The new version of Android, Android 15, is finally here. The update is already available for Pixel phones and some Vivo phones in stable build. Other brands have also started beta testing their custom OS based on the latest Android version. Talking about OnePlus, they have recently announced OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
The official announcement revealed almost all the information about OxygenOS 15 such as eligible devices, features, release date, and more. If you have a OnePlus phone and want to know more about the upcoming major update, you are on the right page.
Oxygen OS 15 is the new major update, which brings multiple improvements and new features. But to experience the update, you have to wait until your device gets the update either in beta or stable. Read on to know when OxygenOS 15 will be released and other details.
OxygenOS 15 Release Date
Google released Android 15 to the AOSP in September, but didn’t release it for Pixel devices until mid-October. Compared to last year, OnePlus is a month behind. Last year, OxygenOS 14 was announced in the second half of September 2023. But the OxygenOS 15 announced in the second half of October 2024.
As per the official OxygenOS 15 Open Beta schedule, the update will start rolling out in Open Beta from October 30. This means that the stable update could arrive in early December, if not in late November. As usual, the update will first be available for the latest flagship, the OnePlus 12. It may take even longer for other devices.
Some phones will receive the stable Android 15 based OxygenOS 15 in 2025. You can check the attached image to know when to expect OxygenOS 15 on your OnePlus phone.
Mostly, the stable update are released only a month after the open beta release. So make sure to include this note to expect a stable release.
OxygenOS 15 Supported Devices
Just like every year, some OnePlus devices will lose the support for new updates this year. So, itโs important to verify your device is eligible before expecting the next OxygenOS 15 update. The company has finally released an official list through the open beta schedule.
Here is the list of Android 15 eligible OnePlus devices:
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus 10R
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 3
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus Pad 2
- OnePlus Pad
These devices are eligible for the OxygenOS 15 update. If your device is on the list, get ready to enjoy the new features that will come with the major update. If not, you may get security updates but no major updates.
OxygenOS 15 Features
First we talked about new features based on leaks and rumors. But as the new custom skin announced, we can learn about the confirmed features. The OxygenOS 15 comes with motto “Speed Meets AI” which means majority of new features will be AI powered. Here are all the features of OxygenOS 15 that OnePlus announced officially.
Bunch of AI Features
AI Eraser: Remote people or unwanted objects from your images.
AI Unblur: Remove blur from images to get high quality and usable images.
AI Reflection Eraser: The AI feature let you capture stunning cityscapes, sunsets, and more without worrying about reflections.
AI Detail Boost: With this feature, you can convert your bad quality images to good ones. It add high quality details that even makes zoom in photos better.
AI Notes: In the Notes, you can generate summaries of the article you are reading in one click and also generate voice transcription without fillers. It can improve your writing by fixing spelling mistakes, grammar, and typos and also it can rewrite your text in different style that you select.
AI Reply: It can suggest replies in different tones by analyzing the on-screen content like your previous message. It works on apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and other instant messaging apps.
Circle to Search: You can look for anything available on-screen by circling, scribbling, or tapping. With this you can identify objects like plant species, translate text, look for products, and more without leaving the app page. To launch it, just long press on the Home button (if using navigation buttons) or long press on the bar (if using gestures). Circle to Search is already available on some Samsung and Pixel phones.
Intelligent Search: With the enhanced search, you can look for files, settings, photos, notes and other things easily from one place. The search works across your device, which means you can search for anything.
Improved Animations
It looks like OnePlus has greatly improved the animations on the new update as demonstrated by OnePlus during the announcement. Different animations like switching between apps, minimizing, opening, closing, have been improved a lot.
Open Canvas
Open Canvas allow multitasking easier now even on non foldable phones. It allows you to easily switch the window size of apps by just swiping across the display, it also switches window size automatically by understanding your actions on the display. It makes many tasks easier such as drag drop image from one app to another.
OnePlus Share
The OxygenOS 15 brings seamless files sharing with iOS devices. You can quickly transfer anything with just one click to iOS devices just like sharing to an Android phone. It will show the real time progress as well.
Lockscreen Customization and OneTake
OneTake provides a seamless visual experience from AOD to lock screen to homescreen. It let you apply wallpaper from photos or album and creates a multilayered effect by separating the object from background for iOS like depth screen.
You get a heavy customization options to the lock screen. It will be more like the iOS lock screen where you will get options such as depth effect, transparent clock, and other widgets. You can add new clock styles, fonts, more widgets, and more. The customization also applied to AOD screen.
With the new customization features, you will be able to execute your dream setup with cool wallpapers that you can get from our site.
Revamped App Icons
The new upcoming major update brings some new app icons. This is one of the common changes that we see in almost every major update. Donโt expect heavy changes in the icon design, but there will be some refinement for better app icons.
Updated Fluid Cloud
Ever since Apple introduced the dynamic island feature for live activities, it has become a trend. Many Android smartphone brands including OnePlus came up with a similar feature to their custom OS last year. Now with OxygenOS 15, the fluid cloud is even better with support for more apps.
Redesigned Control Center
The Control Center or quick settings panel, whatever you prefer to call it, now has a better looking layout. With split mode, you can access Notifications drawer by swiping from the top left, while swiping from the top right will open Quick settings. And you can also switch between both screens with left or right swipe.
Other Features:
- Theft Protection
- More shelf cards
- New Wallpapers and Themes
- New animation effects
- Few more AI features
OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme, these smartphones share almost similar features as their parent company is the same. So the features we mentioned here may also be available on ColorOS 15, and Realme UI.
So this is all about the new OxygenOS 15 update. What feature you like the most? Let us know in the comments.
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