OnePlus has begun the wider release of its Android 16-based OnePlus Open OxygenOS 16 update to North America. The Indian and European units of the foldable smartphone scored the stable update in March, so now U.S. and Canadian users are starting to see that tasty new software touch down on their hardware. The update includes a selection of visual tweaks, performance improvements and newly designed system apps intended to ensure OnePlus’ inaugural foldable phone feels as slick and seamless to use as possible. Built around the Android 16 framework, OxygenOS 16 is all about smoother animations and interactions, improved memory management, as well as nice overall polish to the UI at large, not big reinventions of what came before it.

OxygenOS 16 Update Details for OnePlus Open

The OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update bearing firmware version CPH2551_16.0.1.300(EX01) is rolling out in North America for the OnePlus Open. As tends to be the case with updates like these, it will probably roll out gradually, so you may not see it on your X50 Pro for a little while.

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What’s New in OxygenOS 16 on OnePlus Open

Smoother Animations and Performance

The update also reworks the drag-and-drop animations for home screen icons, widgets and folders to make them more fluid. OnePlus also improves system responsiveness through its Trinity Engine, which dynamically adjusts the workloads and resources allocation to ensure fluid operation in various use cases.

Refreshed System Apps

In addition to the suite of new apps, they have tweaked a number of the core apps with fresh looks for increased usability and engagement. Enhanced Photos with a new immersive layout for images and videos. Other than that, the aesthetics of apps like Clock, Calculator and Compass have also been changed to match the overall theme of OxygenOS 16.

Detailed Changelog Available

OnePlus has shared an extensive changelog for the OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update, and there's a lot to look at, with plenty of changes and optimisations made here. Given the exhaustive nature of the full changelog, in case any users are eager to know exactly what’s new and what’s been fixed, they can check it out via the official OnePlus source or community forums.

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Final Thoughts

International expansion of OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 is an important milestone for the OnePlus Open. With more polished animations, enhanced performance management and fresh system apps, the update seems to focus on polishing up the foldable experience rather than reimagining it. Stay tuned to the software update section if you own a OnePlus Open in North America, as more devices and countries will follow in the following days.