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OnePlus is giving owners of its latest flagship phones an opportunity to try its next major software release before the stable version arrives. The company has opened an early testing program for its Indian users, covering devices from two generations of its flagship lineup. However, interested users have only a limited window to apply.
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The open beta program is available for the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 15, and OnePlus 15R in India. As per the official OnePlus Community forum posts, applications opened on Oct. 9 and will close today (Oct. 12). Participants must run specific OxygenOS 16 builds to qualify, with the required versions varying by model.
To register, users need to open Settings, navigate to About device, tap Up to date, and access the Beta program option from the menu in the top-right corner. They can then follow the on-screen instructions to submit their applications. Approved participants will receive the beta software through an over-the-air update, although admission to the program does not guarantee a fully polished experience.
OnePlus warns that this is an early software build, meaning some features may be unavailable or incomplete. Users could also encounter application crashes, lag, black screens, device heating, and increased battery consumption while the system completes its background optimisation. The company recommends updating installed apps, keeping the battery above 30%, maintaining at least 4GB of free storage, and backing up important files before installing the beta.
The program is currently restricted to Indian devices, and carrier-locked models are not supported. Users who want to return to OxygenOS 16 can follow the local installation rollback procedure, but the process will erase all data stored on the phone. The rollback package for the OnePlus 15 is available, while download links for the other models remain pending in the announcements.
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