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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Vivo phones sold outside of China run Funtouch OS, which many users find to be lacking. In contrast, devices sold in China use OriginOS, a more polished software skin with smoother animations and enhanced privacy features. Vivo users outside of China have been clamoring for OriginOS to be made available on their phones, but the company seems to believe that Funtouch OS is a better fit for global users.

Daniel Goetz, a product manager at Vivo, echoed the sentiment in an interview with GSMArena. They said that Vivo is happy with the split between Funtouch OS and OriginOS, as Funtouch OS is more stable and “less flashy” making it a better fit for European users. OriginOS, on the other hand, is more feature-rich but also more bloated, and Vivo believes that it resonates better with Chinese users.

OriginOS is now in its third iteration. The latest version is more about performance and under-the-hood improvements. It brings intelligent and adaptive computing and bottom-layer scheduling among other interesting features. However, a majority of them almost never make it to Funtouch OS.

Goetz also confirmed that the newly launched Vivo V29 will get three years of software support. This includes two major Android updates and three years of security patches. While this is not a bad level of support, it is below what some other manufacturers offer. For example, OnePlus offers three years of major updates for its mid-range Nord 3 smartphone, and Samsung takes things a step further with four major updates for its Galaxy A34.

Vivo V29 brings an AMOLED display with a Snapdragon 778G processor. You can read all the details about the device here.

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Chinese smartphone maker vivo is all set to launch the vivo X70 series in India on September 30. Just like the previous generation, the latest-gen will be slightly different than the original models sold in China. One of the devices in the lineup for India has now leaked in live images revealing the software it will be debuting with.

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A tipster who goes by the name of @Gadgetsdata (Debayan Roy) on Twitter has shared live pictures of the yet-to-release Indian variant of the vivo X70 Pro. The images tweeted by him showcase the phone in two colors (Nebula, Black).

Most importantly, one of the three images confirms that the handset will run the newly unveiled Funtouch OS 12. However, despite the number 12 in the name, the software will be based on Android 11.

Further, the same image also confirms that the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivo chipset. This particular variant has 8GB physical RAM, 4GB virtual RAM and 256GB internal storage.

For those unaware, the original vivo X70 Pro sold in China features a Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, while the vanilla vivo X70 uses the custom MediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivo. Another difference is that the OG model runs OriginOS instead of Funtouch OS 12.

At the moment, we are not sure in what other ways the Indian variant of the vivo X70 Pro will differ from the Chinese version. But we expect to learn more about it before the device’s official announcement on September 30.

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Vivo, like many other manufacturers, has its own custom Android fork. Called Funtouch OS, the custom UI has powered Vivo phones for years. However, last year, Vivo unveiled a new UI dubbed OriginOS that has replaced Funtouch OS for devices sold in China. An earlier report had erroneously said that OriginOS will get a global debut when the Vivo X70 series launches, but that won’t be the case as Vivo has quietly unveiled Funtouch OS 12.

The Funtouch OS 12 page is now live on the Vivo India website and it reveals some of the new features it is bringing to Vivo phones.

One of the new features coming to Funtouch OS is a redesigned widget system. The design of the new widgets appears to have been carried over from OriginOS. They are more functional and Vivo claims they should help users be more productive.

Another feature is the Nano Music Player that is sort of a mini-player for controlling playback from Spotify, Joox, or files from your local storage.

Last but not least is Extended RAM, a feature that has become increasingly popular on a lot of phones these days. With Extended RAM, the phone allocates part of the ROM storage (up to 4GB) to the RAM space so apps can run a bit more smoothly.

We expect more details will be revealed on September 22 when Vivo plans to announce the X70 series globally. We should also get details about current phones that will receive the update and when to expect them.

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In January of this year, vivo shared the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update timeline for its smartphones in India. The company has been following this schedule since it was made official. Additionally, certain phones, which are not mentioned in the list are also being updated to the new software. That said, the latest device to get the update is vivo V15.

The vivo V15 launched in India in March 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was later updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10.

Now, according to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo V15 has started receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update in India. The update is currently said to be in greyscale testing.

