Earlier this month, Oppo unveiled the list of devices that will be getting the stable ColorOS 12 update in the month of July. And right on schedule, the brand has released the stable Android 12 build for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G, also known as the Oppo Reno7 Z 5G.

To receive the update, your Oppo F21 Pro 5G needs to be on at least the A.13/A.14 firmware version whereas the Reno7 Z 5G needs to be on the A.15 firmware version. As usual, the update will come in badges via OTA method. If you haven’t received the OTA update notification yet, you can manually check for it by navigating to  [Settings] – [Software Updates] and pressing on Detect the ColorOS 12 version and update.

Oppo has also pointed out some things to keep in mind before updating the devices-

1. Please backup important data on the phone before updating to avoid data loss caused by incompatibility or other unforeseen circumstances.

2. After updating to the latest version, the operating system will do several actions to optimize your device automatically. It might lead to your device heating, lagging, and fast battery draining. We recommend you turn off the screen and charge your device for a whole night after its updated success. Or keep using the device and it will become normal within a few days.

3. Some third-party applications are not compatible with Android 12. Therefore, updating these applications might not be available or have technical issues including lagging and crashing down on your device.

Users should be on the lookout for a tonne of new improvements and changes after installing the ColorOS 12 upgrade. A new wallpaper-based theming system, Screen Translate, Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, and privacy indicators are just a few of the innovations included in the upgrade.

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The OnePlus 9RT was launched in China in October 2021. It made its way to India in January 2022. The smartphone debuted with Android 11-based ColorOS 11 in China and OxygenOS 11 in India. Nine months after its initial release, the handset has now finally started receiving the Android 12 stable update.

The Android 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9RT is live in both China and India. In the former country, the latest software update brings ColorOS 12, whereas, in the latter, it arrives with OxygenOS 12.

The update is being rolled out in batches and should reach all users in the coming days. The Android 12 stable update for the phone comes within a month from the rollout of the Android 12 beta update.

The update arrives with the firmware version C.04 in both China and India. It is not surprising as OxygenOS is now basically ColorOS with some tweaks here and there.

OnePlus’ global wing hasn’t made an official announcement on OnePlus Community as of writing this article. On the other hand, the update rollout began in China last week.

The OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series are the next in line to receive the Android 12 stable update. These four devices are scheduled to get the update in August.

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At the end of May, Oppo revealed that it will begin the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the Oneplus 7/7T series and 9RT in late June. As scheduled, these smartphones were treated with the beta software last week. Now, the company has disclosed when these phones will get access to the stable release.

Recently, Oppo shared the ColorOS 12 update plan for Q3 2022 in China. At the same time, the global wing of the company also disclosed an update timeline for July.

The Chinese schedule includes Oneplus devices since the phones run pure ColorOS in its home market. As per the plan, the Oneplus 9RT and the Oneplus 7/7T series will be updated to ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 in July and August, respectively. 

To be precise, Oppo has only revealed the exact date for the 9RT. Whereas, for the remaining four handsets, it has just disclosed the month.

Oneplus ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline

From July 18

• Oneplus 9RT

August

• Oneplus 7T Pro
• Oneplus 7T
• Oneplus 7 Pro
• Oneplus 7

In international markets, the aforementioned smartphones will be updated to the Android 12-based OxgenOS 12 update, which is merely a marketing name for ColorOS 12 outside mainland China. Unfortunately, we don’t have official release dates for it.

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Oppo has definitely improved its software game this year. Over the last few months, the Chinese OEM has released stable and beta ColorOS 12 updates for a lot of its devices. A host of its devices already have received a stable ColorOS 12 update. And now OPPO has announced the next batch of phones scheduled to receive stable ColorOS update 12 in July 2022. Let’s check out which devices will get the taste of Android 12 this month.

OPPO is planning to extend the latest version of ColorOS to several phones this month. This includes Oppo F21 Pro, Oppo A55, Oppo Find X5 Lite, and more. As per OPPO’s announcements, the stable update will start rolling out to the devices in India, Indonesia, France, China, and Japan from July 20 onwards. Here’s the list of phones and their update schedule:

ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline July 2022

From 20 July 2022

• Oppo Find X 5 Lite (France)

From 22 July 2022

• Oppo F21 Pro 5G (India)
• Oppo Reno7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
• Oppo A96 5G (China)

From 23 July 2022

• Oppo A55 (India)
• Oppo A16 (India)

From 25 July 2022

• Oppo A55s 5G Japan

If you own any of the devices listed above, keep an eye out for an OTA notification on the given dates.

ColorOS 12 is an interesting update. It has loads of new features and improvements. For instance, it brings a new wallpaper-based theming system, which you might have already seen on Google’s Pixel devices. It is a part of the new Material You design language. Moreover, the update includes Screen Translate, Background Stream Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, indicators for camera and microphone access, and a lot more.

Check out our review of ColorOS 12 to learn more about the latest Software.

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Back in May, Oppo rolled out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta update for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace. Earlier this month, the company revealed that it will be delivering the stable release on June 28. As promised, the company started pushing the stable update yesterday.

According to the official announcement posts on Oppo Community, the ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is currently available in China and India. Whereas, the same update for Oppo Reno Ace is limited to China as the device did not make its way to international markets.

It is worth noting that the update is also live for the special editions of these handsets, such as Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition (customized Reno 10x Zoom) and Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition.

As usual, the OTA software update is being pushed in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach all units. But every user should get access to the update in the coming days, including those in other regions as well. 

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace debuted with Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. Hence, ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is their third as well as the last major software update. They are Oppo’s first smartphones to receive three Android updates.

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Earlier this month, Oneplus confirmed that it will start the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for its premium smartphones from 2019 on June 23. Following the schedule, the Chinese handset brand has opened registrations for interested users in China to try out the new software.

For the unaware, Oneplus shifted to ColorOS for its smartphones in China in 2021 by abandoning the HydrogenOS development. Even in global markets, the company’s smartphones now boot a new version of OxygenOS based on the ColorOS base.

As the brand is now done with updating its 2020 portfolio to Android 12, it has now started beta testing for the eligible devices from 2019. This includes the likes of Oneplus 7, Oneplus 7 Pro, Oneplus 7T, and Oneplus 7T Pro. The Oneplus 9RT has also joined the beta program along with these old devices.

