First, the integration of ColorOS into OxygenOS has become a hindrance for some. The general inconsistencies at UI make for an unsatisfying experience for some. Second, specific bugs and slowdowns bother many users since this is a major software update.

But do not worry because we will take a detailed look at how you can downgrade your OnePlus device from OxygenOS 12 to OxygenOS 11 with ease.

Pre-Requisites

Before we start the downgrading process, make sure to perform a complete backup of the device as the downgrade process will factory reset your device. OnePlus 8T i. India ii. NA

Steps to downgrade OxygenOS 12 to OxygenOS 11

Downgrade OxygenOS 12 to OxygenOS 11 with ease

Downgrading from OxygenOS 12 to OxygenOS 11 on your OnePlus 8/9 series device should be easy with the steps we shared above. But as mentioned earlier, please backup all your important data as the device will be reset to factory settings during the downgrade process. Let us know in the comments below if you found this guide helpful and if you successfully downgraded from OxygenOS 12 to OxygenOS 11 on your OnePlus 9/9 Pro with ease.

1. Is there any way to downgrade OxygenOS 12 without wiping data?

Unfortunately, you cannot downgrade Oxygen OS 12 without losing data. Since it is a downgrade of the Android version, a data wipe is required to avoid problems after downgrading the device.

2. I cannot find the downgrade package under the local upgrade option. Why?

The main reason the downgrade package is not visible is the file extension. It is crucial to rename the file from .jar to .zip; otherwise, the file will not be visible. Also, make sure you have downloaded the right download package for your OnePlus 9/9 Pro.

3. Why have I not received the OxygenOS 12 update on my Oneplus 9/9 Pro?

According to recent reports, as of December 12th, 2021, OnePlus has withdrawn the Oxygen OS 12 update for the OnePlus 9/9 Pro due to bugs. But do not worry because the company will rerelease the update in batches after fixing the issues.

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