Google usually releases a new version of Android around October, but this year, Android 16 has arrived a lot earlier in June. That’s an early treat for Google Pixel users, and this also means your Vivo phone should receive Android 16 faster than usual.
Vivo has been working on Android 16 for months now. It was also part of the Android 16 beta partners list and started offering early access to the software in May. It should be preparing for a stable release very soon. Here, we have compiled every bit of information about the Android 16 upgrade for your Vivo device.
Vivo Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16) release date
Vivo hasn’t announced a release date or rollout timeline for Funtouch OS 16, which will be based on Android 16. However, if past releases are anything to go by, it shouldn’t be more than a few weeks down the line.
Last year, Vivo was the quickest brand to release the Android 16 update to its devices. What’s more surprising was that it released the update even before Google. The Android maker regained its spot this year, but Vivo shouldn’t be a lot behind.
The Chinese brand has already released Android 16 beta for some devices, including the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13. There’ll also be a Funtouch OS 16 beta program before the stable rollout, which will give us a better look at the new features and upgrades.
While we don’t the official roadmap yet, the Android 16 rollout will likely begin with recent high-end phones from Vivo’s X and iQOO’s number series, followed by mid-range lineups, such as Vivo’s V series, T series, and iQOO’s Neo series, and then gradually making its way to the more affordable phones.
Which Vivo devices will get Android 16 and Funtouch OS 16 update?
Vivo hasn’t announced which devices will be upgraded to Android 16-based Funtouch OS 16. So, we had to rely on the software update policy and a little bit of guesswork to prepare the following list.
Vivo devices
Vivo X series
- Vivo X Fold 5
- Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
- Vivo X200, X200 Pro, X200 Ultra, X200 FE, X200 Pro mini, X200s
- Vivo X100, X100 Pro, X100 Ultra, X100s, X100s Pro
- Vivo X90, X90 Pro, X90 Pro+, X90s
Vivo V series
- Vivo V50, V50e, V50 Lite (LTE/5G)
- Vivo V40, V40 Lite, V40 Pro, V40e, V40 SE
- Vivo V30, V30 Lite 4G, V30 Pro, V30e, V30 SE
Vivo T series
- Vivo T4, T4 Lite, T4 Ultra, T4x
- Vivo T3, T3 Lite, T3 Pro, T3 Ultra, T3x
Vivo Y series
- Vivo Y400 Pro
- Vivo Y300, Y300 Plus, Y300 Pro, Y300 Pro+, Y300 GT, Y300t, Y300i
- Vivo Y200 4G, Y200+, Y200 Pro, Y200e, Y200 GT, Y200i, Y200t
- Vivo Y39
- Vivo Y29 4G, Y29s
- Vivo Y19, Y19s Pro
Vivo Pad series
- Vivo Pad 5, Pad 5 Pro
- Vivo Pad SE
- Vivo Pad 3, Pad 3 Pro
iQOO devices
iQOO number series
- iQOO 13
- iQOO 12, 12 Pro
- iQOO 11, 11 Pro, 11s
iQOO Z series
- iQOO Z10, Z10x, Z10R, Z10 Lite, Z10 Turbo, Z10 Turbo Pro
- iQOO Z9, Z9 Lite, Z9x, Z9s, Z9s Pro, Z9 Turbo, Z9 Turbo+, Z9 Turbo Endurance
iQOO Neo series
- iQOO Neo 10, Neo 10 Pro, Neo 10 Pro+, Neo 10R
- iQOO Neo 9, Neo 9 Pro, Neo 9S Pro, Neo 9S Pro+
iQOO Pad series
- iQOO Pad 5, Pad 5 Pro
- iQOO Pad 2, Pad 2 Pro
Please note that this isn’t the final list. We still recommend checking out the official list for the final confirmation. We’ll also update this list as soon as an official announcement is made.
What to expect from Android 16 and Funtouch OS 16?
Google has added numerous features and enhancements to Android 16. Oppo will likely integrate most of them with its own custom touches. One of the standout additions is Android Protection, an array of security features that’s designed to protect users from online attacks, harmful apps, unsafe websites, scam calls, and other online threats.
The Android 16 upgrade could also bring Live Updates, which is nothing but Google’s version of iPhone’s Live Activities. This feature supports ride-sharing and food delivery apps. It shows the information on the lock screen and in the notification panel. A deeper integration with support for always-on display and floating window could come as a part of the next release.
Additionally, the update could bring the Notification Cooldown feature that lowers the volume and minimizes alerts when you receive multiple notifications from the same app in quick succession. For tablets and large-screen devices, there will be a new Desktop Windowing feature that offers a desktop-like multitasking experience, allowing users to open, group, and resize multiple app windows.
We’re also expecting new AI tools and upgrades to the existing AI features. On top of that, Funtouch OS 16 could offer new features, visual tweaks, more customizations, new widgets, and new clock styles. We’ll have a better look at the upcoming features and upgrades once the Funtouch OS 16 beta goes live.
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