Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

OnePlus 13 update finally fixes your annoying photo problems

The back of the blue OnePlus 13 next to some orange tassels.

Enjoy our content? Make sure to set Android Central as a preferred source in Google Search, and find out why you should so that you can stay up-to-date on the latest news, reviews, features, and more.

What you need to know

  • OnePlus 13 users are getting firmware CPH2655_15.0.0.862(EX01) with a mix of polish, new tools, and security fixes.
  • Lock screen alerts and Live Alerts now have cleaner animations, so interactions feel less clunky.
  • A new map album shows where your pictures were taken, and moving images from Private back to public now puts them in their original folders, so you don’t lose track.

OnePlus is rolling out a new update for the OnePlus 13. The latest firmware, CPH2655_15.0.0.862(EX01), includes several small but useful improvements to make your daily experience better.

In addition to the standard security update, OnePlus has added features to make the phone run more smoothly, feel smarter, and offer better privacy.

Users will notice improved visuals right away. Animations for Live Alerts and lock screen notifications look smoother, making interactions feel more natural. If you check alerts often, these changes should make things a bit nicer.

The Photos app is also getting some love. A new map album has been added, letting you see images plotted on a map based on their location data. For frequent travelers, this makes it easier to revisit memories from specific places.

Easier privacy control

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

There’s also a change to how private photos work. When you move images from the Private album back to public, they will now show up in their original folders, making them easier to find.

You can now change your Private Safe password from different places, like the Locked album in Photos or the Private Safe menu. This makes it easier and faster to update your security settings.

Screen time tracking is now available right in Phone Manager. You can quickly check your daily and weekly usage without searching through menus, so it’s easier to notice if you’re spending too much time on your phone.

If you use the built-in IR Remote, you’ll see a new control panel layout. The redesign should make it simpler and less frustrating to use.

The update also includes the September 2025 Android security patch, which helps protect your phone from new threats. OnePlus advises not to turn off your device during installation, as it will be unusable for a short time, even for emergency calls.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.