Highlights
- OnePlus 13R gets OxygenOS 15.0.0.850 update.
- It improves floating window animations, adds flexible Split View resizing, and upgrades Private Safe.
- It includes the August 2025 Android security patch, redesigned landscape notifications for minimal distraction and improved system stability.
Caption – OnePlus 13R – OxygenOS 15.0.0.850 Update. (Image credit – OnePlus)
OnePlus has begun rolling out a new software update for the OnePlus 13R in India. The update, carrying the build number CPH2691_15.0.0.850(EX01), brings OxygenOS 15.0.0.850 along with the August 2025 Android security patch.
It is being released in phases, meaning a limited number of users will receive it initially, followed by a broader rollout in the coming days.
Caption – OnePlus 13R update changelog. (Image credit – OnePlus Community Page)
Floating Windows and Split View Improvements
The update refines animations when opening, resizing, and moving floating windows. Split View is now more flexible, as users can drag the divider to adjust app sizes in landscape mode instead of being restricted to fixed ratios. Additionally, when viewing stacked recent tasks, the lock status of an app can be changed with a simple downward swipe.
Private Safe Enhancements
The Private Safe feature has been upgraded with more customisation and sharing options. Users can now share images and videos directly from Private Safe, set personalised covers for albums, and sort or view media by time. Files can also be stored directly under the “Other files” category for better organisation.
Notifications in Landscape Mode
Landscape notifications have been redesigned into a simplified banner format. Swiping down on a banner opens the corresponding app in a floating window, while tapping the banner button launches it in a floating window instead of full screen. The placement of banner notifications has also been optimised to minimise distractions.
BeaconLink Messaging
One of the biggest additions is BeaconLink, which enables users to send text, image, and voice messages to nearby devices without requiring an internet connection. This feature can be accessed under Settings > Mobile network > BeaconLink.
Security and Stability
Alongside new features, the update integrates the August 2025 Android security patch and improves system stability and overall security.
Since this is an incremental OTA update, only a small group of OnePlus 13R users will get it at first. However, a wider rollout is expected soon. Availability and features may vary depending on the region.
FAQs
Q1. What new messaging feature is introduced in the OnePlus 13R update?
Answer. The update adds BeaconLink, allowing users to send text, image, and voice messages to nearby devices without needing an internet connection.
Q2. How has the Private Safe feature in OnePlus 13 update been improved?
Answer. Users can now share media directly from Private Safe, set custom album covers, sort files by time, and organise content under a new “Other files” category.
Q3. What changes have been made to floating windows and Split View in OnePlus 13R update?
Answer. Animations for floating windows are smoother, and Split View now lets users drag the divider freely in landscape mode for better multitasking flexibility.
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