Download OxygenOS 16 Android 16 for OnePlus [Direct Links]

OnePlus has just rolled out the sixteenth iteration of the OS, and with this, you are about to welcome a slew of intriguing goodies. In this guide, we will make you aware of all those features, but before that, let’s make you aware of the download links, because this is what you are here for, aren’t you? So on that note, let’s get started.

NOTE: If you are downloading an Open Beta, then do keep in mind that carrier-locked version devices (e.g., T-Mobile/Verizon variants) are not compatible with these Open Beta builds.

• Supported OnePlus Devices | Eligible Firmware Versions
• Download OxygenOS 16 Android 16 for OnePlus OnePlus 13 16.0.0.210(EX01) OnePlus 13 EU CPH2653 OnePlus 13 IND CPH2649 OnePlus 13 GLO = ROW CPH2653 OnePlus 13 NA = US CPH2655 OnePlus 13R OnePlus 13S 16.0.0.211(EX01) OnePlus 13T 16.0.0.211(EX01) OnePlus 12 OnePlus 12R OnePlus 12T OnePlus 11 OnePlus Open OnePlus Nord 5 OnePlus Nord 5 CE 5
• How to Install OxygenOS 16 Android 16 on OnePlus Installation Guide for EU and IN Region via Local Install Installation Guide for NA Region via APK File
• How to Install OxygenOS 16 Release Candidate Installation Steps Are Release Candidate Stable or Beta Builds?
• How to Downgrade OnePlus from OxygenOS 16 Android 16 to OxygenOS 15 Android 15
• What’s New in OxygenOS 16 Android 16 AI Recorder AI Translate AI Writer AI VoiceScribe Your Phone, Your Creative Playground Flux Home screen AI-Powered Flux themes Touch to share OnePlus Connect Smart Cars My Devices Network optimization Camera Game Assistant Notifications & Quick Settings More details Others

Supported OnePlus Devices | Eligible Firmware Versions

Before you proceed to install OxygenOS 16, verify if your device is updated to the below version:

OnePlus 13

CPH2649_15.0.0.860(EX01)



OnePlus 13R

CPH2691_15.0.0.850(EX01)

CPH2691_15.0.0.860(EX01)



OnePlus 13S

CPH2723_15.0.2.601(EX01)



OnePlus 12

CPH2573_15.0.0.850(EX01)

CPH2573_15.0.0.860(EX01)



OnePlus 12R

CPH2585_15.0.0.860(EX01)

CPH2585_15.0.0.850(EX01)



OnePlus Open

CPH2551_15.0.0.860(EX01)

CPH2551_15.0.0.851(EX01)



More will be added soon.

Download OxygenOS 16 Android 16 for OnePlus

From this section, you can download the latest OxygenOS 16 update based on Android 16 for your OnePlus device.

OnePlus 13 16.0.0.210(EX01)

OnePlus 13 EU CPH2653

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 13 IND CPH2649

• CPH2649_16.0.0.210
• Mirror 1
• Mirror 2

OnePlus 13 GLO = ROW CPH2653

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 13 NA = US CPH2655

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 13R

• CPH2691_16.0.0.205

OnePlus 13S 16.0.0.211(EX01)

• Links will be added soon

OnePlus 13T 16.0.0.211(EX01)

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 12

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 12R

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 12T

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlus 11

• Currently rolled out in the Release Candidate Program

OnePlus Open

• Link will be added soon…

OnePlusNord 5

• Currently rolled out in the Release Candidate Program

OnePlus Nord 5 CE 5

• Currently rolled out in the Release Candidate Program

How to Install OxygenOS 16 Android 16 on OnePlus

Before starting, please take a complete device backup. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.

Installation Guide for EU and IN Region via Local Install

1. Transfer the downloaded Android 16 firmware to your device’s Internal Storage [not inside any folder].
2. Then go to Settings -> About device -> Version -> Tap Build number 7 times. This will enable Developer Options.
3. Now go to Settings -> About device -> Up to date -> Click the top right button -> Select Local install.
4. Select the downloaded firmware -> Extract -> Upgrade -> Wait for the installation to complete.
5. Once done, hit Restart. Your OnePlus 13 will now boot to the newly installed Android 16 firmware.

Installation Guide for NA Region via APK File

1. To begin with, transfer the downloaded Android 16 firmware to your device’s Internal Storage [not inside any folder].
2. Now download and install this APK . Then, open the app -> tap top right gear icon -> select the Android 16 firmware.
3. Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, hit Restart. Your OnePlus will now reboot to the newly updated OS.

