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Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 12:38 IST
OnePlus devices will be getting the OxygenOS 16 version in India and other regions over the next few months. Here are all the details.
OxygenOS 16 version is official and here are the new features
OxygenOS 16 has been announced which will be the global software version for OnePlus devices for the next 12 months. The OnePlus 15 launch is confirmed for this month in China but its India release timeline is also expected in the next few weeks and that’s where the OxygenOS 16 version comes into play.
It is based on the Android 16 version which means focus is on UI changes, better and new AI features and improved support for multi-platform devices. OnePlus also has shared the devices that will be getting the OxygenOS 16 update starting from November, 2025.
OxygenOS 16 Update: What’s New?
The UI changes at first glance look minimal but that’s not a bad thing since the OxygenOS 15 update had a solid chunk of improvements. Having said that, some of the app icons have got a new design and colour grading. OnePlus is also giving you the app drawer flexibility where you can choose the iOS-style layout or the regular Android swipe to move layers.
The search bar is now at the bottom of the screen. The liquid glass elements are once again evident in the clips but its use has been limited to select apps for now.
But like most of the Android 16 upgrades, OxygenOS 16 also sees big changes with the lockscreen. You get a wide range of clocks that can completely be immersed within the background and add multiple layers of widgets according to the needs.
The Android 16 version gets a new Compass app and you also have a Game Assistant app replacing the Games app. For connectivity, OxygenOS 16 lets you connect with a tablet or PC (Windows or macOS) and transfer files seamlessly. This is a very useful upgrade for Apple users who get more cross-platform support.
OnePlus is also integrating its Plus Mind AI ecosystem to work with Gemini which opens up a whole new playground of apps, tasks and functions.
OxygenOS 16 Update: These OnePlus Devices Will Get It
OnePlus has shared its detailed OxygenOS 16 rollout plan and which devices will be getting the new version over the next few months.
November 2025
OnePlus 13OnePlus 13ROnePlus 13sOnePlus OpenOnePlus 12OnePlus 12ROnePlus Pad 3OnePlus Pad 2December 2025
OnePlus 11 5GOnePlus 11R 5GOnePlus Nord 5OnePlus Nord CE5OnePlus Nord 4OnePlus Nord 3 5GJanuary to March 2026
OnePlus 10 Pro 5GOnePlus Nord CE4OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5GOnePlus PadOnePlus Pad LiteOnePlus has already started the OxygenOS 16 open beta program for its devices in the market and these devices will be added to the list in the next few weeks.
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October 17, 2025, 12:38 IST
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