In other words, the second major system update for the smartphone is only available for a select few users in the country. It is being rolled out in batches and should reach every unit in the coming days.

As per the timeline, the vivo V15 is supposed to get the Android 11 update by the end of June. But for unknown reasons, the brand has released the update ahead of schedule.

Last but least, the Funtouch OS 11 should be the last major update for the vivo V15, as per vivo’s software update track record. However, the handset will likely receive maintenance updates for a while. 

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Chinese smartphone brand vivo launched the vivo Y17 in the first half of 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10. Now, it has started receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update as well.

The vivo Y17 is not the first vivo budget smartphone from H1 2019 to get the Android 11 update. In early March, the company began to roll out this update to another such device called vivo Y12, which debuted at around the same time.

Anyway, according to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo Y17 Funtouch OS 11 update is currently in greyscale testing. This means the update is only available for a select few users.

For those unaware, vivo grayscale testing is similar to Xiaomi MIUI Stable Beta. This type of builds are released for a few set of users for testing purpose before a wider rollout. If these users don’t face any major issues, the build is gradually seeded out to more users.

Anyway, all vivo Y17 users should receive the Android 11 update in the coming weeks. Lastly, it is worth noting that Funtouch OS 11 is the last major update for this handset since vivo is known for providing only two Android updates for most of its phones.

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Vivo, which recently updated devices like the Vivo Y19, is bringing the Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to yet another Y-series phone, the Vivo Y11.

An OTA update with firmware version rev 6.8.25 is rolling out for the Vivo Y11 in India courtesy of several Twitter users(via Piunikaweb). The update weighs about 2.9GB and is bringing the latest Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to the device.

If you recall, the Vivo Y11 launched in 2019 December in India. It came with Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is not getting the second major Android upgrade in India and it’s a welcoming thing.

However, what isn’t welcoming are the bugs that come along with it. Apparently, after updating the device to Android 11, users are experiencing issues like Wi-Fi disconnection, slow performance, fingerprint detection issues.

That said if you are really interested in trying out the latest Funtouch OS 11, you can try the update but if you aren’t that interested, you can wait. This is because, if the above-mentioned issues are indeed present, Vivo should roll out a hotfix soon and we suggest you hold your horses until then.

Vivo revealed the Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update rollout plan back in January 2021. Accordingly, it has so far updated devices like the Vivo V19, Vivo X50 series, V17 series, V20 SE, V15 Pro, and S1, Y12.

Last but not the least, if you want to know what Android 11 features are, you can read our coverage. Vivo is expected to stick with the Funtouch OS, at least for global markets for a while, as it recently revealed that it has no plans of bringing the OriginOS.

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Chinese handset maker vivo has been rolling out the Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update to the eligible devices in India since December 2020. With the days passing by, more vivo phones have started receiving this update in the country. The latest models to join this list are vivo S1 and vivo V15 Pro.

In early January, vivo shared Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update plan for India. According to the timeline, vivo V17, vivo V17 Pro, vivo V15 Pro, and vivo S1 are supposed to get the update in March. However, the firm only released the update for the vivo V17 and the vivo V17 Pro earlier this month.

But now, according to a report by PiunikaWeb , vivo has also started seeding the Android 11 update for vivo S1 and vivo V15 Pro before the end of March. Just like the other two smartphones, the update for this duo is also under greyscale testing.

In simpler words, the Funtouch OS 11 update for the vivo S1 and the vivo V15 Pro is only rolling out to a select few users across the country. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, then this very same build will be seeded out to all users via OTA.

Unfortunately, we are unaware of the build number for the latest system update. But going by the previous vivo devices that have received Android 11, the update should weigh over 3GB in size.

The vivo VS1 and the vivo V15 Pro debuted with Android 9.0 based Funtouch OS 9 and were later updated to Funtouch OS 10 (Android 10). Therefore, Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) should be the last major update for these smartphones, as per the company’s update track record.

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Chinese smartphone maker vivo shared Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update plan for India in early January. Keeping up with the schedule, the company has started rolling out this update for the vivo V17 Pro in the country.

A few days back, vivo began to seed the FuntouchOS 11 update for the regular vivo V17 in India. Now, this update is live for vivo V17 Pro as well.

