At the end of April, OnePlus commenced the OxygenOS 12 open beta program for the OnePlus Nord 2. Over a month later, the company has started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 12 build on these devices.

OnePlus has not put out an official changelog on its community forums yet. However, the new features coming with the update can be observed when users receive the OTA. These changes include the much-awaited Android 12 update, a revamped user interface, Material You theming for Google apps, new features added to Work-Life Balance, May 2022 Android security patch, and much more.

One peculiar thing about this update is that it’s showing up as ‘Beta’ confusing many users. This is due to the build number of the update (C.04) being the same as the build number of Beta 2. A OnePlus community moderator has cleared up that the update is indeed stable and the Beta tag is appearing because the developers forgot to change the build number.

As usual, OnePlus is rolling out the update in batches, so some users might receive the OTA earlier than others. To check if the update is available for your device, you can navigate to Settings > System > System updates.

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OnePlus has been pushing out the beta version of OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) for some of its devices. Last time, the OnePlus 8 lineup and the 9R received the open beta releases, and now, the OnePlus Nord 2 is getting the open beta update.

OnePlus has announced the OxygenOS 12 Beta 1 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus Nord 2 models in India. Those who own the phone can try out the beta update and experience it and offer feedback on the OnePlus community.

The update is sized at 4.57GB and is for all Nord 2 models, including the Pac-Man Special Edition. However, OnePlus has stated that the upgrade may remove some of the features on Pac-Man Edition devices. Hence, OnePlus has recommended Pac-Man model owners skip this update for now. But not to worry, as they can update to the new version at a later stage.

What does the update bring?  

The update brings a bucket full of features to the phone. The company has mentioned all the key updates on the forum page. Some of the changes include the inclusion of HyperBoost for games, WLB 2.0, optimized Always-On-Display, adjustable levels of Dark mode, and others. Here are the details of the key updates.

• System

º Newly added Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology.

º Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 for your system to run smoothly even when the load is high

º Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers

º Optimized Extra HD, a feature that can significantly enhance image and video resolutions

• Dark mode

º Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

• Shelf

º New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read

º Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc

º Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status

• Work-Life Balance

º Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings

º WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization

• Gallery

º Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing

• Canvas AOD

º Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals

º Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

• Games

º Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer

Issues you might face 

• You might be unable to use Face Unlock in the dark after turning on Brighten screen in dim light through Settings.
• Fortnite will crash when playing the game.

Download & Install the Beta Update

1. Download the update – Click here to Download OOS 12 Beta 1 (Android 12).
2. After downloading, open Settings on the OnePlus Nord 2.
3. Tap on System.
4. Select System Updates
5. Click on Local upgrade and select the OTA package that you just downloaded.
6. Install.

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OnePlus has announced the commencement of the OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta testing program for the OnePlus Nord 2 devices. The announcement came through a post on the OnePlus Community forums.

Currently, the beta program is limited to OnePlus Nord 2 users in India and does not include the Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition smartphones. The company is recruiting around 200 people for the closed beta program and states that this time around, the Closed Beta testing phase will be shorter than before and therefore the company will only release a few OxygenOS 12 builds through its duration.

The company plans to recruit 200 OnePlus Nord 2 users for the program. Selected users will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the company. In order to be eligible, you need to meet the requirements below:

1. You are using a OnePlus Nord 2 India variant
2. You are an active OnePlus Community member
3. You are willing to regularly communicate and report issues/suggestions to the OnePlus team on Telegram
4. The CBT version is not the stable version, which is still in development. After updating to CBT version, you’ll remain to be patient and tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it.

If you meet these requirements and want to participate in the Closed Beta testing program, you can follow this link to the registration page.

As for people wondering about the stable Android 12 update for the OnePlus Nord 2, since the company is just commencing the Closed Beta test now, we can expect to be followed by an Open Beta test and then a stable version release. So we might be looking at a Q2 2022 release date for the stable OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord 2.

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