TL;DR OnePlus is introducing updates with the new AI Eraser feature for its phones. The update is now live for OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R in India and will be available for other phones and regions in the coming month. The AI Eraser feature is integrated into the stock Photos app and is part of the Oxygen OS update. It requires an internet connection to function and works best when the unwanted object is clearly segmented in the image.
OnePlus recently announced the introduction of a new AI Eraser feature for its smartphones, catching up with competitors like Samsung and Google. The first set of updates with the feature is rolling out to OnePlus devices, and here’s how AI Eraser works on OnePlus phones:
How to use AI Eraser on OnePlus smartphones
AI Eraser is planned for OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 11, OnePlus Open, and OnePlus Nord CE 4. The feature comes through an Oxygen OS 14 update to the Photos app. The update is currently available for OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R in India and will expand to other devices and regions.
To use AI Eraser on your phone with the new update, follow these steps:
- Open the Photos app.
- Accept the disclaimer for using the AI Eraser feature.
- Navigate to the image you want to edit and click on the Edit button.
- Select AI Eraser function among the editing options.
- Choose between Smart Lasso or Paint Over to select the unwanted object.
The AI Eraser feature works best when the boundaries of the object are well recognized. You can save the edited image as an original or a copy depending on your app settings.
AI Eraser effectiveness on OnePlus phones
The effectiveness of the AI Eraser feature varies based on the chosen tool and object complexity. Smart Lasso tool tends to offer better results compared to Paint Over. Boundary recognition and object removal may need multiple tries for optimal results. Clear, segmented images with contrasting colors work best for the feature.
The AI Eraser feature on OnePlus phones is powered by OPPO’s AndesGPT generative AI model and requires an active internet connection for processing. The update for OnePlus devices can be downloaded through the provided links, and new features are included in the update for OnePlus 12R.
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