According to a report by PiunikaWeb, the Android 11 update for vivo V17 Pro is currently under greyscale testing. In simpler words, the latest update is only available for a select few users of this smartphone.

For those unaware, vivo greyscale testing is similar to Xiaomi MIUI Stable Beta. These types of builds are made available for only a few users to test their stability before rolling out to everyone. In this way, companies can avoid catastrophe if there are problems with the software build.

Anyway, the vivo V17 Pro FuntouchOS 11 (Android 11) update should be available for all the users in India very soon. However, we cannot tell for sure how long it will take for the company to seed it out to everyone.

That said, Android 11 should be the last major software update for the vivo V17 Pro since vivo is not known for providing more than two Android updates. This handset debuted with Android 9.0-based Funtouch OS 9.1 was updated to Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10) last year.

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In early January, vivo shared the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update timeline for India. According to the schedule, the company is supposed to release the update for vivo V17 by the end of March. Keeping up with the promise, the firm has begun the update rollout for this smartphone.

As per a report by PiunikaWeb, vivo has started seeding out Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update for vivo V17 in India. The update for this smartphone comes with build number vivo rev 8.75.6 and weighs a whopping 3.43GB in size.

Hence, users of this handset are advised to download the update via WiFi. If they don’t have a broadband connection, they can opt for adding additional data to their existing plan as it does not cost much in India.

That said, this software build is currently only available for a select few users. The type of build which has been released now is similar to that of Xiaomi’s MIUI Stable Beta. 

That means vivo is testing this build publicly among select users before rolling it to everyone. If these early adopters don’t come across any major issue, the same build will be released for all in the coming days. Else, a new build will be rolled out and it will go through the same process.

The vivo V17 launched with Android 9.0 Pie (Funtouch OS 9) in early 2019. The handset was updated to Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10) last year. Hence, the latest Android 11 (Functouch OS 11) update could be the last major software update for this phone.

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Chinese smartphone maker vivo launched the vivo Y12 budget smartphone in India in June 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was later updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10. Now, it has even started receiving the Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update in the country.

The vivo Y12 is a sub-₹15,000 budget smartphone targeted at offline channels. Hence, its specs are mediocre but it features a striking design. Interestingly, the phone is still on sale nearly two years after its release.

It is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and was announced with Funtouch OS 9 (Android 9.0 Pie). For those unaware, vivo is not known for providing platform updates. Most of its phones only get a single Android update.

Hence, no one would have thought that this handset will be getting the Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update after the Funtouch OS 10 (Android 10) update last year.

According to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo Y12 Android 11 update is currently under greyscale testing. That means it is only available for a select few users. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the update will be made available for more users in the coming days.

That said, the software build that is live right now comes with build number vivo rev 6.71.46. Interestingly, it weighs a whopping 3.68GB in size. Hence, users are advised to have enough free space before hitting the ‘Download and Install’ button.

What are your thoughts on vivo providing two Android updates for a low-spec’d budget smartphone? Do let us known in the comment section below.

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Vivo launched the OriginOS in China back in November 2020. Currently, it is running a Public Beta program for various devices in the region. However, Vivo’s devices in other regions ship with a version of Funtouch OS. Now, the company has said it has no plans to bring the OriginOS outside China.

In a response to a user Query, the Funtouch OS team for India has responded with this comment. It says that OriginOS is indeed for Vivo devices but it has been launched in China. Further, it says that the company doesn’t have any plans to bring it to other regions including India for now.

This was already evident when Vivo announced its Funtouch OS 11 (based on  Android 11) schedule for India. According to the schedule, it has been releasing updates to the devices. And the latest to receive it is the Vivo V20 SE.

Anyway, it’s clear Vivo intends to maintain two versions of its UI. One for China(OriginOS) and one for the other regions(Funtouch OS). This isn’t the first company to do it. In fact, companies like OnePlus have their own version for China(Hydrogen OS) and Global markets(Oxygen OS).

If you ask me what is the USP of the OriginOS, it’s a UI overlay on the Funtouch OS for flagships and also has a few nifty little features. To know about them exactly, you can look at our coverage on the same.

