OnePlus is actively working on Android 17, which will come with the OxygenOS 17 skin on top. It’s said to be one of the biggest Android OS upgrades in recent years, which, paired with new features and upgrades from OxygenOS 17, becomes a significant upgrade rather than just an annual refresh.
If you have a OnePlus device, you may be looking forward to the next major upgrade, OxygenOS 17. So, we’ve written this post to share everything we know about this upgrade, including details on eligible devices, the release timeline, and new features.
OxygenOS 17 update: Full list of eligible devices
OnePlus flagship phones
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 15
- OnePlus 15R
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 13s
- OnePlus 13T
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11
OnePlus Nord series
- OnePlus Nord 6
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 6
- OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- OnePlus Nord CE 5
OnePlus Pad series
- OnePlus Pad 4
- OnePlus Pad 3
- OnePlus Pad 2
- OnePlus Pad Lite
- OnePlus Pad Go 2
As an official announcement is still pending, this list has been prepared by analyzing the update policy for every OnePlus device released to date and should therefore be accurate.
If your OnePlus device is on the list, you can be sure that it will receive the OxygenOS 17 update when the rollout begins. Otherwise, you may need to upgrade to a newer model.
Also read: 8 Android 17 features in development I can’t wait to use
When will OnePlus release the OxygenOS 17 update?
OnePlus’ progress on Android 17 so far closely matches last year’s timeline. It skipped the first beta and directly released Beta 2 in April, followed by another beta in May.
These early Android “Developer Preview” builds do not include a new version of OxygenOS until around October. That’s when the software is almost ready for a public release with a new OxygenOS skin.
Since the stable Android 17 is dropping almost the same time as last year, in June, OnePlus may also follow a similar rollout pattern. That means the OxygenOS 17 beta program could begin in October, and the stable rollout may go live in early November.
The stable rollout is still months away, but we already have a solid idea about the new features and upgrades coming with the next major upgrade, as discussed below.
What to expect from the OxygenOS 17 update?
OnePlus hasn’t revealed any details about the changes coming to OxygenOS 17, but early leaks suggest a major upgrade to the user experience. According to a leak posted on a Telegram channel, the new version will offer significantly smoother zooming for both photos and videos.
The same leak also says OxygenOS 17 significantly reduces lag, flickering, and UI frame drops, and offers improved scrolling and smoothness. The power efficiency for small tasks is said to have been optimized. OxygenOS 17 could also optimize CPU usage, background app retention, app launch speed, and overall battery usage.
Besides these under-the-hood upgrades, we also expect new features, visual enhancements, and improved AI capabilities in OxygenOS 17. We’ll have more details on them once the open beta is released.
In addition to the OxygenOS 17 upgrades, the final update will also include new features and changes from Android 17, developed by Google. In the beta releases so far, many new features and changes have been spotted, including a native app lock, floating-bubble support for all apps, a more powerful screen recorder, redesigned privacy indicators, limited contact access to apps, and seamless task continuity. You can read more about the changes in Android 17 on this page.
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