OnePlus has begun distributing the OxygenOS 16 update to the original OnePlus Pad. This marks the arrival of Android 16 for the 2023 tablet, bringing a range of performance improvements, AI tools, and design refinements.
The update carries build number OPD2203_16.0.2.400 (EX01). It started reaching a small group of users in India, with plans for a wider release soon. Owners can access a release candidate version right away through the beta channel.
Rollout Details
- Starts with limited users in India
- Full rollout expected shortly after initial testing
- Includes the December 2025 Android security patch
Key Improvements in Performance
The update focuses on making the tablet feel faster and more responsive. Animations now run more fluidly, thanks to better parallel processing. Users will notice smoother transitions when:
- Dragging icons
- Widgets
- Folders on the home screen
- Using the Smart Sidebar
Scrolling feels more refined, and app launches happen quicker. A new engine helps optimize battery life during tasks like gaming, video playback, and photo handling.
AI Features
Several apps gain AI assistance:
- Photos — Redesigned for easier browsing, with tools for personalized organization, video edits (such as splitting clips, adjusting speed, adding music), and creating collages from motion photos.
- Notes — Supports block-style editing, highlighting, formatting, and simple sharing.
- Recorder — Offers automatic naming, noise reduction, context awareness, and easy link sharing.
Design and Customization Changes
- New system font called One Serif
- Updated weather displays with more immersive graphics
- Redesigned core apps including Clock, Calculator, and Compass
- Flux home screen options with animated icons, flexible layouts, and category-based app drawers
- AI-generated Flux themes, including moving wallpapers and adaptive dark mode
- Better Quick Settings layout and notification management
- Options for multi-window use, including scaled and floating windows
Other Updates
Additional changes cover:
- Faster data transfer from iOS devices
- Grouped device management via OnePlus Connect
- Quick access to connected devices in settings
- Organized stylus controls
- Choices to lock or hide apps
The download is large, so connect to Wi-Fi and keep the tablet charged.
How to Check for the Update
Go to Settings > System & updates > Software update. For immediate access to the candidate version, join the beta program and select download.
Also Read: Motorola Expands Android 16 Beta to Eight Additional Phones
