OnePlus Nord 2 now receives OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12: what’s new

OnePlus Nord 2 users in India are now getting the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update. Just over a month ago, in April, the Nord 2 received its first open beta update, and after a couple of beta updates, the company began rolling out. stable version of android 12 update for Nord 2 users.

The OnePlus Nord 2 was launched in India last July with Android 11 pre-installed and is the phone’s first major update as the device is also likely to receive the Android 13 update next year. The Android 12 update for the OnePlus Nord 2 is currently rolling out to users in India and North America, while European users will receive the update soon in the coming days.

OnePlus Nord 2 OxygenOS 12 Based on Android 12 Changelog

The updated version for the Nord 2 Android 12 update is DN2101_11.C.04 and according to the forum, the update is available for the vanilla OnePlus Nord 2 as well as the Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition. However, some of the alarm and weather features of the Pac-Man version will not be available in this first release, and OnePlus has promised that the issue will be fixed in the next update. Here is the official list of changes:

• System
  • [Fixed] An issue that caused the lock screen UI to display incorrectly when charging
  • [Fixed] An issue that caused screen brightness to display abnormally in certain scenarios.
  • [Fixed] A random issue that caused desktop text to display abnormally in certain scenarios.
• Camera
  • [Optimized] anti-shake effect when shooting video
  • [Optimized] speed of turning on the camera in certain scenarios
• Other
  • [Fixed] Abnormal crash issue when turning on Fortnite

This changelog appears to be an updated version of the first open beta update, which you can link to here. Here are some of the major updates you’ll notice in Android 12 on Nord 2:

• Newly added Smart Battery Engine, a feature that extends battery life based on intelligent algorithms and biomimetic self-healing technology.
• Optimized desktop icons with improved textures thanks to a design inspired by brand new materials and merged lights and layers.
• Dark Mode now supports three adjustable levels, providing a more personalized and user-friendly experience.
• Work-Life Balance 2.0 now supports automatic work/life switching based on specific location, Wi-Fi network, and time, and provides customized app notification profiles to match personalization.

Over the past few months, the company has released open beta updates for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R smartphones.