Even if Oppo started separate company Realme, They still focusing on the budget variants in Oppo also. Oppo A31 is released to target the mid-range series, and Hardware specs are satisfactory for this price range. It comes with the Helio P35 processor. Which is best compare with Snapdragon 665 mid-range processor. Coming to the software, It has Color OS 6.1. So, there is a lot of chance for this mobile is getting Color OS 7. Your Oppo A31 already comes with Pie 9.0 based Color OS 6.1. So, you don’t need to flash the firmware manually. But When you try to root your mobile and accidentally bricked, You can use one of the below manual methods to fix your mobile. When your mobile can boot, you can use the Simple methods section. When you can’t boot your mobile into OS, Prefer Stock Recovery method.
Oppo A31 Pie 9.0 Firmware Flash
Official OTA Method
If you’re going to update a security patch to the current month, don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.
The process is straightforward and straightforward;
Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
Tap on “Software Update”
You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.
Manual Method (CPH2015)
Note
- Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
- Battery Percentage Above 50.
- Backup Your Device.
Download Firmware
Using Internal storage
- Copy the Downloaded firmware in your mobile Root Internal storage.
- Don’t put the file in the folder.
- Go to File Manager, Select downloaded firmware. It will ask for the update process, Select “Update Now.”
Using Software Update Settings
- Copy the Downloaded firmware in your mobile Root Internal storage.
- Don’t put the file in the folder.
- Go to Settings >> About >> Software Update. Your mobile will detect the file and apply that update automatically.
Stock Recovery Method
- Download firmware from the above link and copy it on your mobile.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Install from the storage device.” select the storage where you downloaded your firmware file.
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
Online Update Method
This method will not wipe user data. But, You need a Stable Wi-Fi Connection for this. The Network should not be interrupted during the process.
- Connect your mobile with W-Fi and test the Data Network is working correctly.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Online update.”
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
- You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.
Oppo Color OS 6.1 Pie 9.0 Features
Main Features
- Upgrade your mobile system to Pie 9.0 Update. There are a lot of features added to Pie. Here I mentioned some Important features.
- We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.
- Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.
- Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, you can now respond to the whole conversation.
- Lock Screen Visualizer for music.
- New Set of Emoji.
- Adaptive Battery- This feature gives you Better Battery optimization.
- Improved Gesture navigation compared with the Oreo version and most of the features available in Pixel devices.
Oppo Exclusive Features
System
- Notification icons in status bar Added
- Lock Screen Magazine feature
- A new navigation gesture added based on Pie 9.0 Gestures.
- App drawer to ColorOS launcher
- Riding Mode
- Live Wallpaper Feature
UI
- Notification panel UI Enhanced
- AI Board Feature enhancement
- Default theme updated
Camera
- Chroma Boost Mode
- HAL3 support. You should enable this option in Developer Mode. You can enable Developer options by Tapping 7-10 times in your software version.
Gaming
- Gaming Assistant– When you are gaming, you can do some necessary other activities without interrupting your game.
- Game Space– To Enhance the gaming experience, you can configure your Hardware to give more power.
Hyper Boost
- It is like Gaming mode in other phones, which gives you more weight to the CPU and GPU. But It will consume extra Battery power. It will be handy when you want to play high FPS rate games.
Wrap Up
If you are in Stock firmware, Use a Simple method. It is comfortable and safe; You can update like a Regular OTA Update. If you moved to another region, and can’t get the update, You can try VPN and change it to your Purchased Region and try to get the update in settings. Most of the time, this method will work. There are plenty of free VPNs for Android are available. Don’t download any third-party apps; sometimes, it may trigger the updates process. In my opinion, Color OS is better to compare with some other Custom Skin OS like MIUI. So try to use this OS instead of a Custom OS. But the decision is your choice…:)
Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate and Certified Android Developer, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.