As mentioned earlier, ColorOS 12 is only available for the Chinese variants of the aforementioned smartphones. For the global variants, the brand may begin the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta initiative in the coming days.

As far as stable release is concerned, Oneplus hasn’t shared a timeline yet. But it should be out in two months’ time. Because that’s how much time the firm took for its 2020 flagship smartphones earlier this year.

Android 12 is the third major software update for the Oneplus 7 series, the second major system update for the Oneplus 7T series, and the first Android update for the Oneplus 9RT.

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Earlier this month, Oppo revealed that it will be starting the Android 12 beta program for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G in India. As promised, the company has started recruiting testers. Let’s check out how you can enroll your device to try out the new software before the general public.

According to official announcement posts on Oppo Community, the Chinese handset maker opened Android 12 beta registrations for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G on June 17. 

For the unaware, these two are basically the same phones with different names. The F series is sold in India, while the Reno Z series is available in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia.

Per the plan, Oppo is supposed to open registrations on June 23. However, the firm has been recruiting testers six days ahead of schedule. The registration window will only close on June 24, and therefore, there’s still time for interested people to enroll in the program.

But the brand has only allocated 5000 seats each for F21 Pro 5G in India and Reno 7 Z 5G in Indonesia. In order to join the initiative, users will have to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply Beta Version > Update Beta version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta build via OTA update. As far as stable release is concerned, it should be out in a month or two. 

It is worth noting that the 4G variant of Oppo F21 Pro (aka Oppo Reno 7 4G), which was released alongside this phone actually boots Android 12-based ColorOS 12. But for some reason, the 5G model debuted with Android 11.

Anyway, we will update you once Oppo starts rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Oppo Reno 7 5G in the near future.

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Oppo has started rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for three more devices. One of them is a popular mid-rangers and the other two are budget models.  These three smartphones have started receiving the update ahead of the schedule.

According to official announcement posts on Oppo Community, the company has begun to seed the ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for the following phones in India.

• Oppo Reno 7 5G
• Oppo K10
• Oppo A96

The Oppo Reno 7 5G actually debuted with ColorOS 12 in India. However, the software was based on Android 11. Hence, it is now receiving the Android 12 stable update after getting the beta release last month.

On the other hand, the Oppo K10 and the Oppo A96 were launched in India with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11. Therefore, these two handsets are getting an upgrade to both ColorOS 12 and Android 12.

As with any other OTA software update, this one for the aforementioned devices is also being rolled out in batches. In other words, some users may receive it earlier, while others may have to wait. Anyway, all users should get access to the update in the coming days.

Users can head over to Settings > Software update to check whether their unit has got the update.

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Like always, OPPO has shared its June software update plan for eligible devices due to receiving the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update. The plan includes both Beta updates and stable update timelines, so let’s check out which devices will be getting the Android 12 treatment this month.

ColorOS 12 Beta Update Timeline June 2022

From 23 June

• OPPO Reno 7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
• OPPO F21 Pro 5G (India)

ColorOS 12 Sable Update Timeline June 2022

From 15 June

• OPPO Reno 7 5G (India)
• OPPO A96 (India)
• OPPO K10 (India)

From 28 June

• OPPO Reno 10x Zoom (India)

From 29 June

• OPPO A76 (India)

Other than these devices, a bunch of other OPPO smartphones are currently receiving the ColorOS 12 update.

Ongoing

• OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G
• OPPO Find X2 Pro
• OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobile Lamborghini Edition
• OPPO Find X2
• OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition
• OPPO Reno 6 5G
• OPPO Reno 6 Z 5G
• OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno 5 5G
• OPPO Reno 5 Pro
• OPPO Reno 5 Z 5G
• OPPO Reno OPPO Reno 5
• OPPO Reno 5 Marvel Edition
• OPPO Reno 5 F
• OPPO Reno 4 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno 4 Pro
• OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G
• OPPO Reno 4
• OPPO Reno 4 F
• OPPO Reno 3 Pro
• OPPO Reno 3
• OPPO F19 Pro+
• OPPO F19 Pro
• OPPO F19
• OPPO F19s
• OPPO F17 Pro
• OPPO F17
• OPPO A95
• OPPO A94
• OPPO A93
• OPPO A74
• OPPO A73 5G
• OPPO A73
• OPPO A54 5G
• OPPO A53s 5G
• OPPO A53

If you own any of the above-mentioned devices and haven’t received the ColorOS 12 update yet, the OTA should pop up in your notification bar in the coming days.

Out of all the devices listed to receive the ColorOS 12 update this month, the OPPO F21 Pro 5G is the most interesting. As the device launched in April of this year with Android 11, users have been asking OPPO to update it to Android 12. Now that the ColorOS 12 Beta for the smartphone is scheduled for later this month, the device will most likely get a stable build around the end of July.

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Oppo has been rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for eligible smartphones since September 2021. The company has been releasing update schedule every month since then. The latest plan meant for June reveals that the Oneplus flagship phones from 2019 will finally get access to beta update.

When ColorOS 12 was officially announced in September 2021, Oppo disclosed that the Oneplus flagship smartphones released in 2019 and 2020 will receive the update in the first half of 2022. 

As promised, the company had already delivered the update for the 2020 handsets like Oneplus 8, Oneplus 8 Pro, and Oneplus 8T in March. Now, the firm says that the Oneplus 7 and the Oneplus 7T series of smartphones from 2019 will get the ColorOS 12 beta update in June alongside Oneplus 9RT and Oppo A96 5G.

At the same time, Oppo has confirmed to roll out ColorOS 12 stable update for its self-branded 2019 flagships like Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace in China along with Oppo Reno 7 5G and other newer devices. For those unaware, these phones got the beta update earlier this month.

