OnePlus halts OxygenOS 16 update rollout over boot-related problems
OnePlus has halted the rollout of select OxygenOS 16 updates after users reportedly faced abnormal restart and boot-related issues following installation
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OnePlus has paused the rollout of two recent OxygenOS 16 software updates after some users reportedly began facing abnormal restart and boot-related issues after installing them. The affected builds include OxygenOS 16.0.7.XXX and OxygenOS 16.0.5.XXX.
The company confirmed the decision through a post on its community forum, stating that the rollout was stopped as a precautionary measure while its engineering teams investigate the root cause and work on a fix to prevent wider stability concerns.
According to OnePlus, the issue is currently being handled on priority, and the software rollout will resume only after the update passes additional stability and reliability checks.
However, the company has not provided a timeline for when the OxygenOS 16 builds will become available again for eligible devices. READ: Your premium Android phone may not get Gemini Intelligence: Check reason
OnePlus also acknowledged the inconvenience caused to affected users and said it is reviewing its internal testing and quality assurance processes to help minimise the chances of similar software-related problems in future updates.
The company has not officially revealed which devices were included in the paused rollout. However, reports suggest the updates were meant for users in India and the US, and may have covered devices ranging from the OnePlus Nord CE 4 to newer OnePlus smartphones. READ: iOS 27 may bring ChatGPT-style Siri app and Genmoji changes: What to expect
OxygenOS 16.1 released
In related news, OnePlus has also started rolling out the OxygenOS 16.1 update for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13 series, introducing several new interface and AI-focused features.
The update adds a new Live Space feature, a pill-shaped lock screen capsule similar to Samsung’s Now Bar, alongside an Organise tab that can automatically rearrange app drawer and home screen icons with a single tap.
OnePlus has also introduced refreshed animations, upgraded AI capabilities, and a redesigned camera app interface that resembles the layout seen on recent iPhones.