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Stable OxygenOS 13 now available for Oneplus 8, 8pro, 8T & Oneplus 9R
Do you own a Oneplus 8, 8pro, 8T, or 9R? I have good news to share with you. Oneplus has released OxygenOS 13 F.13 & F.16 for the Oneplus 8, 8pro, 8T, and Oneplus 9R. After just two open betas, Oneplus launched OxygenOS 13’s stable version, versions F.13 & F.16. Stable OxygenOS 13 now available for Oneplus 8, 8pro, 8T & Oneplus 9R.
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Since Android 13 has been available for a while, non-Pixel devices are reportedly getting it faster than before. The next OEM to have fresh software ready to go for its 2020 portfolio is OnePlus, after Samsung’s update of a number of devices to the most recent version of Android. The OxygenOS 13 stable update for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T is now available following a few beta releases. The OnePlus 9R, 9RT, and 10R have also received the Android 13 upgrade through stable channels in addition to the 8 series.
Changelogs of Stable OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 8 series & Oneplus 9R
Aquamorphic Design
- Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
- Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
- Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
- Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
- Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
- Optimizes UI layers for clearer and neater visual experience.
- Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
- Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
- Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
- Optimizes fonts for better readability.
- Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
- Adds Meeting Assistant to enhance the meeting connecting and note-taking experience and introduces an option to make notifications more subtle and less distracting.
- Adds support for one-tap meeting joining and smart meeting minutes to improve work efficiency.
- Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
- Adds a new type of Always-On Display that shows live information about music, ride-hailing, and food delivery. (Supports only some apps)
- Adds NFC university card. You can now use your phone as your university card. (This feature is only available in some universities.)
- Adds support to double tap the power button to show your health code.
- Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
- Adds smart event management and conflict reminders to help with your scheduling.
- Adds support for one-tap calendar sync to DingTalk and one-tap sync of email events.
- Adds support for event recognition. You can use screen recognition to recognize and sync the events on the current screen to Calendar with one tap.
- Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
- Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
- Upgrades Recorder. Search capabilities are enhanced and exporting images and text is supported.
- Optimizes Breeno Suggestions to make scenario-based suggestions for apps and services.
Seamless interconnection
- Upgrades to Multi-Screen Connect 2.0. You can answer or hang up calls on a connected PC and even switch a call between your phone and PC.
- Optimizes Multi-Screen Connect. You can open multiple mobile apps on a connected PC for efficient multitasking.
- Optimizes Screencast, with cast content automatically adapting to the target screen.
Personalization
- Adds more Omoji materials to cover more scenarios. Omoji now supports to set the contacts avatars, fully expressing yourself with more customized avatars.
- Adds Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
- Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.
Security & privacy
- Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
- Adds smart permission suggestions to improve security.
- Adds a feature to prevent malicious attempts to lure users into installing apps, supporting smart blocking of malicious pop-ups and promotions.
- Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
- Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
- Optimizes payment security.
Health & Digital wellbeing
- When in Kid Space, your browser app automatically switches to Kids mode to create a child-friendly space.
- Adds ambient light reminders in Kid Space.
- Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
- Adds family health data in O Family. You can check the data to understand your family members’ health status.
- Adds notifications when O Family detecting abnormal health data and human falling on the ground
Performance optimization
Gaming experience
- Adds self-developed VRS technology, which dynamically adjusts the resolution to increase the performance while saving power so as to improve the gaming experience.
- Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
How to Install Stable OxygenOS 13 on the OnePlus 8 series & Oneplus 9R
Download: Stable OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 8 series & Oneplus 9R
- OnePlus 8 India (IN2011_11_F.13): Download full Ota
- OnePlus 8 Global (IN2015_11_F.13): Download Full Ota
- OnePlus 8 Pro India (IN2021_11_F.13): Download Full Ota
- OnePlus 8 Pro Global (IN2025_11_F.13): Download Full Ota
- OnePlus 8T India (KB2001_11_F.13): Download Full Ota
- OnePlus 8T Global (KB2005_11_F.13): Download Full Ota
- OnePlus 9R India (LE2101_11_F.16): Download Full Ota
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A new OnePlus tablet has been spotted on the FCC certification website. The device carries the model number OPD2408. While the listing does not reveal any of its specifications, it has started a wave of speculation. Many believe this could be a rebranded version of the Oppo Pad 4 Pro which was launched in China just a week ago.
OnePlus and Oppo are sister brands under the same parent company. They have a history of rebranding devices, especially tablets. So if OnePlus decides to follow this trend again, it would not be a surprise. However, it’s important to note that this is still just a rumor and has not been confirmed by the company. If the guess turns out to be true the new tablet might be called the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro. It will likely join the Pad 3 which was officially announced in December as part of the OnePlus tablet lineup.
As for the expected features, if it is indeed a rebranded Oppo Pad 4 Pro, the tablet could come with a large 13.2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2400 by 3392 pixels. It might also support a 144 Hz refresh rate and brightness of 900 nits, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and could be available in three RAM options — 8 GB, 12 GB and 16 GB, storage may include 256 GB and 512 GB using the fast UFS 4.0 technology, a 13 MP rear camera, and an 8 MP front-facing camera. It may also come with a large 12,140 mAh battery, which supports 67W wired charging.
Edited by: Akash Ramsakha
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OnePlus is ready to launch its new smartphone, the OnePlus 13T, in China on April 24th. This new model is being called a compact powerhouse and is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset – the same processor used in the OnePlus 13 and Ace 5 Pro.
