OnePlus is prepared to release the stable OxygenOS 12 update for the Nord CE 2 5G after a few weeks of beta testing. The phone was first released in February with OxygenOS 11.3/Android 11, and following this update, it will get one more significant OS update (also, the company has committed to 3 years of security patches).
This update (version C.05) includes the July security patch in addition to all the new features from Android 12 and new features from OnePlus. The new version's complete changelog is provided below:
System
Enhanced desktop icons with better textures that combine lighting and layers in a design that is inspired by new materials.
Optimized AI System Booster to version 2.1 to help the system function properly even under heavy demand
improved facial recognition and software optimization to better recognise the features and skin tone of various figures
In the dark
Three new movable levels have been introduced, providing a more comfortable and individualised user experience.
Shelf
New style options for Cards have been provided, improving the aesthetic appeal and readability of data contents.
A recently added feature of OnePlus Scout in Shelf allows you to search through various phone items, such as Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc.
newly added OnePlus Watch Card to the shelf, making it simple to quickly check your health.
Work-Life Harmony
A recently added function called Work Life Balance lets you quickly switch between work and personal mode.
Automatic Work/Life mode switching is now possible, based on certain places, Wi-Fi networks, and times, and it also brings personalised App notification profiles.
Gallery
The gallery layout is now more aesthetically pleasant thanks to newly enabled two-finger pinch switching between several layouts, intelligently identifying the best-quality images, and thumbnail cropping based on the content.
Fabric AOD
Various new line and colour patterns have been added for a more unique lock screen experience with motivational graphics.
Multiple brushes, strokes, and capability for colour correction have just been added.
For feedback from people who have already installed the update, check out this forum thread. If necessary, there are additional instructions on how to revert to Android 11 available.
By the way, OxygenOS 12 began rolling out to the original OnePlus Nord CE yesterday.