ColorOS 12 Beta Update Timeline China June 2022

From June 23

• Oneplus 9RT
• Oneplus 7T Pro
• Oneplus 7T
• Oneplus 7 Pro
• Oneplus 7
• Oppo A96 5G

ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline China June 2022

From June 15

• Oppo Reno 7 5G
• Oppo K9x 5G

From June 16

• Oppo K9s 5G

From June 28

• Oppo Reno Ace
• Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition
• Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
• Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition

From June 29

• Oppo A36

For those wondering about the international variants of the aforementioned Oneplus smartphones, those devices will get the OxygenOS 12 update instead of ColorOS 12 since the latter is exclusive to China. Either way, both software is near identical. Unfortunately, unlike Oppo, Oneplus hasn’t revealed the schedule for global markets yet.

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Last month, OPPO commenced the limited Android 12 beta for the OPPO Reno 3 and the Reno 3 Pro Indonesia and India variants. Now, the company has started rolling out the stable ColorOS 12 builds for these devices.

According to the official announcement post on OPPO Community, the upgrade is live for the following models:

• OPPO Reno 3 (Indonesia)
• OPPO Reno 3 (China)
• OPPO Reno 3 Pro (India & Indonesia)

The Vanilla Reno 3 is also expected to soon receive the ColorOS 12 update in India while the Reno 3 Pro Chinese variant has already received the update.

In order to be eligible for the update, make sure your Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro (India/Indonesia variants) are on firmware version C.23 or above. For the Reno 3 China variant, users need to make sure that the device is on the firmware version C.14 or above to receive the ColorOS 12 update.

Users need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates to download and install the update. The OTA software builds for these smartphones are being pushed in batches. Therefore, some users may get them earlier, while others may have to wait.

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After releasing beta builds of ColorOS 12 last month, Oppo has now started rolling out the stable release based on Android 12 to the Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 in India and Vietnam. But apparently, the company requires users to submit an application if they want to receive the stable ColorOS12 update during the initial rollout.

Oppo announced through a community post that the ColorOS 12 official update is coming now to the Oppo F17 in India, and Oppo A73 in Vietnam. The post says that the update is still in the initial stage and will be released on a batch-by-batch basis.

If you have an eligible device, you can get ColorOS 12 update by going to the Software Updates section in the Settings. In the Software Updates section, tap on the settings kebab menu in the top right corner and you will see an option to register for the update. Once you submit the application, you will receive ColorOS 12 via an OTA update.

Please note that if the application quota is full, you will have to wait for the next round of rollout. Read these “must-knows” before you proceed to apply for the update:

1. Please backup important data on the phone before updating to avoid data loss caused by incompatibility or other unforeseen circumstances.
2. After updating to the latest version, the operating system will do several actions to optimize your device automatically. It might lead to your device heating, lagging, and fast battery draining. We recommend you turn off the screen and charge your device for a whole night after its updated success. Or keep using the device and it will become normal within a few days.
3. Some third-party applications are not compatible with Android 12. Therefore, updating these applications might not be available or have technical issues including lagging and crashing down on your device.

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Back in early April, Oppo started the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta testing for Oppo F19, F19s, A74, and A95. Almost two months later, these smartphones are now being blessed with the stable update.

Following the schedule shared for May, Oppo has begun to push ColorOS 12 stable update for the aforementioned handsets. In fact, the devices got access to the update a day earlier.

The phones were supposed to receive the Android 12 stable update on May 24 (today). However, Oppo had begun seeding the OTA software update yesterday (May 23) itself.

For the unaware, the Oppo F19 and Oppo F19s were released exclusively in India. The same smartphones go by the name of Oppo A74 and Oppo A95 in Indonesia. 

Hence, the latter two phones are also receiving the update together since they are basically the same devices. According to the official announcement posts on the Oppo community, the update arrives with firmware version C.09 for all four handsets.

Users need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates to download and install the update. The OTA software builds for these smartphones are being pushed in batches. Therefore, some users may get them earlier, while others may have to wait.

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The Oppo K7x smartphone was launched almost 2 years ago back in November 2020. The smartphone was initially launched with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 out of the box, however, it seems that Oppo has provided this mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 720-powered smartphone with a very good software support track record. This is because the device received an Android 11 in 2021, and today in 2022, Android 12 is currently being officially rolled out to the device as well. 

That’s 2 major Android OS upgrades for a rather mid-range smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset, kudos to Oppo for supporting the software long term on their mid-rangers as well.

The news comes from Oppo’s Official Forum in China where the company had announced starting from today onwards Oppo K7x users in China will be able to update their smartphone to the latest official version of the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 operating system.

If you brimming with excitement and want to be the first to receive the official update on your Oppo K7x device, you need to follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that your device is on the latest stable firmware version number C.10. (Settings > About Phone> Version information > Version number)
2. Then tap on  “Settings > Software Update > Settings gear icon in the upper right corner > Upgrade for early adopters > Apply official version update > Tick “I have read and agree to the “Privacy Policy” > Apply Now”
3. After the application, you will be greeted to a page of the changelog for the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update. Here, tap on check for updates and then tap on download update.
4. Your update will be immediately downloaded and then installed upon successful download.

In the announcement post, Oppo has noted that this official ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update will not clear user data, but the company highly recommends its users to back up important personal data in advance to at least have a data backup when things suddenly go wrong.

Oppo states that it should be noted that there are still many common third-party applications that are not yet compatible with Android 12. Therefore, there may be situations where third-party applications cannot be used normally after the update (such as app crashes, stutters, blank screens, abnormal power consumption, etc.). The brand then states that it recommends its Chinese users to update the app to the latest version in the company’s app store after the update to prevent bugs and crashes on these 3rd party applications.

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Oppo has almost finished rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for eligible smartphones worldwide. The devices that are left are either budget models or very old flagships. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace come under the latter category. Users of these two phones can finally try Android 12 via a beta program.

According to schedules (China and global) shared by Oppo earlier this month, the ColorOS 12 beta initiative based on Android 12 for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace is supposed today (May 17). However, the company had already opened registrations yesterday (May 16) and the window closes today itself for the first batch.

The beta program is also applicable to the special edition models. Hence, even users of Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition (customized Reno 10x Zoom) and Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition can apply for Android 12 beta testing.

The only requirement is that the users should be on the following firmware builds.

• Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

  • China – F.12
  • India – F.49

• Oppo Reno Ace

  • China – F.12

All they have to do is navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon >  Apply for Beta version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA.

