In late 2022, OnePlus released OxygenOS 13, the latest version of its own Android skin, and has already updated most of the devices in its portfolio. This includes flagship numbered models and affordable smartphones from the Nord brand. In the latest development, OnePlus has started rolling out the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 stable update for OnePlus Nord CE. Details are here.

According to an announcement on the brand’s community forum, OnePlus Nord CE is receiving the OxyegenOS 13 update with firmware version EB2103_11_F.04. Currently the update is only downloading for global units. It includes all the new features introduced by Google with Android 13, as well as some OnePlus privileges.

The update includes a new sidebar toolbar that allows users to open an app in a floating window above another app. It also includes many security, privacy and productivity features. As a reminder, OnePlus Nord CE launched in 2021 with Android 11 operating system. The smartphone should only receive 2 major OS updates, meaning OxygenOS 13 will be the final version.

changelog

Aquamorphic design

• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.

• Applies Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them look natural and lively.

• Adds a Shadow-Reflective Clock with a shadow that mimics the direction of the sun and moon.

• Adds a world clock widget to the home screen to display the time in different time zones.

• Optimizes UI layers for a sharper and cleaner visual experience.

• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes for improved readability.

• Optimized the design of the widgets to make finding information easier and faster.

• Optimizes fonts for better readability.

• Optimizes system icons with the latest color scheme to make icons easier to recognize.

• Enhances and optimizes drawings in terms of features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Competence

• Adds large folders to the home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with a single tap and turn pages in a folder with a swipe.

• Adds multimedia playback controls and optimizes quick settings.

• Adds more markup tools for editing screenshots.

• Added support for adding widgets to the home screen, which makes viewing information more personalized.

• Adds a side toolbar. You can open floating windows in applications for smooth operation.

• Scribble update in Notes. You can now use charts to take notes more efficiently.

• Optimizes the rack. Swiping down on the home screen will open the Rack by default. You can search for content on the web and on your device.

seamless connection

• Optimizes screencast by automatically adapting the content to the target screen.

personalization

• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always On Display animations.

• Adds Omoji so you can fully express yourself with customized avatars.

• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display with more personalized Always-On Display settings.

• Optimizes the Always-On Display portrait silhouette with more drawing tools and available line colors.

Security and privacy

• Adds automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate the profile picture and display names in the chat screenshot to protect your privacy.

• Adds regular cleaning of clipboard data to protect privacy.

• Optimizes the private vault. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files to increase the security of private files.

Health and digital wellbeing

• Adds space for kids. When you use Kid Space, your browser automatically switches to Kids mode to create a kid-friendly space.

• Adds reminders about phone distance, ambient light and sitting position in Kid Space.

• Adds eye comfort to Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

gaming experience

• Upgrade to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to balance frame rates and balance performance and power consumption in critical scenarios.

Communication

• Improves the stability of mobile network connections.

programs

• Address inability to make audio or video calls using WhatsApp in certain scenarios.