OnePlus Rolls Out Android 15 Beta, Confirms 16 Devices to Receive By Early 2025

Highlights

• OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
• Reveals 16 devices set to receive the update in open beta by early 2025.
• New features include smoother animations, AI-powered tools and image upscaling.

OnePlus has officially started the rolling out of the much-anticipated OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, according to a recent post on the OnePlus community page.

The company has also revealed a list of 16 OnePlus devices that are set to receive the update in open beta by early 2025.

The new OS update will introduce several new features including smoother animations and AI-powered tools, all specifically designed to enhance user experience.

In a statement to the media, Arthur Lam Director of OxygenOS Product at OnePlus said, “With OxygenOS 15, we aim to create a product that resonates with our users, integrating advanced and meaningful AI features and a unique design that they helped to create.”

Lam further stated, “This release sets a new standard for software performance and productivity.”

The first device to receive the Android 15 beta will be the OnePlus 12 on October 30, marking the start of the staggered rollout. In November, the OnePlus Open and the OnePlus Pad 2 will join the beta, followed by the OnePlus 11 in December.

The complete list of 16 OnePlus devices that will receive the OxygenOS 15 Open beta version by 2025 is as follows –

The company aims to complete the rollout by February 2025 ensuring that all eligible devices receive the full update by then.

OxygenOS 15 brings several AI enhancements including a new AI Assistant integrated within the Notes app, a Circle to Search function for faster information retrieval and advanced image upscaling powered by AI.

The update will also allow more fluid animations throughout the interface.

Key Features of OxygenOS 15

Industry-leading fast and Smooth Experience with Parallel Processing

OxygenOS 15 introduces refined animation interactions that enhance usability through its industry-first innovation, Parallel Processing.

Powered by this technology, OxygenOS 15 delivers comprehensive interruption animations that enable seamless transitions between applications, ensuring a smooth experience even during heavy usage.

Whether opening and switching between more than 20 applications continuously or managing typical system-level operations, OxygenOS 15 delivers a consistently stable and smooth experience, showcasing a unique capability in the industry.

Additionally, by examining and removing redundant features, users can enjoy more storage space for apps and files, ensuring optimal efficiency without compromise.

On OnePlus’ next-generation flagship phones, OxygenOS 15 will achieve a remarkable reduction in system storage, shrinking by nearly 20% compared to OxygenOS 14 on OnePlus 12.

A Leap Forward in AI-Powered Productivity and Creativity

Enhancing Creativity with AI-Powered PhotographyDesigned to enhance user’s creativity, OxygenOS 15 takes AI to the next level by incorporating powerful AI features to various photography scenarios with OnePlus AI.

The AI Detail Boost can transform low-resolution or cropped images into stunning 4K visuals in seconds. Seamlessly integrated into the photo album, this feature automatically identifies pixelated images and offers users a one-click enhancement to instantly elevate their clarity.

For blurry scenes, the new AI Unblur feature effectively fixes blurry images without the need for additional apps, ensuring every precious moment is perfectly preserved.

Shooting through glass often leads to reflections that spoil an otherwise perfect shot. With AI Reflection Eraser, OxygenOS removes both strong and subtle reflections with a single tap, restoring natural, realistic content.

Partnering with Google for Enhanced Productivity

Using the Gemini models, OnePlus‘ state-of-the-art AI is aiming to help you go from producing good work to great work.

Intelligent Search is a groundbreaking AI-driven feature that improves on-device search.

Users are able to search simply by initiating human-like conversation. Whether you’re looking for a specific answer in file, setting, or note, Intelligent Search interprets your query to return the most relevant results.
With a simple long press of the navigation bar or Home Button, Circle to Search with

Google enables users to quickly search for images or text on the screen by drawing a circle, scribbling, tapping and highlighting.

This feature marks a revolutionary leap in smartphone interactions, making it effortless to search for anything without leaving your current app.

Pass Scan enables users to quickly scan paper or digital boarding passes. This feature works from both the camera and photo album, offering more flexibility.
OxygenOS 15 also empowers productivity with AI Notes.