Finally, Vivo says that it will update us officially if it changes the stance on the OriginOS for Global markets so let’s play the waiting game for now.

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Chinese smartphone maker vivo launched the vivo V19 in India in mid-May. The handset arrived with Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10. Now, over eight months after its release, the phone is receiving its first major update in the form of Android 11-based Funtocuh OS 11.

Earlier last month, vivo revealed Funtouch OS 11 update rollout plan for India. According to the schedule, the company was supposed to release the Android 11 update for vivo V19 at the end of January 2021.

Hence, the update is finally live for certain users in the country. According to PiunikaWeb, it comes with build number vivo rev 6.71.16 and weighs a whopping 3.76GB in size.

For those unaware, the brand’s update plan clearly states that it is meant only for beta version. But interestingly, random users have begun to get the update already. This suggests that vivo’s beta builds are similar to Xiaomi’s ‘Stable Beta’ builds.

That means the currently rolling out build is basically stable but since it is being pushed in batches for safety reasons, vivo might be considering it beta. Anyway, if you happen to own vivo V19 and have received this OTA update on your device, then make sure to download and install it to experience new UI and features.

Having said that, it is a shame that vivo has reserved its brand-new OriginOS for its high-end smartphones. It would have been nice if the company had made it available for the mid-rangers as well.

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Chinese smartphone makers are known for updating their devices to the latest version of Android slowly. But that narrative began to change tides in the past couple of years. A large number of heavy-skinned handsets from Xiaomi (MIUI) and OPPO (ColorOS) are already on Android 11. Unfortunately, this cannot be said for vivo as the OEM has shared the list of eligible phones and the rollout schedule for Funtouch OS 11 only now.

In case you have forgotten, back in November, vivo announced OriginOS as its new operating system for smartphones. The company is currently running an open beta program in its home country China. But for India, its devices will be updated to Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 instead.

We think this should be the case for other regions as well. Anyway, OriginOS is meant for high-end smartphones and it is basically Funtouch OS 11 with additional UI elements. Since vivo is known for mid-range and budget handsets, it makes sense for the company to provide a light OS for a better experience on lower hardware.

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That said, here’s the list of eligible phones for Funtouch OS 11 in India along with their update rollout timeline.

vivo Funtocuh OS 11 Update Rollout Schedule India

• Mid-December 2020

  • vivo X50 Pro

• End of January 2021

  • vivo X50
  • vivo V19

• End of March 2021

  • vivo V17 Pro
  • vivo V17
  • vivo V15 Pro
  • vivo S1

• End of April 2021

  • vivo S1 Pro
  • vivo Z1Pro
  • vivo Z1x

• End of June 2021

  • vivo V15

Unsurprisingly, the list only includes a few phones. Apart from these handsets, vivo V20 Pro 5G has already received the update, whereas vivo V20 debuted with Funtouchh OS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Having said that, it is worth noting that the above-mentioned timeline is meant for beta rollout. Hence, the actual stable release for these devices will take more time.

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Vivo launched the Vivo V20 Pro 5G in India a few days back. The device is priced at ₹29,990($407). If you recall, Vivo announced that the non-Pro Vivo V20 will be the first device to have Android 11 pre-installed. Hence, one would naturally think that the Pro version should have it too. However, it launched with Android 10 and now is getting the Android 11 via an OTA update.

As reported by GSMArena, Vivo V20 Pro 5G is getting the Android 11 OTA update weighing 3.6GB in India. Titled Vivo rev 6.70.8, the build number is PD2020F_EX_A_6.70.8 and bundles November 1, 2020 security patch. Considering it’s an OS upgrade, you can expect the latest Android 11’s features on the new UI. Anyway, you can take a look at the entire changelog below:

• Added Notification History so users can view previously received notifications.
• The newly added Priority chat function will pin corresponding notifications at the top of the notification bar.
• Chat bubble functions for chat with an enable/disable option.

That said, the update is Over-The-Air(OTA) and hence, it should take a few days to reach everyone. Besides, the update seems to be rolling out in India and there is no info on other countries. Interestingly enough, the report mentions that the ROM changes from Funtouch OS 11 to vos OS_2.0 after the update. It could be a mistake and we will have to wait for Vivo’s clarification here as the Vivo V20 has Funtouch OS 11 instead of this.

