After releasing the first OTA update of OxygenOS 4.5.2 for OnePlus 5, OnePlus in China released the HydrogenOS 3.5 for OnePlus 5. The update is based on latest Android 7.1 Nougat. Now you can download and install HydrogenOS 3.5 for OnePlus 5.
As we know, HydrogenOS is a alternative ROM for OnePlus Smartphone, which is a redesign of Stock Android ROM with many features. HydrogenOS aka H2OS is an OS specially developed for Local market which features a Eye Catching animation and UI design. The HydrogenOS lacks Google Play Services and the rest of the Google Apps package has it don’t support in China. Today the Chinese Smartphone Manufacturer has released the official HydrogenOS 3.5 for OnePlus 5. In this guide we will guide on to Install Hydrogen OS 3.5 on OnePlus 5. The new HydrogenOS 3.5 for OnePlus 5 is based on the latest Android 7.1 Nougat with Slightly better battery life compared to the Original OxygenOS update. Now Install HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
If you are a fan of HydrogenOS fan or if you want to try this HydrogenOS on OnePlus 5 smartphone, then Download and Install HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5 smartphone now. Head down to the below guide and follow the step by step procedure on How to Install HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5 (Android 7.1 Nougat). As we said, HydrogenOS or H2OS is released specially for Chinese Customer, if you looking for OxygenOS based on Nougat then go to the link mentioned below to flash OxygenOS on OnePlus 5.
HydrogenOS 3.5 comes with lots of Chinese bloatware with lack of Google Play Services and Google Apps (Gapps). If you flash on International Variant of OnePlus 5, first thing you will notice the lack of Google Play store to Download and Install Application. So if you still want to try H2OS 3.0 on OnePlus 5, follow below guide on How to Install HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5.
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Note:
- This Update is only for OnePlus 5 Smartphone.
- GetDroidTips.com is not responsible for any damage to your phone while installing this Update.
- Take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
How to Install HydrogenOS 3.5 for OnePlus 5 based Android Nougat
Install HydrogenOS using OnePlus Stock Recovery – Non-Rooted Users
- Download the HydrogenOS 3.5 Zip file from above download link
- Now move the downloaded zip to your Root of Internal Memory on OnePlus 5.
- Turn off your phone and Boot into recovery using the combination key – by press and holding ‘Volume Down+Power Button‘
- Once you are booted into recovery, If it ask for preferred language – Select English
- Now select Wipe Data and Cache to make a clean Installation (use Volume Buttons to navigate and Power button to select)
- After Wiping the data and Cache, Now select Install from Local and Browse for your Downloaded Zip file in your Internal memory.
- Select and Install the Update
- Wait for few minutes to complete the installation process.
- Once it is done! Reboot your Phone.
- That’s It ! Done ! Enjoy the latest HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5.
Install HydrogenOS using TWRP Recovery
- Download the HydrogenOS 3.5 Zip file from above download link
- Now move the downloaded zip to your Root of Internal Memory on OnePlus 5.
- Turn off your phone and Boot into recovery using the combination key – by press and holding ‘Volume Down+Power Button‘
- Once you are in TWRP Recovery, first we recommend to take a nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery -> Backup and select the option to backup your data and system -> Swipe to Backup
- After Backup, you can do a clean installation by Selecting Data, System and Cache except Internal memory -> Swipe to Wipe
- Now Click Install Button and Browse for your Downloaded Zip file in your Internal memory.
- Select and Install the Update by Swipe to Install
- Wait for few minutes to complete the installation process.
- Once it is done! Reboot your Phone.
- That’s It ! Done ! Enjoy the latest HydrogenOS 3.5 on OnePlus 5.