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168 ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 open betas are now available if you pass an eligibility test

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GSMArena.com · today 09:48 EDT

ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 open betas are now available if you pass an eligibility test

If you're interested in test driving Oppo's upcoming ColorOS 16 and OnePlus' OxygenOS 16, both based on Android 16, you now have a chance. Sort of.

An open beta program has seemingly started, but you can't just get in. Instead, you need to pass an eligibility quiz. You reach this by going to Settings > System & update > Software Update then hitting the three dots and choosing Beta Program.



This should work if you have a OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus Open, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, O

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