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Security researcher Rasmus Moorats disclosed two unpatched flaws in OxygenOS that allow installed apps to gain root access without permissions. The exploit chains a debugging service with a hardware helper to bypass Android restrictions. OnePlus confirmed the issues affect multiple brands but withheld fixes and threatened legal action against the researcher.
OnePlus 16 has been officially unveiled in China with four memory configurations up to 1TB and three color options, a square rear camera module, and a triple-camera setup with LED flash; no international release date yet, as outside-China availability remains uncertain, while leaks point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, a 9,000 mAh battery, LPDDR6 RAM, and a 200MP main camera.
Leakster Digital Chat Station maintains that the OnePlus 16 will keep a 200MP primary sensor, add a 3x periscope using a 50MP Sony sensor, introduce a brand-new 50MP ultra-wide, and upgrade the front camera to 50MP, all under a flagship imaging pipeline and likely powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro; launch is expected to be China-first, signaling a substantial camera upgrade over the OnePlus 15.
Android 18 is expected mid-2027 and should land on OnePlus devices released in 2024 and later (including OnePlus 12, 13-series, Nord 4–6, Nord CE 5–6, and the 16-series; Nord 7 and possibly 17 may also qualify). Even after OnePlus exits the U.S. market, after-sales support and warranties will continue in Europe/North America. OxygenOS will be replaced by ColorOS across OnePlus devices, with beta access limited due to the market exit. Typical update patterns remain: about four major Android updates and roughly five to six years of security patches for flagship/midrange devices, while budget Nord N models get about a year of updates and two to three years of patches.
OnePlus has effectively pulled out of the US and Canada after announcing it would exit North American and European markets; the official OnePlus store now has no phones or tablets in stock, with the OnePlus 15 and 15R sold out and the site largely barren. Canada’s site is even emptier and Mexico shows no Buy buttons. A few units might still appear via third‑party retailers, but any future models are likely to launch first outside North America, leaving Realme and Oppo with minimal North American presence.
Despite winding down its North America and Europe smartphone business, OnePlus's legacy lives on through five defining devices—the OnePlus One, OnePlus 3, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus Open foldable, and OnePlus 13—showcasing budget-friendly flagship features and industry-changing innovations.
OnePlus is withdrawing from North America and Europe this year to focus on Asia/India, but says it will honor its software support promises via warranties and OnePlus Care. It will transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS 17, with the option to roll back to OxygenOS 16 when a rollback tool is available. Android 17 is rolling out for flagships since the OnePlus 11, with model-by-model timelines: 11 security through Feb 2028; 12R OS through Jan 2027 and security through Jan 2028; 12 OS through Jan 2028 and security through Jan 2029; 13/13R through Jan 2029 with security through Jan 2031; 15/15R through Nov 2029 with security through Nov 2031. Nord devices released in NA are no longer supported. There have been regulatory inquiries into privacy and past vulnerabilities (notably a late-2024 OxygenOS flaw), which color the safety discussion, but overall the company promises continued updates for several years.
OnePlus is exiting the US, Canada, and Europe, halting new device releases in those regions. The author argues this weakens Android competition and innovation since OnePlus drove key advances in value pricing, fast charging, display tech, and overall speed, and its absence could lead to higher prices and a less dynamic Android ecosystem.
Notebookcheck editor Florian Schmitt revisits OnePlus's arc—from the 2014 OnePlus One and CyanogenOS era to today’s plan to retreat from Europe—as the brand’s value-focused, design-led approach helped redefine the smartphone landscape and signals the end of an influential era.
OnePlus is retreating from North America and Europe as Oppo consolidates its brands, reducing options in a market already short on disruption. The move shifts focus toward more affordable devices in remaining regions, while existing OnePlus phones will still receive updates and warranties. Customers can switch to Oppo’s ColorOS or revert to OxygenOS, though it’s unclear who will handle repairs in North America. The exit underscores ongoing market consolidation and questions about OnePlus’ once-innovative edge.
OnePlus confirms its North American Community site will permanently shut down on August 16, 2026, urging users to back up posts and media. Eligible devices can voluntarily upgrade to ColorOS 17, with an option to roll back to OxygenOS later, while older phones continue maintenance. The company will stop launching new products in the US/Canada and replace the North American forum with a global Discord server (not a support channel).
OnePlus has announced it will stop all new product rollouts in North America and Europe, effectively exiting those markets, while continuing to support existing devices with updates and warranties and switching from OxygenOS to ColorOS with Android 17.
OnePlus is retreating from North America and Europe to focus on China under Oppo, with widespread layoffs and unclear plans for OxygenOS as ColorOS integration looms; the move comes amid a steep US/Europe decline in shipments and a broader smartphone-market slowdown, underscoring the brand's fading Western presence while its China market remains the priority.
OnePlus will stop launching new devices in North America and Europe, ending its official presence in these markets as OPPO shifts its global product strategy. Existing software updates, after-sales support, and warranties will continue; OnePlus India remains a priority, and ColorOS will power OnePlus devices in NA/Europe. No replacement plan for NA customers was announced.
OnePlus has confirmed it is quitting the US and European markets, with Oppo promising warranty coverage and migrating devices from OxygenOS to ColorOS for future updates; users may roll back to OxygenOS but that would likely forgo future updates. Bloomberg reports the brand could also leave India and other markets (outside China), while Realme will undergo restructuring. Some OnePlus staff may move to Oppo, and the company remains uncertain about whether the OnePlus 16 will launch outside China.