There’s no official word on the release date of the stable update yet. However, we can expect it to arrive in a month or two.

Having said that, Android 12 is the third and the last major software update for the aforementioned smartphones. They are the first-gen Oppo smartphones to receive three Android updates.

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Oppo launched the Reno 7 5G in India in February. Despite releasing in the second month of 2022, the smartphone debuted with Android 11-based ColorOS 12. Now, three months after its debut, the company has kickstarted the Android 12 beta program as scheduled.

Earlier this month, Oppo revealed that it will start Android 12 beta testing for Oppo Reno 7 5G in India from May 18. However, the firm has opened registrations today itself (May 16).

For the unaware, Oppo is known for starting ColorOS beta initiative for select devices earlier than the planned date. Hence, we are not surprised to learn that the Reno 7 5G  users in India can register for the program two days earlier.

In order to enroll, the device should be on firmware version A.14. This is the only requirement. But the brand has allocated only 5,000 seats and the registration window closes on May 23.

In order to register, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon >  Apply for Beta version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta build via OTA in 3 working days.

As of now, Oppo hasn’t disclosed the date for the stable release. Anyway, going by the company’s history of software rollout, Android 12 stable will likely hit the Oppo Reno 7 5G in India in a month or two.

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Android 12 was released back in 2021 with promises of improving security and functionality of the Android operating systems for its users. And after months of waiting, Oppo has finally released the open beta ColorOS 12 x Android 12 upgrade for its Oppo A36 users in China. Here’s all that you that should know about the open beta.

Firstly, the recruitment of this ColorOS 12 update open beta will be open from May 13 to May 16. Interested users of the Oppo A36 in China may apply to the open beta via the procedures below: 

• Go to Settings > About Phone > Version information > Version number, to ensure that your Oppo A36 is running on the latest firmware version, version A.06.
• Then proceed to Settings > Software Update > Settings button in the upper right corner > Update early adopters > Upgrade to Open Beta
• Follow the instructions on screen until your application is submitted.
• Users will be recruited into the open beta within 5 working days, and the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 open beta will be pushed to users within 3 working days after successful recruitment.

Oppo does recommend its users to backup their data on their Oppo A36 before proceeding to apply for the open beta to resolve problems if any beta software issues arise. 

As for the changelog for the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update, the company mentions that users will now be able to a prominent green camera icon on the top left corner of the smartphone if any apps have any access to the sensitive permissions such as video recording and the camera. The company informs its users that this is indeed a new feature of Android 12 and users need not worry as they can now always know what apps are accessing their permissions in real time.

The company also informs its users that this update also brings in a new comprehensive game assistant called “Game+” available in the game center. This new assistant is a new integration of the game space and game center features found on previous ColorOS iterations brought into on in ColorOS 12.

Last but not least, Oppo mentions in the announcement post that many commonly used third-party Android applications are still not fully compatible with Android 12. Thus, after the upgrade to Open Beta, there may be situations where third-party applications can encounter software bugs and glitches like app crashes and abnormal battery consumption. Oppo recommends users to update their third party apps to the latest  software version after the Android 12 update.

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OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G was launched earlier in February this year in India. The smartphone arrived with Android 11 OS out of the box. Now, the brand is rolling out its proprietary ColorOS 12 update based on the latest Android 12 for users in India. 

It’s worth noting that OPPO is releasing the ColorOS 12 based Android 12 update on a batch-by-batch basis. Hence, it might take some time for your device to receive the software update. Users can check the update by heading to Settings > Software Update > Check for ColorOS 12 version and select update. 

To update to the latest software version, users must ensure that their Reno 7 Pro 5G is updated to the official version of the ColorOS 11 with target version C.03. 

OPPO warns users to back up important data before updating to avoid loss caused due to incompatibility or unforeseen circumstances. After the update is complete, the OS will automatically optimise the device. Additionally, the brand also states that there are some third-party apps that may not be compatible with Android 12 and may experience issues like crashes, lags and more. 

OPPO’s ColorOS 12 comes with an Infinite Design concept that offers a clean, lightweight, and customisable user experience. The software version supports 67 global languages out of which 13 are major Indian languages. The Wallpaper-based Theming system in Material You changes the theme of the system based on the colour of the wallpaper. There are also new features like the Screen Translate option in the sidebar, three-finger translation powered by Google Lens. Users can continue streaming content in the background. There are also conversation widgets and dark mode options. The Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 in ColorOS 12 promises smoother animations during launching, closing, and scrolling apps.

ColorOS 12 based Android 12 also brings improved security through features like Privacy Dashboards, Microphone and Camera indicators, and more. 

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The Oppo Reno 7 series was launched back in China in November 2021, and it came with Oppo’s latest ColorOS 12. However, although Android 12 was available at the time, the series did not launch with Android 12. Instead, the Oppo Reno 7 series came with Android 11 out of the box.

6 months after its release, Oppo has finally announced that from today onwards, the Oppo Reno 7 Pro and Reno 7 SE 5G owners in China will finally be getting the Android 12 official update from the company via its ColorOS 12 x Android 12 rollout programme by the company.

The models eligible for the update are:

• Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G League of Legends Lited Edition (Firmware version number C.04 and above)
• Oppo Reno 7 SE 5G (Firmware version number C.03 and above)

To be the first to receive the official update on your Oppo device, you need to follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version Info
2. Then tap on the three-dots icon on the top-right corner, and select “Apply for Update”.
3. In this menu, select “Apply for Official Update”, then tick the Terms and Conditions, and click Accept.
4. Your update will be immediately downloaded and then installed upon successful download.

In the announcement post, Oppo has noted that this official ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update will not clear user data, but the company highly recommends its users to back up important personal data in advance to at least have a data backup when things suddenly go wrong.

Oppo states that it should be noted that there are still many common third-party applications that are not yet compatible with Android 12. Therefore, there may be situations where third-party applications cannot be used normally after the update (such as app crashes, stutters, blank screens, abonormal power consumption, etc.). The brand then states that it recommends its Chinese users to update the app to the latest version in the company’s app store after the update to prevent bugs and crashes on these 3rd party applications.

