OnePlus 15 and Pad 4 get AI-powered ColorOS 17 in India seven days ahead of schedule
The stable rollout began seven days before the planned date, marking the official end of the OxygenOS brand.
By Pedro Barnes ·
OnePlus has begun distributing stable Android 17 builds to the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Pad 4 in India. This release marks the first time the company has deployed ColorOS as its primary software interface, effectively ending the long-standing OxygenOS brand. The update arrives seven days earlier than the original release date of October 29.
OxygenOS started as a minimal Android skin but gradually became a global version of Oppo's ColorOS. When OnePlus reduced its global footprint, it announced that existing devices would transition to ColorOS. The shift was anticipated, but the speed of the initial rollout was not.
The stable version follows a period of beta testing. By moving to stable release, the software is now available to all users of these two models. OnePlus described the update as a focus on AI-driven fluidity, stating that the goal is to make interactions feel natural rather than requiring user configuration.
The company framed the software philosophy with the tagline "Flow with AI, Flow Everywhere." This approach aims to reduce friction between tasks and devices. OnePlus said the update helps users turn ideas into finished work with AI assistance while keeping the interface responsive.
The first wave includes only the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Pad 4. Other confirmed devices, including previous flagships and Nord models, are slated for later updates. The next scheduled wave is set for October 30 and will include the OnePlus 13.
The early launch follows a period of operational changes for the brand. Reports indicate that the OnePlus 15 and other models sold out in the United States after the company scaled back its global operations. OnePlus has also recently introduced the OnePlus 16, which features a 9,000 mAh battery.
While the India rollout is underway, the company has not confirmed specific dates for other regions. The stable build for the OnePlus 15 and Pad 4 serves as the foundation for the broader ColorOS 17 deployment across the remaining device lineup.
