OnePlus Delivers Feature-Rich Updates to 11R and 12R: A Deep Dive
OnePlus is rolling out important software updates for its 11R and 12R smartphones in India,bringing a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance your user experience. These updates, currently available to a limited group of users, promise a more refined and powerful mobile experience. Expect a wider rollout in the coming days. Let’s explore the key changes in detail.
What’s New for Your OnePlus 12R (OxygenOS 15.0.0.840)
The OxygenOS 15.0.0.840 update for the OnePlus 12R focuses on refining existing features and adding new capabilities. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
Photos App Enhancements: You now have greater control over your photo organization. Specifically, you can hide album content from the main photo list for a cleaner, more personalized view.
Expanded Video & Live Photo Editing: Editing capabilities have been extended to videos and Live Photos. Notably, you can now export videos as Live Photos, and export both video formats as high-resolution photos.
Smart Alarm Experience: Enjoy a more gentle wake-up with the new Gradual Alarm Volume feature, found within the clock app settings.
Recorder App Improvements: The Recorder app gains customizable grouping options, making audio file management easier. A dedicated “In-person recordings” group automatically categorizes recordings made in Standard, Meeting, and Interview modes.
What’s new for Your OnePlus 11R (OxygenOS 15.0.0.841)
The OxygenOS 15.0.0.841 update for the OnePlus 11R mirrors many of the improvements found in the 12R update, alongside some system-level enhancements.
Font Customization: Personalize your device further with the addition of OnePlus Sans and One Sans fonts in more languages, accessible through the Display & Brightness settings.
Widget Stacking: Streamline your home screen by automatically stacking widgets of the same size when you drag them together.
Enhanced Multitasking: Take advantage of multi-screen control, allowing you to run one app in full screen while another operates in a floating window – both concurrently.
Notification Management: Minimize distractions during gaming or video viewing with the new “Temporarily block” feature. Swipe up on a banner notification to silence further alerts from that app.
Quick Restart Access: A dedicated Restart shortcut has been added to Quick Settings for faster phone restarts.
Mini Window Refinements: Mini windows now offer a wider movement range, allowing you to drag them to the bottom of the screen.
Security Boost: Your device is now protected by the July 2025 Android security patch, ensuring the latest security enhancements.
Bug Fixes: A display location issue affecting mini windows in certain scenarios has been resolved.
Understanding the Firmware Versions
For clarity, the OnePlus 12R update carries firmware version CPH258515.0.0.840(EX01),while the OnePlus 11R update is identified as CPH248715.0.0.841(EX01).
These updates represent OnePlus’s commitment to continually improving the software experience for its users. They deliver a blend of usability enhancements, performance optimizations, and security updates, solidifying OnePlus’s position as a leader in the Android ecosystem.