OnePlus has officially started rolling out the OxygenOS 16.1 update, bringing several new features and performance improvements to supported devices. The update focuses on smoother animations, upgraded AI tools, a redesigned lock screen, and better overall user experience. The rollout has currently started for OnePlus 15 users in India, with more regions expected to receive the update soon.
The OxygenOS 16.1 stable update arrives with firmware version CPH2745_16.0.7.201(EX01) and has a download size of around 2.1GB. The software was first released as a Release Candidate build before expanding to a wider audience this week.
Users can manually check for the update by going to:
- Settings
- About Device
- OxygenOS update card
Since the rollout is happening in phases, some users may receive it later than others.
OxygenOS 16.1 Features Bring Major UI And AI Upgrades
One of the biggest OxygenOS 16.1 features is the new Live Space experience. The feature works similarly to Samsung’s “Now Bar” and adds a capsule style interface on the lock screen for live notifications, music controls, timers, and match updates.
The update also improves animations across the system with the new Luminous Rendering Engine. Users can expect smoother scrolling, faster floating window actions, and more responsive controls.
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Some of the key OxygenOS 16.1 features include:
- Live Space lock screen notifications
- Redesigned Control Center
- Improved Live Activities support
- AI powered offline translation
- Better AI photo editing tools
- Faster document scanning
- Smarter handwriting recognition
- Vo5G network support
- New camera Master presets
- Improved Game Assistant equalizer
- May 2026 Android security patch
The new AI Translate tool can now translate menus with food visuals, prices, allergens, and currency conversion. OnePlus has also added offline AI translation support for more accurate real time translations.
Improved Camera, Privacy, And Performance
The OxygenOS 16.1 update also upgrades the camera app with cleaner menus and smoother interactions. Users can now create and share custom camera presets through watermarks.
Battery statistics have become more detailed, showing hotspot usage and app level activity time. The update also improves spam call detection with enhanced caller identification.
With these OxygenOS 16.1 features, OnePlus is focusing on delivering a smoother, smarter, and more personalized software experience for its users.
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