OnePlus solves major Android-iPhone problem with OxygenOS 15 update

OnePlus may just have best solution to one of most annoying problems related to Android-iOS rift. Its latest OxygenOS 15, which began rolling out to OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R earlier this month, has a new feature that allows Android users to transfer files to an iPhone seamlessly without involving any workarounds or complex data-sharing methods.

latest Android 15-based update for OnePlus phones has a 'Share with iPhone' feature, which enables file transfers with an iPhone with a few taps. Since Apple does not allow peer-to-peer file transfers outside of its ecosystem, OnePlus' new feature relies on Wi-Fi, which is also why process involves a few steps for both OnePlus and iPhone users.

How to share files

OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 15 will show a new Share with iPhone option when a user tries to share a file, say an image. Tapping option will start searching for an iPhone in network. Since Apple does not let third-parties use its file-sharing network, iPhone users are required to downlo O+ Connect app from App Store. After giving it necessary permissions, app will make iPhone discoverable to nearby OnePlus smartphones with 'Share with iPhone' option turned on. OnePlus phone user will now see iPhone with O+ Connect app open. Users on both smartphones can now follow on-screen instructions to begin transferring files.

While feature supports most file s, some platform-exclusive files cannot be shared between a OnePlus phone and an iPhone. Also, since both devices use Wi-Fi, where recipient device acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot, y may disconnect from or Wi-Fi networks during process. Share with iPhone option will be available on OnePlus phones compatible with OxygenOS 15, which means owners of very old OnePlus smartphones are out of luck.