An installation guide on the latest Cyanogen-based Android 5.0 update (Cyanogen OS 12) in OnePlus One devices just came out. Further, OnePlus will release two devices this year: OnePlus Two and a cheaper model. Rumors point to a OnePlus Two device that sports a biometric scanner, and others.
A Cyanogen-based Android 5.0 OS is now available for OnePlus One devices. This Cyanogen goes with the version 12 (Cyanogen OS 12). It is expected that the update will be released to a number of users in the coming days. However, if a device is rooted, running an alternative ROM/OS or running the OxygenOS, there is a possibility that the update could not be downloaded.
Nevertheless, Android Headlines published instructions on installing the Cyanogen OS 12 in the OnePlus One. Likewise, the following reminders were issued:
- The method should work on any ROM or OS a user is currently running.
- The method should not result in any internal storage lost. A full wipe is not needed for it.
- This is a guide followed at own risk. Errors are expected to happen if the steps are not understood.
Disclaimer: If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. VcPost and the source giving the guide cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.
To proceed with the installation, click "How To Install Cyanogen OS 12 On Your OnePlus One (Including Directly From OxygenOS)."
The manufacturer who released One device is planning to launch two phones this year. OnePlus is set to release OnePlus Two in the third quarter, followed by a cheaper model later this year. Previous rumors pointed the OnePlus Two to feature similar designs to the OnePlus One. It would also have an updated processor, 5.5-inch 2K display, bigger battery, and a high-tech biometric scanner.
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