OnePlus 13 September Update Arrives in India with New Features
The OnePlus 13 has started receiving its September 2025 update, bringing the latest Android security patch and several new enhancements. The release, which carries build number CPH2649_15.0.0.860(EX01), is based on OxygenOS 15 and Android 15. The rollout begins in India and is expected to expand to other regions soon.
What’s new in the September 2025 update?
OnePlus shared a detailed changelog in its community forum highlighting the new additions. Among the improvements are smoother animations when interacting with Live Alerts or notifications from the lock screen.A new map album feature lets users browse photos based on where they were taken. Any images previously hidden in the Private album that are set to public will now reappear in their original locations within the map view.
Users can also change their privacy password directly from secondary pages within Private Safe, as well as from the Locked album in the Photos app. Other upgrades include:
- Track daily and weekly screen time through App Management in Phone Manager.
- Redesigned button layout in the IR Remote control panel.
- BeaconLink support for sharing text, images, and voice messages offline with nearby devices.
- General system security enhancements.
Notably, some users spotted new clock widgets in an earlier version of the update, though OnePlus appears to have removed them shortly after without clarification. There’s hope they’ll be reintroduced in a future release.
How to install the update
To download and install the update, go to Settings > System > System Updates. The package is approximately 640MB, so a Wi-Fi connection and sufficient storage are recommended.Post-update performance notes
Following the installation of OxygenOS 15.0.0.860, some OnePlus 13 users have observed faster battery drain, occasional lag, or network instability. It’s common for major updates to cause temporary performance fluctuations as the system re-optimizes.Auto-brightness behavior may also seem inconsistent at first, though this typically stabilizes within a few days as the system recalibrates. Phones often re-index files and relearn usage patterns after an update to restore optimal performance.
Reporting issues
OnePlus encourages users in India to report bugs using the Bug Report section in the OnePlus Community app or by dialing *#800# directly from the device.International users can submit feedback through the updated online form, which requires a OnePlus account.
If further details are needed, the support team may follow up via direct message.
