Crucial Warning: Verify your exact hardware model under Settings > About device before attempting an EDL flash. Cross-flashing firmware from a different regional variant can corrupt radio modem calibrations and disable cellular frequency bands.
Download Firmware for OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2023 instantnoodlep)
OnePlus_8_Pro_IN2023_GDPR_11_C.35_220826.zip
Official OxygenOS 12.1 OPS firmware archive for European IN2023 hardware units. Includes MsmDownloadTool.exe and factory binaries.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveFlashing Overview for OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2023 instantnoodlep)
- Verify model number IN2023 and install 64-bit Qualcomm 9008 drivers
- Power off the OnePlus 8 Pro and enter EDL mode via hardware keys
- Launch MsmDownloadTool.exe and select target region EU
- Confirm COM port connection and execute flashing process
- Wait for green Download Complete message before disconnecting USB
Expand preparation checklist for OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2023 instantnoodlep)
- Verify your model number (IN2023 for European models) in system settings.
- Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 USB drivers on a 64-bit Windows PC.
- Back up all personal data, as MSM Download Tool performs a low-level factory format.
- Use an original USB-A to USB-C cable connected directly to a motherboard USB 2.0 port.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Flashing stock OxygenOS firmware via MSM Download Tool overwrites raw factory disk partitions in EDL mode and automatically locks the bootloader upon completion. Bootloader status cannot be modified manually during an EDL flash session.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2023 instantnoodlep), including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's MSM Download Tool guide.
Can also be flashed via Fastboot: Open Fastboot Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Check Settings > About device > Model on your device screen. IN2023 designates the European regional variant, while IN2020 is China, IN2021 is India, and IN2025 is North America.
This error signifies a timed out EDL connection handshake. Disconnect the USB cable, hold Power and Volume Down for 15 seconds to exit frozen EDL mode, re-enter EDL with Volume Up and Volume Down, and click Start immediately after port detection.
The target region selected in the MSM Download Tool dropdown menu does not match the connected hardware ID. Ensure Target is set to EU inside tool settings for European IN2023 models.