OnePlus users with eligible active devices may soon be offered a major software interface change. OxygenOS is being retired globally, while ColorOS 17 is set to become the available replacement for devices included in the update policy.
The change will not be imposed on every user automatically or at the same time. Once ColorOS 17 is officially released, eligible device owners will be able to choose whether to install the update.
A voluntary transition for supported devices
The key point for affected users is that the move to ColorOS remains optional. Owners of listed devices will need to watch for the update notice appearing on their individual handset or tablet.
OnePlus said the retirement of OxygenOS forms part of a global restructuring of its software strategy. The company has ended operations in most regions worldwide, but software updates for eligible devices are expected to continue.
In a post on OnePlus Community, the company said the change is intended to simplify software development. Gizmochina reported that OnePlus also expects the integration to speed up update delivery, improve software quality, and draw on shared research and development resources.
Eligible models by category
The published list covers flagship phones, mid-range phones, and tablets. The following table groups the models identified under the stated update policy.
| Category | Number of devices | Eligible models |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship phones | 11 | OnePlus Open, OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 13T, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 11 |
| Mid-range phones | 7 | OnePlus N6, OnePlus Nord 6, OnePlus Nord CE 6, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE 5, OnePlus Nord 4 |
| Tablets | 5 | OnePlus Pad 4, OnePlus Pad 3, OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Pad Lite, OnePlus Pad Go 2 |
23 entries linked to the ColorOS 17 transition
1. OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open is included among the flagship devices identified as eligible. It may receive the option to update to ColorOS 17 after the software is officially available.
2. OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15 appears on the flagship portion of the list. Its users may be offered the voluntary transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS 17.
3. OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R is also listed as an eligible flagship phone. The model is covered by the stated update policy.
4. OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 remains among the flagship devices described as supported. It is included in the models that may receive the ColorOS 17 option.
5. OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13R is named among devices that meet the update policy. The option is expected to become relevant after the official release of ColorOS 17.
6. OnePlus 13s
OnePlus 13s is listed as one of the eligible flagship models. It may be offered the new ColorOS software update.
7. OnePlus 13T
OnePlus 13T is included in the supported flagship group. Users may have the choice to upgrade when the update becomes available.
8. OnePlus 12
OnePlus 12 remains on the list of phones eligible for the new software update. Its inclusion preserves an upgrade path for the model.
9. OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 12R is another flagship device that meets the update policy. The device may receive an option to move to ColorOS 17.
10. OnePlus 11
OnePlus 11 completes the listed flagship models. It is included among devices that may be offered the software transition.
11. OnePlus N6
OnePlus N6 is named in the eligible mid-range segment. The model is covered by the announced update option.
12. OnePlus Nord 6
OnePlus Nord 6 is included in the mid-range phone list. It may be offered a switch to ColorOS 17.
13. OnePlus Nord CE 6
OnePlus Nord CE 6 is also identified as a supported device. Owners should monitor their device for update availability.
14. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is among the Nord models that meet the eligibility criteria. It may receive the ColorOS 17 update option.
15. OnePlus Nord 5
OnePlus Nord 5 is listed as an eligible mid-range phone. The model may be offered the voluntary software transition.
16. OnePlus Nord CE 5
OnePlus Nord CE 5 is included in the devices that may receive an update option. Availability will follow the official release of ColorOS 17.
17. OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus Nord 4 completes the mid-range phone portion of the list. It remains within the stated software update policy.
18. OnePlus Pad 4
OnePlus Pad 4 is listed among tablets eligible for the new software. It may receive the option to upgrade to ColorOS 17.
19. OnePlus Pad 3
OnePlus Pad 3 is also included among supported tablets. Its users may be offered the update after the software becomes official.
20. OnePlus Pad 2
OnePlus Pad 2 meets the stated update policy. The tablet is among the models that may transition to ColorOS 17.
21. OnePlus Pad Lite
OnePlus Pad Lite is named in the tablet group. It may receive an option to install the new software version.
22. OnePlus Pad Go 2
OnePlus Pad Go 2 completes the listed eligible tablets. Owners should look for update information on the device.
23. The update remains optional
The final entry concerns the voluntary nature of the transition rather than a separate model. Eligible users will retain the choice to update once ColorOS 17 is officially released.
For owners of listed devices, the next software notice will carry more significance than a routine update. It will determine whether they can move from OxygenOS to the ColorOS interface under OnePlus’ revised global software approach.