Oneplus Shifts Focus: Ends Smartphone Production, Moves to Coloros

WHO:

Droid Life - OnePlus, a smartphone maker.

9to5Google - OnePlus, Oppo, Realme.

WHAT:

Droid Life - OnePlus has officially ceased smartphone production in the US, Canada, and other regions.

9to5Google - OnePlus will transition all active devices from OxygenOS to Oppo’s ColorOS starting with Android 17 updates.

9to5Google - OnePlus will continue to provide software updates, security patches, and applicable support for existing devices.

9to5Google - Users will have the option to voluntarily update to ColorOS or roll back to OxygenOS.

WHERE:

Droid Life - OnePlus has concluded operations in North America and Europe.

9to5Google - OnePlus will continue operations in India, despite conflicting reports.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The transition to ColorOS will begin with the release of Android 17 in the coming months.

WHY:

Droid Life - OnePlus cited a “change in direction” for its decision to cease smartphone production.

9to5Google - The shift to ColorOS is part of an operational adjustment to streamline software development and improve update delivery.

HOW:

9to5Google - OnePlus will provide rollback versions to OxygenOS for users who prefer the previous experience.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 13:30 UTC)

OnePlus has officially ceased smartphone production in North America and Europe, citing a change in direction for the company. In a significant operational adjustment, OnePlus will transition all active devices from OxygenOS to Oppo’s ColorOS, starting with the upcoming Android 17 updates in the coming months, while still providing software updates and support for existing devices. Users will have the choice to voluntarily update to ColorOS or roll back to OxygenOS if they prefer the previous experience.