Software updates are exciting as they bring new features and improvements. And when it’s a major Android update, you expect a whole bunch of new features and changes. Sadly, the latest Funtouch OS 14 skin, based on Android 14, will not be rolled out to most Vivo and iQOO devices. So, if you carry a Vivo or iQOO-branded device, ensure that your device is not on the ineligible Funtouch OS 14 update list.

Below, I have curated a list of Vivo and iQOO devices that are not eligible for the Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14) upgrade in India. In this post, I have also included the biggest changes in the latest Funtouch OS skin. 

These Vivo and iQOO Devices Won’t Get the Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14) Update in India

[Vivo X series]

• Vivo X50
• Vivo X50 Pro
• Older X-series phones

[Vivo V series]

• Vivo V20 Pro
• Vivo V20
• Vivo V20 SE
• Older V-series phones

[Vivo T series]

• Vivo T1x 4G

[Vivo Y series]

• Vivo Y02
• Vivo Y16
• Vivo Y22
• Vivo Y15c
• Vivo Y01
• Vivo Y21G
• Vivo Y15s
• Vivo Y21A
• Vivo Y21e
• Vivo Y21T
• Y-series phones released before 2022

[iQOO number series]

All iQOO phones older than iQOO 7 series

[iQOO Z series]

• iQOO Z5 5G
• iQOO Z3
• Older Z-series phones

These Vivo and iQOO phones are not eligible for the Funtouch OS 14 upgrade. I have prepared this list based on the official Funtouch OS 14 details. If your device isn’t on the list, wait patiently for the next big update. Meanwhile, explore the biggest changes you’ll notice after upgrading to the latest Funtouch OS skin.

What’s New in Funtouch OS 14

Smooth Envision

It’s a name given to the performance optimizations in Funtouch OS 14 for a smoother experience. The latest Vivo skin reduces the number of persistent processes, optimizes RAM usage, enhances system performance, and responsiveness to run more apps simultaneously.

This Funtouch OS 14 feature can free up to 600 MB of RAM on devices with 8GB RAM or above to achieve better multitasking. There’s also a new App Retainer feature that ensures that whitelisted apps that have not been closed manually are always restored to their last interface.

Smoother Visuals

Some Vivo and iQOO phones running Funtouch OS 14 also benefit from Motion Blur that uses advanced algorithms to create smoother visual transitions when opening and closing apps on the home screen. On a 60 Hz refresh rate screen, it can improve visual smoothness by up to 18.7%.

Better Multitasking

Multitasking has got better with Funtouch OS 14. It brings an upgraded small window feature that allows you to keep up to 12 small windows active in the background.

The new OS also supports side-swipe suspension for better control. It’s useful when you want to focus on one app but still monitor another. For this, a new non-interactive small window mode is introduced. It only takes a single tap to switch between the small window modes.

Enhanced Video Editing Capabilities

Funtouch OS 14 packs improved video editing tools, allowing users to create unique content without third-party apps. You can customize video quality settings (up to 4K at 60 fps), export videos in the original quality, and use 25 filters to create engaging videos.

More Personalization Options

Funtouch OS 14 allows users to personalize their devices in more ways. There are three lock screen layouts, eight font styles, and new always on display (AOD) styles. The new OS also offers a minimalist theme.

There’s a Material You-based new monochrome theme, called My color palette, offering users a diverse section of colors to choose from. It optimizes the display for grayscale visuals to save power.

Smart Mirroring

The new Smart Mirroring feature in Funtouch OS 14 allows users to share their screen without revealing personal/important details in the notification bar. It’s an essential feature to protect your important details from getting accidentally displayed to the other person.

Which Vivo or iQOO phone do you have? And which Funtouch OS 14 feature(s) you liked the most? Share your valuable thoughts in the comment section below.

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iQOO is rolling out the Android 14 OS update for the iQOO Neo 7 Pro model. The device is receiving the FunTouch OS 14 update that is based on Android’s latest iteration. So here is everything you need to know regarding the software upgrade.

iQOO Neo 7 Pro FunTouch OS 14 Update

The Chinese smartphone maker has released the FunTouch OS 14 based Android 14 custom skin in the Indian market. The latest software update arrives with the firmware version PD2232BF_EX_A_14.1.6.6 and carries an update size of around 6.33GB. With Android 14 OS, the Neo 7 Pro adds various new features, which include a fresh clock layout style and font adjustment. It brings a Smart Color inversion, Smart Color picking, and other forms of customizability.

The update adds custom resolutions when editing and exporting original quality video in video editing. It even supports a maximum of 4K videos at 60fps. To recall, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro sports a tall 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1500 nits of peak brightness. The rear packs a 50-megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

The company announced the Neo 7 Pro last year. Under the hood, it features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which also supports 120W wired fast charging. Notably, one variant of this device also offers a faux leather back panel while the other versions have an AG Glass coated panel.

