System-wide bypass charging rolls out to more OnePlus phones with the latest OxygenOS update

Hot on the heels of introducing system-wide bypass charging on the OnePlus 13, OnePlus is now rolling out this new battery protection to four more devices: the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 12, and the OnePlus Pad Go 2.

Bypass charging itself isn’t new to OnePlus phones, but until now, it was largely locked to gaming. The feature lets a device draw power directly from the charger instead of routing it through the battery first. This, in turn, reduces heat buildup and battery wear during demanding sessions. The latest OxygenOS update unlocks bypass charging functionality system-wide on the OnePlus 13R, 13s, 12, and OnePlus Pad Go 2. That means your phone (OnePlus 15 curr. $899) can now run on direct power from the charger, not only when playing games like Call of Duty or Genshin Impact, but also during other power-hungry tasks such as using Android Auto for navigation or watching videos at full brightness while plugged in.

Apart from the welcome bypass-charging capability, the update also includes the January 2026 Android security patch and a handful of quality-of-life improvements. The OnePlus 13s, in particular, gains the ability to edit full-resolution 50MP photos directly in the Photos app without sacrificing image quality. Three smartphones are also picking up refinements to the app drawer, including new “Office” and “Finance” categories to make it easier to find apps you're looking for.

Rollout status

The new updates are rolling out widely to the Indian, European/Global, and North American variants.

• OnePlus 13: Already receiving update CPH2649_16.0.3.501.
• OnePlus 13s: Rolling out in India with firmware version CPH2723_16.0.3.501.
• OnePlus 13R: Currently rolling out in India (CPH2691_16.0.3.500) and Europe (CPH2645_16.0.3.500) — North America expected to follow soon
• OnePlus 12: Rolling out in batches in India (CPH2573_16.0.3.500), Europe (CPH2581_16.0.3.500), and North America (CPH2583_16.0.3.500)
• OnePlus Pad Go 2: Rolling out widely across India, Europe, and Global markets with firmware version OPD2504_16.0.2.411.

OxygenOS 16.0.3.500 / 501 update changelog

• OnePlus 13s: The Photos app now supports editing images (up to 50 million pixels) without compromising image quality.
• Adds a bypass charging feature. When gaming, live streaming, watching videos, navigating, or in other high-load situations, you can now connect to the charger for bypass charging. This feature lets you simultaneously use and charge your phone without harming the battery, while also reducing overheating.
• Improves app categorization in Drawer mode by adding the "Office" and "Finance" categories to make it easier to find apps.
• Integrates the January 2026 Android security patch to enhance system security.
• You can now browse files in Private Safe by sliding the side slider.
• You can now search for files from folders in Private Safe.
• You can now share files in Private Safe.
• OnePlus 13s: Adds a "Reply with SMS" switch that lets you hide the SMS reply option on the incoming call screen. You can find this feature in "Contacts -︙- Settings - Answer/End calls - Reply with SMS".