OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12 update with OxygenOS 16 and Android 16: what’s new

Important new ones updates being distributed by OnePlus: a month after the start of the beta program of the most recent release, the manufacturer is in fact offering OxygenOS 16 And Android 16 on OnePlus 13R And OnePlus 12with many novelty. Let’s find out all the changes in rollout.

New Android 16 update for OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12

OnePlus 13R And OnePlus 12 they update to Android 16 And OxygenOS 16 starting from India (as often happens): there are versions respectively in distribution CPH2691_16.0.0.205(EX01) And CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01)which require a very large download.

This is because they have been integrated lots of new thingsbetween those under the hood studied by Google and the more “visible” ones proposed by OnePlus itself through the OxygenOS interface: we find more fluid animations, better general performance, new artificial intelligence tools, visual improvements scattered throughout the system (such as renewed icons), new widgets, a renewed status bar, a renewed Trinity Engine (even more efficient), improved multitasking, more efficient photo albums, an improved energy saving mode, a new Flux home screen with renewed effects, a font revised, improved cross-device functionality with O+ Connect and much more.

The complete changelog released by OnePlus is practically the same for both smartphones, but there are some small differences here and there (which we have highlighted).

As mentioned, the distribution of OxygenOS 16 and Android 16 for OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12 started from India, but will expand globally within a few days.

How to update OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12

To check the arrival of new updates on OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12 you can go from the system settings, following the path “Settings > System > Software Update“In the event of a negative outcome (probable in these hours, given the launch starting from India) you just have to wait a few days and then try again.