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OnePlus has launched a public Android 14 beta program for its first-gen foldable, the OnePlus Open. The first open beta is limited to users in India, with the company initially only allowing 5,000 participants. It plans to expand the program to other regions and more users later.
OnePlus Open gets Android 14 beta
To be eligible for Android 14 beta, the OnePlus Open must be running the latest OxygenOS 13.2 version CPH2551_13.2.0.203(EX01). It must have a minimum of 4GB of free storage space. Once opened in the US, only users with unlocked units can participate in this beta program. Carrier versions aren’t eligible.
If your device meets these criteria, you can apply for the program by going to Settings > About device > Up to date > tap on the top right button > Beta program. Now follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. OnePlus will review your application and if selected, you will receive the Android 14 beta update over the air (OTA). You can check for updates from Settings > About device > Download Now.
Screenshots shared by users who received the update show the new firmware build number for the OnePlus Open is CPH2551_14.0.0.81(EX01). The OTA package weighs a whopping 6.14GB. Since Android 14 is a major update, there are several new features and functional improvements in tow. The company has mentioned the key changes in the official release notes.
According to OnePlus, Android 14 will let you drag and drop files between apps and devices. The update enables the foldable to recognize and extract text and images from the screen. It can also separate multiple subjects in a photo from the background for copying or sharing. Additionally, the OnePlus Open is getting new widgets, privacy and security enhancements, UI changes, and system optimizations for a more reliable performance.
You can roll back to Android 13 if the beta software is too unstable
Since this is beta software, It may not be as stable as the official Android 13 build your OnePlus Open currently runs on. Some features may be missing too. You should only join the beta program if you are willing to accept the potential risks. Subsequent updates will be more stable and will also add the missing features. OnePlus has yet to share a tentative timeline for the official Android 14 update for the foldable.
Thankfully, if you find the beta build too unstable, you can roll back to Android 13. The process will erase all the contents of the OnePlus Open, so make sure to back up important files and data. When you are ready, download this rollback package, copy it to the phone storage, and enable the developer mode on your phone (go to Settings > About device > Version > Click Build number 7 times and enter the password).
Once you have enabled the developer mode, go back and navigate to Settings > About device > Up to date > Tap on the top right button > Local install > Select the rollback package > Extract > Upgrade and wait till completion of the rollback process. Now click Restart, and your OnePlus Open will reboot with Android 13. We will let you know when the foldable receives the stable Android 14 update.