The Oppo F3 Plus Nougat update thread on XDA remains active to this day, with users discussing various aspects of the update and sharing tips and tricks.
Find a verified stock ROM (CPH1613EX_11_A.17_180128 or newer) shared in Quora/Oppo forums or [XDA].
[Discussion] Oppo F3 Plus Nougat Update – Soak Test vs Stable User: DeadlyRider This 45-page thread is a roller coaster. It documents the initial excitement in June 2018, the realization that the OTA was limited, and eventually, the leaked firmware files. Users here share OZIP to ZIP conversion tools.
Prerequisites
Because official support ended after Nougat, many users turned to the XDA Developers forum for unofficial alternatives: oppo f3 plus nougat update forum xda
The biggest hurdle was its . This essentially sealed the device, preventing the installation of any unofficial software. Posts from as early as 2017 and as late as 2025 echo the same frustration: "My phone is an OPPO F3 Plus... This system receives little updates and I wanted to customize it thoroughly. Magisk and SUPERSU zip files fail to install through the stock recovery. Neither there is a fastboot option nor unlockable bootloader for this phone right now." This lack of development meant the XDA forum for the Oppo F3 Plus remained relatively quiet in terms of custom ROM creation.
Official firmware files were historically available on the OPPO Support website for manual installation via recovery mode.
Back up your EFS partition in TWRP before flashing any custom firmware. Losing your IMEI will disable all cellular capabilities.
Several users reported application-specific issues after updating. One user noted that after upgrading to Nougat, they could not install Instagram from the Play Store, and the phone would hang and restart by itself. Another reported that while everything else worked fine, Instagram caused the home button to freeze, eventually leading to a full system freeze requiring a reboot. Interestingly, this user found that an older version of Instagram (v115) worked without issues, suggesting compatibility problems with newer app updates on the Nougat firmware. The Oppo F3 Plus Nougat update thread on
Return to the home screen. Tap Install , locate your Nougat ROM zip, and swipe to confirm flashing.
When the Oppo F3 Plus was launched in March 2017, it came with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box, a decision that disappointed many users given that Android 7.0 Nougat had already been available for months. The device features a 6-inch Full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a 16MP + 8MP dual front camera setup, and a 4000mAh battery.
If you are facing specific errors, it is always recommended to search the XDA Developers forum for the most recent thread on the F3 Plus, as community members often share patched files or workarounds. Let me know if you want me to look for: Specific versions for the F3 Plus LineageOS download links Steps to unlock the bootloader
Tap and confirm to start the flashing process. It documents the initial excitement in June 2018,
Because this update is no longer pushed Over-The-Air (OTA), you must flash it manually using the stock recovery.
Move the image file to your PC's ADB folder and rename it to twrp.img .
Turn off your device. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the Oppo logo appears.
While updating to Nougat, users may encounter several issues. Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The Complete Guide to the Oppo F3 Plus Nougat Update on XDA Forums
Enhanced Doze mode to reduce background battery drain.