In this guide, we will make you aware of the latest OnePlus SOTA updates, how to install them, and check their version number, among others. While the Chinese OEM has never been among the fastest players to roll out the OTA updates, but when they release it, they make sure to bandage the wounds that might have been caused to its impacted users by making them wait for an eternity.
These come in the form of a few goodies that will end up adding a handful of new and intriguing features to your device. Now, these goodies will come bundled with the SOTA update, instead of being rolled out with the OTAs. So what’s the need for the former and more importantly what will be their release schedule and how will they differ from the normal updates? Let’s find out.
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What is OnePlus SOTA Update?
OnePlus SOTA updates is the new monthly software update that aims at improving and enhancing the functionality and performance of stock OnePlus apps that come pre-installed on your device. Apart from that, these updates will also add a few additional new features to your device, most of which will again be aimed towards the built-in OnePlus apps only.
Which OnePlus Phones are Supported for SOTA Updates
All OnePlus phones that are currently receiving official OTA updates are eligible for SOTA updates as well. These include:
OxygenOS 14.0.0 and above
- OnePlus 12 Series
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 11 Series
- OnePlus 10 Series
- OnePlus 9 Series
- OnePlus 8T
- OnePlus Nord 4 5G / OnePlus Nord 3 5G / OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE4 5G / OnePlus Nord CE3 5G / OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G / OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- OnePlus Pad / OnePlus Pad Go
OxygenOS 13.1.0
- OnePlus 8 / OnePlus 8 Pro
OxygenOS 13.0.0
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Which Regions are Eligible for SOTA Updates
Asia-Pacific countries/regions, such as Hong Kong (China), India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore, as well as users in many Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, etc are eligible to receive these SOTA updates [more countries might be added in the near future]. However, as mentioned before, the updates are rolled out in batches, so not everyone will receive concurrently.
What is the OnePlus SOTA Version Number
The SOTA updates usually follow the version number along the following lines:
- Phone : U120P01(BRB1EX01)
- Tablet : U120P01(BRB3EX01)
- Phone : U120P02(BRB1EX01)
- Tablet : U120P02(BRB3EX01)
How to Download and Install SOTA Update on OnePlus
Let’s now come to the most important part of this guide for which you have been eagerly waiting for. To download and install the SOTA update, you have to follow the same path as that of OTA updates, namely: Settings > About device > Click on the OxygenOS card. If there is a pending update, hit Download. It will then be downloaded, decrypted, and verified. Once done, hit Install. Your device will then reboot with the new SOTA update installed.
How to Check Version Number of SOTA Update?
Once you have installed a SOTA update, you can check its version number from Settings > About device > Version > SOTA version.
What is the OnePlus SOTA Update Release Cycle
One major advantage of the SOTA update is that you don’t have to depend on the OTA updates to receive them, they follow their own release cycle. However, similar to OTA, these updates are also rolled out in batches, meaning not everyone will receive the update in one go. In some cases, we have even seen some users receive the update 3-4 weeks after the original release dat, which is quite disappointing and surprising in equal measures.
Are SOTA Versions Linked with Android/OxygenOS Versions?
No, SOTA versions are not interlinked with Android or OxygenOS versions. Similar to how the security patch update works, you will receive the SOTA updates irrespective of the fact whether you are on OxygenOS 14+, 13.1, or 13.0 or even below that, granted that your device is being actively supported by OnePlus.
So with this, we come to the end of this guide regarding the OnePlus Sota updates. We hope that we were able to answer all your queries regarding this new update schedule from the Chinese OEM. However, if you still have any doubts regarding this subject, you may drop your queries in the comments section below.
