OnePlus 15 gets first update within 24 hours of global launch

According to GSM Arena, the OnePlus 15 received its first software update within 24 hours of yesterday’s global launch, making it an immediate out-of-the-box update for new buyers. The update is identified as OxygenOS 16.0.1.303 and is based on Android 16, rolling out over-the-air in both India and the EU with specific firmware versions CPH2745_16.0.1.303(EX01) and CPH2747_16.0.1.303(EX01) respectively. It includes the November 2025 security patch level and features faster app launches from the Home screen, customizable widget names, and the ability to resize clocks in Flux themes. Additional improvements include draggable widgets for stacking, automatic straightening in Photos for portrait and architectural images, video ringtones, improved virus scanning speed, enhanced Ring fingerprint animation, and new AI LinkBoost Network Engine interface with real-time network acceleration notifications.

Fast updates matter

Here’s the thing about day-one updates – they’re becoming a crucial battleground in the smartphone wars. When you drop serious cash on a new flagship, you don’t want to feel like you’re beta testing. OnePlus getting this update out immediately shows they’re at least trying to address that perception. But let’s be real – how many of these “improvements” are actually noticeable versus just bullet points on a changelog?

Competitive landscape

This puts pressure on Samsung and Google to match this update speed. Remember when we’d wait months for security patches? Now we’re seeing November 2025 patches in, well, 2025. That’s actually impressive. The widget stacking and network acceleration features feel like direct responses to what iOS and other Android skins have been doing. It’s basically an arms race of who can cram more customization options into their skin without making it bloated.

Buyer considerations

If you’re thinking about picking up the OnePlus 15, this quick update is definitely a good sign. The device is available on Amazon Germany and Amazon UK, plus there are additional variants on German Amazon and UK Amazon. But here’s my question – does anyone actually use video ringtones? Seems like one of those features that sounds cool but you’ll set once and forget. The real value is in the security patch and performance improvements.

Update culture

We’re seeing a shift where manufacturers are treating software updates as part of the unboxing experience rather than something that happens weeks later. That’s smart. It creates immediate positive engagement with your new device. And let’s be honest – in a market where hardware differences are becoming increasingly marginal, software support and update speed might just be the deciding factor for many buyers. The question is whether OnePlus can maintain this momentum throughout the device’s lifecycle.