GoKawiilOnePlus OxygenOS 16 update adds auto-unlock for PCs via phone or tablet
OnePlus has begun rolling out a November OxygenOS 16 update that lets compatible phones and tablets automatically unlock a remotely connected PC using a saved password. Users enable it through the floating ball menu during a remote connection by selecting 'Unlock PC' and toggling 'Automatically unlock when connected.' The rollout started October 27 and is expected to reach all eligible devices by November 19, 2026.
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The feature adds to a broader industry push toward tighter phone-PC integration, following similar cross-device tools from Microsoft like its Mobile devices tile. By streamlining remote PC access through a device users already carry, OnePlus could make its ecosystem more appealing for people who juggle multiple devices across its phone, tablet, and PC-adjacent workflows.
- OxygenOS 16's November update lets phones and tablets auto-unlock a remotely connected PC.
- The feature is enabled via the floating ball's 'Unlock PC' option during remote sessions.
- Rollout began October 27 and is staggered, reaching all supported devices by November 19, 2026.
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