Download OxygenOS 4.7.4 on OnePlus 5T: OnePlus released the new update for OnePlus 5T, but it’s not Android Oreo yet, though this update includes some major improvements. The OnePlus 5T OTA update for OxygenOS 4.7.4 improves camera UI and photo quality.
The OxygenOS 4.7.4 comes with more improvements like Optimizations for audio from speaker and earphones, Optimizations for face unlock, Optimizations for vibration, the Improved stability of fingerprint and GPS, stability improvement of the fingerprint sensor and GPS, Wi-Fi battery usage optimization.
After the huge hit of OnePlus 5, the new OnePlus 5T is another flagship-class smartphone by OnePlus, it is released just 5 months after OnePlus 5. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T pretty much the same in terms of specifications and most same price points. The main reason for the quick launch of this device is competitors have been quick to adopt 18:9 screens in all their 2017 models and OnePlus would have left behind.
This update is packed with all new features and Bug fixes. This update is rolling out via OTA (Over the AIR). This update is rolled out in phase manner. It may take a few weeks to reach every corner of the world. If you want to taste the update early, then follow the below guide to install OxygenOS 4.7.4 for OnePlus 5T.
Benefits of Stock ROM:
There are quite a lot of benefits of stock ROM. However here we have listed some of the top benefits of stock ROM:
Warranty:
There are quite a lot of smartphone manufacturers who consider rooting as a threat to their warranty terms and conditions. Just in case if your smartphone manufacturer cancels warranty for rooted device. Then it is advisable to stay with the stock ROM, as it does not void the warranty.
Malicious Code:
There are quite a lot of developers who inject harmful malware and adware to the custom ROMs. This type of malware may not harm your device but it can steal your private information. Or you may see unwanted ads. With stock ROM you basically do not face such issues.
Unsupported Custom ROM:
There is one common issue that most of the custom ROM users face is the lagging issue. The lagging issue happens because of incompatible software. As a result, the device keeps lagging. Data often gets disabled and so many other issues.
OxygenOS 4.7.4 Features and Changelog :–
Camera
- Optimized UI of Camera
- Improvements for photo quality
System
- Optimizations for audio from speaker and earphones
- Optimizations for face unlock
- Optimizations for vibration
- Wi-Fi battery usage optimization
- Improved stability of fingerprint and GPS
- General bug fixes and system stability improvements
Pre-Requisites:
- This guide is only for OnePlus 5T.
- Back your device data.
- Follow this guide carefully or else it may lead to brick your device.
- Maintain at least 50-60% of charging to prevent accidental shutdown.
Downloads
Steps to Install OxygenOS 4.7.4 on OnePlus 5T
For Non-Rooted Devices
Method 1:
1. Enable ‘USB debugging’ option from Phone Settings –> Developer Options. (To enable Developer Settings –> Go to About phone in settings and tap 7 times on the Build Number)
2. Download the Zip from above.
3. Copy the downloaded files to the folder where ADB installed.
4. Restart the OnePlus 5T into recovery mode. (To do that First Switch off your phone, Now press and hold volume down button + power button.)
5. In the recovery menu, choose “Install from USB,” tap on OK to confirm. You will see “You are in sideload mode” screen will be displayed.
6. Connect your OnePlus 5T to PC and Press Shift + Right click and in the select open the command window in the adb folder.
For Windows: “adb sideload <filename>”
For Mac/Linux: “/adb sideload <filename>"
7. Wait until the installation process completes and reboot automatically to take you into OxygenOS.
Method 2:
1. Download OxygenOS 4.7.4 zip file from above link
2. Save it on your phone internal memory.
3. Restart the OnePlus 5T into recovery mode. (To do that First Switch off your phone, Now press and hold volume down button + power button until you see the stock recovery.)
4. Select ‘Apply Update’ and click on ‘Choose from Internal Storage.’
5. Now select the OTA ZIP file. (Which you have Downloaded and saved in step 1,2)
6. Now, wait until the installation process completes and then reboot your device.
7. Now your OnePlus 5T will reboot into the latest OxygenOS.
Method 3
- Download OxygenOS 4.7.4 zip file and save it to your internal phone storage.
- Now Go to Settings –> System Updates –> Settings Icon –> Local Upgrade & Select the OTA File.
- Click on the upgrade now when the system prompts.
- OnePlus 5T will reboot into Stock Recovery and Start installing the update.
- Done.
For Rooted Users
- Unlocked Bootloader.
How To Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 5T - Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 5T.
How To Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 5T - Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 5T.
How To Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 5T - Backup your device via nandroid backup (Follow the guide in the link below)
How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On OnePlus 5T - Reboot your device into TWRP Recovery.
- Switch off your device.
- Press and hold “Volume down + Power” buttons until you see anything on the screen.
- Now in the TWRP main menu, Click on Wipe and swipe to factory reset on the bottom of the screen.
- Go back to the main menu in TWRP, tap on install and select the OxygenOS ROM zip file which you have saved in your device.
- After selecting the OxygenOS zip file, do swipe to confirm flash to begin the installation process.
- Once the installation process is completed, You will see the Wipe cache/Dalvik option, tap on it and Swipe to wipe.
- Now, Go back to TWRP main menu and reboot your Device.
- Done!!!
Hope this article is helpful for you. Let us know your feedback on OxygenOS 4.7.4 on OnePlus 5T in the comment section below.
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