The OnePlus Nord CE has just received the stable update to Android 12 through the OxygenOS 12 customization layer . It’s a little late, given that Android 13 is already around the corner, but better than never. The open beta for this update was released less than a month ago, so let’s hope the rush to get the final update out fast doesn’t lead to bugs and issues.
If you have a OnePlus Nord CE, stay with us, because we will tell you all the news that Android 12 and OxygenOS 12 brings to your smartphone , as well as the procedure to follow to update it as soon as possible. Let’s go there…
All the changes of the update to Android 12 on the OnePlus Nord CE
According to user reports on various forums, the OnePlus Nord CE Android 12 update is first reaching users in India with the version number C.04 . It weighs about 4 GB and includes the July 2022 security patch. You can see the full changelog for this update below:
- System
- Optimization of desktop icons with improved textures, using a design inspired by new materials and joining lights and layers.
- Optimized the AI System Booster to 2.1 so that the system runs smoothly even when the load is high.
- dark mode
- Three adjustable levels have been added, providing a more personalized and comfortable user experience.
- Shelf
- New style options for cards have been added, making the data content more visual and easier to read.
- Added access to OnePlus Scout on the shelf, allowing you to search for multiple contents on your phone, including apps, settings, media data, etc.
- Added OnePlus Watch card on the shelf, to easily see your health status.
- work life balance
- Added Work Life Balance feature, which allows you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings.
- New support for automatic switching of Work/Life mode, based on specific locations, WiFi network and time, also bringing custom Apps notification profiles according to customization.
- Gallery
- New support for switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best quality images, and cropping the thumbnail based on content, making the gallery layout more pleasing.
- ODA Canvas Print
- Various line styles and colors have been added, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring images.
- Added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
The update is rolling out on a staggered basis , so don’t panic if you haven’t received it on your OnePlus Nord CE yet. It will reach a handful of users first and after OnePlus confirms that it is stable enough for wider rollout, it should reach all users.
How to update your OnePlus Nord CE to Android 12
You can force the OTA update from Settings > System updates . If you still can’t update this way, you can install the OnePlus Nord CE update to Android 12 by downloading it here:
Download | Android 12 update for OnePlus Nord CE (India – EB2101_11_C.04)
The above is the only available download link for this update at the moment, which is for the India version . You can visit the OnePlus Nord CE forums on XDA to find the download links for your region when they become available.
