In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade your OnePlus device from Android 15 to Android 14. The fifteenth iteration of the OS has recently been rolled out by the Silicon Valley giant and quite a few OEMs have already started adopting it, with the Chinese OEM OnePlus being the latest addition to this ever-growing family. As a result of this, you are about to welcome a slew of intriguing goodies to the fore.
Some of the noteworthy ones include the likes of Partial Screen Sharing, Notification Cooldown, Lock Screen Widgets, Battery Health Percentage, App Archive, Bluetooth Menu, and Private Space among others. However, one should not forget the fact that the OS is still in the beta stage, so there are bound to be a few bugs and issues. Along with that, battery drainage, device overheating, and performance issues are also usually along the expected lines.
Not to mention that since the OS is in its infancy, many apps are yet to be compatible with this API Level. So unless you are a developer or a tech enthusiast who wishes to test out the bleeding edge functionalities at the cost of these drawbacks, you should stay away from these testing builds until they reach the stable stage.
However, if the curiosity within yourself couldn’t stop you. from trying out this build but now you are lamenting this decision, then fret not. You still have the option to downgrade your OnePlus device from OxygenOS 15 Android 15 to OxygenOS 14 Android 14. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Bugs in OnePlus Android 15 Update
There are quite a lot of bugs and issues in the first Android 15 beta update for your OnePlus device. While this shouldn’t come as a surprise because beta builds are intended for testings only and aren’t recommended to be used as your daily drivers, however, still it’s important to keep in mind the issue that you would be facing if you have installed the latest OS build.
Android 15 Beta 1 Bugs on OnePlus 12
- There are some compatibility issues with the Bluetooth connection.
- In certain scenarios, Wi-Fi may not be able to connect to the printer
- The Smart Lock function cannot be used.
- Some camera functions display abnormally in certain scenarios.
- In some scenarios, the Multi-Screen Connect function is abnormal when connecting with PC or PAD.
- Some third-party applications have compatibility issues such as crashes
- Stability issues in specific scenarios.
- Personal hotspot may not work after modifying the security settings.
- The Auto Pixlate function fails during screenshot preview.
- After taking a photo, the photo does not show the ProXDR button.
Android 15 Beta 1 Bugs on OnePlus Open
- There are some compatibility issues with the Bluetooth connection.
- Some camera functions display abnormally under certain scenes.
- In some scenarios, the Multi-Screen Connect function is abnormal when connecting with PC or PAD.
- Some third-party applications have compatibility issues such as crashes
- There are stability issues in specific scenarios.
- The split screen function of the main screen is abnormal in some scenarios.
- After taking a photo, the photo does not show the ProXDR button.
- Personal hotspot may not work after modifying the security settings.
- The Auto Pixlate function fails during screenshot preview.
- Long pressing the main body of a picture in Photos cannot trigger the smart select and cutout function.
- Creating the System Cloner and open, when input the main system password, it will crash to the desktop and the multitask button and home button of are unavailable.
- The size of the drop-down status bar quick switch is abnormal after the screen resolution is switched between Standard and High.You can switch to the original resolution to restore it. (Method:Settings > Display & brightness > Screen Resolution > Standard or High)
While this long list of bugs do look frightening, however, it was already along the expected lines. Moreover, we now have the Android 15 to 14 downgrade package for your OnePlus device as well, so you could easily perform this rollback as and when required and go back to the error-free environment.
Download OnePlus Android 15 to Android 14 Downgrade Package
You may now get hold of the Android 15 OxygenOS 15 to Android 14 OxygenOS 14 downgrade package for your OnePlus device from below. Make sure to download the one that corresponds to your device and region:
OnePlus 12
OnePlus 12 NA Version: DOWNLOAD LINK OnePlus 12 IN Version: DOWNLOAD LINK OnePlus 12 EU Version: DOWNLOAD LINK OnePlus 12 GLO Version: DOWNLOAD LINK
OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open NA Version: DOWNLOAD LINK OnePlus Open IN Version: DOWNLOAD LINK OnePlus Open EU Version: DOWNLOAD LINK
How to Downgrade OnePlus from Android 15 to Android 14
The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so take a complete device backup beforehand. Thedroidwin will not be held responsible if something happens to your device or data after carrying out the below steps.
Downgrade Steps for EU & IN Regions
- To begin with, transfer the Android 14 downgrade package to your device.
- Then go to Settings > About device > Version -> Tap on Build number 7 times
- Enter the password and with this, you have enabled the Developer Options.
- So go back to Settings > About device > Up to date > Tap on the overflow icon.
- Tap on Local Install> select the Android 14 update file > Extract > Upgrade.
- Wait for the update to complete [it will take some time]. Once done, hit Restart.
- Your device will now reboot to the downgraded Android 14 OS!
Downgrade Steps for NA Regions
- To begin with, transfer the Android 14 downgrade package to your device.
- Now download and install OnePlus Local Downgrade Android 15 to 14 APK.
- Launch the app > tap the Settings icon > select the Android 14 downgrade file.
- Wait for the installation to complete [it will take a while] and then hit Reboot.
- Once the upgrade is done, click Restart. Your device will boot to Android 14!
That’s it. These were the steps to downgrade your OnePlus device from Android 15 OxygenOS 15 to Android 14 OxygenOS 14. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
