Oppo K3 has near F11 pro design, But with Mid-Range mobile specs. Even if it is a Mid mobile, It comes with Color OS 6 based on Pie 9.0 version. So, you can experience all features in Pie version. As usual, you can update your mobile using the Software update. But, In some situations, you may not get the Auto-update. You may move to other regions, or you accidentally bricked your device, In those situations, you can use this method. Rooted users should flash Magisk after the firmware flash. Here I listed various ways. Based on your need, you can follow one.
If you are a regular user, you can use Stock Recovery, Simple methods. If you are a TWRP rooted user, you should follow the TWRP way. Or Else you will lose root access. Color OS may not be Good Customized OS like Oxygen OS. But, It is not worst like other heavy customized OS, and It is free from In-Built apps Ads. If you are a rooted user and want to use custom ROMs, there are no stable versions available for your mobile. So, It is better to use this Stock ROM.
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Pie 9.0 Firmware Flash- Oppo K3
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 (CPH1955)
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
- K3 (CPH1955).
Simple Method
Method-1
- Copy 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.”
Method-2
- Copy 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 above link and copy it in 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 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.
TWRP Recovery Method
This method is for those who want to return to Stock firmware If you are using Custom ROM. Full TWRP Backup on External storage is necessary. You will lose All Data.
- Download firmware from above link and Download Magisk, Copy those files in your External mobile storage using OTG Cable. Don’t copy it in your Internal Storage. We are going to Wipe the entire mobile Internal memory.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into TWRP Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select System, Dalvik Cache Data. (Will Wipe all Data Including user Data)
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select firmware.ozip.
- After the Installation again navigates to Home, Select Install.
- Select Magisk.zip.
- When you successfully installed Magisk, Reboot Your Mobile. If you didn’t flash Magisk, you would lose root access in the new firmware.
- You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.
Oppo Color OS 6.0 Pie 9.0 Features
Main Features
- Upgrade system from Android Oreo to Pie 9.0 Update. There are a lot of features added in 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, now you can reply 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 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. It 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 Simple method. It is comfortable and safe; You can update like a Regular OTA Update. But if you were already using Custom OS or Rooted devices, You can try TWRP Method. 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.