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Oppo is the only OEM known for sharing its monthly software update plan. With the start of the new month, the company is back again with a new schedule. The latest timeline revealed by the firm details the smartphones that will be receiving the ColorOS 12 beta/stable update in the month of May 2022.

According to the plans shared by the Chinese and the global wings of Oppo, a total of 26 devices will get access to the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update in May. Out of these, 9 phones will get beta builds, while the remaining 17 handsets will receive stable builds.

Some of the notable smartphones in the list include Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, Oppo Reno Ace, Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, and Oppo F19. With that out of the day, let’s take a look a the schedule.

ColorOS 12 Beta Update Timeline May 2022

From May 16

• Oppo A36
  • China
• Oppo A76
  • India

From May 17

• Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
  • China
  • India
• Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition
  • China
• Oppo Reno Ace
  • China
• Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition
  • China

From May 18

• Oppo K9s 5G
  • China
• Oppo K9x 5G
  • China
• Oppo Reno 7 5G
  • India

ColorOS 12 Sable Update Timeline May 2022

From May 10

• Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G
  • China
  • India
• Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G League of Legends Limited Edition
  • China
• Oppo Reno 7 SE
  • China

From May 19

• Oppo K7x
  • China

From May 24

• Oppo Reno 3 5G
  • China
• Oppo F19
  • India
• Oppo F19s
  • India
• Oppo A74
  • Indonesia
• Oppo A95
  • Indonesia

From May 26

• Oppo A73
  • Vietnam
• Oppo F17
  • India
• Oppo Reno 3 Pro
  • India
• Oppo Reno 3
  • Indonesia

From May 30

• Oppo A53 5G
  • China
• Oppo A53
  • India
• Oppo Find X2 Neo
  • Switzerland
• Oppo Find X2 Lite
  • Switzerland

We will be updating whenever the aforementioned Oppo phones get access to ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12. So stay tuned.

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Last month, OPPO kicked off the ColorOS 12 Beta program for the OPPO A53s 5G smartphone. And now, right on schedule, the brand has begun rolling out a stable Android 12 build for Indian users on the A53s 5G.

The official community post says that the initial rollout is only a part of the first batch, meaning more batches will be following soon. If you haven’t received a notification for the update, then you may need to wait a while. Just make sure that your A53s 55 is on firmware version A.08/A.09 beforehand.

The brand has also stated that the update is only available for the Indian variant right now, and global users will likely receive it later on.

To check for the latest available update on your Reno4 or Reno4 Pro, head over to Settings > Software update. If you aren’t on the latest ColorOS 11 build, then you may not get the ColorOS 12 notification so might want to ensure that first.

ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12 and arrives with a bunch of new features and improvements. Elements throughout the interface have been tweaked visually, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. You also get some of those enhanced A12 privacy features such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

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Oppo A53 was one of the best budget smartphones released by the company in 2020. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. The device debuted with Android 10-based ColorOS 7 and was updated to ColorOS 11(Android 11) last year. Now, the firm has started recruiting beta testers for ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12.

According to the official schedule shared by Oppo, the ColorOS 12 beta program for the Oppo A53 is supposed to kickstart from April 19 in India. However, the company has already started recruiting testers starting today (April 14). The registrations will end on April 19.

In order to participate in the initiative, the device should be on firmware version C.22. To enroll in the program, interested users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Qualified applicants will receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta update via OTA within 3 working days from the selection. Others may try their luck in the next batch of recruitment if any.

As far as stable release is concerned, Oppo hasn’t revealed the date yet. But it should be out in a month or two. Once that happens, the Oppo A53 will not receive any Android update thereafter.

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ColorOS 12 open beta recruitment for the OPPO Reno3 5G and K7x has started in China, kicking off on April 7th and will last until April 8th. Applications will be reviewed within 5 working days following which selected applicants will get an OTA for the update after another 3 days.

OPPO K7x users need to ensure that they’re on firmware version C.08 while OPPO Reno3 5G users need to check they’re updated to firmware C.14, in order to receive the OTA. This can be done by heading over to Settings > About Phone > Version Information > Version Number.

It should be noted here that the ColorOS 12 update that will be rolled out will be a beta, meaning it’s not guaranteed to provide a stable experience. It’s true that the builds will have passed internal testing, but they’ll likely be rough around the edges, so expect bugs and abnormal power consumption. Therefore, it’s not recommended to apply for the beta unless you’re sure of what you’re doing.

OPPO also warns that since ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12, some third-party applications may run into compatibility issues — although the version has been out for months now so you should be just fine. Also recommended is backing up the data prior to the update process.

To apply for the open beta, head over to Settings > Software Update > Click the settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version.

Do keep in mind that you’ll only be able to apply if you reside in China. There’s no word yet on the open beta recruitment for the global variants of these devices so you’d wanna wait a bit for that.

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Last week, Oppo announced the ColorOS 12 Q2 2022 rollout plan for eligible devices which are yet to receive the Android 12 update, and ahead of schedule, the company has begun the closed Beta testing on a couple of A and F series devices ahead of the schedule.

The devices receiving these ColorOS 12 Beta builds are the Oppo F19 and the F19s and the Indonesian versions of these devices, which are known as the Oppo A74 and the Oppo A95.

Oppo has commenced the first Beta testing phase on these devices and has kept the participant limit to 5000 users. To participate in the beta program, users of the Oppo F19, F19s, and A74 should be on firmware version A.23. Users of Oppo A95 on the other hand need to at least be on firmware version A.09. If you have the required firmware version, you can apply for a spot in the beta test by simply following the steps below.

Click ‘Settings’>> ‘Software Update’>> Click the settings icon on the screen>> Apply for Beta Version>>Update Beta Version. And then follow the guide to applying.

The selected applicants will get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta build via OTA within 3 working days from the day of selection. If the applications quotas are full, you can wait for the next round of beta testing to participate. As for the stable release of Android 12 on these devices, the company is yet to put out any timeline, however, Oppo will likely unveil a stable release timeline in its next month’s rollout plan, so stay tuned.

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After announcing the ColorOS 12 Q2 2022 rollout plan for China, OPPO has now revealed the global rollout dates for the same quarter as well. The list contains a slew of devices spanning the Reno, A, and F series.

