Just like other OEMs aside from Google, OnePlus is still distributing the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update. The company is currently seeding the update to the Nord CE a few days after releasing the Open Beta test.
The stable Android 12 for OnePlus Nord CE is limited to devices in India. It is rolling out with version number C.04 and weighs 4GB. Arriving with the update are System Improvement, Dark Mode, Shelf, Work-Life Balance, Gallery, and Canvas AOD. The update also bumps the Android security patch level to July 2022 and has supposedly increased system security and stability.
The complete changelog for the Stable Android 12 for OnePlus Nord CE
System
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
- Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 to support the system to run smoothly even when the load is high
Dark mode
- Newly added three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
- Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status
Work Life Balance
- Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- Newly supported automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Newly supported switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Newly added diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
And as with OTA rollouts, it will take some time before the update arrives on all eligible phones. Meanwhile, if your region is India, you can use the link below to download the ROM and sideload, although we recommend waiting for the OTA.
Download Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 for OnePlus Nord CE
- Device Name: OnePlus Nord CE
- Version: EB2101_11_C.04
- Region: India
- Android version: 12
- Android security patch level: July 2022
- Download Link: Full OTA
