OnePlus has started rolling out a new feature that allows supported phones and tablets to unlock a connected PC automatically. The addition comes with the company's November software update and is available on devices running OxygenOS 16 or later.
The feature is designed to make switching between a OnePlus device and a computer easier. Users can unlock their PC through an existing remote connection with their phone. The system uses a saved password to complete the process.
According to the update details, supported smartphones are receiving software version C20P01(BRB1EX01). Tablets are getting version C20P01(BRB3EX01). The rollout also includes system improvements and other software changes.
This new feature is available on several generations of OnePlus smartphones. These include OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 11. OnePlus Open and OnePlus 10 Pro are also included.
Several models from the Nord lineup have received support for this feature. These include Nord 6, Nord 5, Nord 4, Nord 3, Nord CE6 and Nord CE5. Nord CE4 and OnePlus N6x are also included. Several OnePlus tablet models have received support for this feature. These include OnePlus Pad 4, Pad 3, Pad 2 and the original OnePlus Pad. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is also included.
The feature can be activated by users using the Floating Controls when connecting to their PC remotely. Users need to tap the More tab on the controls and choose the 'Unlock PC' option and enable the Auto Unlock feature. This new feature is being rolled out in OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. OnePlus has also included this feature in the November ColorOS 17 update for certain models.
One more useful feature that will be added by OnePlus for users who will get the ColorOS 17 update is that the Translate app will give extra details regarding the words. These details will be in terms of grammar and example sentences.
This update will also provide more natural translations for whole sentences and phrases. OnePlus started the release of this update on October 27, and it will end on November 19. The automatic PC unlocking feature can serve as one more example of how Android devices become more integrated with PCs.
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