How to Install OxygenOS 16 Release Candidate

Installation Steps

1. First off, verify that you have updated your device to the latest supported version.
2. You may refer to our “Supported OnePlus Devices | Eligible Firmware Versions” section.
3. Now, go to Settings > System & Updates > Software update > Beta Program
4. Then tap on “Update Now” to download the update and install the update. Credits: OnePlus

Are Release Candidate Stable or Beta Builds?

I have been asked this question quite a lot- are OxygenOS 16 Release Candidate builds rolled out by OnPlus actually stable or just beta builds for testing purposes? So let’s answer this once and for all- OnePlus Release Candidate are Stable build! Moreover, during the Release Candidate program, you can submit bugs by opening the Google Dialer and typing *#800#.

How to Downgrade OnePlus from OxygenOS 16 Android 16 to OxygenOS 15 Android 15

Downgrade OnePlus from Android 16 to 15/OxygenOS 16 to 15

What’s New in OxygenOS 16 Android 16

Here are some of the noteworthy features in OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 for your OnePlus device.

AI Recorder

• Redesigns the Recorder app with a refreshed interface and more intuitive interactions.
• AI-driven noise cancellation enhances recordings by reducing background noise and highlighting human voices.
• Recording is smarter—contexts such as meetings, lectures, or interviews are auto-detected, with matching templates applied for better usability.
• Adds link sharing for recordings—send audio, transcript, and summaries all at once with one tap.

AI Translate

• Experience more natural and responsive interactions in both Fullscreen translate and Partial translate.

AI Writer

• AI Writer, a clever writing assistant that instantly helps you generate text and bring your ideas to life, is now available throughout the system.
• Introduces AI-driven writing capabilities across the system. You can now leverage AI to help generate content when taking notes, creating social media posts, or selecting text within system apps.
• The writing assistant is now more versatile. Beyond crafting social media posts from your images and text, you can freely generate a wide range of content—from work summaries and personal reflections to speeches and self-introductions. It’s your go-to tool for any writing need.
• Generate mind maps and tables from text instantly with the enhanced document creation feature.

AI VoiceScribe

• AI VoiceScribe and Call Summary are now smarter with automatic context detection for deeper insights. Alternative summary templates are available for you to choose from to get the most practical information.
• Summaries are now easier to share and archive. Choose to export them as a shareable link, an image, a Word/PDF file, or a note.

Your Phone, Your Creative Playground

• The dynamic interplay between light and surroundings can now be captured by the innovative light field technology to deliver an authentic, immersive, and naturally beautiful visual experience.
• Subtle play of light and shadow enriches the overall look and tactile feel of the system.
• Luminous Rendering Engine brings light field animations that create more vivid, immersive multi-sensory experiences.
• Progressive blur effects powered by Aurora effects now enhance UI depth, creating a more transparent and immersive feel.
• The Aurora visual effects bring a premium and refined look with upgraded particle effects, glow effects, ripple effects, and chromatic aberration.
• Enhances design elements like diagrams and illustrations for improved readability and style.
• Introduces the new system-wide serif font “One Serif”, optimized for immersive reading with a classic, elegant aesthetic.
• Adds immersive weather visuals rendered in real time using Luminous Rendering Engine and live weather data for lifelike atmospheric effects.
• Optimizes the design and feel of core system interfaces like the notification drawer, Quick Settings, Setup Wizard, and system upgrades for clearer information and a more refined look.
• Apps like Clock, Calculator, and Compass are redesigned with lifelike textures and lighting for a more engaging experience.

Flux Home screen

• New Home screen icons showcase lifelike visuals and intricate detail through light field styling.
• Enjoy a cleaner, more organized Home screen with optimized grid and layout—making icons, folders, and widgets look tidier than ever.
• Drag to resize icons and add app shortcuts for a more tailored Home screen.
• Large folder layouts get more variety. Hold to select 9-grid, 4-grid, or feature a bigger icon for the first app.
• Introduces an uncluttered Home screen design by removing text beneath icons.
• Adds and refines multiple Home screen widgets for a richer, more functional experience.
• The Home screen edit mode interface has been refined, and you can rearrange the page order.
• The search bar in Drawer mode has been relocated to the Home screen bottom for improved accessibility.
• Quickly find apps in Drawer mode by swiping the index bar.
• Drawer mode now organizes your apps into categories, making them easier to find.
• App suggestions in the Drawer are now more helpful, prioritizing the apps you use most often and those you’ve used recently.
• The Home screen, Lock screen & style page is now more structured and easier to navigate.

