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

Android 12 and Its Features

Android 12 is all about improved personalization and revamped user interface that changes the way to bring more dynamic expression and a whole new design element. It’s a successor of the last-gen Android 11 which was basically focused on the privacy and security of the user data. While the Android 12 not only focused on privacy features but also on visual treatment.

Talking about the features, it has all new and colorful yet minimal widgets that are now more dynamic than ever before. While the dynamic theme with the wallpapers is more expressive as per your mood. The notification shade, lock screen, and its notifications, glance screen, volume controls, quick shortcut tiles, new power menu, transitions or animations, etc everything looks & feels great whatsoever with ‘Material You’ design.

Meanwhile, the impressive Privacy Dashboard feature, the privacy indicator on the top of the screen is also great. Whereas scrolling screenshot support, improved notifications, and quick reply feature, on-device search feature, easy Wi-Fi sharing, one-handed mode, quick back tap feature, haptic-coupled audio effect, Android 12 updates via Google Play, App hibernation, all-new emojis, improved auto-rotate, and a lot more.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Device Overview:

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. This is a high refresh rate 90Hz panel. In terms of processing power, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G built on an 8nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with two Kryo 570 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Kryo 570 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 619 in this processor.

In terms of optics, we have a triple camera setup at the rear and a single-camera setup at the front. The rear camera setup consists of a 64MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.3 lens, and a 2MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, we get a 16MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear setup can record 4K videos, while the front is limited to only 1080p video recording.

The Oneplus Nord CE 5G comes with Android 11 out of the box with OxygenOS 11 skin on top. There are three storage options for this smartphone: 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage(UFS 2.1), 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage(UFS 2.1) and 12GB RAM + 256 internal storage(UFS 2.1).

In terms of communications, we have Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we have an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 4500 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The company claims that it goes from 0 to 70% in 30 minutes.

Android 12 OxygenOS 12 Update Tracker:

Updated on February 24, 2023: OnePlus Nord CE 5G owners can now receive a new software update containing the latest January 2023 security patch, aimed at fixing minor bugs and issues within the device’s internal framework to ensure performance stability and increase efficiency. The firmware upgrade does not mention any specific changes to the device’s system, but it brings users closer to the awaited OxygenOS 13 firmware upgrade. Keeping your device up-to-date ensures compatibility with upcoming upgrades and increases its lifespan.

Updated on August 23, 2022: OnePlus started rolling the stable OxygenOS 12 build for the device globally based on Android 12. Here is the changelog:

Download Android 12 | OxygenOS 12 Update:

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

Before installing the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on your OnePlus Nord CE 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 CE 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 CE 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 CE 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 CE 5G device. If you have any queries, let us know in the comments below.