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November 2025 Mobile Update Round-Up (India) | TechMayank

November 2025 Mobile Update Round-Up (India)

November 2025 delivered several important OS upgrades and security patches for smartphone users in India. If you’re wondering whether your device received an update this month, here’s a quick and clear summary of the biggest releases across major brands.

OnePlus: OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) Rollout

OnePlus began releasing OxygenOS 16 to the OnePlus 13, 13s, and selected older models.
What’s new:

  • Updated and smoother UI
  • New AI features
  • Better animations and stability
  • Enhanced Trinity Engine performance

Rollout is happening in phases, so it may reach your device gradually.

Google Pixel: November Feature Drop

Pixel devices (Pixel 6 and newer) received the latest November Feature Drop which includes:

  • AI photo remix/editor features
  • Improvements to Google Messages and the Phone app
  • New UI refinements
  • Multiple performance and stability fixes

Most Indian Pixel users should already see this update.

Samsung: November 2025 Security Patch

Samsung started rolling out the November 2025 SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to several devices:

  • Galaxy S22 series
  • Galaxy S24 series
  • Galaxy Fold and Flip models

This update focuses on important security improvements and background system stability.

Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO: HyperOS 3 Rollouts

Xiaomi confirmed that HyperOS 3 (based on Android 15) is now in testing and early rollout stages for eligible devices.
Models include:

  • Xiaomi 14 and 15 series
  • Redmi Note series
  • POCO F series and selected models

Because these are staged rollouts, certain features or builds may arrive slightly later for India.

vivo: Monthly Security & System Updates

vivo continues to push regular updates for its Y-series and mid-range devices. These updates typically include:

  • Security patch enhancements
  • Minor stability improvements
  • App optimizations

Users can check availability via Settings → System Update.

Quick Table: November 2025 Updates (India)

OnePlus
Devices: OnePlus 13 / 13s / selected 12 series
Update: OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) with refreshed UI and AI features
Note: Phased rollout

Google Pixel
Devices: Pixel 6 and newer
Update: November Feature Drop
Note: Some features may vary by region

Samsung
Devices: S22 / S24 / Fold / Flip models
Update: November 2025 security patch
Note: Important security fixes

Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO
Devices: Xiaomi 14/15, Redmi Note series, POCO F series
Update: HyperOS 3 early rollout
Note: Indian build may release slightly later

vivo
Devices: Y-series and mid-range
Update: Security & stability improvements
Note: Check device settings for OTA

Before You Update

  • Keep your battery above 30% or plug into a charger
  • Back up your photos, contacts, and files
  • Restart your device after updating for smoother performance
  • If you face issues, clear app cache or restart again
  • Be patient — many manufacturers release updates in stages

Final Thoughts

November 2025 brought some key updates across the Indian smartphone market. From major OS upgrades like OxygenOS 16 to security patches and early HyperOS 3 releases, every update contributes to better performance, added features, and improved security.

Thanks for reading this month’s mobile update summary! If your device hasn’t received the update yet, just keep checking over the next few days. And if you want a December 2025 updates tracker or device-wise update list, let me know — I’ll publish it next.