AI-Powered Flux themes

• AI-enhanced flux themes highlight epic stills and vibrant moments.
• Experience the Sublime Grandeur motion wallpapers: as clouds part, sunlight floods your Lock screen in dazzling hues.
• Introduces multiple sets of motion wallpapers, bringing your screen to life with dynamic, vivid scenes that unleash unconfined vitality.
• Now you can set motion photos and videos as your wallpaper with AI-powered depth effects, creating a vibrant look each time your screen lights up.
• Adds a modular, real-time editing framework where changes appear instantly for greater freedom.
• A new option to set custom text on your Lock screen gives you more freedom for personal expression.
• The Lock screen now allows configuring lower-left and lower-right shortcuts for instant access.
• Full-screen Always-On Display shows your Lock screen wallpaper, widgets, notifications, time, and more—even when the screen is off.
• Adds support for flux theme icon styles that automatically adapt to your wallpaper colors for a cohesive look.
• Specially crafted Dark mode icon styles offer a more comfortable viewing experience and help protect your eyes.

Touch to share

• Touch to share allows you to quickly share content and files while viewing in Photos, Notes, and My Files.

OnePlus Connect

• Mirror your phone to your PC—unlock it across devices, share files between systems, and even open multiple phone windows for multitasking. Handy shortcuts let you hide, show, and resize windows in a snap.
• New cross-device search in O+ Connect lets you search files across your PC and phone at once.
• Copy text on one device and paste it on another with new cross-device clipboard sharing.
• Device Connect settings are now grouped by device type and use case, simplifying navigation.

Smart Cars

• Enhances in-car Bluetooth pairing to provide a more seamless experience.

My Devices

• Adds My Devices in Quick Settings, letting you check and control all your linked devices in one place.
• Introduces My Devices widgets on the Home screen, allowing you to add widgets for individual devices or a comprehensive device overview for simpler management.

Network optimization

• Share your phone’s Wi-Fi connection with your tablet for seamless browsing.
• Enhanced Wi-Fi algorithms boost network performance in weak-signal areas like elevators, bathrooms, and office corners.
• I LinkBoost enhancements improve kernel scheduling, ensuring more reliable connectivity for widely used apps.

Camera

• You can now take motion photos in Master mode with customizable style parameters to capture unique animated moments.
• Enhanced Portrait mode gives you creative control with seamless zoom and the ability to adjust the frame for the best perspective.
• AI-enhanced Doc Scanner instantly transforms physical documents into digital files for storage and printing.
• Camera now supports Text Scanner mode, which automatically corrects and crops photos of screens and projector screens.

Game Assistant

• Record gameplay without distractions—notifications, Game Assistant, or floating windows are now excluded to protect your privacy.
• Choose recording quality in Game Capture — motion photos and Flashback clips now in high definition.
• New Game Capture feature: use Motion screenshots and Flashback recording together for a more convenient capture experience.

Notifications & Quick Settings

• Quick Settings now offers expanded customization: 2×1 tiles, plus removal, addition, and rearrangement of audio, brightness, volume, and My Devices modules.
• Streamlined notification design maximizes space usage and delivers a quicker browsing experience.
• Lock screen notifications now intelligently position themselves below the fingerprint indicator. This allows you to see more notification content at a glance, even when multiple notifications are present.

More details

• Play ringtones only in your earbuds when they’re connected, preventing sound from disturbing others in public.
• A dedicated page for AI settings has been added for you to manage all AI features.
• Adds Bosnian to the list of available system languages.
• Search in Settings now supports AI-powered results, suggestions, and cross-app queries.
• The Smart Sidebar’s design has been refined with an improved aesthetic. Updates include the option for single/two-column display and greater personalization of the floating sidebar icon.
• Faster, more flexible sharing with a redesigned panel, showing contacts and customizable app links.
• Banner notification interactions are now more streamlined, with apps opening in small windows instead of full view.
• Foreground and background activity times are now displayed on a redesigned battery page for accurate tracking.
• Upgrades data transfer speed and experience when migrating data from iOS to OnePlus devices.

Others

• Get notified when risky apps launch — Phone Manager uses Live Alerts and notifications to keep your device secure.

• Touch and hold any app icon on the Home screen to access options for locking or hiding it.

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