Earlier this month, we told you that the Android 7.0 based
OxygenOS 4.0.3 was being rolled out for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. Today, we can tell you that the other shoe has dropped, and HydrogenOS 3.0 has become available for the same two handsets. Like OxygenOS 4.0.3, HydrogenOS 3.0 is based on Android Nougat 7.0; it is designed for
OnePlus 3 and
OnePlus 3T users in China, although it is offered in both Chinese and English. The latest update adds call recording functionality, UI changes, battery life enhancements, bug fixes and more.
OxygenOS is an international build and has fewer updates and fixes than HydrogenOS. Because the latter is made for OnePlus users in China, it comes without access to Google services. And that means that it comes without the Google Play Store. The update to HydrogenOS 3.0 can be flashed on any
OnePlus 3 or One Plus 3T model, and Google services can be sideloaded. If you come across any Chinese apps that you don't want, you can merely delete them.
The ROM, which weighs in at 1.2GB, can be found by clicking on either the OnePlus or XDA sourcelink below. Both include an installer to help you load the Google Play Store on your HydrogenOS 3.0 powered OnePlus 3 or
OnePlus 3T. Besides the lack of Google services, there are other differences between the Hydrogen and Oxygen operating services, and not all are bad. For example, battery life is said to be better on HydrogenOS. Overall, OnePlus users are said to prefer OxygenOS with over 71% choosing it over HydrogenOS in a survey.
No images
source:
OnePlus via
XDA,
AndroidAuthority
6 Comments
1. Dejan92
Posts: 141; Member since: Feb 06, 2014
posted on Feb 18, 2017, 5:38 PM 0
2. iNEVERTROLL
Posts: 6; Member since: Nov 13, 2012
posted on Feb 18, 2017, 7:06 PM 0
3. sgodsell
Posts: 7605; Member since: Mar 16, 2013
posted on Feb 18, 2017, 7:23 PM 0
6. Sidewinder
Posts: 515; Member since: Jan 15, 2015
posted on Feb 20, 2017, 1:04 AM 0
4. Nathan_ingx
Posts: 4769; Member since: Mar 07, 2012
posted on Feb 18, 2017, 10:20 PM 0
5. lit_n_light
Posts: 3; Member since: Feb 04, 2016
posted on Feb 18, 2017, 10:50 PM 0
PhoneArena Comments Rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please, contact us.
Comments Options
Report Post
Send a warning to post author
Send a warning to Selected user. The user has 0 warnings currently.
Ban user and delete all posts
Message to PhoneArena moderator (optional):