OnePlus has launched the much-awaited OxygenOS 15 update for the OnePlus 12R smartphone across India, Europe, and global markets. The rollout is happening gradually and introduces a variety of new features and enhancements for users.
Build Versions for Various Regions
The build versions for the update differ by region:
- IN Customized Version: CPH2585_15.0.0.200(EX01M001)
- NA Customized Version: CPH2611_15.0.0.200(EX01M001)
- EU Customized Version: CPH2609_15.0.0.200(EX01M001)
- GLO Customized Version: CPH2609_15.0.0.200(EX01M001)
OxygenOS 15 Update Features
Animations
The update includes a cutting-edge graphics engine that significantly enhances rendering and animation performance. This system utilizes advanced parallel processing, which guarantees smooth visuals during multitasking or while using demanding applications.
With parallel processing, elements like folders, widgets, and components now experience seamless transitions and animations, even amidst interruptions. This ensures consistent swipe behavior across third-party apps, including WebView interfaces, leading to a uniform scrolling experience throughout the system.
Visual Effects
The Home screen has been redesigned with new icons, creating a balanced and vibrant appearance for sharper visuals. Many system function icons have also been updated for better visual consistency, contributing to a unified aesthetic experience.
The rounded corners have undergone refinements to ensure uniformity, with smooth curves applied across all components.
OnePlus OneTake and Customization Options
The introduction of flux themes offers a wide array of high-quality choices, allowing users to customize their device with system wallpapers and personal images. Significant customization options are available for the Always-On Display, Lock screen, and Home screen, supporting both flux and classic modes.
The Lock screen can now blend clock colors, feature glass textures, blurred wallpapers, AI depth effects, and auto-fills. The Home screen also supports glass patterns and blurred wallpapers for a personalized touch. The flux themes provide smooth transition animations enhancing visual continuity across the Always-On Display, Lock screen, and Home screen.
Fluid Cloud Enhancements
The updated Fluid Cloud improves app compatibility, now allowing a broader selection of overseas applications like Spotify, Swiggy, and Zomato. This improvement enables real-time synchronization of information for various activities, such as ordering food or listening to music.
The design emphasizes efficient information visualization, ensuring a balanced display. Users can interact with alerts to expand capsules into detailed cards with just a tap, making it easy to access multiple live activities by swiping down from the status bar.
Livephotos and Photo Editing Features
Live photos now allow capturing up to 3 seconds of playback, enabling users to save more moments. The new reversible photo editing capability remembers previous edits, allowing for seamless future adjustments.
Integration between the Camera and filters has been upgraded, enabling users to modify or remove filters after the fact in the Photos app.
Floating Window and Split View Functions
New gestures for Floating Windows have been introduced: swipe down on a notification to open, swipe down again to enlarge, swipe up to close, and swipe sideways to hide. Resizable Split View windows now allow users to drag dividers or tap to adjust the display area.
Notifications & Quick Settings Improvements
The new Split mode provides separate access to notifications and Quick Settings with a simple swipe. Quick Settings has been redesigned for a more appealing layout with smoother animations.
OnePlus Share and Battery Management
The update includes a new file transfer feature that allows easy sharing with iOS devices via OnePlus Share.
A new “Charging limit” feature stops the charging process at 80%, which helps prolong battery life and reduce degradation. Additionally, a battery protection reminder activates the Charging limit if the device charges for an extended period.
Additional Features
OxygenOS 15 brings new Always-On Display options and Lock screen clock styles for unique visuals. A Home screen clock widget now allows customizable resizing for added versatility.
An Easter egg in the Calculator appears when you type “1+=,” reflecting OnePlus's philosophy of “Never Settle.” New wallpapers are included to give your device a signature OnePlus flair, along with unique app icons designed specifically for OxygenOS.
Safety and Privacy Enhancements
The new app security control feature blocks unwanted pop-ups and background processes, enhancing both system security and battery efficiency.
The Private Safe has been optimized with categorized views for images, videos, and documents, making data management simpler. A new Home screen entry for hidden apps allows for quick access by tapping the folder and entering your privacy password.
How to Update Your Device
To upgrade your OnePlus 12R to OxygenOS 15, simply navigate to the Settings menu and check for updates. Keep in mind that the rollout is happening in stages, so it may take time to reach all devices.
Important Reminder
Before proceeding with the update, it is highly advised to back up important data to prevent any potential loss.