There are several devices that will be getting ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in a beta form first, which we’ve listed below. That’s not all though as there are also a few devices that will be getting treated to stable now, after having tested ColorOS 12 beta for some time.

We’ve compiled both kinds below:

ColorOS 12 global beta update timeline for April-June 2022

From 8th Apr.2022

• F19 (India)
• F19s (India)
• A74 (Indonesia)

From 12th Apr.2022

• A95 (Indonesia)

From 14th Apr.2022

• F17 (India)
• A73 (Vietnam)

From 19th Apr.2022

• A53 (India)

From 26th Apr.2022

Reno3 Pro (India)

• Reno3 (Indonesia)

From May 2022

• Reno7 5G (India)

Reno 10x Zoom (India)

• A76 (India)

From June 2022

• Reno7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
• F21 Pro 5G (India)

ColorOS 12 global stable update timeline for April-May 2022

From 12th Apr.2022

• Reno4 Z 5G (Thailand, Philipines)

From 25th Apr.2022

• A53s 5G (India)

From May.2022

• Reno7 Pro 5G (India)

Do note here that beta builds will require registration beforehand, so stay tuned to the OPPO community forums for announcements concerning your device. Or you could just keep an eye on our site as we’ll be sure to notify you of any new beta programs.

Both stable and beta updates will be rolled out in batches so if you don’t receive a notification for the OTA at the specified date, then just wait for a while. You can also head over to Settings > Software update to perform a manual check, alternatively.

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OPPO is currently on a streak of rolling out the ColorOS 12 for eligible devices, with a bunch of phones receiving the update in March alone. Continuing with that, the company has now announced ColorOS 12 update timeline for the entirety of the second quarter of this year — and it even includes devices like the OnePlus 7.

Without jumping into anything else, let’s check out the timeline straightaway:

ColorOS 12 China beta update timeline for April-June 2022

From April 7

• OPPO Reno3 5G
• OPPO K7x

From April 26

• OPPO A53 5G

From April 28

• OPPO Reno7 5G

From May

• OPPO Reno Ace
• OPPO Reno 10
• OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition
• OPPO Reno Barcelona Custom Edition
• OPPO K9s 5G
• OPPO A36

From June

• OnePlus 9RT
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7T
• A96 5G

ColorOS 12 China stable update timeline for April 2022

• OPPO A92s 5G
• OPPO A55 5G

A total of 18 devices will be getting the update in China in the second quarter of 2022. While most of these will be getting it in the beta form for which users will have to register, the OPPO A92s 5G and A55 5G are set to get stable ColorOS 12 this month.

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series are also a part of the list but it’s obvious that their global counterparts will be receiving OxygenOS 12 rather than ColorOS. June is the expected rollout date for these devices, meaning a global OxygenOS 12 release is still months away.

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As announced before, OPPO has started rolling out the ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12 for the OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G, the Reno3 Vitality Edition, the OPPO K7, and the OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition smartphones in China.

OPPO commenced the ColorOS 12 beta program for these devices in late February, and the devices are now beginning to receive stable Android 12 updates about a month later.

According to the official announcement post on OPPO Community China, the update is live for the following models,

• OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition
• OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition
• OPPO K7

In order to receive the update, users should be running firmware version C.13 on the Reno3 Vitality Edition, and the K7. The Reno3 Pro 5G should be on firmware version C.15 or above and as for the Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition, the devices need to be at least on the basic version A.14 and A.15.

To download and install the update, they need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Upgrade Early Adopters > Official Version Application > Agree to Privacy Policy > Apply Now > Check for Updates.

The above procedure is only for those who want to try the update right away. The update will be made available for everyone via regular OTA from Settings > Software Update in the coming days if these early adopters don’t face any major issues.

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Recruitment for the ColorOS 12 closed beta program has started for the OPPO Reno Ace and Reno 10x Zoom in China, hinting at an imminent global update rollout for the duo.

With a post on the community forums, OPPO announced that OPPO Reno Ace and Reno 10x Zoom can now apply to receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update before everyone else as part of the internal testing. Of course, updates rolled out through the internal testing channel may be plagued with deal-breaking bugs so it’s advised to only apply from a device that’s not your primary one.

OPPO warns that testers may run into bugs, abnormal power consumption, and app compatibility issues, so it’s advisable to not apply if you’re looking for a stable experience right now.

The recruitment already commenced on March 28 and will last until March 29, 18:00 CST so you’d want to hurry. To apply, head over to Settings > Software Update > Click the settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version. Just make sure you’ve updated to the latest ColorOS 11 stable build (firmware version F.11/F.12) beforehand.

Now that ColorOS 12 is available as closed betas for the OPPO Reno Ace and Reno 10x Zoom in China, a global rollout shouldn’t take much longer. Of course, there will be a beta program first, starting with China which will then expand to more regions, so sit tight.

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The OPPO Reno7 series was launched with the latest ColorOS version currently available but stuck to Android 11 despite Android 12 being out for several months at the time of their release. But that won’t be the case for long thanks to the start of the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 public beta recruitment program in India and China for the Reno7 Pro 5G.

With a post on the OPPO community forums, it’s been announced that Reno7 Pro 5G users can now apply for the ColorOS 12 public beta program in India. Registration starts March 29 and will last until March 31. Applications will then be reviewed and users who will have made the cut will get an OTA (within a week following registration). The application quota is 5,000, so you’d want to hurry.

And in China, the beta recruitment has commenced for the Reno7 Pro 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G League of Legends Mobile Limited Edition, and Reno7 SE 5G.

Before applying, just make sure you’re on the following firmware versions by heading over to Settings > About Phone > Version Information > Version Number:

• Reno7 Pro 5G (India) — C.12/C.13
• Reno7 Pro 5G (China) — A.18 and above
• Reno7 Pro 5G League of Legends Mobile Limited Edition (China) — A.06 and A.07
• Reno7 SE 5G (China) — A.10 and above

To apply for the beta update, navigate to Settings > Software Update > Click the settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version.

Of course, the program has only been opened up for users residing in India and China, but it’s safe to assume from it that global Reno7 Pro 5G and Reno7 SE 5G users will be getting treated to Android 12-based ColorOS 12 soon as well.

