The OnePlus Nord was announced in July of 2020 as the first model in the new Nord series. It's good to hear that the company is still releasing updates for a nearly two-year-old device. OnePlus has given the update for the Nord the name OxygenOS 12 F.12. The changelog lists the following changes:
System
- [Added] Smart Battery Engine; extends battery life using smart algorithms
- [Optimised] desktop ikons with improved display for text
- [Resolved] issue where sound was played abnormally
- [Resolved] issue where sometimes spoken "OK Google" was not recognised
- [Resolved] issue where Safe Mode popup was displayed incorrectly
- [Resolved] issue where Camera was displayed incorrectly and crashed
- [Resolved] issue where charging ikon was displayed abnormally
- [Updated] Android security update 2022.05
Dark mode
- [Support] Three customisable levels for more personalised experience
Shelf
- [Added] new style options for Cards
- [Added] access to OnePlus Scout from Shelf
Work Life Balance
- [Added] WorkLife Balance feature under quick settings
- [Support] automatic switching based on location, WiFi and/or time
Gallery
- [Support] switching between layouts with two-finger pinch gesture
Canvas AOD
- [Added] new line and colour styles for more personalised look
- [Added] New brushes, strokes, and support for colour adjustments
- [Optimised] software algorithm and improved face recognition
Games
- [Added] HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabiliser
- [Added] Speech effects prevue to listen and record real-time effects
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS F.12 for the Nord in India and a wider rollout is expected in the coming days. The speed of this hinges on the experience of end users. Those can let OnePlus know via a survey that can be found here: OnePlus Nord 1 OOS 12 Survey