OxygenOS 16 rollout: OnePlus confirms Android 16 update starting in November

OnePlus has confirmed OxygenOS 16, its Android-16–based update, and outlined a staged rollout that begins next month. The first wave targets the latest flagships and tablets, with broader coverage through December and into early 2026 for older hardware.

Rollout at a glance

• November (Wave 1)
  OnePlus 13 series, OnePlus 12 series, OnePlus Open, OnePlus Pad 3, OnePlus Pad 2.
• December (Wave 2)
  OnePlus 11 series and select Nord models.
• Early 2026 (Wave 3)
  Older devices, including OnePlus 10 Pro, earlier OnePlus Pads, and additional Nord variants, on a gradual schedule.

Timing may vary by region and carrier. Once your market is live, check manually via Settings → System & update → Software update.

What’s new in OxygenOS 16

• Gemini-powered experiences: enhancements to Mind Space, smarter AI writing and voice/recording tools, and deeper context awareness across the system.
• Customization refresh: updated themes, iconography, and lock-screen options for a cleaner, more personal look.
• Under-the-hood improvements: Android 16 foundation brings stability tweaks, security hardening, and compatibility updates for newer app targets.

Bottom line: OxygenOS 16 focuses on practical AI features and thoughtful polish, rolling out first to current flagships and tablets before making its way to previous-gen and Nord devices.