Starting in 2022, OnePlus began sharing the ColorOS kernel with OPPO. By 2026, ColorOS 14 is unified across the OnePlus 12, OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, and OnePlus Open foldable. When installing the Binance APP, permission configuration is a few layers deeper than on stock Android, specifically focusing on fine-tuned authorization for notifications, network, storage, and location. It is recommended to first download the Binance Official APP APK from the Binance Official Website and follow the standard installation process; iOS users can refer to the iOS Installation Tutorial. If permissions are not configured after installation, Binance may experience issues such as: not receiving push notifications, K-line charts not refreshing, KYC ID upload failures, or inability to save QR codes. Ninety percent of these problems are caused by permission blocks.
I. Permission Hierarchy in OnePlus ColorOS
ColorOS divides application permissions into three levels: Core Permissions (asked every time), Sensitive Permissions (asked on first use and remembered), and Background Permissions (long-running permissions that require separate authorization). Binance involves permissions across all three levels, including notifications, foreground location, storage read/write, camera, microphone, network usage, as well as background activity and auto-launch. If you rely on default system recommendations, Binance will likely only function at 60% capacity—for example, push notifications and KYC uploads will get stuck.
Step 1: Notification Permissions
Android 13 and above treat notifications as a runtime permission, and ColorOS 14 follows this strategy. When you open Binance for the first time after installation, a pop-up will ask "Allow Binance to send notifications?"; you must tap "Allow." In "Settings → Notifications & Status Bar → App Notification Management → Binance," you can further categorize: Transaction Alerts, Security Alerts, Activity Push, and Price Alerts. The first two categories must be turned on, while the others are optional.
Step 2: Network Permissions
Go to "Settings → Mobile Network → SIM Card & Data Management → App Data Usage → Binance" and ensure that "WLAN," "Mobile Data," and "Background Data" switches are all on. ColorOS defaults to closing background data for infrequently used apps; if background data is turned off for Binance, you won't receive market change push notifications.
Step 3: Storage Permissions
"Settings → App Management → Binance → Permissions → Files and Media" must be set to "Allow management of all files" or "Allow access to media files." KYC ID uploads, saving payment QR codes, and exporting CSV statements all rely on storage permissions; setting this to "Ask every time" will cause the upload process to be interrupted.
Step 4: Location Permissions
Location is not mandatory, but Binance's C2C fiat trading page recommends local payment methods based on your location. It is recommended to set this to "Allow only while using the app" rather than "Always allow" to avoid continuous background location battery drain.
II. Core Permission Configuration Workflow
Permission configuration should ideally be prepared before opening the app for the first time so that the initial permission pop-ups behave as expected. The process is: Install APK → Tap "Open" → Allow the three pop-ups for notifications, storage, and location → Enter the login page → Then exit to the home screen and go to permission settings for fine-tuning. During the fine-tuning stage, focus on background permissions: In ColorOS "Battery → Power Management," set Binance to "Allow background activity." The default "Smart Control" will freeze Binance after 30 minutes of OnePlus inactivity.
Auto-launch permission is also critical. Go to "Settings → App Management → Auto-launch Management," find Binance and turn it on, and also enable "Associated Launch" to allow Binance to be woken up by other apps. Disabling these switches will lead to: Binance push notifications failing after a phone restart, inability to wake the App from a browser link, and failure of sharing functions from other apps to Binance. ColorOS 14 also has a "Pure Mode" located in "Settings → Security → Pure Mode"; when enabled, all background activities of non-official apps are forcibly terminated. Be sure to turn it off or whitelist Binance after installation.
III. OnePlus Model Permission Configuration Table
| Model | System | Background Allowed | Auto-launch | Associated Launch | Pure Mode Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 12 | ColorOS 14 | On | On | On | Off or Whitelisted |
| OnePlus Ace 3 Pro | ColorOS 14 | On | On | On | Off or Whitelisted |
| OnePlus Open (Fold) | ColorOS 14 | On | On | On | Off or Whitelisted |
| OnePlus 11 | ColorOS 13 | On | On | On | Not Available |
| OnePlus 10 Pro | OxygenOS 13 | On | On | On | Not Available |
| OnePlus 9 | OxygenOS 12 | On | On | On | Not Available |
Older models like the OnePlus 9 and 10 Pro still use OxygenOS, where paths and menu names differ slightly, but the core switch locations remain consistent. OxygenOS's "Battery Optimization" is in "Settings → Battery → More Settings → Battery Optimization," whereas ColorOS 14 moved it to "Settings → Battery → App Power Management."
IV. Scenario Handling
Scenario 1: Notification permissions are on but no push is received. Check if "Settings → Notifications & Status Bar → Do Not Disturb" is on, and if specific categories in "App Management → Binance → Notification Categories" are turned off. ColorOS has more granular notification categories that need individual confirmation. Scenario 2: Camera won't open during KYC ID upload. This is due to missing camera permission; go to "App Management → Binance → Permissions → Camera" and change to "Always allow." Scenario 3: Cannot find saved QR codes in the gallery. Storage permission is incomplete; change to "Allow management of all files" instead of just "Read media." Scenario 4: Binance is killed after the screen is locked for over 10 minutes. OnePlus's "Smart Background Protection" actively kills non-whitelisted apps; add Binance to the protection list: "Settings → Battery → More Battery Settings → Background App Management" and select Binance "Don't optimize."
Special Scenario: The built-in "Game Space" in the OnePlus Ace series will automatically freeze non-game background apps when a game is detected. All Binance push notifications will be delayed. The solution is to add Binance to the "Allowed Push" list in Game Space's "Do Not Disturb" settings. For foldables like the OnePlus Open, it is recommended to run Binance on the inner screen for a larger K-line display area; also set "App Display Ratio" to "Inner Screen Adaptive," otherwise the default outer screen ratio will leave black bars on the inner screen.
V. FAQ
Q: Permissions are all given on OnePlus but still no push notifications? A: First, check if Google Play Services is up to date. Binance push relies on Firebase via Google's FCM channel. If GMS is not working properly, no amount of permissions will help. It is recommended to go to the Play Store and update Google Play Services to the latest version.
Q: Does running in the background drain a lot of battery? A: Binance mainly maintains a long connection for push notifications in the background, with daily power consumption between 2% and 5%, far lower than social apps. Using ColorOS's "Smart Power Saving" can make background network requests less frequent and virtually unnoticeable.
Q: Is it safe after turning off Pure Mode? A: Pure Mode is just an extra restriction on non-store app behavior; turning it off does not affect the system's underlying security. As long as the Binance APK comes from the official website, it remains safe even after turning off Pure Mode, and you can receive notifications normally.
Q: Can the OnePlus Open foldable be used for trading in its unfolded state? A: Yes. The 7.82-inch inner screen shows K-lines more clearly than the outer screen, and depth charts and order books can be fully displayed on one screen. If display misalignment occurs, restart the App or switch between the inner and outer screens once to fix it.
Q: Does OnePlus require a restart after installing Binance? A: A hard restart is not required. However, it is recommended to force close the Binance process and reopen it once after configuring all permissions so that the new permissions take effect immediately, preventing certain callbacks from failing due to permission changes during an active process.