Oppo F7 comes with Color OS 5 based on Oreo 8.1 version. Software updates can be done using Option in Settings. But, sometimes we can’t do that using that Auto-update. In those situations, we can use these below manual methods. If you are already using Stock Firmware, you can use the Simple Internal way. When It doesn’t work, you can move to the Recovery method. Root users must use the TWRP mode. Or Else, you will lose root access. Color OS maybe not best like Oxygen OS, But, It is better Custom Skin OS. There are a lot of features like In-Built Screen recorder; Camera AI Enhancements are added. You can also use this method to Unbrick your mobile.
Oreo 8.1 Firmware Flash- Oppo F7
Official OTA Method
If you’re going to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.
The process is straightforward and straightforward;
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Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
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Tap on “Software Update”
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You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.
Manual Method (CPH1819)
Note
- Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
- Battery Percentage Above 50.
- Backup Your Device.
Download Firmware
Simple Method
Method-1
- Copy Downloaded firmware in your mobile Root Internal storage.
- Don’t put the file in the folder.
- Go to File Manager, Select downloaded firmware. It will ask for the update process, Select “Update Now.”
Method-2
- Copy Downloaded firmware in your mobile Root Internal storage.
- Don’t put the file in the folder.
- Go to Settings >> About >> Software Update. Your Mobile will detect the file and apply that update automatically.
Stock Recovery Method
- Download firmware from the above link and copy it on your mobile.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
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Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Install from the storage device.” select the storage where you downloaded your firmware file.
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
Online Update Method
This method will not wipe user data. But, You need a Stable Wi-Fi Connection for this. The Network should not be interrupted during the process.
- Connect your mobile with W-Fi and test the Data Network is working correctly.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
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Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Online update.”
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
TWRP Recovery Method
This method is for those who want to return to Stock firmware If you are using Custom ROM. Full TWRP Backup on External storage is necessary. You will lose All Data.
- Download firmware from the above link and Download Magisk, Copy those files in your External mobile storage using OTG Cable. Don’t copy it in your Internal Storage. We are going to Wipe the entire mobile Internal memory.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into TWRP Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select System, Dalvik Cache Data. (Will Wipe all Data Including user Data)
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select firmware.ozip.
- After the Installation again navigates to Home, Select Install.
- Select Magisk.zip.
- When you successfully installed Magisk, Reboot Your Mobile. If you didn’t flash Magisk, you would lose root access in the new firmware.
- You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.
Oppo Color OS 5 Oreo 8.1 Features
Main Feature
- Upgrade system from Android Nougat to Oreo Update. There are a lot of features added to Oreo. Here I mentioned some Important features.
Picture in Picture
- Like Nougat’s Split screen features, Oreo brings Picture in Picture feature, Means you can view youtube video in a Minimized window, while you are working in Word Apps.
Password AutoFill
- Your stored Passwords can be filled in respective Apps and Websites. It will work better than some password Managers. You can refer our complete guide on this- Free Native Password Manager.
Snooze Notifications
- Like Gmail reminders, you can Snooze the notifications for Some time.
Smart Text Selection
- A lot of new features like Translate within the Selection feature added.
Enhanced File Manager
- A lot of features added with simple navigation. Now you can view hidden files without third-party apps.
Finger Print Gestures
- You can get a notification panel by Swiping Fingerprint scanner from Top to Bottom.
Customize Individual Apps Installation
- Compare with Unknown Sources; If you download apps from Individual applications like Google Chrome, You can restrict Installation like Third-Party Apps.
Oppo Exclusive Features
System
- Notification icons in status bar Added
- Lock Screen Magazine feature
- App drawer to ColorOS launcher
- Riding Mode
- Live Wallpaper Feature
UI
- Notification panel UI Enhanced
- AI Board Feature enhancement
- Default theme updated
- Navigation Gestures- Refer How to use Gestures?
- Assistive Ball- It is like Touch Bar App. You can add some shortcuts in this feature, and you can access the Shortcuts and some apps anywhere. It will float on the screen.
- App Full Display- You can set up some specific apps to show full screen. Gestures can be used to control this type of Full-Screen apps.
Camera
- Memories- Using Facial Recognition, Your mobile can now Group images based on faces.
- Editing tool- Compare with other Manufacturers, this tool is enhanced with some additional features.
- AI Beauty- Used to enhance the Image. It can act like some third party beauty camera apps.
Wrap Up
If you are in Stock firmware, Use a Simple method. It is comfortable and safe; You can update like a Regular OTA Update. But if you were already using Custom OS or Rooted devices, You can try TWRP Method. If you moved to another region, and can’t get the update, You can try VPN and change it to your Purchased Region and try to get the update in settings. Most of the time, this method will work. There are plenty of free VPNs for Android are available. Don’t download any third-party apps; sometimes, it may trigger the updates process. In my opinion, Color OS is better to compare with some other Custom Skin OS like MIUI. So try to use this OS instead of a Custom OS. But the decision is your choice…:)
Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
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