The Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, has rolled out OxygenOS updates for two of its smartphone models in the Indian market. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 smartphone is now getting the OxygenOS 15.0.0.600 update, while the flagship OnePlus 12 device is receiving the OxygenOS 15.0.0.510 update.

Read more about the two updates and their changelogs below.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 – OxygenOS 15.0.0.600 Update

The OxygenOS 15.0.0.600 update that is currently rolling out for the OnePlus Nord CE 4 model has a firmware version of ‘CPH2613_15.0.0.600 (EX01)’, and the update will be bringing certain improvements and fixes with respect to the device’s interconnection and system features.

The BeaconLink app will be added to the device with the update, which will enable users to call nearby people even without having an internet or mobile connection. The issue where the sound and picture of a video are not in sync while a Bluetooth headphone is connected has also been fixed. On the system side, system stability and performance have improved, and widgets of the Recorder app are optimized. Also, the latest February 2025 Android security patch will be integrated with the update, to enhance the system security.

OnePlus 12 – OxygenOS 15.0.0.510 Update

The OxygenOS 15.0.0.510 update for the OnePlus 12 flagship smartphone has the firmware version of ‘CPH2573_15.0.0.510 (EX01)’. It will be integrating the February 2025 Android security patch update onto the device, enhancing its system security.

Both the above updates are incremental in nature, and a batch-wise roll-out has been planned. Some of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and OnePlus 12 smartphone users in India might have already got the latest update, while for others, a broader roll-out is scheduled to take place in the coming few days. Users can also submit the feedback concerning any bugs or issues by dialing ‘*#800#’ on the Google Dialer and filling it up on the pop-up window that appears.

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Last month in December 2024, OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone and other consumer electronics maker, announced its OxygenOS 15 closed beta program for the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone in the Indian market and was inviting 2,000 candidates to participate in the program. Now, it seems that the brand has started pushing the update to selected users, enabling them to access the latest features of the custom skin before the official version rolls out.

Read more about it below.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Update

As mentioned, the OxygenOS 15 closed beta update for the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone is now available to the selected candidates, and it comes with the software version – ‘CPH2467_15.0.0.400(EX01)’ and has a size of 3.34 GB. It comes with an all-new and fresh design for users, and lets them enjoy a smoother, effortless, and seamless user experience. AI capabilities and other optimizations are also present to further improve the user experience.

Speaking more, optimizations have been made with the Luminous Rendering Effects, making certain changes in the rounded corner design by standardizing specifications and extending the application curvature. In Live Alerts, the design has been changed, focusing more on the information visualization side. Optimizations have also been brought on how users can interact with Live Alerts as well.

Coming to the Floating Window and Split View features, new Floating Window gestures have been introduced, along with re-sizable Split View windows. The Quick Settings window has also been re-designed, and a Split mode has been added for the Notification Drawer and Quick Settings. With OnePlus Share, files can also be transferred to iOS devices too.

On the battery and charging side, Charging Limit has been introduced in order to stop charging after hitting 80%. Battery Protection Reminder has also been introduced, to remind users to turn on Charging Limit. Other features include exclusive OxygenOS always-on-displays and lock screen clock styles, new home screen clock widget, 1+ Easter egg in calculator, optimized multi-tasking experience, and optimized app drawer. A new home screen entry for hidden apps has also been introduced.

Also, to keep in mind, even if the new update won’t cause any loss of data, it is best advised to backup the device first before updating. If any issues are faced by users post update, they may contact the brand’s customer service. Moreover, the update package will also be deleted once it is installed, ensuring that no unwanted storage space is consumed.

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OnePlus, a leading smartphone maker based in China, has already introduced its OxygenOS 15 custom skin based on the Android 15 operating system and in the past few weeks, we have been seeing many of its devices like the OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Open, OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Nord CE 4, and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite models receiving the official version update.

Following the aforementioned devices, the brand’s January 2023-released OnePlus 11 5G will be soon receiving the OxygenOS 15 stable update and it is officially confirmed. Read more about it.

