OnePlus Rolls Out OxygenOS 16.0.3.500 Update in India: What’s New for OnePlus 11 and 12R?
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update — version 16.0.3.500 — for users in India. The update is currently available for the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 12R, bringing improved security, better privacy tools, and a useful battery feature for 12R users.
The rollout is happening in phases, which means some users may receive it earlier, while others might see it in the coming days.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.
February 2026 Security Patch
Both the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 12R receive the latest Android security patch (February 2026) with this update.
Security patches are important because they fix system vulnerabilities and protect your device from potential threats. Even though you may not see visual changes, this update improves overall device safety and stability.
Private Safe Gets Smarter
OnePlus has improved the Private Safe feature in this update.
Security patches are important because they fix system vulnerabilities and protect your device from potential threats. Even though you may not see visual changes, this update improves overall device safety and stability.
Private Safe is used to store personal files like photos, videos, and documents securely. With OxygenOS 16.0.3.500, users can now:
- Browse files more easily using a side slider
- Search inside folders within Private Safe
- Share files directly without moving them out first
These changes make managing private files faster and more convenient.
What’s New for OnePlus 11?
For OnePlus 11 users, the app drawer now includes new categories:
- Office
- Finance
This helps organize apps better, especially for users who install many productivity and banking apps.