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One of the most impactful changes during this transition is the final, definitive merger of OxygenOS back into OPPO’s ColorOS. In addition to any new devices launched in markets like India, future software updates for existing OnePlus phones will replace OxygenOS with ColorOS.
Although the two interfaces share their codebase — and are identical to a great extent — we expect a few OxygenOS-exclusive features to be removed. Meanwhile, a few new, less-than-desirable additions are expected when OnePlus phones start receiving ColorOS updates.
Let me take you through some of those additions, why I dread them, and why it feels terrible as a long-term OnePlus user.
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ColorOS has a bloat problem
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ColorOS is set to reach your OnePlus phone later this year — or early next year. OnePlus hasn’t clarified the exact timeline, but you should expect it around the next major Android 17-based ColorOS update. This update could bring about a few minor yet unpleasant changes to your OnePlus phone, and I will attempt to discuss them below.
Before I prepare you for what to expect, I want to reemphasize that the two interfaces are largely identical. If you aren’t particular about certain things, you probably wouldn’t notice a major difference. However, since you’re reading Android Authority, it’s my duty to assume you’re not part of the demographic that would be unaffected by the move.
Assuming my assumption about you is correct, there are some changes I want to (subtly) warn you about.
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