OnePlus’s release of the next iteration of its custom skin, OxygenOS 15, is around the corner. The beta program might kick off this month or early next month, with a stable version starting to roll out around November. However, thanks to leaks, we already know plenty about the upcoming changes and additions in Oxygen OS 15, which will be based on Android 15.
While we wait for an official announcement, let’s look at what the OxygenOS 15 update might offer.
OxygenOS 15: What to Expect?
1. Redesigned Control Center
While Android 15 doesn’t bring many changes to the user interface, OxygenOS 15 will. The next OxygenOS version might get a revamped control center, inspired by iOS and HyperOS.
The new control center supposedly has two large toggles at the top, much like HyperOS. Below that, there is a 2×2 media player, a 1×2 brightness slider, and a 1×2 volume panel. The control center is also leaked to have many 1×1 circular toggles for the remaining quick settings.
The control center is a single scrollable page with an option to edit the layout to make it more personal. It will also let you customize things like we can do on iOS 18, such as rearranging the icons and the ability to hide/unhide tablets. It will also be possible to switch back to the previous layout with ease.
Another significant change OxygenOS 15 might introduce is the splitting of the control center and notification area. Swiping down from the right reportedly exposes the control center, while swiping down from the left reveals all your notifications.
2. Return of the Never Settle Easter Egg
The update might have a special treat for long-term OnePlus fans — the return of the Never Settle easter egg. You will see the easter egg when you type ‘1+’ into the Calculator app and press the equals button (‘=’).
3. Many iOS-Inspired Changes
OnePlus is reportedly working to introduce a Dynamic Island-like feature to OxygenOS 15. Instead of sitting on the left, the new screen detail sits on top of the center punch hole.
The new OxygenOS software might reintroduce a Live Photos option in the Camera app to shoot live images. iOS already has this feature with the same name. This feature will supposedly let users take short video clips each time they take a photo, provided something is moving.
OxygenOS 15 might also introduce a redesigned volume slider, similar to iOS. The new slider starts out large but narrows if pressed again, just like the volume slider behaves on iOS.
4. Lock Screen Customizations
OxygenOS 15 might introduce plenty of lock screen customizations, including turning on the 3D lock screen. Users may have an option to alter the size, position, color, and font of the lock screen clock. There might also be many presets to choose from.
5. Video Battery Saver
A new feature called “Video battery saver” was spotted in early Android 15 builds on OnePlus phones. OnePlus might introduce this feature in OxygenOS 15, which optimizes battery usage when a supported video app drains the battery. This feature may extend the battery life, but the video-watching experience may be slightly affected.
Besides these changes from OnePlus’s development team, the next major upgrade will include many new features from Android 15. We have included them below in this list.
6. Satellite Connectivity Support
Android 15 introduces satellite connectivity support that allows users to send text messages even if there are no cellular towers nearby, as long as they have access to the open sky. However, this feature will likely require a special chip and support from the carrier.
The upcoming OS will support SMS, MMS, as well as, RCS apps to use the satellite connectivity feature.
7. Theft Detection Lock
This will be one of the most useful features coming to Android 15. This feature is designed to stop others from stealing your data and reduces the incentive they get for selling off the device.
The theft detection lock uses Google’s AI to determine if your phone has been snatched from your hands. Once detected, the device locks itself automatically to prevent any data theft.
If the thief manages to factory reset the device, he won’t be able to activate it until he knows the Google account details previously used on the device.
8. Split App Pairs
The next major upgrade for OnePlus phones might allow users to create shortcuts for their favorite pairs of split-screen apps. This feature is particularly useful on large-screen devices and will save some time.
9. App Archiving
Android 15 will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. It works similarly to offloading apps on iPhones. There won’t be any data loss; you can continue where you left off after reinstalling/unarchiving the app.
Android phones already have app archiving via the Google Play Store, allowing you to archive and restore apps. However, Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
10. AI Features
Every major software update now includes some AI smartness, and OxygenOS 15 will be no different. While we don’t know about those new AI features, some will arrive from OnePlus’s development team, and the rest will be part of Android 15.
I’m sure OxygenOS 15 will bring many more new features and improvements, which we’ll learn about once it goes official.
More on Android 15:
1. These OnePlus Devices Will Get OxygenOS 15 Update
2. Android 15 Will Be the Final Major Update for These Oneplus Phones
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