OnePlus has officially rolled out OxygenOS 15 powered by Android 15 for its devices. This new update promises a faster smoother experience along with plenty of new features. After launching the beta version for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R last month, the stable version is now available for all users.

While OnePlus has not officially confirmed the update’s availability in India, many users on social media have shared screenshots of the new build with version number CPH2585_15.0.0.200, indicating that the stable update has arrived on their devices without needing to download the beta.

New features in OxygenOS 15

1. Share files to iPhones:

One of the standout features of OxygenOS 15 is the new OnePlus Share system. This feature allows OnePlus users to easily transfer files between a OnePlus device and an iPhone. The progress of the file transfer will be visible on the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, making the process smoother and more intuitive.

2. AI Photo features:

OxygenOS 15 takes AI-powered photography to the next level with new features aimed at improving image quality:

a) AI Unblur: Fixes blurry photos for clearer images.

b) AI Detail Boost: Enhances pixelated images to improve clarity.

c) AI Reflection Eraser: Removes reflections from photos to restore natural details.

d) Pass Scan: Adds physical boarding passes directly to Google Wallet with a single tap.

3. AI productivity features:

OxygenOS 15 introduces AI-powered tools to boost productivity:

AI Notes: Helps users enhance their writing by adjusting content, formality, and sentence structure. It also offers voice compatibility to transcribe recordings and remove fillers.

AI Reply: This feature, available in the smart sidebar, generates contextually relevant replies for chat apps, making it easier for users to respond quickly.

4. Open Canvas:

The Open Canvas feature allows users to split their screen into three apps, taking full advantage of larger screens. This feature was first introduced on the OnePlus Open and later added to the OnePlus Pad 2.

5. Circle to search and Intelligent search:

OxygenOS 15 now includes Google’s Circle to Search feature, which was previously available on the Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 series. This allows users to search the web by drawing circles or tapping on things in their surroundings. Long-pressing the navigation bar or pressing the home button activates the feature.

OnePlus has also confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant will be integrated as the default assistant on upcoming flagship devices.

6. Smoother Animations:

OxygenOS 15 introduces an upgraded graphics engine with a parallel drawing architecture that significantly boosts rendering and animation performance. This enhancement ensures smoother visual transitions and maintains consistency across the interface, even when the device is multitasking or handling resource-intensive tasks. Users will notice a more fluid experience, with responsive animations that elevate the overall look and feel of the system.

Another key improvement is the addition of consistent swipe animations across the system. With this update, scrolling feels uniform across both native and third-party apps, including WebView interfaces, delivering a seamless experience from app to app. This refined scrolling experience adds to the intuitive feel of the interface, making interactions smoother and more cohesive across all applications.

7. Visual Overhaul

• Refreshed Icon Designs: The home screen now boasts redesigned icons with improved proportions and vibrant colors, creating a cleaner and more visually appealing layout.
• Enhanced System Uniformity: Rounded corners and refined system icons provide a cohesive, unified visual experience across all system elements.
• Flux Themes: OxygenOS 15 introduces high-quality, customizable themes, allowing users to personalize wallpapers and animations that flow seamlessly across the Always-On Display, Lock Screen, and Home Screen.

8. Multitasking and Usability

• Floating Windows and Split Screen: New gestures enhance multitasking with floating windows that users can easily open, expand, and close with simple swipes. The Split Screen mode also allows for resizable windows, enabling side-by-side app usage.
• Enhanced Drawer Mode: An optimized Drawer Mode keeps the home screen organized, preserving the layout and making it easier to access apps.
• Intuitive Multitasking: The recent tasks view now highlights the last used app, facilitating quicker switching and smoother navigation between applications.

9. Security and Privacy

• App Security Control: This feature prevents unwanted pop-ups and background activities, boosting security and helping improve battery efficiency.
• Enhanced Private Safe: OxygenOS 15 refines the Private Safe feature with categorized views for images, videos, and documents, simplifying data management.
• Hidden Apps Access: Users can now access hidden apps directly from the home screen via a dedicated folder, with privacy protection enabled by verifying a password.

10. Battery and Charging Optimization

• Charging Limit Feature: This new addition stops charging at 80% to preserve battery health and reduce degradation over time.
• Battery Protection Reminder: If the device remains on charge for an extended period, the Charging Limit feature activates automatically to maintain optimal battery health.

11. Notification and Quick Settings

• Split Notification Drawer: The new Split Mode allows users to access the notification drawer and Quick Settings separately by swiping from the top-left or top-right of the screen. The Quick Settings panel has also been redesigned for a more consistent layout and smoother animations.
• Live Alerts: OxygenOS 15 features an improved design for Live Alerts, with interactive capsules that expand into detailed cards for more effective information display.

12. Camera and Photo Editing

• Extended Live Photos: The live photo feature now captures moments up to 3 seconds, allowing users to relive more of their favorite memories.
• Reversible Photo Editing: OxygenOS 15 offers a reversible editing feature, saving previous settings and enabling users to make adjustments without losing earlier edits.

