OnePlus finally started pushing their new major OS update; OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9R based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the...
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Last updated on April 5, 2026
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OnePlus finally started pushing their new major OS update; OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9R based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the globe.
As per some reports, it is said to be rolling as a stable build with OxygenOS 12 C.14 for users around the globe. With this, OnePlus has included the latest March 2022 Security patch which fixes many security bugs and vulnerabilities.
Android 12 is all about improved personalization and revamped user interface that changes the way to bring more dynamic expression and a whole new design element. It’s a successor of the last-gen Android 11 which was basically focused on the privacy and security of the user data. While the Android 12 not only focused on privacy features but also on visual treatment.
Talking about the features, it has all new and colorful yet minimal widgets that are now more dynamic than ever before. While the dynamic theme with the wallpapers is more expressive as per your mood. The notification shade, lock screen, and its notifications, glance screen, volume controls, quick shortcut tiles, new power menu, transitions or animations, etc everything looks & feels great whatsoever with ‘Material You’ design.
Meanwhile, the impressive Privacy Dashboard feature, the privacy indicator on the top of the screen is also great. Whereas scrolling screenshot support, improved notifications, and quick reply feature, on-device search feature, easy Wi-Fi sharing, one-handed mode, quick back tap feature, haptic-coupled audio effect, Android 12 updates via Google Play, App hibernation, all-new emojis, improved auto-rotate, and a lot more.
OnePlus 9R Device Overview:
The Oneplus 9R features a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It has a refresher rate of 120Hz and supports HDR10+ content. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, we have the Snapdragon 870 5G chip built on a 7nm manufacturing process. This is an octa-core processor with one Kryo 585 core clocked at 3.2 GHz, three Kryo 585 cores clocked at 2.42 GHz, and four Kryo 585 cores at 1.8 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 650.
In terms of cameras, we have a quad-camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The rear quad-camera consists of a 48 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.7 lens, a 16MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, a 5MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens, and a 2MP monochrome sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, we have a 16MP sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The rear camera can capture 4K videos at 60fps, while the front camera is only limited to 1080p video recording. We get Optical Image Stabilization or OIS with only the primary camera at the rear.
The device comes with Android 11 out of the box with Oneplus’s OxygenUI skin on top. There are three storage options available for this device: 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 12GB RAM. They have used the latest UFS 3.1 for the storage units here.
In terms of communications, we have Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1. And for sensors, we get an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 4500 mAh battery, and the company claims that it can be topped up from 0 to 100% in just 39 min. The smartphone is available in two color options: Carbon Black and Lake Blue.
Android 12 OxygenOS 12 Update Tracker:
Updated on August 22, 2022: OnePlus rolled a new update, which improves the stability and performance of the OnePlus 9R running OxygenOS 12. The update also bumps the security patch to July 2022.
Updated on March 24, 2022: OnePlus started rolling the stable OxygenOS 12 build for the device globally based on Android 12. Here is the changelog:
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
Dark mode
Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work Life Balance
Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
Network
Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play a sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios
Steps to Install Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on OnePlus 9R
Before installing the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on your OnePlus 9R, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements at first and install the required drivers, firmware, and other tools on your PC as well.
Pre-Requirements:
The firmware is only supported for the OnePlus 9R model. Don’t try it on other devices.
You will require a Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable as well.
We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your phone while or after following this guide. Make sure to take a backup first and do it at your own risk.
First method via Local upgrade
Download the firmware OTA zip file from above and move it to the internal storage on your OnePlus 9R device.
Now, head over to the Settings > System Updates > tap on gear icon > use the Local Upgrade.
Select the firmware file which you’ve downloaded before.
You will see a pop-up screen to upgrade your device, tap on Upgrade Now.
Next, the device will reboot and flash the OTA file via Stock Recovery.
The device will boot into a new system.
Then turn off the phone > press and hold the Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into recovery mode.
Go to Wipe data and cache & select Erase everything.
If you want to install the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) on your OnePlus 9R handset manually, then follow the below-mentioned guide properly. Here we have shared the ADB Sideloading method in order to flash the Stock ROM on your OnePlus device.
We assume that this article is useful to you and you’ve successfully updated or installed the Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) flash file on your OnePlus 9R device. If you have any queries, let us know in the comments below.
When will you give the update for android 12. Wating eagerly.