OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite starts receiving stable OxygenOS 13 update: Details

OnePlus is gradually updating its eligible smartphones to the latest Android 13-based OxygenOS 13. The company initiated the OxygenOS 13 beta program for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite back in November. After a month of testing, the smartphone maker has now started rolling out the final, stable version of the Android 13 update for the Nord series.
OxygenOS 13 update for OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite
As per the posts on the OnePlus community forums, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is receiving the latest OxygenOS 13 stable update. The latest Android 13-based update is 4.5GB in size and is rolling out with firmware version C.25. In addition to this, the software update includes the security patch for December 2022.
The OxygenOS 13 update for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be made available in batches. Initially, the software will only be made available to select users, and a wider rollout will start in the coming days. For those who are unaware, the Nord CE 2 Lite is available in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB variants for Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,999, respectively.

Here’s what the update will bring to the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite:
Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colours for enhanced visual comfort.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective clock, with the shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behaviour recognition feature that recognises complex gestures and provides optimised interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Optimises the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimises fonts for better readability.
• Optimises system icons by using the latest colour scheme to make the icons easier to recognise.
• Enriches and optimises illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimises the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalised.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open floating windows inside apps for smooth operation.
• Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.
• Optimises shelf life. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search for content online and on your device.
Security & Privacy
• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital Wellbeing
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.