OnePlus 9/Pro/9R Android 13: Download and Install Guide

Sadique Hassan•Updated Oct 17, 2022

In this guide, we will show you the steps to download and install the latest Android 13 onto your OnePlus 9/Pro/9R. With each new OS upgrade, we are going ever closer to the ColorOS ecosystem. While Android 12 onOnePlus had a few traces of Oppo’s underlying OS skin, Android 13 seems to have wholeheartedly adopted it, pushing aside its own in-house OxygenOS.

While that isn’t under our control, we could still enjoy a slew of goodies that the thirteenth iteration of the OS build has to offer. Some of the noteworthy ones include the likes of Aquamorphic Design, expansion of Material You themes, 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 new personalization options.

And guess what, you could now welcome abode all these features onto your device right away. So on that note, let’s get started with the detailed steps to download and install the latest Android 13 onto your OnePlus 9/Pro.

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OnePlus 9/Pro/9R Android 13: Everything you should know

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

OnePlus 9/Pro

Carrier version devices (VZW) aren’t compatible with the Open beta builds.
After the flashlight is activated, the notification of the flashlight switch will not be shown on the lock screen.
There is a possibility that missed call notifications can only be found in the call history if a VoLTE call from an iPhone isn’t picked up.

OnePlus 9R

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.

So if that’s 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 9/Pro. 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 OnePlus9/Pro/9R

From this section, you could download all the Android 13 releases [Beta and Stable] for your OnePlus 9/Pro/9R. Also, keep in mind that IN and NA builds are released first, the EU builds take some time to be rolled out.

OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1

OnePlus 9 (IN): LE2111_11_F_OTA_2080_all_2cdc9e_00011011.zip
OnePlus 9 (NA): LE2115_11_F_OTA_2080_all_ff23c3_10100001.zip
OnePlus 9 Pro (IN): LE2121_11_F_OTA_2080_all_21b0da_00011011.zip
OnePlus 9 Pro (NA): LE2125_11_F_OTA_2080_all_a3426b_10100001.zip
OnePlus 9R [IN]: LE2101_11_F_OTA_2100_all_9922bb_00011011.zip

NOTE: Before installing Android 13 Open Beta 1 on your OnePlus 9/Pro/9R, make sure that you are on the latest OxygenOS 12 version (C.63). 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 9/Pro/9R [Indian and European Variants]

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

Install Android 13 on OnePlus 9/Pro/9R [Global/NA Variant]

To begin with, download the firmware corresponding to your region from the Downloads section above.
Then transfer the downloaded firmware to your device’s internal storage [but not inside any folder].
Now download and install the OnePlus Local Update APK for Android 13 from below-
```
DOWNLOAD: OnePlus_tools.apk
```
In some instances, the app might be downloaded as a ZIP [filename.apk.zip].
So rename the file and remove .zip from the end so that it becomes filename.apk.
Now install the app and then launch it. After that, tap on Local Upgrade.
Then navigate to the Android 13 firmware, select it, and tap on Install Now.
Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, tap on Restart. That’s it.
Your OnePlus 9/Pro will now boot to the newly installed Android 13 OS.

How to Downgrade OnePlus 9/Pro/9R 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 9/Pro to Android 12. To do so, please check out our guide on How to Downgrade OnePlus 9/Pro from Android 13 to Android 12.

That’s it. These were the steps to steps to download and install the latest Android 13 on your OnePlus 9/Pro. 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 below. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments below.

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