OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 arrived for OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite users can now experience the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 on their phones with the Android 14 version.

OnePlus is on the verge of releasing the highly anticipated OxygenOS 14 for OnePlus phones in the coming months as testing is underway for a series of OnePlus phones. The beta testing ensures that there won’t be any bugs that will cause issues after the stable update. The Company has announced the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite users from India only. Those who want to experience the early features of OxygenOS 14 on their phones can install the latest Open Beta 1 update on their OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite devices.

OnePlus is recruiting beta testers to test the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 update that will bring exclusive OxygenOS 14 features with the goodness of the Android 14 version on their devices. In order to install the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, users must have installed the latest OxygenOS 13.1 version on their phones. Remember that this is an early open build for the OxygenOS 14 version, therefore it may contain some known bugs; OnePlus also shared the Changelog for the update as mentioned below:

Known issues:

• The link to Windows keeps stopping while opening in the Control Panel.
• Crash when closing the messages app bubble notification.
• System UI keeps stopping popups and can show a black screen while tapping on an open app in the Google Home interface.
• System crash observed while closing any bubble chat.

Changelog:

• Security and Privacy
  • Improves photo and video-related permission management for safer access by apps
• Performance optimization
  • Improves system stability, the launch speed of apps, and the smoothness of animations.
• Aquamorphic Design
  • Upgrades Aquamorphic Design with a natural, gentle, and clearer color style for a more comfortable color experience.
  • Adds Aquamorphic-themed ringtones and revamps the system notification sounds.  • Improves system animations by making them even smoother.

Apply Guide: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite users from the Indian region can now enroll for OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 update as OnePlus is recruiting only the first 5000 beta users for the testing from November 7 until a certain number of applications is reached. Make sure that you have installed the latest OxygenOS 13.1 update before applying.

Steps After Applying: After successfully submitting your application, Go to Settings > About device > Tap up to date > Tap icon on the top right > Beta program > Follow the steps to apply and OnePlus will review your application within 5 working days after the application channel is closed. If you pass the review, you will receive the version in the 3 workdays that follow.

How to download the version after the application passes: Settings > About device > Download Now.