OnePlus users are currently experiencing a frustrating bug that disrupts web browsing and app usage, primarily caused by the malfunction of the Weather app on OxygenOS. The issue manifests as stale weather data on both OnePlus phones and smartwatches, including the latest models like the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13, as well as older devices across various OxygenOS versions (14, 15, and 16). Users report widgets showing outdated temperature highs, blank hourly forecasts, and watch faces that fail to refresh. The errors commonly display messages such as “location not found” or “network error,” even when devices are connected to strong Wi-Fi or 5G networks.
This problem seems to stem from a server-side glitch affecting OnePlus’s weather service backend, rather than individual devices or software updates. Troubleshooting on the user side—such as clearing app cache, reinstalling updates, toggling location settings, or removing battery optimizations—has proven ineffective. Some regional differences have been noted, with users in Europe and India occasionally reporting that the app works, suggesting a possible regional or account-specific service disruption.
The core of the issue lies in the centralized weather data feeds that OnePlus relies on, which pull from third-party meteorological services. When server authentication tokens expire or regional servers fail, all devices requesting data through these endpoints fail to update simultaneously. Similar incidents have occurred in the past with other brands’ weather apps, often resolved through silent server-side fixes or app updates.
For now, affected users are advised to use third-party weather apps like Google’s Weather, The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, or Windy as reliable alternatives. On OnePlus watches, choosing a watch face that does not rely on the default weather complication can avoid blank spaces on the display. Users can also attempt device-level fixes like verifying location permissions, enabling background data, and clearing app data, though these remedies rarely resolve the current outage.
While OnePlus has not yet officially acknowledged the issue, a server-side fix or minor app update can be expected soon to restore normal weather data updates. Until the company resolves the problem, relying on third-party weather tools will ensure users stay informed. This outage highlights the critical dependency on backend services for glanceable, reliable weather information on smartphones and wearables, and the importance of having alternative solutions in place during disruptions.
