OnePlus has started rolling out the stable Android 15 based OxygenOS 15 update for OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. As a mid-range device, it includes all the essential features of OxygenOS 15; however, Nord CE 3 Lite users will not have access to the AI tools available on higher-end models.
OnePlus has officially confirmed the rollout by sharing a post on its community forum. The Android 15 update for the Nord CE 3 Lite with CPH2467_15.0.0.400 (EX01) firmware version goes live. It is the second major software upgrade for the smartphone and weighs a whopping 5.5GB in download size.
OxygenOS 15 update is a major upgrade and bags a bunch of new features including a revamped lock screen, new customization features, new icons, smoother animations, and more.
Here’s the complete list of changes mentioned in the stable OxygenOS 15 update for OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.
- Luminous Rendering Effects
- Optimises the rounded corner design by standardising its specifications and extending the application of a continuous curvature.
- Live Alerts
- Adds a new Live Alerts design that is focused on the visualisation of information, offering better information display efficiency. Live Alerts is also positioned in the centre, creating a more balanced display.
- Optimises the way you interact with Live Alerts capsules โ just tap a capsule and see it expand into a card. You can quickly switch between multiple live activities simply by swiping left or right on the capsules in the status bar, making it more efficient to view information.
- Floating Windows and Split View
- Introduces new Floating Window gestures: pulling down a notification banner to bring up a floating window, pulling down a floating window for full screen display, swiping up to close a floating window and swiping to a side to hide a floating window.
- Introduces resizable Split View windows. Simply drag the divider to resize the window not fully displayed for a larger display area. You can also achieve this by tapping the window.
- Notifications & Quick Settings
- Adds the Split mode for the notification drawer and Quick Settings. Swipe down from the upper-left to open the notification drawer, swipe down from the upper-right for Quick Settings and swipe left or right to switch between them.
- Redesigns Quick Settings with an optimised layout that offers more appealing and consistent visuals and more refined and rich animations.
- OnePlus Share
- The new file transfer capability with iOS devices, easily connecting and sharing files through OnePlus Share.
- Battery & Charging
- Introduces “Charging limit” to stop charging at 80% to extend battery lifespan and slow down degradation.
- Introduces battery protection reminder to turn on Charging limit when your device is connected to a charger for too long.
- More
- Introduces exclusive OxygenOS Always-On Displays and Lock screen clock styles.
- Introduces the new Home screen clock widget that can be resized to your preference.
- Plants a “1+” easter egg in Calculator to be displayed when punching in “1+=” as a show of OnePlus’ “Never Settle” philosophy.
- Optimises your multitasking experience by navigating you to the last used app once you enter the recent tasks view, making app switching more convenient.
- Optimises the Drawer mode by retaining the Home screen app layout when you enter Drawer mode for the first time.
- Privacy
- Introduces a new Home screen entry for hidden apps. You can tap the Hidden apps folder on the Home screen and verify your privacy password to see the apps.
If you’re in a haste and want to try out the new OxygenOS 15 features, you can join the release candidate update to get the OTA update quickly, by following these steps Settings > System & Updates > Software update > Beta Program.
The public rollout should commence in a matter of time, you will receive the OTA notification when the update is available for your device. Make sure your phone is running on the newest available software upgrade.
It is a major update, so make sure to take backup of your data before installing the update.
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