In a recent turn of events, OnePlus has faced backlash as the latest OxygenOS updates have rendered some of its devices unusable. The company has announced a temporary halt on the rollout of OxygenOS versions 16.0.7.XXX and 16.0.5.XXX due to significant boot issues experienced by a subset of users.
OnePlus Acknowledges Update Problems
On the OnePlus Community platform, the company issued a statement confirming that "a small number of devices are experiencing abnormal restart and boot issues" following the updates. This decision to pause the rollout reflects OnePlus's commitment to user experience and device stability, particularly after reports emerged of affected users encountering boot loops, effectively turning their phones into 'paperweights.'
Investigation and Future Fixes Underway
The engineering team at OnePlus is actively working to identify the root cause of these problems and is in the process of developing a fix. For the brand, addressing this issue and ensuring a reliable update experience is of utmost priority.
Once the root cause is determined and the updates are thoroughly validated for stability and reliability, OnePlus plans to resume the rollout of the fixed versions through its official channels.
Apologies and Future Prevention Measures
In its public statement, OnePlus expressed sincere apologies to affected users, emphasizing the company's awareness of the situation's impact. They also outlined plans to review their testing and quality assurance processes to prevent similar incidents in the future. However, the company did not provide a timeline for when the updates would be available again.
Affected Devices and Expectations
While the statement did not specify which devices were impacted, it was indicated that OxygenOS 16.0.7.XXX was rolled out for the OnePlus 15 series in markets such as the United States and India. The models likely affected by the OxygenOS 16.0.5.XXX update include:
- OnePlus 13 (Standard model)
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus Nord 5 (in select markets)
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 5
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
If you've been wondering about your OxygenOS update status, rest assured that OnePlus is working diligently to resolve the issue and the updates will eventually reach your device.
