Summary
If you’re a proud owner of a OnePlus 13, there’s some good news and bad news for you. You’re getting a sneak peek at Android 16 before almost everyone else, but there are some pretty major red flags you need to know.
First, the good news. The OnePlus 13 is getting Android 16 Beta 2. If you feel like you missed Android 16 Beta 1 for the device, don’t worry–OnePlus skipped over the first release. The OnePlus 13 is the first non-Pixel phone to get an Android 16 beta release. But hold on, before you rush to install it, there are some things you should know.
Here’s the bad news: It’s a beta, and that means it’s not exactly ready for prime time. That’s always the case, but this release, in particular, seems to be plagued with far more bugs than a typical beta. The list of bugs is not only lengthy but also pretty serious. You should seriously think twice before installing.
⚠ Known Issues⚠
Thankfully, OnePlus is upfront about this. They’ve even listed some of the potential headaches you might run into if you do decide to live on the edge. We’re talking weird font issues, your phone randomly restarting when you use Bluetooth headphones, camera lag, and focus problems, and just general sluggishness. It’s not exactly ideal for your daily driver.
⚠Caution!⚠
You should understandthere is a risk of BRICKING your phone, so read the instructions carefully and be 100% sure of what you are doing. Please always backup your important data before flashing.
If you’re still feeling adventurous, you can take the plunge. Just be prepared for a bumpy ride. And most importantly, back up your stuff! If you decide to bail and go back to the stable version of Android 15 and OxygenOS 15, you’ll be starting from scratch with a freshly wiped phone.
If you’re a tech enthusiast who loves tinkering and doesn’t mind a few hiccups, there’s no harm in trying it out if your OnePlus 13 is a spare phone. If you rely on your phone for, you know, everything, you should sit this one out. The stable version will arrive in due time.