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The OPPO Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are now receiving the ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12, with the former getting it in India and Indonesia while the latter getting it only in India.

The official community post says that the initial rollout is only a part of the first batch, meaning more batches will be following soon. If you haven’t received a notification for the update, then you may need to wait a while. Just make sure you’re on firmware version C.42/C.43/C.44 on the Reno4/Reno4 Pro beforehand, though.

And now that the Indian and Indonesian variants of the devices in question are getting it, it’s safe to assume that other regions will be following soon.

To check for the latest available update on your Reno4 or Reno4 Pro, head over to Settings > Software update. If you aren’t on the latest ColorOS 11 build, then you may not get the ColorOS 12 notification so might want to ensure that first.

ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12 and arrives with a bunch of new features plus improvements. Elements throughout the interface have been tweaked visually, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. You also get some of those enhanced A12 privacy features such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

The OPPO Reno4 and Reno4 Pro were launched back in July 2020 with Android 10 and the ColorOS 12 is likely the very last major update for the duo. OPPO may continue sending out security updates for some time, though.

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The realme GT NEO 2 is now receiving the Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 update in China with a bunch of new features. The phone is a recent launch and shipped with realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box.

realme UI 3.0 is a fairly major update integrating multiple Android 12-specific features into the skin such as dynamic wallpaper-based theming, the new Privacy Dashboard, and mic and camera status bar indicators. These are topped with realme optimizations such as AI Smooth Engine for better animations and system performance and Floating Window 2.0.

The official update changelog was frankly a bit too long so we cut it down a bit, showing only the important parts:

Design

• [New] Smart assistant card, providing smart and efficient application cards, key information is clear at a glance, and key functions can be reached at a touch
• [New] Reconstructed page layout, noise reduction and white space, and differentiated primary and secondary information by color, and the core information is more focused
• [New] Three-dimensional icon design, introducing new materials, unifying light and shadow and layers, and experiencing the joy of color
• [Optimization] Quantum animation engine 3.0, centered on “quality”, simulates real physical motion, optimizes 300+ animation details, and brings a more natural interactive experience
• [Optimization] Richer screen styles, support for real strange cats, and portrait painting AOD, make self-expression more unique

Performance optimization

• [New] Intelligently predict frequently used applications and load them in advance, the application opens faster
• [New] Display the power consumption record in the form of graphs to quickly understand the details of battery consumption
• [Optimized] When switching WLAN, Bluetooth, airplane mode, NFC, the response speed is faster
• [Optimization] The loading speed of high-frequency scenes of third-party applications is improved, and browsing Weibo and watching videos is more enjoyable

System

• [Optimized] Automatic brightness adjustment algorithm, optimized intelligent scene detection, more comfortable to browse the screen

Obviously, the changelog for the global variant of the realme GT NEO 2 will look a lot different. The update should take a while to reach outside China, though, since a realme official said that the complete rollout in China may take up to 15 days (via IT Home). It is likely that the global release will only start afterward.

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Last week, a OnePlus executive revealed that the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will be updated to ColorOS 12.1 by the end of March. Within a few days from the announcement, the handsets have already started receiving the promised update in the brand’s home country China.

The ColorOS 12.1 update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro brings software features that were introduced on the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro. 

According to the official update changelog, OnePlus’ last-gen flagship smartphones get access to features like HyperBoost gaming technology and LinkBoost 3.0 network optimizations. 

The latest software release also comes with support for floating windows in split-screen mode, up to three windows in PC Connect, and clipboard access control. The devices also get more customization options for Omojis and a full-screen translation feature in Smart Sidebar.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded in batches. Therefore, some units may receive it earlier, while others will will getting it later. In the end, every unit should be updated to the fresh software build in the coming days.

Unfortunately, Oneplus hasn’t disclosed when the international variants of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will be upgraded to OxygenOS 12.1. That said, even when the update arrives, don’t expect all the aforementioned features as most of them seem to be exclusive to ColorOS in China.

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OPPO is currently on a streak of rolling out ColorOS 12 stable to its mid-range devices, with multiple models having received the same across multiple regions. The latest to join the list are the OPPO K9 Pro 5G and Reno4 SE in China.

ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12 and arrives with a bunch of new features plus improvements. Elements throughout the interface have been tweaked visually, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. You also get some of those enhanced A12 privacy features such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

If you’re an OPPO K9 Pro 5G owner, then just make sure you’re on official firmware version A.14/A.15 or you’ll probably not be getting the ColorOS 12 update notification. And as for the OPPO Reno4 SE, just make sure it’s updated to firmware C.20 or C.21. To check your current firmware version, head over to Settings > About phone > Version information > Version number.

As usual, the OTAs are being rolled out in stages, meaning it may take a while for the update to reach your device. If you haven’t yet received a notification yet, then you can try checking manually by heading over to Settings > Software update.

Again, do keep in mind that the aforementioned updates are for the Chinese variants of the two devices and there hasn’t been an announcement about a global ColorOS 12 rollout for them just yet. Keep an eye out for the update notification as you should be getting it outside of China soon as well.

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A bunch of OPPO devices has been treated to the ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12 in multiple regions. Depending on where you live, all of them are either sold as part of the Reno series or not, so it’s best to get the confusion out of the way before anything else with a neat little list.

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is now rolling out to the following devices in their corresponding regions:

• OPPO Reno4 Lite — Kazakhstan
• OPPO A93 — UAE
• OPPO Reno5 Lite — Kazakhstan
• OPPO A94 — UAE
• OPPO Reno4 F — Indonesia
• OPPO F17 Pro — India
• OPPO Reno5 F — Indonesia
• OPPO F19 Pro — India

The Reno4 Lite is the same as the A93, the Reno5 Lite is the same as the A94, the Reno4 F is the same as the F17 Pro, and the Reno5 F is the same as the F19 Pro — with the only difference being name between each of the two variants.

As usual, the OTAs are being sent out on a batch basis, meaning it may take some time for the update to reach your device. If you haven’t yet received a notification, then you can try checking manually by heading over to Settings > Software update. Just make sure you’re on the latest available ColorOS 11 update beforehand, though.

