OnePlus has begun rolling out OxygenOS 16 in India, bringing the latest Android 16 foundation alongside a suite of performance, customization, and AI-driven enhancements. The upgrade introduces fluid animations powered by Parallel Processing 2.0, a redesigned UI, deeper AI integration, and improved cross-device interoperability. Highlights include lock screen widgets, expanded tablet support, and a new security framework aimed at protecting user data. Here are the top additions users can look forward to.
Fluid Animations with Parallel Processing 2.0
Parallel Processing 2.0 lets new animations kick off before previous actions finish, ensuring smoother transitions and gestures throughout the system.
- New animations begin pre-emptively for seamless app transitions.
- Navigation gestures and system interactions feel more responsive.
Redesigned Interface and Customization
OxygenOS 16 introduces a fresh visual overhaul and more granular layout control on phones and tablets.
- Expandable home-screen icons and folders to match user preference.
- Flux Theme 2.0 with dynamic wallpapers, Gaussian blur, and translucent UI across the home screen, app drawer, and Quick Settings.
- Fluid Cloud hub aggregates interactive third-party notifications.
- Updated native apps (Clock, Calculator) offer refined visual feedback.
Lock Screen Widgets, Wallpapers, and Themes
OnePlus solves longstanding pain points by letting users stack widgets directly on the lock screen and add depth-rich wallpapers.
- Motion Photos and video live wallpapers for immersive interactions.
- Full-screen Always-On Display shows detailed info without unlocking.
- Vertical or horizontal widget stacks, configurable per theme.
Fluid Cloud
Fluid Cloud now delivers real-time alerts from popular apps directly on the lock screen, wrapped in OnePlus’ signature design language.
- Live updates from Spotify, sports scores, food delivery, and more.
- Systemwide Gaussian blur, rounded corners, and translucency in Quick Settings, Home Screen, and App Drawer.
- Refreshed Clock and Calculator apps with new aesthetics and functions.
Plus Mind AI Assistant
Plus Mind transforms into a true AI memory companion, letting users capture, store, and query both screenshots and voice notes.
- Share images or record up to one-minute voice notes via the Plus Key or three-finger swipe.
- Extract contextual info (dates, events) and suggest calendar entries.
- Support for long screenshots and customizable Plus Key actions (camera, flashlight, sound profiles).
- Gemini AI integration lets you ask questions about saved content within the Gemini app.
Productivity and Creative Tools
An AI Productivity Suite and creative toolkit bring content creation and editing straight to your OnePlus device.
- AI Writer for drafting text, plus mind maps and chart generators.
- AI Scan converts documents, whiteboards, and receipts into editable PDFs.
- AI Portrait Glow and AI Perfect Shot for smarter photography.
- Experimental AI PlayLab features: YumSee (text-to-image) and Party Up (image-to-video).
Performance and Cross-Device Connectivity
This dual-focused upgrade boosts system fluidity while bridging OnePlus devices with PCs and Apple peripherals.
- Parallel Processing 2.0 for consistently smoother UI responsiveness.
- Seamless integration with Windows and Mac computers.
- Apple ecosystem support: Apple Watch notifications, remote camera control, and health data syncing.
Optimized for Tablets
Tablet users gain a scalable interface and robust multitasking features designed for larger screens.
- Home screen scaling and an expanded dock supporting up to 18 apps.
- Open Canvas multitasking with five simultaneous apps (three in split-view, two as floating windows).
- Windows PC file transfers and virtual trackpad control.
- Enhanced Photos app with built-in video editing and Motion Photo conversion.
Security Enhancements
OxygenOS 16 adds the Private Computing Cloud framework to safeguard sensitive data at both the GPU and CPU levels, ensuring privacy even in cloud storage.
Availability
OnePlus will kick off its OxygenOS 16 rollout with the flagship 13 series—the OnePlus 13, 13R, and 13s—before moving on to the 12 lineup (12, 12R) and the 11 series (11, 11R). Mid-range Nord devices such as the Nord 5, Nord 4, and Nord 3 are slated to follow later in the cycle.
Tablet users on the OnePlus Pad 3, Pad 2, and original Pad will also be eligible, while entry-level models like the Nord CE 4, CE 4 Lite, and Nord 3 may receive OxygenOS 16 as their final major software update.
The OnePlus 15 will ship with OxygenOS 16 out of the box, offering users immediate access to its latest features. The Open Beta Program for OxygenOS 16 officially begins on 17 October 2025.
