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OnePlus 13 and 13R get major update, along with August patch

A new update is rolling out to the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. The brand's flagship will be updated with the security update with August's patch. However, that is not the main update.

August update for OnePlus 13

OnePlus has prepared a new update for the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. The smartphone in question will be updated with the August security update. Along with that enhancement, there is another changelog with a bunch of other improvements. For example, there are a bunch of new features for Private Safe; where you can now share images and videos, for example, as well as sort and customise covers. Split View, which lets you split your screen in half is no longer in fixed proportions, but you can adjust the ratio yourself.

OnePlus 13 augustus update

We have put down the changelog of the OnePlus 13(R) update for you below.

Changelog

Unlock a new level of seamless experience

  • Improves the animations for opening, repositioning, and resizing a floating window.

Delight in details

  • You can now share images and videos in Private Safe.
  • You can now customize image or video album covers in Private Safe.
  • You can now sort and view images and videos by time in Private Safe.
  • You can now add files directly under the "Other files" category in Private Safe.
  • Split View is no longer restricted to fixed ratios. You can now adjust the ratio as needed. In Split View, when two apps are displayed in landscape, you can now drag the divider to adjust their relative sizes.
  • When recent tasks are stacked, you can now modify an app's lock status by swiping down on the app on the recent tasks screen.
  • All notifications received in landscape mode are now displayed in a simplified banner format to reduce interruptions.
  • You can now swipe down on a simplified banner notification to display the app in a floating window.
  • Tapping a button on a simplified banner notification now opens the app in a floating window instead of full screen, reducing interruptions.
  • Adjusts the position of banner notifications in landscape mode to minimize distractions.

Network connections

  • You can now send text, image, and voice messages to nearby people via BeaconLink when there is no internet connection. You can find this feature in "Settings - Mobile network - BeaconLink".

System

  • Integrates the August 2025 Android security patch to enhance system security.

The update will be rolled out in phases. As a result, it may take some time until everyone has received the update.

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