OnePlus has officially rolled out the stable build of Oxygen OS 15 for the OnePlus 11R, bringing an array of features and improvements that enhance the overall user experience. If you’re wondering whether this update is worth your time, here’s a detailed breakdown of what Oxygen OS 15 has to offer.
Key Updates in Oxygen OS 15
The Oxygen OS 15 update introduces various features tailored to enhance functionality and aesthetics. Here are the most notable additions:
1. Advanced AI Features
- Gallery Enhancements: Features like AI Editor, AI Detail Boost, AI Eraser, and AI Unblur improve image quality and refine photo details. AI can even remove unwanted reflections or blurs.
- Smart Sidebar Tools: Tools like AI Summary and AI Reply offer quick insights and generate intelligent responses for messages and articles, saving time and improving productivity.
- AI Writing Assistant: A boon for note-taking, the assistant formats, polishes, and even checks grammatical errors in your content.
2. Improved Customisations
- Lock Screen Styles: You can now personalise lock screens via the “Wallpapers and Style” section, with options like depth effects, blur effects, and customisable clocks.
- Themes and Icon Packs: New themes like Pulse and Healing Moment, along with icon packs such as Radiance and Shadow, add a fresh look to the UI.
- Dynamic Lock Screen Effects: Wallpapers adapt their colours based on your chosen images, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design.
3. Enhanced Privacy and Security
- Layered Privacy Settings: Changes to sensitive settings, like screen timeout durations, now require authentication, ensuring greater security.
AI-Powered Functionalities
Oxygen OS 15 capitalises on AI to make tasks more intuitive:
- AI Summary: Provides concise summaries of articles and messages.
- AI Speed: Reads articles aloud with male and female voice options, complete with playback speed adjustments.
- AI Editor in Notes: Enables content organisation, summarisation, and elaboration with just a tap.
Revamped User Interface
OnePlus has focused on usability with a revamped control centre offering:
- Split and Classic Views: Customisable layouts for accessing notifications and quick settings.
- Smooth Transitions: Improved animations and transitions ensure a fluid experience.
Performance Improvements
- Advanced Graphic Engine: Parallel drawing technology ensures buttery-smooth transitions, even with resource-intensive apps.
- Improved Split Screen and Pop-Up Windows: Efficient multitasking capabilities have been added, allowing users to run apps in split or floating views seamlessly.
Feedback from Early Users
While the update introduces significant enhancements, some users have noted missing features, such as the Circle to Search option on the OnePlus 11R. However, OnePlus assures users of continued updates to address such gaps.
How to Install the Update
For those who haven’t received the OTA update yet:
- Download the update file (links available for Indian units only). Download OxygenOS 15 (11R) & Download OxygenOS 15 (Oneplus 11)
- Place it in internal storage.
- Navigate to the “About” section in settings, tap the three dots, and choose “Local Install.”
- If the Local Install option does not appear, Enable the Developer Option by tapping Seven times on Version Number.
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