OnePlus 11 5G – OxygenOS 15 Stable Update

As per what has been shared, the OnePlus 11 5G device is now officially confirmed to receive the latest Android 15 based OxygenOS 15 custom skin next week. It has also been mentioned that ‘great things are coming’ and ‘stay tuned’ for it.

OxygenOS 15 – Features

Speaking of some of the OxygenOS 15 features, the latest custom skin will bring a new design to OnePlus devices with enhanced color palettes and revamped icons, and users will be offered many customization options. The home screen, lock screen, and AOD display can be personalized using OnePlus Onetake, along with depth effects, color blending, glass textures, blurred wallpapers, AI-driven auto-fill on lock screen, and more.

A seamless and faster user experience is also being guaranteed with industry’s first parallel processing in animation, apart from the multiple AI capabilities (AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Detail Boost, Pass Scan, AI Notes, AI Toolbox 2.0, AI Summary, AI Writer, & AI Reply) to improved user productivity. Improved privacy and security features (Google Play Protect Live Threat Detection, Auto lock screen after theft, Remote Lock, Offline Lock, & Post-steal sensitive operation protection) are also present, ensuring that users have a safer user experience.

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OnePlus, the Chinese consumer electronics maker, unveiled its latest OxygenOS 15 custom skin based on the Android 15 operating system around the mid-half of last month in October 2024, following which we saw the release of the closed beta and open beta versions for OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R devices in the Indian market.

The brand so far hasn’t been approaching the OxygenOS 15 roll-out with a strategic plan or schedule, while the European and North American users haven’t been able to access the OxygenOS 15 beta versions yet. In an official note shared via the OnePlus community, the brand has revealed its OxygenOS 15 roll-out plan for the European and North American markets.

OxygenOS 15 for European and North American Users

After China and India, both the European and North American markets are significant for OnePlus and it is with this understanding that after a long delay, the brand has now revealed its OxygenOS 15 roll-out plan for the two mentioned markets. From mid-November 2024, OnePlus will be officially rolling out the OxygenOS 15 update in Europe and North America. The update will first arrive on the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R flagships, after which it will be introduced to more devices subsequently. OnePlus has also shared that it is eager to know what its European and North American users have to share about the new custom skin.

In related news, the brand has also announced an internal review of its beta roll-out process. The issues pertaining to the delayed roll-out to devices and to more regions will be addressed and proper measures will be taken thereafter to make sure that future updates reach everyone, in every locations, around the same time, even if time zones and certain regulations may arise as factors affecting it.

OxygenOS 15 – Features

The latest OxygenOS 15 brings a refreshed design with revamped icons and more color palettes, and features the industry’s first parallel processing system for better animation across the device. Added personalization options are present with OnePlus Onetake and other features. Multiple AI tools, along with Circle to Search and Intelligent Search features, are also offered. Easy access to the notification drawer and quick settings have been introduced on Split Screen mode. Improved privacy and security features are also part of the latest custom skin.

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The Chinese leading consumer electronics maker, OnePlus, has officially introduced its OxygenOS 15 custom skin based on the Android 15 operating system. The brand’s latest custom user interface brings parallel processing, a new design, and a bunch of AI features. The OxygenOS 15 open beta program roll-out timeline has also been shared. In related news, the OnePlus 12 OxygenOS 15 closed beta program has been announced in India.

Read more about it below.

OxygenOS 15 Custom Skin Introduced

The newly-introduced OxygenOS 15 custom skin aims in offering a seamless and faster user experience to its users, and integrates the industry’s first parallel processing in animation covering widgets, components, and folders. For a uniform user experience on the device, OnePlus has also extended its swiping functions to third-party apps and web-view interfaces too.

At the heart, the OxygenOS 15 brings a new design to its users, consisting of revamped icons and enhanced color palettes. The Shelf feature has also received certain upgrades. On Split mode, users from now on will also be able to access the notification drawer and quick settings by swiping from the top left and from the top right respectively.

