OnePlus Nord: First beta version of OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 is available

Attention owners of a OnePlus Nord. The finished version of OxygenOS 12 should be available to you in the foreseeable future. It’s not quite that far yet, but the first open beta version of OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 is now available for all test enthusiasts.

This brings with it numerous innovations, which have been summarized briefly and concisely in the following changelog:

system

• [Added] Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs your battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology
• [Optimized] desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers

Dark mode

• [Supported] three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

shelves

• [Added] new additional style options for cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
• [Added] Access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc

work-life balance

• [Added] WorkLife Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
• [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

• [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

• [Added] new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
• [Added] multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
• [Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

Games

• [Added] HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
• [Added] Voice effect preview to allow you to record your voice effect or check your voice effect in real-time

Since this is a beta version, the installation is done at your own risk, as it can still bring various errors. OnePlus has summarized the known errors here:

• The left bottom button of the keyboard may disappear.
• Unable to browse, delete and download pictures in Cloud.
• Personal safe may not respond.
• Anti-shake effect in Snapchat may not be obvious.
• The screen may flicker when previewing after taking pictures.