Full Design Revealed
OnePlus has released a new promotional video showing the full design of the OnePlus 13T.
The phone will be available in three color options:
- Morning Mist Grey
- Heart Beating Pink
- Cloud Ink Black
The front of the phone features a centered punch-hole camera and flat edges. It is also expected to have an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
On the right side, there are the volume and power buttons, while the new Quick Key button is placed on the left side. The phone has a boxy shape with rounded edges.
At the bottom, there’s a USB Type-C port, speaker vents, microphone, and SIM tray. The top has another small cutout, possibly for a secondary microphone to help with noise cancellation.
On the back, there is a square camera module with two camera sensors and an LED flash. There is also another small black cutout whose purpose is not yet known.
OnePlus 13T Specifications (So Far)
- Display: 6.32-inch FHD+ OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite with Adreno GPU
- Benchmark Score: Around 3 million points on AnTuTu
- Operating System: ColorOS 15, based on Android 15 (in China)
- Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP main camera + 50MP 2x telephoto lens
- Front: Not yet revealed
- Battery: 6,200mAh battery with 80W fast charging (as per 3C certification)
- Other Features: Includes a new Quick Key button, replacing the traditional alert slider
Pricing and Availability
While the price hasn’t been officially revealed, the OnePlus 13T is expected to be the most affordable phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The phone is already listed for pre-reservations on the OPPO website in China.
This phone also marks the return of OnePlus’ “T” series, which was last seen with the OnePlus 10T back in 2022.
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OnePlus Watch 3 is back on sale in the U.S., but not without a surprise twist—a significant 50% price hike. What was originally expected to retail at $329.99 during its planned February 2025 release has now relaunched at a staggering $499.99. This dramatic shift comes after an embarrassing typo halted the initial rollout of the smartwatch: instead of “Made in China,” some early units had “Meda in China” engraved on the backplate.
This incident forced OnePlus to pause shipments and fix the error, leading to a delay in the launch. But with the typo corrected, the Watch 3 is now quietly relisted—just with a much higher price tag. While OnePlus hasn’t officially clarified the reason behind this hike, a deeper look reveals some possible factors that might have influenced this decision.
What Went Wrong with the Original Launch?
The OnePlus Watch 3 was initially set to be one of the most exciting smartwatches of early 2025. Packed with flagship features and offered at a competitive price, it was poised to challenge offerings from Apple, Samsung, and Garmin.
However, things went downhill quickly when users and reviewers spotted a manufacturing error—the words “Meda in China” instead of “Made in China” were printed on the back of the device. OnePlus acted fast and pulled the product, likely to avoid branding embarrassment and regulatory issues, especially in the U.S. market.
This misstep, while minor in the grand scheme of hardware errors, caused a major delay and forced the company to retool its manufacturing process.
Why the Price Jump?
Now that the Watch 3 is back on the market, the first thing consumers are noticing is the price hike from $329.99 to $499.99. That’s a 50% increase, without any change in hardware or software specifications.
So why the sudden jump?
One major factor could be the newly imposed 145% tariff by the U.S. government on Chinese electronic imports, which came into effect recently. Since the OnePlus Watch 3 is manufactured in China, the additional customs duties may have been factored into the retail pricing. OnePlus has chosen not to issue a public statement about the new price, which has led to speculation and debate among users and fans alike.
OnePlus Watch 3 Specifications and Features
Despite the drama, the Watch 3’s features remain unchanged, and it continues to be a powerful wearable in the Android ecosystem. Here’s what you’re getting for $499.99:
- 1.43-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 2200 nits peak brightness
- Titanium alloy bezel and stainless steel frame for a premium feel
- Snapdragon W5 chipset paired with a hybrid WearOS 5 + RTOS system
- Up to 5 days battery life in Smart Mode, and 10 minutes fast charging gives a full day’s use
- Advanced health tracking sensors including:
- 8-channel heart rate monitor
- 16-channel SpO2 (oxygen) sensor
- Wrist temperature sensor
- 100+ workout modes, onboard GPS tracking, Bluetooth calls, and smart notifications
While the feature set is undoubtedly impressive, consumers are now questioning whether these specs justify a price close to flagship Apple and Samsung smartwatches.
Also Read: OnePlus 11R Users Can Now Resize Home Screen Folders & Add More Apps to the Dock
Market Reaction: Value or Overpriced?
The reaction to this relaunch has been mixed. Many fans praised OnePlus for correcting the typo quickly and relisting the Watch 3. However, the price increase has triggered backlash, especially among early buyers who had hoped to grab it for under $350.
Some in the tech community argue that the Watch 3, with its extended battery life and sleek design, is still a strong contender—particularly for Android users who don’t want to be tied to Samsung’s ecosystem. Others feel that at nearly $500, it steps into a price bracket where brand loyalty, app ecosystem, and premium experience matter far more—and OnePlus is still catching up in those areas.
Final Thoughts
The OnePlus Watch 3 relaunch story is a perfect mix of manufacturing hiccup, pricing strategy twist, and global policy impact. While the watch itself holds its ground with top-notch specs and WearOS enhancements, the 50% price hike may limit its appeal to die-hard OnePlus fans and early adopters.
Whether or not it succeeds in the U.S. market will depend on how OnePlus handles transparency, after-sales support, and marketing for this product. One thing is certain: they’ve turned an unfortunate typo into one of the most talked-about smartwatch relaunches of the year.
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