The latest version of OxygenOS 13, OnePlus’ interface based on Android 13, is experiencing issues on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Some smartphones can’t turn on anymore: if you have one, don’t install the update.
OxygenOS 13 version F.19 causes issues on OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro as reported XDA Developers : Some users are no longer able to start their OnePlus smartphone. In the OnePlus community forum, Winkey W. from the software development team alerts other members.
OnePlus has released a fatal update to OxygenOS 13
In mid-November, OxygenOS 13 arrived on the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, 9, 8 Pro, and 8T. This is the latest version of the OnePlus interface based on Android 13 and which brings its share of updates. In recent weeks, the brand has multiplied the updates, fixing bugs and adding security improvements.
On January 31, Winkey W., a member of OnePlus’ software division, posted a thread on the brand’s forum advising against installing the F.19 version of OxygenOS 13. He says his team started rolling out this version on OnePlus 9 and 9. Pro. However, he was off work last week due to Lunar New Year.
An initial rollout gone awry as OnePlus noticed that some users it had offered the update to”they were facing an issue where the update would not start“Of course, such deployment was immediately halted pending resolution of the issue.
Solutions if you have been affected
The developer advises affected users to approach a OnePlus repair center for “restore your device to the previous state without data loss».
Also, if you still have a notification asking you to install the update, it is highly recommended that you do not accept it. OnePlus announces that a new version of the update will be distributed “as soon as possible».
OnePlus is a bit more specific about its plans for the release of OxygenOS 13 and Android 13. Here are the supported smartphones and the expected release dates.
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