It offers features like formatting, expanding or reducing content, adjusting formality, ensuring that your notes are polished and well-structured. Additionally, AI Notes are also voice-powered, allowing you to simply speak your thoughts.

In mere seconds, AI Notes transcribe your words and even remove unnecessary fillers.

Whether you’re summarizing ideas or drafting detailed reports, AI Notes ensures that your thoughts are captured clearly and effectively.

In the latest generation of OxygenOS, AI Reply has been incorporated within the AI Toolbox, which is accessible from the smart sidebar.

This feature intelligently understands conversations you have with your friends and generates contextually relevant replies.

When you’re using chat apps, AI Reply will automatically activate within your AI Toolbox, ready for your immediate use.

Google Gemini, AI assistant

In the upcoming OnePlus flagship devices, the Google Gemini app will be integrated as the default AI assistant to elevate your creative capabilities and operational experience.

Chat with Gemini to get help writing, planning, learning, and even more. Additionally, with innovative experiences such as Gemini Live, you can engage in natural conversations with Gemini, utilizing just your voice.

Go Live with Gemini to brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics, and rehearse for important moments with real-time responses. Gemini Live will soon be available in 40+ languages.

Driven by User Experience, the Fresh Design Reflects Unique Creativity and Personality

OxygenOS 15 introduces a unique visual style that highlights OnePlus’ personality while seamlessly integrating the brand’s light and burdenless aesthetic.

A variety of design updates, including a brand-new boot animation, new icons, more shelf card choices, and additional fingerprint unlock style options, have been introduced in the all-new OxygenOS 15.

These updates aim to create a refreshed and vibrant visual experience, with every detail redesigned to reflect OnePlus’s creativity and unique elements.

With meticulous attention to design details, OnePlus has implemented comprehensive Shimmering Effects and Gaussian Blur across various system scenarios, crafting a natural and harmonious visual experience.

Additionally, elements such as settings, notification bars, and control centers have been streamlined, merging an immersive experience with utmost elegance.

In terms of system interaction, the new OnePlus OneTake feature enhances the visual appeal of unlocking the phone, while the well-received Open Canvas is now available on more candybar OnePlus devices.

At the same time, by introducing the “Share with iPhone” feature to simplify file sharing between OnePlus and iPhone devices, OxygenOS 15 elevates the burdenless interaction experience to unprecedented heights, allowing users to conveniently transfer documents, images, and video files across different platforms.

Safe and Secure: OxygenOS 15 Prioritizes Privacy

With OxygenOS 15, OnePlus is committed to providing users with a powerful platform to unleash their productivity and creativity while ensuring their data remains safe and secure.

OxygenOS 15 on the upcoming new OnePlus devices will leverage Google Play Protect live threat detection to analyze app behavior and detect potential malware to help ensure the safety of your device.

OxygenOS 15 also introduces comprehensive theft protection mechanisms with Android to help protect your device and data before, during, and after theft.

When movements typical of theft, such as someone suddenly taking your device and trying to run away, are detected, the device automatically locks. Additional protections include a remote lock feature, which allows users to lock their phone using only their phone number without needing to log in to a Google account.

An offline lock to protect you if a thief tries to take your device offline to extract data is activated if the phone remains offline for a prolonged period of time.

Moreover, sensitive actions like disabling theft-protection functions or FindMyDevice require biometric verification, adding an extra layer of defense.

FAQs

Q1. When will the first OnePlus device receive the Android 15 beta update?

Answer. The first device to receive the Android 15 beta will be the OnePlus 12 on October 30, marking the start of the staggered rollout.

Q2. What are some of the new features introduced with OxygenOS 15?

Answer. OxygenOS 15 brings several AI enhancements, including a new AI Assistant integrated within the Notes app, a Circle to Search function for faster information retrieval, and advanced image upscaling powered by AI.

Q3. Which OnePlus devices will receive the OxygenOS 15 open beta in January 2025?

Answer. The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10T 5G, and OnePlus Nord 3 5G will receive the OxygenOS 15 open beta in January 2025.

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