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The OnePlus 15 received bypass charging support for non-gaming activities last month through the OxygenOS 16.0.2.401 update. Now the OnePlus 13 has also received the same feature via OxygenOS 16.0.3.501.
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Additionally, the OxygenOS 16.0.3.501 update includes the January 2026 Android security patch and lets users edit 50MP images in the Photos app without compromising image quality.
You can check the complete changelog of OxygenOS 16.0.3.501 update below for more details.
- Delight in details
- 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.
- Security & privacy
- 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.
- Network connections
- 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”.
The OxygenOS 16.0.3.501 update has firmware version CPH2649_16.0.3.501(EX01) and is currently rolling out in India for a small percentage of users, with a broader rollout expected to commence in a few days.
