OnePlus Nord 2 receives OxygenOS 12 Open Beta based on Android 12

According to the OnePlus update policy, the Nord series is eligible to receive only two major Android updates. The OnePlus Nord 2 is now eligible for OxygenOS 12 Open Beta based on Android 12. The device was launched last year in July with Android 11 out of the box.

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The OnePlus Nord 2 users can experience the Android 12 features before its official release. To do so, navigate to Settings > System > System Updates > Top Right Icon > Local Upgrade.

Key updates

• System
  
  
  
  • Newly added Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology
  
  
  • Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 for your system to run smoothly even when the load is high
  
  
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  
  
  • Optimized Extra HD, a feature that can significantly enhance the image and video resolutions
  
  
  
  


• Dark mode
  
  
  
  • Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  
  
  
  


• Shelf
  
  
  
  • New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  
  
  • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  
  
  • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status
  
  
  
  


• Work-Life Balance
  
  
  
  • The Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  
  
  • WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
  
  
  
  


• Gallery
  
  
  
  • Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
  
  
  
  


• Canvas AOD
  
  
  
  • Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  
  
  • Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
  
  
  
  


• Games
  
  
  
  • Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
  
  
  
  

However, keep in mind that the beta build can carry some bugs and glitches. Also, some third-party apps might not work as expected. In case the beta build is not suitable for you, you can roll back to the previous stable channel. Though it will brush away the phone’s internal storage.

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