How to change default apps on a OnePlus (OxygenOS 16)

Device

Android

Shown on

OnePlus Nord 5 (CPH2709), OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201, Android 16

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Apps › Default apps

Real screenshots

3 of 3 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Default apps

   Open Settings, tap Apps, then Default apps.

   Done

2. 

   Choose a role

   Browser app (Chrome), Caller ID and spam app (None), Digital assistant app (Google), Home app (System Launcher), Phone, SMS (Messages) and Wallet (Google Wallet).

   Done

3. 

   Pick the app

   For Default browser app ours offered Chrome and Internet. Tap one.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Older OxygenOS? OnePlus's OxygenOS 14 manual has the same path, Settings, Apps, Default apps, and also lists file types such as PDF there. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual
• App not offered? Only installed apps that can do that job are listed.

If this does not work

• Links still open in another app? Check Opening links, at the bottom of Default apps.
• Home screen changed? Set Home app back to System Launcher.

About this guide

Default apps decide which app opens links, calls and messages.

The screenshots are from our OnePlus Nord 5 with OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201 and Android 16, in Dark mode. We looked and changed nothing.

Good to know

Change app permissions on a OnePlus.

In short: Settings, Apps, Default apps, pick a role, pick the app.