Based on the regular updates these devices have received in the last few days, it appears like this is the month for the OnePlus 9 Series. The global version of the smartphone received the OxygenOS 14 Update yesterday, following a few regular updates based on OxygenOS 13 in December. In the meantime, the ColorOS 14 upgrade, which is based on Android 14, is being released for the OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus 9, and OnePlus 9 Pro in China.

The latest update includes all of Android 14’s new features in addition to the latest enhancements from OnePlus’s ColorOS 14 skin. The user experience will be enhanced by the new Aquamorphic design, which also has referred animations and ringtones in addition to other performance and security upgrades.

ColorOS 14 Stable Update

Updates to software 14.0.0.211 are being sent to the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9RT, while the OnePlus 9 is receiving firmware 14.0.0.201. In China, it is spreading out to both regular and beta users. Users should make a backup of their critical personal data before updating because the new release might modify their smartphone data. Furthermore, some third-party apps might not function properly and give users strange experiences.

Additionally, OnePlus suggests that customers allow their smartphones to auto-optimize on the new system for a minimum of two days. It might overheat till then, which could cause the battery to deplete too quickly. Before running the update, make sure that the battery is at least 60% charged and that up to 15GB of storage are free.

How to update OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9RT to ColorOS 14

To find the current version, the user should navigate to Settings > About this computer > Version information > Version number. This firmware ought to be installed on the smartphone:OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro versions 13.1.0.192 and 13.1.0.191
13.1.0.195, 13.1.0.192 for the OnePlus 9RT

Subsequently, navigate to Settings > About this machine > Phone name > Top version information > Update Now.

The user should visit the ColorOS 14 announcement thread for additional instructions. The ColorOS 14.0 update has already been installed on the majority of cellphones, and it will soon be available for the rest.