Also, to correct our error, we had reported in our launch article that Vivo V20 Pro 5G comes with Android 11 pre-installed. However, unlike the Vivo V20, it actually comes with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10 out of the box. And as mentioned on the official website, the company is now rolling out the Android 11 update to the device.

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Recently, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo confirmed that the company is working on a new mobile operating system named OriginOS, which will be replacing the existing FunTouch OS custom user interface.

Today, the company has confirmed that the OriginOS will be launched on 18th November. For this, Vivo is holding a special event in Shenzhen, China. The new system is said to have an Anthropomorphic design and aims to offer a new experience to the users.

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In the previous teasers for the upcoming operating system, it was revealed that the company that the project is being developed under Origin Studio carries the tagline “Brave New World”, which also confirmed a complete rehaul of the user interface.

Earlier reports have revealed that the company will be offering two different types of interface for the users — OriginOS and Stock Android. Interestingly, the users will be able to choose and switch between the two options.

Along with the launch of this new Android-based mobile OS, Vivo is expected to announce several other products at this 2020 Developer Conference, including new apps, games, business partnerships, and more.

The company had previously stated that the upcoming custom user interface will be available for Vivo’s existing smartphones as well. To know for sure which devices will be compatible with the OriginOS, we will have to wait for the official launch.

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The Vivo officially announced the 2020 Developer Conference earlier today (29th October 2020). The theme of this annual event was “Native Everything,” which will also have the company announce a new custom skin called Origin OS.

Previously, we had reported on Vivo possibly replacing Funtouch OS for a new custom skin. Now, it has been confirmed as the Chinese tech giant officially announced Origin OS. This new custom is also based on Android and is being made as a complete overhaul of the existing Funtouch OS. Vivo also took to the Chinese microblogging website, Weibo, to share the announcement.

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The Vivo Developer Conference 2020 will focus on various different topics including apps, games, business cooperation, technology, IoT, and the new OS. Unfortunately, not a lot of information or finer details regarding the new custom skin is currently available. However, it has been confirmed as a remake of Funtouch, which might debut with the Vivo X60 series, as per reports. So stay tuned for more updates and for the Vivo Developer Conference 2020, since we will likely be covering the event as well.

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Custom Android Skins are more than a revamped Stock UI as they contain many customizations and useful features. Vivo’s FunTouch OS is no exception and its latest FunTouch OS 11 remains an example with heavy customizations. Now, a new tipster on Weibo says the company will rename the next one as Origin OS. And it could come as early as this year.

Tipster Digital Chat Sation(Translated from: 数码闲聊站的微博_微博) on Weibo says that the Vivo’s new UI will become Origin OS. Also, he says that the new UI has a lot of improvements. On top of that, it reportedly will be a complete package. And be the first iteration of the company’s new Customized UI. Now, this is really surprising and intriguing at the same time because Vivo’s recently updated its UI to FunTouch OS 11.

Vivo launched the Vivo V20 recently with FunTouch OS 11 which is the first device to ship with Android 11 out of the box. Also, the company has listed the features of its new FunTouch OS 11 on its Hongkong website with improvements to AOD, Gallery, iManager, Ultra Game Mode, and more.

That said, before the unveiling of FunTouch OS 10, it teased a new Jovi OS. However, Vivo suspended the Jovi OS naming after discussing it with team members. Hence, it will be interesting to see if the new Origin OS is anything real. And bring drastic improvements, if any, with it considering the FunTouch OS 11 is already out.

Coming back, the tipster has also replied to one of the comments on the probable launch date of ORIGIN OS. He says the new UI will probably debut with Vivo’s X60 series in November/December this year. Now, we saw the X60 advertisement hoardings inside a retail store a few days back. However, nothing is known about the X60 series yet but we can expect it to succeed the X50 series that launched a few months back. Anyway, let’s wait and see if any interesting leak comes in the coming days.

