How to change the lock screen clock and shortcuts on a OnePlus (OxygenOS 16)

Device

Android

Shown on

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

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Lock screen settings › Lock screen shortcuts

Real screenshots

5 of 5 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open the editor

   Lock screen settings lists Lock screen shortcuts under You might be looking for. Tap it.

   Done

2. 

   Shortcuts

   The two bottom corners are shortcuts: an assistant icon and Camera on ours. Tap one to change it. Pinch to crop sits between them.

   Done

3. 

   Clock & colour

   Tap the clock. Additional info (None, weather or steps) and clock layouts appear.

   Done

4. 

   Style

   Style changes the wallpaper effect: Original, Narrow Reeded, Wide Reeded, Lumina and more, with a Blur slider.

   Done

5. 

   Apply or Cancel

   Tap Apply to keep it, or Cancel at the top left.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Lock screen signature? Also in Lock screen settings; None on ours.
• Older OxygenOS? OnePlus's OxygenOS 14 manual uses Home screen & Lock screen, Lock screen shortcuts. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual

If this does not work

• Changes gone? Tap Apply before leaving.
• Shortcut does nothing? Swipe it from the corner rather than tapping it. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual

About this guide

The lock screen editor changes the clock style, the two shortcuts and the wallpaper look.

The screenshots are from our OnePlus Nord 5 with OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201 and Android 16, in Dark mode. We looked at each part and tapped Cancel, then Discard.

Good to know

Change the wallpaper on a OnePlus.

Turn on Always-On Display on a OnePlus.

In short: Lock screen editor: clock, corner shortcuts, Style, Apply.