slew of UI changes that you are about to welcome, all thanks to the Aquamorphic Design in combination with the Material You theme.

Apart from that, there are tons of under-the-hood efficiency improvements to various system apps, seamless interconnection among different devices, updates to the Gaming Engine, and a plethora of personalization options. So without further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to welcome these goodies onto your device right away.

Android 13 OxygenOS 13 for OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T

Before we list out the instructions, you should keep in mind that the Beta builds are intended mostly for developers and tech enthusiasts. Therefore, they could be unstable in nature with quite a few underlying bugs as well. Talking about which, here are all the issues that you are likely to come across in these builds.

Bugs in Android 13 Open Beta 1

• Abnormal display of charging prompt under screen lock.
• Video below 300K resolution recorded by the camera cannot be sent via MMS.
• More function icon in the editing interface of the control center is displayed incorrectly.

If that’s all well and good, then take a complete device backup beforehand and then proceed with the below steps to download and install Android 13 on the OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T. 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 Android 13 for OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T

From this section, you could download all the Android 13 releases [Beta and Stable] for your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T. At the time of writing, only the Indian build is released. We will update this section as soon as European and Global/NA builds goes live.

Android 13 Open Beta 1

OnePlus 8 [IN]: IN2011_11_F_OTA_2100_all_a3d00a_00011011.zip
OnePlus 8 Pro [IN]: IN2021_11_F_OTA_2100_all_b4c99a_00011011.zip
OnePlus 8T [IN]: KB2001_11_F_OTA_2100_all_25374a_00011011.zip

NOTE: Before installing Android 13 Open Beta 1 on your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T, make sure that you are on the latest OxygenOS 12 version (C.35). If that is not the case, then update your device to this firmware right away, either from the Settings menu [recommended] or via the Oxygen Updater app.

Install Android 13 on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T [Indian and European Variants]

1. To begin with, download the firmware corresponding to your region from the Downloads section above.
2. Then transfer the downloaded firmware to your device’s internal storage [but not inside any folder].
3. After that, head over to Settings > About device > Version.
4. Now tap on Build Number 7 times and enter your password [if asked]. It will enable the Developer Mode.
5. Then go back to Settings -> About device -> Up to date.
6. Now tap on the button situated at the top right and select Local Install. [Missing Local Install? Here’s the Fix].
7. Then navigate to the downloaded Android 13 firmware and select it. Then tap on Extract > Upgrade.
8. Now, wait for the installation to complete. Once done, tap on Restart. That’s it.
9. Your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T will now boot to the newly installed Android 13 OS.

Install Android 13 on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T [Global/NA Variant]

1. To begin with, download the firmware corresponding to your region from the Downloads section above.
2. Then transfer the downloaded firmware to your device’s internal storage [but not inside any folder].
3. Now download and install the OnePlus Local Update APK for Android 13 from below-

   DOWNLOAD: OnePlus_tools.apk

4. In some instances, the app might be downloaded as a ZIP [filename.apk.zip].
5. So rename the file and remove .zip from the end so that it becomes filename.apk.
6. Now install the app and then launch it. After that, tap on Local Upgrade.
7. Then navigate to the Android 13 firmware, select it, and tap on Install Now.
8. Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, tap on Restart. That’s it.
9. Your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T will now boot to the newly installed Android 13 OS.

How to Downgrade OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T from Android 13 to Android 12

If the bugs are proving way too much to deal with or the UI experience is just not in sync with your requirements, then you could easily roll back your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T to Android 12 using two different methods. To do so, please check out our guide on

That’s it. These were the steps to steps to download and install the latest Android 13 on your OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T. All the subsequent Beta and Stable builds will be uploaded in this guide itself. So make sure to check out this post at regular intervals. On that note, we round off this guide. Do share your usage experience with us in the comments section. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments below.

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