OxygenOS 16: Good news for OnePlus users! Your phone will be new in one click, the OxygenOS 16 update has arrived..
OxygenOS 16 update: If you use a OnePlus smartphone, there's good news for you. The company has started rolling out its new OxygenOS 16 update in India. This update has been released initially for the flagship OnePlus 13 and 13s smartphones. This new update brings fluid animations, a custom lock screen, AI-based Plus Mind, Fluid Cloud, and several personalization features. According to the company, other OnePlus smartphones will also receive this update soon.
What's Special in OxygenOS 16
OxygenOS 16 comes with several significant changes, the most significant of which is fluid animations powered by Parallel Processing 2.0 technology. This optimizes the system so that another action begins before the previous one finishes, providing a consistent smoothness across the entire UI. Additionally, the lock screen is now customizable, with features like video wallpapers, motion photos, and a full-screen AOD. Additionally, AI-based upgrades like Plus Mind and Fluid Cloud are also in focus, which claim to make users' digital lives easier and smarter.
Plus, Mind and AI features will provide a smarter experience.
The Plus Mind feature is a key part of OnePlus' AI vision. Previously, it was simply an advanced screenshot tool, but now users can not only save images but also use features like capturing long webpages, recording one-minute voice memos, and content organization. This feature aims to create a virtual memory palace on your phone, organizing work, study, and personal notes in one place.
Major changes to design, wallpaper, and lock screen
OxygenOS 16 also brings significant design changes. With the Flux Theme 2.0, users will get an interactive lock screen with video wallpapers and motion photos. Now, with the full-screen AOD feature, the lock screen is always active, with wallpapers and real-time information. Additionally, the home screen and app drawer feature a transparent UI, rounded edges, and Gaussian blur effects, providing a premium user experience.
Which devices will receive the update? When?
The OnePlus 13 and 13s have already received the update in the first wave of OxygenOS 16.
This month, the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Open, OnePlus 12, OnePlus Pad 3, OnePlus Pad 2, and OnePlus 12R will also receive the update.
The second wave will begin in December 2025, including devices like the OnePlus 11, 11R, Nord 5, Nord CE 5, Nord 4, and Nord 3.
The final wave will be between January and March 2026, with models like the OnePlus Pad, Pad Lite, OnePlus 10 Pro, Nord CE 4, and Nord CE 4 Lite receiving the new interface.
How to Download OxygenOS 16
Before downloading the update, check your phone's storage and battery level (at least 30%).
Go to Settings, then Software Update, select OxygenOS 16, and click Download & Install.
Once the installation is complete, the phone will restart, and your OnePlus device will be running on the new system.
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