OnePlus 10 Pro Receives OxygenOS 16 Update

OnePlus has begun rolling out OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16, to the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone, extending software support for the 2022 flagship beyond its original promise. The update, confirmed in a company community post this week, started in India and will expand to other regions in batches over the coming weeks.

Launched in early 2022 with Android 12, the OnePlus 10 Pro was initially slated for three major operating system upgrades, culminating in Android 15 with OxygenOS 15. OnePlus surprised users last year by announcing an additional year of support, bringing the total to four OS updates and aligning the device more closely with newer flagships like the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Open. This marks the final major update for the model, ensuring it remains viable for another year amid evolving software demands.

The over-the-air update arrives as build NE2211_16.0.3.500EX01 for eligible devices. OnePlus described it as a comprehensive release, incorporating Google's Android 16 enhancements alongside custom OxygenOS features. Key improvements include smoother animations that start and end more intuitively, faster photo album loading with reduced power consumption for...