ColorOS 12 arrives with a number of new features and improvements over the previous version. Elements have been given visual tweaks throughout the interface, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. Some Android 12 goodies are present too, such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

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Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta is now available for two more devices, namely OPPO A56 5G and OPPO A93s 5G. Both of these are budget 5G smartphones sold in China. They were unveiled in October and July respectively.

The ColorOS 12 beta registrations for the OPPO A56 5G and the OPPO A93s 5G were supposed to begin today. However, the company opened applications yesterday itself and has already stopped enrollment today.

The only requirement was that the A56 5G and the A93s 5G users should be on firmware versions A.10 and A.09 respectively. The applications will be reviewed within 5 working days. Further, the selected applicants will get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta build via OTA within 3 working days from the day of selection.

We do know if there will be a second round of beta registrations. If there’s any, then the interested users can try their luck next time.

As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO hasn’t revealed when these handsets will be receiving it. Going by the Android 12 update rollout so far, the phones will likely get the stable update a  month or more from now.

We expect OPPO to disclose the exact release date in its ColorOS 12 monthly update plan.

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The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T are beginning to receive the stable version of Android 12-based ColorOS 12 in China.

Users on public beta builds began receiving the update as OTA on March 16th, while users on HydrogenOS 11 are getting the same as part of a batch rollout that started March 17th.

OnePlus acknowledges that there are a couple of bugs common to the three devices on the build, though. Firstly, the status bar may occasionally show the camera indicator despite it not running, and secondly, face unlock may fail to work sometimes. When the latter strikes, the fix is simple — just restart the device or re-add the face.

Do note that the update being discussed here is only being rolled out in China at the moment but it should be rolled out globally as well soon enough, likely with the aforementioned bugs fixed.

Some global variants of the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T are already undergoing testing through the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta program. Enrolled users get to enjoy various new goodies like a new system interface, adjustable dark mode, Shelf changes, Work-Life Balance feature, and more.

It’s worth mentioning here that OxygenOS 12 marks the software’s departure from being an independent skin and uses the same base as ColorOS 12. There were plans to unify the two skins further with a “Unified OS” but these were shelved.

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Two more OPPO smartphones have joined the ColorOS 12 beta program. These handsets are OPPO Reno4 Z 5G and OPPO A92s 5G. Just like OPPO A53s 5G and OPPO A55 5G from yesterday, these two are also the same phones sold under different names.

The OPPO A92s 5G was the first to go official in China in April 2020. A few months later, the smartphone made its way to multiple international markets as OPPO Reno4 Z 5G. They debuted with ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 and were updated to Android 11-based ColorOS 11 last year.

Now, OPPO has announced the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for these phones. Users on the below-listed firmware versions are eligible to enroll in the program.

OPPO A92s 5G

• Region: China
• Required Firmware: C.08 or C.09

OPPO Reno4 Z 5G

• Region: Thailand, Philippines
• Required Firmware: C.52

In order to registers, interested users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software build via OTA. On the other hand, those who don’t get selected can try their luck in the next batch of recruitments if there are any.

As far as the stable release is concerned, it could happen in a month or two from now.

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Following the update plans shared by OPPO earlier this month, the company has started recruiting Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta testers for two of its budget 5G smartphones. These devices are OPPO A53s 5G and OPPO A55 5G.

The OPPO A53s 5G and the OPPO A55 5G are the same phones for different markets. The former is sold in India, while the latter is available in China. Unsurprisingly, the latter model debuted first in January 2021, followed by the former in April 2021.

The handsets launched with ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. But now, Interested users can finally try out Android 12-based ColorOS 12 by joining the beta program.

In order to do so, the smartphones should be on the following required firmware versions.

• OPPO A53s 5G (India) – A.08 or A.09
• OPPO A55 5G (China) – A.15

If you meet the criteria, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to enroll in the ColorOS 12 beta initiative. The registrations will only remain open until tomorrow (March 16).

There could be more batches in the future but we cannot tell that for sure. Hence, if you are truly interested, then register yourselves as soon as possible.

Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA. They may receive more than one build during the testing process, which will be followed by a stable build in the future.

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The OnePlus 10 Pro made its global debut in China in January. It is the first-ever OnePlus Pro series phone to release first in the brand’s home country. Also, it is the first handset to ship with ColorOS 12.1 Two months later, one of the company executives reveals when the last-generation OnePlus flagship smartphones will get an update to the fresh version of ColorOS.

Liu Fengshuo, the president of the OnePlus product lineup, revealed on Weibo that the last year’s OnePlus 9 and Oneplus 9 Pro will be soon updated to ColorOS 12.1. According to him, these devices are expected to receive the latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system based on Android 12 by the end of March.

Per his post, the update is still in progress. Hence, if there are any issues with the software builds, then the rollout could get delayed. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen though OnePlus is known for software mishaps these days.

With that being said, the ColorOS 12.1 update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will be limited to China. Because it is the only country where these phones run ColorOS instead of OxygenOS. In fact, they are the first OnePlus-branded smartphones to ship with ColorOS out of the box.

As far as new features are concerned, ColorOS 12.1 comes with HyperBoost tech for gaming, AI features for a smooth experience, and other minor tweaks.

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Just as scheduled, OPPO started rolling out ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for the OPPO Reno4 5G series in China yesterday (March 7). The update is live for all four models in the lineup, such as vanilla, pro, and two special editions of the pro.

OPPO kickstarted the ColorOS 12 beta program for the Chinese OPPO Reno4 5G series in mid-January. Almost two months later, the handsets have now begun to receive the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on OPPO Community China, the update is live for the following models,

• OPPO Reno4 5G
• OPPOReno4 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G 2020 Summer Limited Edition
• OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition

In order to receive the update, users should be running firmware version C.37 on the vanilla variant and C.36 on the pro variants. To download and install the update, they need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Upgrade Early Adopters > Official Version Application > Agree to Privacy Policy > Apply Now > Check for Updates.

The above procedure is only for those who want to try the update right away. The update will be made available for everyone via regular OTA from Settings > Software Update in the coming days if these early adopters don’t face any major issues.

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