For a much better personalization experience, OxygenOS 15 brings OnePlus Onetake. Users will thus be able to personalize their home screen, lock screen, and always-on display with photos from their camera or gallery with many interesting effects or design. Other customization or personalization options include color blending, depth effects, blurred wallpapers, glass textures, and AI-driven auto-fill on lock screen, and blurred wallpapers and glass paper support on home screen too.

On the productivity and creativity side, AI tools and features such as AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Detail Boost, Pass Scan, AI Notes, AI Toolbox 2.0, AI Summary, AI Writer, and AI Reply are present. For smarter search, Circle to Search and Intelligent Search features have been added as well. Other features include Open Canvas, Fluid Cloud, and OnePlus Share.

Finally, coming to the privacy and security features, Google Play Protect Live Threat Detection for app monitoring and theft protection/anti-theft features like Auto lock screen after theft, Remote Lock, Offline Lock, and Post-steal sensitive operation protection are integrated.

OxygenOS 15 – Open Beta Program Roll-Out Schedule

OnePlus, following the unveiling of OxygenOS 15, has also shared the open beta roll-out timeline of the latest custom skin to its devices. As per what has been shared, on the 30th of October 2024, this month, the OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, and OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition models will be eligible to receive the OxygenOS 15 open beta version. In November 2024, next month, the open beta will be made available for OnePlus Open and OnePlus Pad 2 devices, followed by the availability to OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Nord CE 4, and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G smartphones and OnePlus Pad tablet in December 2024.

Next year, in the month of January 2025, OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10T 5G, and OnePlus Nord 3 5G smartphone users will be able to access the OxygenOS 15 open beta version, and in February 2025, users of the OnePlus 10R 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G.

OnePlus 12 – OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Program

The OnePlus 12 smartphone users in India (2000 candidates) are now being invited for the closed beta program of the OxygenOS 15, and interested users may go to the devices ‘Settings’ page, select ‘About device’, and tap on ‘Up to date’. There click on the ‘Beta program’ and apply for the closed beta program following the necessary steps.

To note, the candidates must make sure that they are active members of the OnePlus Community and should be willing to share feedback via the Feedback app and also willing to join the OxygenOS 15 closed beta program Telegram group. It should also be noted that as this is the beta version, there may be certain bugs and issues, and users must be cautious about them. They may download the necessary instructions after approval from Settings>About Device>Download now. Bugs can also be reported on the pop-up menu which appears on dialing ‘*#800#’, and queries can be addressed on the respective update thread.

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In public places, it feels like somebody is always peeking over your shoulder and in such scenarios unlocking a phone feels like telling someone the lock deliberately. OnePlus OxygenOS’s new feature helps you protect your privacy with the Show Track feature. When you try to open the pattern lock it leaves a visible trail, which can potentially compromise the security of your device. The new feature introduced by the company makes sure that this issue is addressed and that the trail of the pattern does not show up while unlocking.

How to Enable Hidden Unlock Patterns Track:

• Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock
• Turn off the “Show track” option.

A second new feature that the OnePlus has brought to the users is “Hide notifications” which allows users to screen record without getting disturbed by the incoming notifications and messages on screen. Here are the steps that you need to follow to enable the feature for this.

How to Activate Hide Notifications During Screen Recording:

• Go to Settings > Additional settings > Screen recording or pull down the Quick Settings and long press Screen recording to enter the interface
• Look for the option to enable “Hide notifications”
• Toggle the switch to activate this feature

The user won’t have to disable this after the recording as it will automatically be deactivated allowing the notifications to resume.

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OnePlus has announced a new update OxygenOS 13 F.52 for the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone users in India region. This update integrates the May 2024 Android security patch thus enhancing the system security. The update can be identified by firmware version DN2101_11.F.52 and should not be large thus allowing you to download it over cellular data.

