Oppo has announced the release of the ColorOS 12 beta version to two of these budget smartphones. The Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 were launched back in 2020 with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. Now, both of these devices are receiving Android 12 OS updates underneath the newest ColorOS.
The Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 are basically the same devices with different monikers. That said, the F17 is for India and it is getting the ColorOS 12 update, while the A73 users in Vietnam are receiving the ColorOS 12 update. Over 5000 users will get this update on a batch-by-batch basis starting from April 11 to April 15.
In order to apply this update, head to Settings > Software Update > Click on the Settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta version > Update Beta version.
This update brings all the Android 12 and ColorOS 12 features like Material You, Dynamic color, Mic & Camera indicators, and more. After this beta update, F17 and A73 users are expected to get a stable update in the coming months.
Apart from these devices, Oppo recently released ColorOS 12 updates for the Oppo K7, Reno3 Pro 5G, Reno3 Vitality Edition, and Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition in China.
Recalling the Oppo F17 and A73, both phones were launched with 11nm process-based Snapdragon 662 SoC. The smartphones come with 16MP quad cameras and a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel. Both pack a 4,015mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
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