OxygenOS 2.1.4 rolling out to OnePlus One

For those who feels their older OnePlus One flagship model is not getting fair amount of attention from its manufacturer, you could be wrong about it. The company is working continuously to keep the device updated with the latest software.

A new version of OxygenOS firmware, v2.1.4, is now making its way through the phones. This update offers a "clean and unburdened" user experience. But it removes MaxxAudio's sound technology and other relevant applications, and the manual camera mode and RAW file format. And although there is no fingerprint support and screen temperature slider either, the new firmware brings a fully optimised version of OxygenOS.

You would be able to benefit from the new features of OxygenOS 2.1.4, including dark mode that allows you choosing colour theme you want. Besides, there are custom icon packs. You can also take advantage from the App Permission feature that gives you complete control over each app. Other notable changes are double-tap to wake and gestures.

The update is not available via OTA, which means you will have to manually install the firmware. All you need to do is download the appropriate file for your phone. But do not forget to create a backup of all you data, as the process will wipe out everything. Do not try to flash this version through TWRP recovery, as you might lose the radio and IMEI. Check out the following guide to perform a manual installation.

Head over to OnePlus official forum to download OxygenOS 2.1.4

How to install OxygenOS 2.1.4 on OnePlus One (Windows)

• Download OxygenOS 2.1.4 and A001_O2_Patch.zip file.

• Extract patch.zip then open the extracted folder.

• Switch off your OnePlus One and place it in fastboot mode. For this disconnect the USB cable from the phone then press and hold Power and Volume Up buttons together.

• While the phone is in fastboot mode, connect the phone to your PC and click on AllInOne.bat file.

• Select 1 to check the connection status. You should see black screen on the computer displaying your phone's ID and fastboot. If you don't see them on the screen, install the drivers using DRIVERS.pdf file and perform the previous step.

• Now in the command window enter 2 and your phone will reboot.

• Skip the setup process of the phone.

• Copy the OxygenOS.zip file to your phone.

• Power off the phone and put it into fastboot mode again.

• Connect the phone with the PC and enter 3 in the menu option.

• Enter 4 and the phone will go to recovery mode. In case that does not happen, press Volume Down and Power buttons together.

In the OnePlus recovery perform the following;

• Select the language of your choice.
• Select Wipe data and cache.
• Select Wipe data and cache again then select Yes then Done.
• Select Install from local then select the downloaded ROM.
• Click Install then Yes.
• Select Reboot then Reboot again.

How to install OxygenOS 2.1.4 on OnePlus One (Mac)

• Download OxygenOS 2.1.4 and A001_O2_Patch.zip file.

• Extract the patch.zip file and open the extracted folder.

• Switch off your OnePlus One and place it in fastboot mode. For this disconnect the USB cable from the phone then press and hold Power and Volume Up buttons together.

• While the phone is is Fastboot mode, connect the phone to your Mac.

• Open terminal on your Mac.

• Drag the All-in-One.sh file from patch folder to Mac terminal and press enter.

• Enter your root password. The programme should be executed on your Mac.

• Select 1 to check the connection. You should see your phone ID and fastboot written on your Mac's screen.

• Enter 2 in the same programme to reboot the phone.

• Skip the setup process on your phone.

• Press 5 in the command windows then press Enter. The phone should now boot into the current OS.

• Copy the OxygenOS file to your phone.

• Disconnect the phone from the PC and then switch it off. Now put it in fastboot mode.

• Connect the phone with the Mac and enter 3 in the menu of the programme.

• Enter 4 to get into recovery mode. You can alternatively use hardware key combination; press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together.

In the OnePlus recovery perform the following steps;

• Select the language of your choice.
• Select Wipe data and cache.
• Select Wipe data and cache again then select Yes then Done.
• Select Install from local then the downloaded ROM.
• Click Install then Yes.
• Select Reboot.

When your phone reboots successfully, it should be running on the latest OxygenOS firmware.