Oppo has recently released the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware update for the Oppo R9 Plus. This OTA (Over-The-Air) update has started rolling out to a limited number of users in Australia, bringing the software version up to the latest Marshmallow build. The update is being released in phases, so if you’re running the Stock ROM on your Oppo R9 Plus, you should be able to update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow via the OTA update.
If you haven’t received the OTA update yet, don’t worry. You can still manually update your Oppo R9 Plus to Android Marshmallow by following our detailed guide below. This guide will help you officially upgrade your device to the Marshmallow firmware.
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Download and Install Official Marshmallow Firmware for Oppo R9 Plus
The Oppo R9 Plus originally came with Android 5.0 Lollipop, but today, Oppo is bringing a breath of fresh air to R9 Plus users by rolling out the much-anticipated Android Marshmallow update. While many manufacturers are busy upgrading their devices to Android 7.0 Nougat, Oppo has decided to release the Marshmallow update for the R9 Plus. Oppo Australia has officially announced this update for the Oppo R9, R9 Plus, and F1s on their website. You can now download the Marshmallow firmware and flash it onto your Oppo R9 Plus, even if you’re running a different ROM, to take advantage of the latest features.
Android Marshmallow, also known as Android M, is the sixth major update to the Android operating system, launched on May 28, 2015. This version introduced several key features, including Doze mode for extended battery life, Google Now on Tap, an improved permissions system, native support for fingerprint sensors, USB Type-C support, and the ability to move data and apps to a microSD card, among other improvements.
Important Reminder:
Before starting the manual update process, ensure your Oppo R9 Plus has at least 80% battery to prevent any power-related issues during the flashing process. It’s also important to back up your data, as this process may erase your device. Please note that this guide is specifically for updating the Stock ROM on the Oppo R9 Plus. Proceed with caution, as we are not responsible for any issues that may occur, including potential bricking of your device.
Advantage Of Stock Firmware :
- Unbrick your phone
- To Fix the Bootloop problem
- You can upgrade and Downgrade your phone
- Unroot or Fix Bugs on your phone
- Fix the lag or stutter
- Solve the soft brick on your phone
- To revert to stock to gain your warranty.
Note :
This is to update the Official Stock Android Marshmallow Firmware for the Oppo R9 Plus.
Requirements
- This will work only on Oppo R9 Plus
- Your device must have 70% or more battery.
- Make sure to have 1.5GB of free Storage space.
- It would be best if you had a Laptop or PC to perform this Action
- It would be best if you were using Stock Firmware and not Custom ROM
- Back-Up your Data to make sure you have data in case if something is Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data)
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage you do to your phone.
DOWNLOAD FILES
| Firmware Details | Download Links |
| X9079EX_11_OTA_001_all_201703111638 | Download |
| Oppo_R9_Plus_X9079_EX_11_A.13_170608_QPST.zip | Download |
Steps For How To Install Official Marshmallow Firmware for Oppo R9 Plus
- Download the Stock ROM for Oppo R9 Plus from the above download files.
- Now move the downloaded file to the root of your internal memory or SD Card (i.e., not in any subfolders).
- In your phone, Go to Files —> All files —> SD Card (if the file is on the SD card) –> Select the Zip File and Click on the “Update now” button.
- Once you click the UPDATE NOW, your device will reboot to install the Android Marshmallow Firmare for Oppo R9 Plus. Reboot will take sometime, So Please do not do other operations or power off your device during the process.
- Now you device will rebooted and will start the installation process just like the screenshot seen above.
- After the installation process completes, your device will reboot and remain on the OPPO logo for 3 to 5 minutes. Please do not power off the device as this is normal.
- After a 3-4 Minute, your phone will boot into the normal Start up guide where you can set up the language, region and Wi-Fi. Now make sure to check Settings –> Dual SIM and mobile network –> Preferred network type, and make sure you have selected 4G/3G/2G (Auto) as Preferred network type.
- And by now, congratulations, you have successfully upgraded the software.
We can soon expect Android Nougat update for Oppo R9 Plus from the past leak we found in the image.
I Hope you successfully installed Official Marshmallow Firmware for Oppo R9 Plus by using our guide. In case if any queries or feedbacks, please leave comment below.
is say installation failed
Does it works on the same model of other countries?
when i click the file it just unzips it i dont get the update option