OnePlus Launches OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Program in India Ahead of October 16 Release: How to Apply

The OnePlus released the Open Beta Test for OxygenOS 16 in India on Friday by a number of handsets including the upcoming XP 13 and other handset launch phones. The new features will be available for select OnePlus users, which is coming with its next Android 16-based operating system (OS) update before it becomes widely available to eligible smartphones. In the past, the company confirmed that OxygenOS 16 would be released on October 16. As part of its artificial intelligence (AI) suite, the OxygenOS 16 update will introduce redesigned gallery, notes and weather apps as well as support for Google’s Gemini.

OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test: Eligible Models, Criteria

OnePlus users submit their feedback to fine-tune the system performance, iron out bugs and share new ideas about features before its stable release is released on time,” a community post in. For the next handsets it has been announced for .

1. OnePlus 13
2. OnePlus 13s
3. OnePlus 13R
4. OnePlus 12
5. OnePlus 12R
6. OnePlus Open

In order to be eligible for OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test, users must check the eligibility criteria and ensure that their OnePlus handset is currently on the latest available software version. A general precaution is that they should also be warned to back up their data before installation as a precaution. The handset must also have at least 30 percent battery and at most 4GB of storage space.

But the company also advises caution on a warning. Many of the third-party apps, which is a beta version of OxygenOS 16, may have compatibility issues and not work properly because it’s based on compatibilities problems. Users also face problems like apps crashing, lagging (black screens), excessive power drain and other issues that may be related to users.

You can read more about the new features in OxygenOS 16 here.

Updates will also be accompanied by temporary effects such as device heating, lagging and higher power consumption than usual; however, the update process will have some effect on devices. The OS is doing a series of background optimisations as per OnePlus, so this is the reason for it being such an example. It advises customers to reactivate the phone after two hours of charging with the screen off so that the system can return back to normal status when it is charged again, according to the company.

OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test: How to Apply

The OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test application window is open until October 13 as per OnePlus, according to a source of the app. The CPH2649_15 is the latest update for users’ handsets, which must be updated to the. 0. 1 0. Software 860(EX01) – 861 (eX1) To add up the beta firmware, to .

1. Navigate to Settings > About device > Up to date to check for any pending updates.
2. Once installed, tap the menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Next, select Beta program from the dropdown options and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application.
4. Post approval of the application, you will receive OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test as an over-the-air (OTA) update.
5. Install it on your OnePlus handset by repeating Step 1.

The OxygenOS 16 stable version is due to be released on October 16, and the OnePlus 15 will become the first handset from the company to have an Android 16-based OS out of the box.