OxygenOS is one of the most popular Android skins in the world. It’s a nice polished custom skin packed with lots of features and customizations. Each iteration aims to improve the user experience while adding new features and improving upon existing ones. The next iteration, OxygenOS 15, which will be based on Android 15, is going to be an exciting upgrade for OnePlus phones, as it is expected to bring some most-requested features.
Android 15 is currently going through the beta testing phase, which will last a few months before Google officially announces the stable version. While we are still a few months ahead of the official release, OnePlus users are curious to know if their device will get the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update.
In addition to the OxygenOS 15 eligible devices list, this post includes details about the OxygenOS 15 release timeline and the exciting features it’ll bring.
OnePlus OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) Eligible Devices List
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus 10R
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus Pad
This is not the official list of OxygenOS 15 supported devices. However, we already know which OnePlus devices will get how many updates. So, this list is based on the company’s software update policy and past rollouts. I’ll update it once the official list is out.
Also Read: 10 Amazing Features Coming to Android 15
OnePlus OxygenOS 15 Release Date
Two developer preview builds of Android 15 are already out, and the new OS is currently going through the beta testing phase for the addition of new features and refinements. As per the official timeline (see the image below), the beta phase will last until June.
As soon as the beta phase is over, the new OS enters the platform stability phase where it’s refined to resolve bugs and errors to prepare for the stable release.
The official timeline doesn’t reveal the Android 15 stable release timeline. However, it’s likely to be in the month of October, when Google will also unveil its latest flagship series – Pixel 9.
If you have a newer flagship OnePlus device, you may not have to wait that long, as the brand lets users test the upcoming OS before the official release. These early builds might include bugs. Hence, installing them isn’t recommended for most users.
Last year, the stable OxygenOS 14 update had started rolling out in November. We are expecting the same with OxygenOS 15.
OnePlus OxygenOS 15: What to Expect?
These are some of the best features discovered in the Android 15 developer preview and beta builds:
Satellite Connectivity Support
This feature has been spotted in Android 15 developer builds and is expected to be released as a part of Android 15. If that’s true, all Android 15-supported devices will have satellite connectivity support.
Android 15 supports satellite connectivity for SMS apps and RCS apps for sending and receiving messages. In other words, the satellite connectivity on Android 15 might not be limited to emergency uses only.
Partial Screen Sharing
Android 15 makes screen sharing better and more privacy-focused by introducing the partial screen sharing feature. You’ll be able to share the screen for a single app rather than the entire screen. This feature also works with screen recording. Android 14 or older devices record everything displayed on the screen.
Notification Cooldown
Android 15 introduces the “Notification cooldown” feature, which lowers the notification volume of successive notifications coming from the same app. This could be an important feature if an app sends you too many notifications in a small time span.
Universal Keyboard Vibration Control
Android 15 will let you universally disable keyboard vibration. The new “keyboard vibration” toggle, when turned off, overrides individual keyboard app settings. However, you will be able to control the haptics of each keyboard app by disabling it.
Sensitive Notifications
The “Sensitive Notifications” feature is a much-needed addition to Android 15 that will prevent codes from being read by other apps. Malicious third-party apps with access to SMS permission can read your OTPs and other important details, which could cost you big. Android 15’s sensitive notifications feature aims to make them more secure.
Edge-to-Edge Apps
All apps in Android 15 might be forced into edge-to-edge display by default. This should result in a more immersive experience and better readability. This feature is already present in iPhones, which adds to a better user experience. Finally, Android is bringing it into its arsenal.
High-Quality Webcam
Android 14 QPR 1 for Google Pixel phones added a feature to use your Android phone as a webcam for a PC, but the output quality was basic. Android 15 resolves this problem by adding a high-quality webcam mode that disables power optimizations.
This feature has been spotted in Android 15 Developer Preview 2, where a new “HQ” symbol appears in the webcam preview. As it disables power optimizations, expect some battery drain.
It’s rumored that Android 15 might include the ability to find your smartphone even if it’s powered off by introducing a new Powered Off Finding API. You can read more about it here.
Android 15 hasn’t been released yet. Hence, we are still hoping for many more exciting features to come. Google may announce some of them at the Google I/O event on May 14.
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3. Android 15 could introduce a battery health percentage feature, just like iPhones
