Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has finally released its new Android Lollipop-based operating system dubbed OxygenOS. The release comes after much delay, as the ROM was initially promised to be delivered in February, then March, before finally being released in April. OnePlus mentions this is the first version of the OS and it released it so users can provide feedback to help improve the system. The phone-maker has even created a feedback app for users using the ROM, to directly report bugs to the development team. To install the new OS, users will need to flash a recovery onto their device. Users will also need to install Fastboot and ADB on the host device running either windows or osX, the standard procedure for installing any custom ROM. On install OxygenOS looks pretty much like vanilla Android, with a few added features like gesture support among others. Note that OnePlus itself tell users to be cautious as flashing going wrong can void user warranty. “Please proceed only if you are confident in your abilities to flash a custom ROM. This guide exists to help you flash OxygenOS, but things can still go wrong if not followed correctly. While rooting and flashing will not void your OnePlus warranty, any damage caused by improper flashing is not covered under warranty.” OnePlus’s flagship device the One is currently supported by at least five different ROMs which are based on Lollipop. However, what makes OxygenOS unique is that it will likely receive OTA updates in the…
