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OxygenOS 15 Makes OnePlus to iPhone File Sharing Easy: Here Is How

OxygenOS 15 introduces 'Share with iPhone,' making file sharing between OnePlus devices and iPhones easier. We tell you more about this and other OxygenOS 15 features.

By Shubham Dutt
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Imagine you’re at a party and you ask the 'iPhone friend' to take your portrait photo. It turns out amazing but you have a OnePlus phone on you. Had it been an all-iPhone affair, the easiest solution would have been AirDrop. You can share over WhatsApp but the photo quality suffers. What do you do?

If you have the latest OxygenOS 15 update installed on your eligible OnePlus smartphone, there's a saving grace – the Share with iPhone feature.

This is still a workaround but the intention of preserving photo and video quality remains unaffected.

OnePlus recently announced its Android 15-based custom interface called OxygenOS 15 and it brings a standout tool to bridge the communication gap between an iPhone and a OnePlus device. In OnePlus' words, it simplifies file sharing between iPhones and OnePlus devices. That's one solid reason to get the latest OxygenOS update as quickly as possible. 

However, there are several other exciting reasons to download the latest update and that's what we are going to find out in this article. We will also explore the rollout timeline for all the eligible OnePlus devices.

'Share With iPhone' on OnePlus: How it works

Similar to Apple's AirDrop or Android's Quick Share, the 'Share with iPhone' feature streamlines file sharing between iPhones and OnePlus devices. The functionality is built directly into the latest OxygenOS while iPhone users will need to install the ‘O Plus Connect’ app from the App Store.

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When enabled, the 'Share with iPhone' option will appear in your device’s Share menu and stay active for 10 minutes, searching for nearby iPhones with the O Plus Connect app installed. OnePlus claims that file transfers are sent without compression for optimal quality. 

The feature will debut on OnePlus devices but sister brands Oppo and Realme will also offer the same perk with their iteration of Android 15 skins.

That said, the solution isn't as effortless as AirDrop. The process of pairing the two devices takes a few moments and some users have reported glitches that often lead to connection failures. 

Check out the video below to learn how it works.

Other OxygenOS 15 features

Other than the 'OnePlus AirDrop', OxygenOS 15 brings several enhancements to the OnePlus experience, including some uniquely OnePlus features and others inspired by iOS.

  • OnePlus OneTake: From Lock Screen to Home Screen, OnePlus will allow users to set different wallpapers to create a multilayer effect with a Depth effect to make it visually impressive. The Always-On Display (AoD) has new customisation effects and animations.

  • OnePlus AI: OnePlus has added new features to its AI portfolio with its new iteration. It includes AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Detail Boost and Pass Scan. 

  • Gemini-Powered AI Features: OnePlus is taking some of the AI features from Google Gemini to improve user experience in the OxygenOS 15. Some of them include AI Notes, AI Toolbox 2.0, Circle to Search, Intelligent Search and more.

  • Theft Protection: OnePlus is bringing several safety features including anti-theft protection for its devices. Under the safety features, OnePlus is adding an Auto lock screen after theft, Remote Lock, Offline Lock and Post-steal sensitive operation protection.

  • Fluid Cloud: The Fluid Cloud is a capsule-like element on the home screen that is inspired by Apple's Dynamic Island. Just like Dynamic Island, all your apps will be updated in real-time in the background on the mini-capsule. OnePlus says that it is currently compatible with pre-loaded apps and food-ordering apps like Swiggy and Zomato. Unlike Dynamic Island, one can check multiple live activities by tapping on it.

Which devices are receiving OxygenOS 15 and when?

OnePlus will release the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Open Beta starting October 30, 2024. Here is the full schedule for the rollout:

From October 30, 2024:

  • OnePlus 12
  • OnePlus 12R
  • OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition

From November 2024:

  • OnePlus Open
  • OnePlus Pad 2

From December 2024:

  • OnePlus 11
  • OnePlus 11R
  • OnePlus Nord 4
  • OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
  • OnePlus Pad

From January 2025:

  • OnePlus 10 Pro
  • OnePlus 10T
  •  OnePlus Nord 3

From February 2025:

  • OnePlus 10R
  • OnePlus Nord CE 3

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13 is expected to arrive as the first OnePlus phone to run OxygenOS 15 out of the box.

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