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| OnePlus is rolling out a new system update for its smartphone and tablet portfolio. Pictured: OnePlus 13R |
A massive new update is rolling out to OnePlus devices globally, and it’s all about your photos and videos. The February 2026 system update (version B40P02) is hitting smartphones and tablets now, bringing the kind of editing tools that usually require a third-party app directly into your stock gallery.
If you are a OnePlus user, get ready to look at your Photos app in a whole new light. OnePlus has begun seeding its latest system update across a vast range of devices, from the flagship OnePlus 15 series all the way back to the Nord CE 5G from 2021. While the update packs the usual "system stability improvements," the real story here is how OnePlus is supercharging the native media experience with AI and pro-level editing tools.
According to the official OnePlus Community announcement , the B40P02 update (BRB1EX01 for phones, BRB3EX01 for tablets) began rolling out in mid-February and is expected to reach all users by March 5, 2026.
A Gallery That Finally Feels Fast
For years, smartphone users have complained about lag when swiping through high-resolution photos. OnePlus seems to have finally cracked the code. The update introduces significant optimizations to thumbnail parsing, meaning when you open your gallery, those images pop up instantly rather than loading as gray placeholders.
Furthermore, the gesture animations when swiping up or down on the image browsing screen have been smoothed out. It’s one of those "quality of life" improvements that doesn’t show up in benchmark tests but makes using your phone daily feel infinitely more premium.
Goodbye Third-Party Apps? The New Video Editor
Perhaps the most significant shift in this update is the overhaul of the native video editor. Previously, basic video editing often forced users to jump between apps like CapCut or InShot. Now, OneFold users and Nord owners alike can access a surprisingly robust suite directly in the gallery.
The updated video editor now supports:
- Cutting and splitting clips with precision.
- Multi-clip stitching to merge several videos into one seamless story.
- Music integration and text overlays.
- Speed adjustments for slow-motion or time-lapse effects.
- Cropping to reframe your shots.
This essentially turns your OnePlus device into a lightweight mobile editing studio, perfect for quick social media uploads.
Smarter AI: Erasing, Writing, and Popping Out
OnePlus continues to refine its suite of AI tools, with notable upgrades to features that users interact with daily.
AI Eraser has received a major algorithmic upgrade. The new version produces cleaner results when removing unwanted objects or photobombers, with fewer visible "traces" or smudges in the areas that were digitally removed. Similarly, the Remove reflections feature is now better at handling glare—whether you are trying to digitize a document under harsh light or remove the glare from a subject's glasses in a portrait.
In a fun twist, the Collage tool now includes a "Popout" option. This feature allows the main subject of your photo to break out of the frame, creating a layered, 3D-like effect without needing Photoshop.
For those who struggle with crooked shots (and let’s be honest, we all do), the Auto straighten feature has been improved to quickly fix skewed buildings and tilted portraits, ensuring your horizons are always level.
AI Writer Gets a Promotion
For users on OxygenOS 16 devices, the "Write anything" mode within AI Writer is expanding its horizons. It’s no longer just for short messages or emails. The feature can now assist in drafting compositions, professional proposals, job descriptions, and even video scripts. Whether you are a student, a content creator, or a business professional, this update aims to be a genuine productivity booster.
Security and Accessibility Upgrades
Beyond the creative tools, the update makes Private Safe—the encrypted folder for sensitive files—significantly faster. Adding images and videos is now more efficient, and critically, users can now edit media directly inside the Private Safe without having to temporarily move it out, closing a major security loophole.
Is Your Device Eligible?
OnePlus is casting a wide net with this update. The B40P02 update is tailored to different devices based on their current OS version. Here is the breakdown of which devices are getting which features:
OxygenOS 16 (Full Featured)
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 15 series (Currently $899 on Amazon)
- OnePlus 13 / OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 12 / OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus Nord 5 / Nord CE5 / Nord 4
- OnePlus Pad 3 / OnePlus Pad 2 / OnePlus Nord 3
OxygenOS 15
- OnePlus 10 Pro, 10T, 10R
- OnePlus Nord CE4 series & CE3 series
- OnePlus Pad
OxygenOS 14
- OnePlus 9 Series
- OnePlus 8T
- OnePlus Nord 2T & Nord CE 2 Lite
- OnePlus Pad Go
OxygenOS 13.1.0
- OnePlus 8 / OnePlus 8 Pro
OxygenOS 13.0.0
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G & Nord CE 2 5G & Nord CE 5G
The Bottom Line
With the B40P02 update, OnePlus is blurring the line between a system app and a professional creative suite. By focusing on AI refinement and video editing, the company is ensuring that whether you are holding a brand new OnePlus 15 or a reliable Nord from years past, your phone feels smarter and more capable than it did the day before.
Keep an eye on your notifications—the update is landing now.
Source: OnePlus Community
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| OxygenOS B40P02 OTA on OnePlus Pad 3 |