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Chinese OEM Vivo has rolled out the Funtouch OS 14 custom OS in India. The update is based on Android 14 OS and offers a more streamlined operation of your smartphone.

The Smooth Envision approach of Funtouch OS 14 will be available in several vivo and iQOO smartphones in India. The Smooth Envision offers improvement in the performance of the operating system. It optimizes the use of the RAM and reduces unnecessary processes. This offers greater ability for multiple apps to run simultaneously. The Funtouch OS 14 can potentially free up to 600MB of RAM for smartphones with 8GB+ of RAM. The new App Retainer provides quick access to whitelisted apps.

The Funtouch OS 14 delivers visual smoothness due to its excellent user experience. It offers Motion Blur in some smartphone models. Motion Blur uses smart algorithms to create smoother visual transitions when opening or closing apps on the home screen. The Motion Blur works well even in smartphones with as low as 60Hz refresh rate. The revamped small window feature allows for improved multitasking. You can keep up to 12 active windows in the background.

The new Funtouch OS 14 supports side-swipe suspension for maintaining focus on one app while also keeping tabs on the others. The Funtouch OS 14 can be personalized to suit the user’s unique needs. You can customize the lock screen clock style with the layout and font style of your choice. There are also always-on-display styles and a minimalist theme on the new software. Other features available are video editing improvements, improved privacy and security architecture, and more.

The Funtouch OS 14 is available for a sample of vivo X90 Pro devices. Several other devices will start getting the new update including the X90, vivo X80 Pro, X80, V29 series, V27 series, and iQOO devices, among others. The staggered rollout of Funtouch OS 14 will extend up to April 2024.

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iQOO smartphones run on sub-brand Vivo’s proprietary Funtouch OS. The Chinese brand is set to launch the next version of its Android skin i.e. Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 tomorrow in India. Now, ahead of the official release, iQOO has shared the rollout schedule of the upcoming update for its smartphones. The company states that it is committed to providing a seamless smartphone experience for consumers. 

Funtouch OS 14 update rollout schedule announced for iQOO phones

iQOO will start rolling out the Funtouch OS 14 update for its smartphones later this month. The iQOO 11 will be the first phone to receive it this month. Next month, the update will arrive on the iQOO 9 Pro and iQOO 9T. The iQOO 9, iQOO 9SE, iQOO Neo 7 Pro, and iQOO Neo 7 will be eligible for the update in December. In January next year, the iQOO 7 Legend, iQOO Z7 Pro (review), and iQOO Z7 (review) will be treated to the Funtouch OS 14 update. 

In February 2024, five iQOO smartphones will be updated to the Funtouch OS 14. These include the iQOO Z7s, iQOO 7, iQOO Neo 6, iQOO Z6 4G, and iQOO Z6 5G. The iQOO Z6 Lite will be the last device to get the Funtouch OS 14 in April. 

It’s worth noting that the roll-out plan of the beta version will be released on a batch-by-batch basis. The stable version of the OS update will be released to all users over a period of time. 

The Funtouch OS 14 version is said to pack all the new changes and improvements introduced in the Android 14. It will also come with additional features for an enhanced and smooth user experience including improved memory management, multitasking capabilities, personalization, privacy and security alerts, and new editing tools. 

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Vivo has announced that it will launch Funtouch OS 14, its latest Android skin based on Android 14, in India on October 7. The company announced via its official Funtouch OS 14 Indian Twitter/X handle has announced that the update will begin rolling out to eligible Vivo and iQOO users starting at 12 p.m. IST.

Vivo has not yet revealed the list of devices that will be eligible to receive the update or the specific features and changes that will be included. However, the company has promised that the update will provide a “smoother experience.”

This update comes after Vivo made the Funtouch OS 14 preview program available to the X90 Pro smartphone last month, in September 2023. Vivo also said that users will receive a notification when the update is available for their Vivo or iQOO device.

Though Vivo hasn’t announced any new features for the UI, a Twitter user has shared a first look at Funtouch OS 14, pointing out some of its features. The latest custom UI will have a new control center, similar to OPPO’s ColorOS, as well as a new weather widget, a new Funtouch OS 14 logo, and a new battery page.

In related news, OnePlus also announced the release of OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 2, its Android 14-based skin for supported handsets. The update introduces a new Trinity Engine, which handles multitasking, heavy lifting, and extended usage. It also includes a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)-based Device Security Engine 3.0 for improved security.

The OxygenOS 14 update will begin rolling out to smartphones in October, with some handsets receiving it in November. The first model to receive a stable OxygenOS 14 update will be the flagship OnePlus 11 5G.

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