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| OnePlus fixes bootloop issue that forced it to pause the latest OxygenOS rollout |
If you’re a OnePlus user who’s been nervously eyeing that "System Update" notification for the past week, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After a sudden and worrying halt to its May software rollout, OnePlus has officially resumed pushing OxygenOS updates to several key devices. The company confirmed that the dreaded boot loop issue – which left some phones stuck in an endless restart cycle – has been identified and squashed.
For those just catching up, here’s what happened: OnePlus started the month strong, kicking off the May update wave on May 11 with the OnePlus 15 and Nord CE6. A few days later, the OnePlus 12R, Nord CE6 Lite, OnePlus 13, and OnePlus 13S joined the party. But by May 15, excitement turned to frustration. In a blog post, OnePlus announced it was temporarily suspending the rollout after receiving reports that a small number of devices were experiencing abnormal restarts and boot loops after updating to versions 16.0.7.xxx and 16.0.5.xxx.
Fast forward to May 18, and the company posted a status update that brought good news: the bug had been successfully identified and resolved. Rollout of the new OxygenOS builds has now resumed for all the previously mentioned devices.
So, What’s Actually in the Update?
If you’re rocking a OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13, or OnePlus 13S, you’re in for a treat. The changelog is nearly identical across the three flagships, and it’s packed with meaningful improvements. Thanks to the new Luminous Rendering Engine and refinements to the Trinity Engine, OnePlus promises a noticeably smoother, more responsive UI. We’re talking fluid animations across floating windows, the notification drawer, Quick Settings, and even app scrolling – those little stutters that used to annoy you should be a thing of the past.
On the AI front, there’s actually some genuinely useful new stuff. An offline translation tool can now decipher foreign restaurant menus – including currency conversions and allergen info – without an internet connection. There’s also an upgraded document scanner that auto-saves scans and can even recognize handwriting. The lock screen gets a dual-mode design with notification capsules that won’t cover up your wallpaper, plus a new layout that organizes apps by color (yes, really – it’s oddly satisfying).
Other highlights include fresh Camera Master presets, a revamped camera UI, improved battery usage stats, and the May 2026 Android security patch.
Now, if you’re using a Nord CE6 or CE6 Lite, don’t expect a flashy overhaul. These updates focus on under-the-hood stability: better camera previews, enhanced network reliability, and a smoother gaming experience at higher frame rates. The OnePlus 12R update is even more modest – just the May 2026 security patch and not much else. Sometimes simple is safe, right?
Rollout Details: Who Gets It Now?
As of now, the updates for the OnePlus 13 / 13S, Nord CE6 / CE6 Lite, and OnePlus 12R are live in India, with other regions expected to follow soon. The OnePlus 15 update, meanwhile, is rolling out globally. As always, OnePlus is playing it safe with an incremental rollout, so don’t panic if you don’t see the OTA immediately – it might take a few days to hit your device.
For the official word straight from OnePlus, you can check out the community announcements here:
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The Bottom Line
OnePlus dodged a bullet here. Boot loop issues are every phone owner’s nightmare, and the company deserves credit for pausing the rollout quickly, being transparent about the problem, and delivering a fix within days. If you’ve been holding off on updating, it’s now safe to hit that install button – just remember that patience is still a virtue with OnePlus’s phased rollouts. Happy updating!
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| OxygenOS 16.0.7.201 OTA on OnePlus 15 |
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| OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 OTA on OnePlus 13S |