OnePlus started the OxygenOS 13 beta program for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite back in November. Now, after a month of testing, the brand has initiated seeding the stable build of the Android 13-based update to the Nord series smartphone. The software brings new features as well as the December security patch. Here are all the details.
As reported by the users on the OnePlus community forums, the Nord CE 2 Lite has started receiving the stable Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 update. The update is rolling out with the firmware version C.25. The new update comes packed in nearly 4.5GB and brings the Android security patch level of December 2022.
As usual, the OxygenOS 13 release for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be released in batches. Only a small number of users will receive the software initially. A wider rollout will begin in the coming days.
The newest version of OxygenOS includes various new features and changes, including an all-new Aquamorphic design. The fonts have also been optimized by the brand in order to improve visual comfort and readability. You may check out the detailed changelog below to find out more about the changes coming with OxygenOS 13.
Changelog
Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open floating windows inside apps for smooth operation.
• Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
Security & Privacy
• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital Wellbeing
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Performance Optimization
• Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.
Gaming Experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
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