13. Exclusive OxygenOS Customizations

• Always-On Display and Clock Styles: New clock styles for the Always-On Display give users more options to personalize their devices.
• Easter Egg in Calculator: Entering “1+=” in the Calculator app reveals OnePlus’s signature motto, “Never Settle.”
• Fresh Wallpapers and Icons: OxygenOS 15 brings new wallpapers and exclusive icon designs to modernize the device’s look.

How to Manually Install the OxygenOS 15 Update on OnePlus 12R

If you’d like to update manually, follow these steps:

1. Enable Developer Mode:
   • Open Settings > About Section > Version.
   • Tap on Version seven times until a message confirms that you are now a developer.
2. Access Local Install:
   • Return to the About Section.
   • Tap on OxygenOS Update, then tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.
   • Choose Local Install from the menu.
3. Select the Downloaded Update File:
   • Download the OxygenOS 15 Update File for OnePlus 12R (Note: This file is for Indian units only).
   • After downloading, go to Local Install and select the update file.
   • The installation will start automatically.

OnePlus has officially announced the upcoming release of OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15. Starting October 30, the beta version will be available for OnePlus 12 users. The update promises significant enhancements, focusing on AI-driven features to improve user experience.

OxygenOS 15: New Features & Improvements

With OxygenOS 15, OnePlus introduces an updated approach to animations through a feature known as “Parallel Processing.” This enhancement is designed to smooth transitions between apps, even during rapid switching, ensuring a seamless user interface.

The update brings a notable reduction in system size—up to 20% smaller than its predecessor, OxygenOS 14. This has been achieved by eliminating outdated functions, allowing for better storage management.

New AI-driven capabilities have been added to the camera and gallery applications. AI Detail Boost can identify and enhance pixelated or blurry images with a single tap, and AI Unblur sharpens images, akin to Google’s Photo Unblur. AI Reflection Eraser, another innovative feature, effectively removes reflections from photos without distortion.

OxygenOS 15 enhances device searchability with Intelligent Search, enabling users to pull specific file information from system apps using simple queries. Circle to Search, powered by Google Lens, provides context-based search results from any screen area accessed via a long press.

For travel and event enthusiasts, Pass Scan allows for quick scanning of boarding passes and tickets, integrating them into Google Wallet for easy access. AI Notes offers automated organization and refinement of notes, summarizing key points and adjusting tone to ensure clarity.

The interface of OxygenOS 15 has been updated to enhance user interaction. Shelf Cards now feature a more vibrant color scheme and variable card sizes for customizable home screen layouts. Additional UI updates include new animations for actions like charging and app installations, designed to enrich the user experience.

Multitasking is made more efficient with the introduction of Open Canvas, which allows for full-sized app windows in split-screen mode. A new feature, Share with iPhone, simplifies file transfers between OnePlus devices and iPhones, using the O+ Connect app.

OxygenOS 15 Open Beta Rollout Plan

The OxygenOS 15 Open Beta will expand to other devices in stages, starting with OnePlus 12, 12R, and special editions in October, and extending to older models like OnePlus 10 Pro 5G by February.

By the way, here is the full list of OnePlus device which will get OxygenOS 15 Open Beta Update:

From October 30:

• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition

From November:

• OnePlus Open
• OnePlus Pad 2

From December:

• OnePlus 11 5G
• OnePlus 11R 5G
• OnePlus Nord 4
• OnePlus Nord CE 4
• OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G
• OnePlus Pad

From January:

• OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
• OnePlus 10T 5G
• OnePlus Nord 3 5G

From February:

• OnePlus 10R 5G
• OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G

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Oppo has already announced ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, which will roll out on October 24. The update will bring fresh features and design improvements to OnePlus phones which are outside China.

In recent news, the OnePlus Community has confirmed that OxygenOS 15 will officially launch on October 24, just a few days after the introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Elite (or 8 Gen 4) chip.

OxygenOS 15 is set to introduce visual enhancements and new AI-driven tools. The slogan ‘Speed meets AI’ hints at a focus on performance and intelligent features. This aligns with the changes seen in Oppo’s ColorOS 15 which also has a range of visual and performance upgrades. However, OnePlus has not fully revealed all the new features yet reports suggest several exciting additions in OxygenOS.

According to reports, OxygenOS 15 will include Gemini integration as well as an AI-powered photo editing tool similar to Google’s Magic Eraser.

According to the reports, OxygenOS 15 includes a revamped control center, which seems to take inspiration from both iOS and Xiaomi’s HyperOS. Swiping down from the left side of the screen may open the notification panel, while swiping from the right might open the control center.

This is expected to be one of the biggest visual changes in the new update. The control center layout could feature a media player in a 2×2 grid, a 1×2 brightness slider, and a volume control in another 1×2 grid.

The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch soon after the new chip, possibly later in October. Xiaomi and iQOO are also planning to introduce their new flagship phones around the same time.

According to earlier leaks, the OnePlus 13 could have a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip focused on delivering better power efficiency. The phone may also come with a large 6000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging.

The display of the phone is rumored to be a high-end 2K LTPO display on the front and on the back, a triple 50MP camera system.