OnePlus pauses and resumes OxygenOS 16 updates after reboot issues

OnePlus has temporarily halted the rollout of two specific software updates after users reported serious stability issues, including random reboots and devices becoming stuck during startup. The company announced the pause over the weekend, confirming that versions OxygenOS 16.0.7.XXX and 16.0.5.XXX have been pulled while engineers investigate the root cause.

According to official statements on the OnePlus Community forum, a small number of devices began experiencing abnormal restart and boot problems shortly after installing the new builds. The company said it paused the wider release as a precautionary measure to protect device stability and user experience while working on a fix. The affected updates had recently begun rolling out to users in markets including the United States and India, with reports suggesting impacted models range from newer flagship devices to phones in the Nord series.

The issues have drawn significant attention because OxygenOS 16 represents a major software iteration for the company, built on Android 16 and promoted with features like enhanced AI integration, smoother animations, and gaming performance tweaks. The disruption highlights the challenges...