Download OnePlus Nord 2 5G Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) Update

OnePlus finally started pushing their new major OS update, OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord 2 5G based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the globe.

As per some reports, it is said to be rolling as a stable build with OxygenOS 12 C.04 for users in India. With this, OnePlus has included the latest May 2022 Security patch, which fixes many security bugs and vulnerabilities.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Device Overview:

The Oneplus Nord 2 features a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is a high refresh rate panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, and it supports HDR10+ content. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, we get the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G built on a 6nm manufacturing process. This is a flagship-level octa-core processor which consists of one Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Mali-G77 MC9.

In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The triple camera setup at the rear consists of a 50MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.3 lens, and a 2MP monochrome sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. At the front, we get a 32MP selfie camera paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear camera can capture 4K videos at 30 fps, while the front is limited to 1080p video recording.

The smartphone comes with Android 11 out of the box with OxygenOS 11 running on top. It is available in two storage options: 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage + 12GB RAM.

In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we get an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

Download Android 12 | OxygenOS 12 Update:

Steps to Install Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Before installing the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on your OnePlus Nord 2 5G, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements at first and install the required drivers, firmware, and other tools on your PC as well.

Pre-Requirements:

• The firmware is only supported for the OnePlus Nord 2 5G model. Don’t try it on other devices.
• You will require a Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable as well.
• Make sure to download the latest OnePlus USB Drivers on your Windows and MAC computer and install it.
• Download the ADB Fastboot tool on your PC and install it.
• Keep your device battery charged at least up to 60% before installing the firmware.
• Take a complete backup of your phone data without Root.

First method via Local upgrade 

• Download the firmware OTA zip file from above and move it to the internal storage on your OnePlus Nord 2 5G device.
• Now, head over to the Settings > System Updates > tap on gear icon > use the Local Upgrade.
• Select the firmware file which you’ve downloaded before.
• You will see a pop-up screen to upgrade your device, tap on Upgrade Now.
• Next, the device will reboot and flash the OTA file via Stock Recovery.
• The device will boot into a new system.
• Then turn off the phone > press and hold the Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into recovery mode.
• Go to Wipe data and cache & select Erase everything.
• Once done. Reboot your device.
• You’re done. Enjoy!

Via Fastboot Method

Fastboot Method commands

fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash modem modem.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot flash abl abl.img
fastboot flash aop aop.img
fastboot flash bluetooth bluetooth.img
fastboot flash devcfg devcfg.img
fastboot flash dsp dsp.img
fastboot flash featenabler featenabler.img
fastboot flash hyp hyp.img
fastboot flash imagefv imagefv.img
fastboot flash keymaster keymaster.img
fastboot flash logo logo.img
fastboot flash oem_stanvbk oem_stanvbk.img
fastboot flash odm odm.img
fastboot flash qupfw qupfw.img
fastboot flash storsec storsec.img
fastboot flash tz tz.img
fastboot flash uefisecapp uefisecapp.img
fastboot flash xbl xbl.img
fastboot flash xbl_config xbl_config.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash product product.img
fastboot reboot

If you want to install the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on your OnePlus Nord 2 5G handset manually, then follow the below-mentioned guide properly. Here we have shared the ADB Sideloading method in order to flash the Stock ROM on your OnePlus device.

Guide to Install Stock ROM on OnePlus Devices via ADB Sideloading

We assume that this article is useful to you and you’ve successfully updated or installed the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) flash file on your OnePlus Nord 2 5G device. If you have any queries, let us know in the comments below.