TheOnePlus Openwas ourfavorite foldableof 2023. In its first attempt itself, OnePlus knocked it out of the park, with theOpen proving that Samsung has much catching up to doin a segment it pioneered. But the OnePlus foldable has lagged theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5in one key area: software updates. WhileSamsung’s 2024 flagship foldable received its Android 14 buildwithin a couple of months of the OS’s release, the Open’s update was nowhere to be seen. In late December, the companystarted beta testing OxygenOS 14 for the phone, and now, a month later, the stable build is rolling out to the public.
For now,OnePlus is pushingthe stable OxygenOS 14 build to Open users who participated in the Closed Beta and Open Beta program in India (viaAndroid Authority). A wider rollout to more regions should happen in the coming weeks.
The full release note ofAndroid 14-based OxygenOS 14 for the OnePlus Open is as follows:
Smart efficiency
Cross-device connectivity
Security and privacy
Performance optimization
Aquamorphic Design
Besides all the Android 14 features, OxygenOS 14 brings some notable improvements, like an improved Shelf that supports more widgets, a File Dock for dragging and dropping content between compatible OnePlus devices, and more.
AsOnePlus previously announced, OxygenOS 14 also comes with deeper Microsoft Phone Link integration. This will enable notification mirroring on your Windows PC, the ability to reply to messages, and even the ability to make or receive calls.
If you were not a part of the OxygenOS 14 beta program and cannot wait for the OTA build to land on your Open, you may manually sideload the firmware as well. Make sure your Open is running the build CPH2551_13.2.0.301 before sideloading the Android 14 build.
OnePlus recommends that your foldable must have at least 5GB of free space and at least 30% battery before you start with the installation.
With the OnePlus Open, the BBK-owned firm proved it could make a compelling foldable. But the company also needs to step up its game in the software update department and ensure it does not take months to bring the latest Android release to its flagship foldable.
