On January 07, 2025, OnePlus announced two new flagship number series phones, and now just a week after the launch, the OnePlus 13 has started receiving its first OxygenOS 15-based update with camera improvements. Yes, the smartphone sales have only recently gone live in all countries, but the Chinese tech giant has introduced the phones with the usual enhancements.
As a flagship device, the OnePlus 13 5G is an excellent device that comes with many sophisticated features and capabilities such as a 6.82-inch ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1 display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 6000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, triple camera setup, and Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 software.
Coming back to the topic, the first update for the OnePlus 13 5G has arrived with OxygenOS build version CPH2649_15.0.0.402(EX01) and an updated package size of 1GB, it brings the December 2024 Android security patch.
OnePlus says that this update adds the Touch to Share feature to the OnePlus 13 series supporting iOS devices. This makes it easier to share your photos and files. It also improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections by optimizing IPv6 connectivity.
In terms of camera improvements, this update adds various styles and personalization to the watermark, including Hasselblad, Master Signature, Film, Classic Camera, etc. Please note, it brings a lot of camera enhancements in addition to improving the clarity of videos shot in 4K at 60 fps.
Now let’s talk about AI features, with this update OnePlus 13 gets new AI features for Google Messages.
The fresh update of the OnePlus 13 installs the December 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability by fixing several issues. It mainly fixes issues related to system security and stability.
Communication & interconnection
- Adds a Touch to Share feature that supports IOS devices. You can share photos and files with a touch.
- Optimizes IPv6 connectivity over Wi-Fi.
- Improves the stability and expands the compatibility of Bluetooth connections.
- Improves network stability and experience,
Camera
- Adds various styles and personalization to Watermark, including Hasselblad, Master’s signature, Film, Classic camera, and more.
- Improves the clarity of previews and photos in Portrait and Photo modes.
- Improves the clarity of videos shot in 4K at 60 fps.
- Improves the color performance of photos taken with the main camera and telephoto lens in Photo mode.
- Fixes an issue where photos might be too bright when taken with the rear camera in Photo mode.
- Improves the tone and color accuracy of photos taken with the rear camera in Photo mode.
Audio
- Improves audio quality.
System
- Adds charging status to Live Alerts for a better user experience.
- Improves system stability and performance.
- Integrates the December 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.
Apps
- Adds Al features to Google Messages.
- You can now add the 1 x 2 Weather widget to the Home screen.
- Improves the look and feel of the step tracker widget.
- Improves the look and feel of the “Storage cleaner” widget.
OnePlus has released this update for the OnePlus 13 in India, but it should be rolled out to other markets soon. If you live in India and haven’t received this update, you can check for it manually by going to the phone’s Settings menu and opening the About device section.
Now, click on the OxygenOS card >> Check for the updates. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your OnePlus smartphone.
