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launched with —a move that left many in the XDA community scratching their heads. The Official "Wait-and-See" Game

In some instances, a Nougat-based ColorOS 3.1 ROM was made available for manual download via the Official Oppo Website . Users had to manually flash this firmware, which was approximately 1.9 GB in size.

To get Nougat (Android 7.0/7.1), users typically turn to custom ROMs found on forums like XDA.

| Region | Version | Status | |--------|---------|--------| | India | CPH1721EX_11_A.16 / A.17 | Rolling out (stable) | | Indonesia | Same as India | Rolling out | | Other SEA | A.16+ | Sporadic |

Click on the file and follow the on-screen instructions to start the process.

There are now and crDroid (Android 9.0 Pie) for the Oppo F3 Plus.

Ensure you flash the correct device variant zip, as flashing a CPH1611 ROM onto a CPH1613 device can sometimes break the front fingerprint sensor navigation capabilities. Conclusion

The story of the Oppo F3 Plus Nougat update on XDA serves as a testament to the power of community engagement and the importance of timely software updates. It's a reminder that even in the world of Android, where fragmentation and updates can be a challenge, device manufacturers can listen to their users and deliver what they want.