Oppo F3 Plus Nougat Update Forum Xda _best_ May 2026

Here’s a ready-to-use forum post and thread content tailored for XDA Developers regarding the Oppo F3 Plus Nougat update. You can copy, paste, and adjust as needed.

Part 4: A Step-by-Step Guide (Aggregated from XDA)

Warning: This information is compiled from XDA user experiences. Rooting and flashing custom ROMs voids your warranty (if any remains) and risks bricking your device.

If you want to install the Nougat update on your Oppo F3 Plus today, here is the standard XDA workflow: oppo f3 plus nougat update forum xda

Step 1: Unlock the Bootloader Unlike OnePlus, Oppo locks bootloaders tightly. You need to use the Deep Testing APK (found in the XDA forums for ColorOS 6). Alternatively, use the fastboot oem unlock command after enabling OEM Unlocking in Developer Options.

Step 2: Install TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) You cannot flash a Nougat ROM with the stock recovery. Here’s a ready-to-use forum post and thread content

• Search XDA for "TWRP for Oppo F3 Plus (CPH1613)" by SaiTech.
• Use SP Flash Tool or fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.

Step 3: Root (Optional but Recommended) Most Nougat ROMs require a clean wipe. Use Magisk v20+ to root. Do not use SuperSU on Nougat—XDA threads explicitly warn against it for the F3 Plus due to bootloops.

Step 4: Download the Nougat Firmware Do not download random ZIPs. Only use links provided by Recognized Contributors on XDA. Look for: Part 4: A Step-by-Step Guide (Aggregated from XDA)

• Lineage-14.1-20200120-UNOFFICIAL-F3Plus.zip
• RR-N-v5.8.5-20191113-F3Plus-Unofficial.zip

Step 5: Flash via TWRP

1. Wipe Dalvik, System, Data, Cache (Do not wipe Internal Storage).
2. Flash ROM ZIP.
3. Flash GApps (ARM64, 7.1, Nano or Pico).
4. Wipe cache.
5. Reboot. (First boot takes 10+ minutes).

1. The Leaked ColorOS 3.1 Beta (Nougat)

Somewhere deep in the "Guides" section, there is a thread titled "[Leak] Oppo F3 Plus Android 7.1.1 Beta."

• What it is: An internal Oppo build signed by Oppo but never released to the public.
• The Catch: Requires rolling back to an older firmware version via SP Flash Tool. It is buggy (VoLTE breaks for many).
• XDA Verdict: "Stable enough for daily driver, but camera quality drops slightly."

🧪 Known issues (Nougat on F3 Plus)

| Issue | Workaround | |-------|-------------| | Slight battery drain first 2 days | Let system settle, disable background sync | | Split-screen not working on all apps | Enable in Developer Options → Force activities resizable | | VoLTE icon missing | Check IMS settings – works but no icon | | Fingerprint occasionally slow | Re-register fingerprints |

Part 3: Top 3 XDA Nougat ROMs for Oppo F3 Plus

If you want Nougat, forget Oppo’s ColorOS. Here are the three most stable builds available on XDA right now.