The excitement around Android 15 is building up as we move closer to its release. Google has already confirmed several exciting features of the new OS, such as satellite connectivity, notification cooldown, private space, and more could be on the way. Sadly, like every year, many Android devices will become ineligible for the OS upgrade and miss out on the latest features and enhancements.
In this post, we have curated a list of OnePlus phones and tablets that are ineligible for the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 upgrade. Go through the list to know if you need to upgrade to a newer model to explore the new Android OS.
OnePlus OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) Ineligible Devices List
- OnePlus 9
- OnePlus 9 Pro
- OnePlus 9R
- OnePlus 9RT 5G
- OnePlus Nord N30
- OnePlus Nord N300
- OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- OnePlus Nord 2T
- OnePlus Nord N20 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G
- OnePlus Nord N200 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 5G
- and devices launched before 2021
[Important: In this list, we haven’t included OnePlus devices launched with ColorOS skin. We’re only focusing on OxygenOS, which is offered to all OnePlus devices outside the Chinese market.]
This is not the final list, as OnePlus hasn’t yet revealed the device names eligible for the OxygenOS 15 upgrade. However, we already know the software update policy for most of its phones, which helped us create the above list.
OnePlus promises four major OS updates to its flagship models, like the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 12, and OnePlus Open. Other high-end devices are given 3 OS upgrades, which include the likes of OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Pad, OnePlus 11R, and more.
OnePlus typically releases two OS upgrades for its Nord series phones. However, the Nord 3 5G is the first in the lineup to be eligible for 3 OS upgrades. The Nord CE series phones get two OS updates, while the Nord N series devices are offered just one Android update.
This is what the software update policy looks like for OnePlus phones and tablets.
If your OnePlus device is on the list, it’s unlikely to get Android 15 and further OS updates. However, I’d advise you to wait until the official list comes out.
What’s Exciting About Android 15?
Android 15 doesn’t bring a significant redesign to the layouts. However, there are plenty of new features and enhancements to keep you excited.
1. Satellite Connectivity
One of the most talked-about features in Android 15 is the satellite connectivity support. It lets you send texts to others even if your device isn’t connected to a cell tower nearby, as long as you have access to the open sky.
What’s better is that the OS supports satellite connectivity for SMS and MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps. Unlike iPhones, this feature will not be limited to emergency uses only on Android 15.
2. App Archiving
Similar to offloading apps on iPhones, Android 15 will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. There won’t be any data loss; you can continue where you left off after reinstalling/unarchiving the app.
Android already has app archiving via the Google Play Store. This means you can only archive and restore apps through the Google Play Store. But Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
3. App Pairs
Android 15 lets you save your favorite split-screen app combinations for quick access. For example, if you take a lot of notes from YouTube, create an app pair for YouTube and your favorite notes app. Tapping on the app pair will instantly open both apps in the split screen mode.
This is one of the most valuable additions to Android 15 to save time and effort. However, this functionality could be limited to large-screen devices as the official website explicitly mentions “large screen devices”.
4. Private Space
Android 15 introduces “private space” to keep your sensitive apps and files away from prying eyes under an additional layer of authentication. This is similar to secure folder in Samsung phones.
Users can set a separate lock screen for the private space. The apps in your private space do not show in the recent view, and all downloads are hidden from the other (regular) space. It’s a great way to protect your banking apps and other secret apps from others’ views.
5. Partial Screen Sharing
Android 15 lets you share or record a single app rather than the entire screen. So you don’t have to worry if you accidentally open a sensitive app while sharing your screen with someone. This feature is already available to Pixel owners, now extending to all Android 15 devices.
6. Notification Cooldown
Google has introduced the “notification cooldown” feature with Android 15 to prevent people from getting overwhelmed by too many notifications from the same app. This feature lowers the volume of successive notifications from the same app.
7. High-Quality Webcam
The new operating system significantly improves the webcam video quality. It adds a new “HQ” symbol in the webcam preview mode, tapping on which disables the power optimizations to offer an improved video quality.
Which OnePlus device do you have? And what are your expectations from the new OS? Share your valuable thoughts in the comments below.
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