<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><em><strong>OxygenOS 16 Update:</strong> </em>OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS 16 update will launch in India this month, bringing new AI features and performance improvements to its devices. While the company hasn’t shared full details about the features or the complete rollout schedule, a post on the OnePlus community has now listed the phones likely to receive the Android 16-powered update. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The new UI is expected to improve the overall user experience, including smoother performance, better battery management, smarter AI functions, and enhanced personalisation for compatible devices.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>OnePlus Devices Expected To Get OxygenOS 16</strong></span></h2>
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<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 13</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 13R</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 13S</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Open</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 12</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 12R</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 11</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus 11R</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord 5</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord 4</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord 3</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord CE5</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord CE4</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Pad 3</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Pad Lite</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Pad 2</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OnePlus Pad</span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>It is important to note that for some older devices, this will be their last software update. The Nord CE4 and Nord CE4 Lite will receive OxygenOS 16 as their final update, following the two years of updates promised at launch. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Similarly, the Nord 3 will get its last update, completing three years of support.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>OxygenOS 16 Rollout Timeline</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The update will officially launch in India on 16 October, but not all devices will receive it on the same day. The latest OnePlus 13 series: OnePlus 13, 13R, and 13S, will likely get it first. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Older flagship models and mid-range devices, including the Nord series, are expected to receive the update gradually over the following weeks. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Users are advised to watch for the notification on their phones, ensure enough storage space and battery life, and back up important data before installing the update to prevent issues.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>OxygenOS 16 is expected to make the OnePlus user interface more intuitive, add smoother animations, improve notifications, and provide smarter AI tools for everyday tasks. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>It should enhance the overall device experience, making older phones feel more modern and responsive.</span></p>
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