OnePlus phone users are about to witness one of the most neglected but most important changes in their phones. Till now, OnePlus users have been using OxygenOS, and the whole dynamic of their phone-using experience depended a lot on this OS. But from now on, ColorOS will come to OnePlus phones, and OxygenOS will no longer be there. So, what are the key changes you will witness? As the ColorOS 17 Beta Rollout comes first to the OnePlus 15 series, we bring you this latest news story on all the key aspects of this new OS change.
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Time For OS Shift For OnePlus Users: ColorOS 17 Beta Rolls Out For 15 Series, Brings A New Avenue
OnePlus has begun the next major chapter of its software journey, opening the ColorOS 17 closed beta for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R in India. The move marks the beginning of the company's transition away from OxygenOS as ColorOS becomes the software platform for eligible devices with Android 17.
An important fact to acknowledge here is that the current beta program is limited to 300 testers per device, making it an early testing phase rather than a stable public update. OnePlus says eligible existing users will have the choice to move to ColorOS, while a rollback to OxygenOS will also be supported. Since OxygenOS and ColorOS already share much of their underlying codebase, users may notice fewer dramatic changes than the name suggests.
What Will Change Now After ColorOS Replaces OxygenOS?
Feature/Aspect | Earlier: OxygenOS | Now: ColorOS 17 |
OS branding | OxygenOS | ColorOS |
Android version | OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 | ColorOS 17 based on Android 17 |
Underlying software | Already shared significant code with ColorOS | Same broader shared foundation, so the transition may feel familiar |
Overall UI | OnePlus-branded OxygenOS interface | ColorOS design language becomes more prominent |
Animations & visual effects | Luminous Rendering Engine and smooth animations | Expected to continue with further visual/performance refinements |
Performance | Trinity Engine optimisations | ColorOS 17 is expected to bring further performance and responsiveness improvements |
Multitasking | OxygenOS multitasking features | ColorOS-based experience, with further refinements expected |
AI features | OnePlus AI features such as AI Translate | ColorOS 17 is expected to introduce/expand AI-powered functions |
Notifications & Quick Settings | OxygenOS layout and animations | ColorOS-style interface elements are expected |
System apps | OnePlus/OxygenOS-branded apps and services | Greater OPPO/ColorOS integration |
Software identity | Distinct OnePlus/OxygenOS identity | ColorOS 17 Beta is closely aligned with OPPO's ColorOS ecosystem |
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