First Software Update for OnePlus 13 Brings Fixes, New Features and Camera Improvements

Highlights

• OnePlus 13 gets the first software update.
• It adds Touch to Share for seamless sharing with iOS devices and improves IPv6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stability.
• Introduces new watermark styles, improves 4K video quality, colour performance, AI features in Google Messages and updates widgets.
• Adds charging status to Live Alerts and security with the December 2024 patch.

OnePlus 13 was launched last week and is already receiving its first software update packed with new improvements, features and fixes. If you’ve recently purchased the device, you can now check for the 1GB update. It includes enhancements for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cameras and more.

The update also incorporates the December 2024 security patch, all running on top of Android 15.

OnePlus 13 gets a new 1GB software update.

This OTA with December 2024 security patch should roll out to all devices soon. Have you updated your device?

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— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) January 13, 2025

The update is currently being rolled out in India, Europe, North America and Global regions. The firmware version of the OnePlus 13R for India is CPH2691_15.0.0.403(EX01). Meanwhile, European and global regions have CPH2645_15.0.0.403(EX01). In North America, the version is CPH2647_15.0.0.403(EX01).

According to the brand, the update is released in phases and a wider rollout of the OTA update will begin soon.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in OxygenOS 15 vCPH2655_15.0.0.402 –

Communication & Connectivity

• New feature: Adds “Touch to Share” for seamless photo and file sharing with iOS devices.
• Optimises IPv6 Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Improves Bluetooth stability and expands compatibility.
• Enhances overall network stability and user experience.

Camera

• Introduces new watermark styles such as Hasselblad, Master’s Signature, Film, Classic Camera and more.
• Enhances clarity in Portrait and Photo modes.
• Improves the quality of 4K videos recorded at 60 fps.
• Improves colour performance in main and telephoto lenses.
• Fixes brightness issues in rear camera photos.
• Enhances tone and colour accuracy in Photo mode.

Audio

• Improves audio quality for a better listening experience.

System

• Adds charging status to Live Alerts enhancing usability.
• Boosts system stability and performance.
• Integrates the latest Android security patch from December 2024 for enhanced security.

Apps & Widgets

• Introduces AI features in Google Messages.
• Adds a 1×2 Weather widget for the Home screen.
• Improves the appearance of the step tracker widget and storage cleaner widget.

FAQs

Q1. What new feature enhances photo and file sharing with iOS devices on the OnePlus 13?

Answer. The update adds “Touch to Share” for seamless photo and file sharing with iOS devices.

Q2. Which security patch is included in the first software update for the OnePlus 13?

Answer. The update incorporates the December 2024 security patch running on top of Android 15.

Q3. What improvements does the update bring to the camera on the OnePlus 13?

Answer. The update introduces new watermark styles, enhances clarity in Portrait and Photo modes, improves the quality of 4K videos recorded at 60 fps and improves colour performance in the main and telephoto lenses.

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