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Summary
- Launch date for OxygenOS 16 announced by OnePlus
- Starting rollout on 16 October
- Device compatibility mostly confirmed
OnePlus has officially announced the rollout date for its upcoming Android skin, OxygenOS 16, along with the list of supported smartphones and tablets.
Many users of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Nord 5 have been eagerly anticipating their devices to receive the Android 16 upgrade for several months.
Fortunately, OnePlus has clarified the situation. After teasing the update release last week, the company announced on X that the OxygenOS 16 rollout will officially start on 16 October, which is next Thursday.
It’s important to note that not every eligible OnePlus device will receive the update simultaneously—rather, the rollout will begin on that day. Newer models are likely to be prioritized.
Your geographic location may also affect how quickly you receive the update. OnePlus has a strong presence in India, so users there might see the update sooner.
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Compatible Devices for OxygenOS 16
According to OnePlus’ OxygenOS Codebase and Software Maintenance Schedule, all flagship devices from the OnePlus 8 series onward are set to receive three major operating system updates. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord and Nord CE series will get two updates, while the Nord N series will receive one.
With that context, here is the list of OnePlus devices that are confirmed to receive the OxygenOS 16 update, as outlined in a helpful community announcement:
- OnePlus Flagship series: 11, 11R, 12, 12R, Open, 13, 13R, 13s, 15
- OnePlus Nord series: Nord 3, Nord 4, Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord CE series: Nord CE4, Nord CE4 Lite, Nord CE5
- OnePlus Pad series: Pad, Pad 2, Pad 3
It remains unclear whether the OnePlus Pad Lite and the OnePlus Nord N30 SE will be included in the OxygenOS 16 rollout. An official announcement regarding these devices is expected next week.