Changelog

System

• Integrates the May 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

The update may take a few days to reach you though the rollout has begun from today. In case you come across any bug after the update you can submit it by opening the Google Dialer and typing *#800#. You will find a menu that allows you to submit bugs.

Let’s get to know about the handset also

OnePlus Nord 2

OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone features a 6.43-inch wide Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor paired with the ARM G77 MC9 GPU. In the camera department smartphone gets a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP mono lens. The front side of the handset sports a 32MP selfie shooter. It packs up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 4500mAh battery.

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OnePlus has introduced over 100 new animation effects across various interface scenarios thus adding significant improvements in responsiveness and visual appeal. The company says every interaction is now accompanied by integrated animations that will add a touch of elegance. Let’s get to know about some of the animation effects.

New Unlock animation

As soon as you unlock your OnePlus handset icons, and widgets fly in layers that not only look pleasing to the eyes but also offer a more consistent visual experience.

Wallpaper Zoom Effects

As soon as you tap on an icon you get to see the wallpaper zoom effect and zoom out when the app is closed for a smoother visual experience.

Optimized Quick Settings

The update brings the bounce transition effect when a user slides down the notification drawer. The notification drawer Quick Settings icons have also been arranged making it look cleaner than before.

App Exit Transition Animations

The company says that now app launches and exits are faster than before and switching responsiveness is also improved.

Swipe Transition Animations

The update makes swiping operations smoother with timely controllable actions.

Landscape Mode Transition Animations

There won’t be any lag while exiting from an app in landscape mode and the handset will respond quickly.

This is for sure going to enhance the user’s experience with their OnePlus device whose’ new update is going to ensure smooth, and fast responsiveness that is a required thing in a handset. With OnePlus’s latest update that will reach you this animation-integrated interface will reach you.

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OnePlus has announced a new update for the OnePlus Pad Go tablet users in Europe region. The update OxygenOS 13.2.0.422 comes with the firmware version OPD2304_13.2.0.422(EX01). It integrates the March 2024 Android security patch to enhance the system security. The update is being rolled out so initially it will reach a small percentage of users and then will begin the broader rollout in a few days. The update can easily be downloaded over cellular data as the size of the update should not be big. Now when we have got to know about the update, let’s get to know about the tablet in detail.

OnePlus Pad Go

The OnePlus Pad Go tablet is an affordable option in the market of tablets that comes at a price of Rs 23,999. It features an 11.35-inch wide LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of brightness. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor paired with up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. In the camera department smartphone comes with an 8MP rear camera with EIS stabilization and an 8MP front camera with the ability to record at 1080P/720P@30fps. It is backed by an 8000mAh battery that supports 33W SUPERVOOC charging.

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Blue light emitted by the screen fools that it is daytime that stops the melatonin production thus causing less sleep and eventual effect on health. The issue is, that we can’t stay away from the screen either because of our daily work and other things. You can make some changes in the setting of the display that would affect you the least. OnePlus has brought some of the new features that users can use with some already available features to reduce eye strain and keep the sleep cycle healthy. 

360-degree colour management

OnePlus has brought a new feature for the OnePlus users to adjust the colour temperature of the phone screen as per their preference. With several options, you get more freedom to change the warm and cold colours of the screen thus making your experience richer than ever before. 

Method:

Setting > Display & brightness > Screen color mode

Bedtime mode

The more you use your smartphone at night the less you are likely to get effective sleep due to reduced melatonin production. I know it’s hard to resist, so you can enable the “Sleep Mode”. It will automatically make the screen warmer at night thus causing the least interference in your sleep. 

Method:

Setting > Disply&brightness > Eye comfort & Eye comfort & sleep > Sleep mode

Nature tone display 

You can enable the Nature Tone Display and your smartphone’s display will automatically adjust the phone screen colour to match the lighting conditions. 

Method

Setting > Disply&brightness > Nature Tone Display

Eye comfort

At the time of long exposure with the screen, you can enable the Eye comfort feature that will automatically reduce the blue light of the display on long exposure. 

Method

Setting > Disply&brightness > Eye comfort

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