ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Goes Live Ahead of October 16 Launch

By Mehtab Ansari • Updated On Oct 9, 2025

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Open beta now live for ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16; available on OnePlus 13, 13R, and OPPO Find X8.
Users can join via Settings > System & Update > Software Update > three dots > Beta Program.
Major updates include improved lock screen customization, smoother animations, new widgets, and refined UI.

The open beta program for ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 is now live, giving users an early chance to test the new software ahead of its official release. Owners of the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Open, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, & OPPO Find X8 and Find X8 Pro can apply through the Settings app by navigating to System & update > Software Update > three dots > Beta Program, followed by a short eligibility quiz.

After taking the quiz and scoring a decent score, you’ll be eligible for the update. You can take the quiz three times and the best score will be counted. Make sure to hurry up as there are limited slots.

ALSO READ: OnePlus’ Gemini AI-powered OxygenOS 16 drops October 16: List of Over 20 Eligible Devices

Both updates are said to focus heavily on design, AI, and smoothness, introducing better lock screen customization, system-wide animation improvements, better AI integration and features, and new widget options for better personalization. The overall UI has also been refined for a more fluid and cohesive experience.

ColorOS 16 will launch in China on October 15, while OxygenOS 16 will debut in India on October 16. The ColorOS 16 India rollout is expected around the same time.

ALSO READ: Official: ColorOS 16 Launching on October 15, Find X9 Series on October 16

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Mehtab Ansari

Mehtab Ansari is the Assistant Editor – Features & Reviews at Smartprix, where he writes about smartphones, laptops, audio gear, and everything in between. A computer science student by degree but a tech nerd by heart, he’s been into consumer tech for years and started reviewing products professionally in February 2024. He’s especially into photography and audio, often spending more time testing a smartphone’s camera than he probably should. For him, tech isn’t just work, it’s what he’s always thinking about.

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