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Like fellow Chinese OEMs, vivo was also part of Android 11 Beta program. The company delivered two builds each for two of its smartphones – vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G. Now, the firm has released the third beta build with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 stable codebase.

Chinese smartphone makers like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi have already released the 2020 version of their mobile operating system. These companies have also begun to roll out beta builds to a large number of users.

On the other hand, vivo is yet to announce its latest Android skin Funtouch OS 11. However, the company did tease it at the vivo V20 series launch event in Thailand. Interestingly, the company had also quietly released a beta build of the same for vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G on September 20 going by their build numbers.

The first-ever Funtouch OS 11 beta build based on Android 11 stable codebase for the above-mentioned vivo smartphones comes after Android 11 Beta 1 in June and Android 11 Beta 2 in July.

Just like the previous two builds, the latest one is also only meant for developers. But anyone can try it, however, we would recommend not to.

That said, we expect vivo to soon announce Funtouch OS 11 officially in the coming days.

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Vivo Nex 3 5G was launched in September of 2019 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with Snapdragon X50 5G modem. The phone came with Functouch OS 9 based on Android Pie out of the box. But now, it is finally receiving stable Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10 update.

The Chinese smartphone maker started beta testing Android 10 on Vivo Nex 3 5G last month. Now, within a month, the company has started rolling out stable Funtouch OS 10 update for all the regular users of the phone.

Vivo announced Functouch OS 10 in December and even revealed the list of eligible devices for the update. The Nex 3 5G is one of the devices in the first batch to receive the update. As promised, the company is finally delivering a stable update to all the units of the device.

Anyway, just like any other OTA update, it is being rolled out in a phased manner. Hence, it might take time to reach every unit of the Nex 3 5G. Also, do note that this update is only being seeded out to the devices with model number V1924A.

The Functouch OS 10 stable update based on Android 10 for the Vivo Nex 3 5G bumps up the build version to 6.10.1 with March 2020 security patch.

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Vivo, which planned to launch its new JoviOS custom user interface for the company’s smartphones dropped the plan and instead launched a new version of its existing FunTouch custom UI, dubbed FunTouch OS 10.

Now, Xiao Zhuge, Project Manager for the Vivo FunTouch OS has revealed that the team is currently working on a new weather-related feature for the custom operating system — Earthquake Warning.

He has also revealed that the feature, which is currently under development, will undergo internal testing at the company in a couple of weeks. This hints that the official rollout of the said feature isn’t very far away and could be rolled out soon if the internal testing gets passed successfully. However, no specific date for the rollout of this ‘Earthquake Warning’ feature has been revealed yet.

Further, he added that the FunTouch OS 10 introduces positioning areas which can provide forecast every minute for the next two hours and with the “distant love” feature, it can display the time and weather of two different places at the same time.

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This new feature from Vivo is similar to the Earthquake Warning feature that Xiaomi rolled out with its latest MIUI 11 custom user interface. Xiaomi had said that the smartphones running MIUI 11 and even Mi TVs could be notified “seconds to tens of seconds” before the earthquake hits the place.

The idea is to give users a few seconds of head-start in order to better protect themselves before the actual earthquake. Also, the alert could also provide information about the nearest emergency shelter, emergency contact details, medical contacts, and the rescue information to help in a critical situation.

The latest FunTouch OS 10 from Vivo comes with a minimal user interface and is based on the concept of “Original Design”. Apart from offering minimal UI, the company has also added new desktop icons. There’s a new off-screen clock and Vivo has added new live wallpapers too. It also brings changes to Jovi virtual assistant which can now provide users with a variety of thoughtful services, help users manage their smart devices, and more.

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A few weeks ago, the product manager for Funtouch OS shared a font design image with the words “Jovi OS”. Originally believed to be a teaser for a new OS, it turned out to be a rebranding for FunTouch OS. Then it got canceled, and today we saw Vivo launch the latest version of FunTouch OS, that being FunTouch OS 10, at the Vivo X30 launch conference.

Now, while the Vivo X30 will come with FunTouch OS 10 by default, users of other devices will need to wait for an update. Thankfully, Vivo have also announced an update roadmap, with three batches of updates coming. Updates begin in February 2020 which isn’t too long from now, and they cover a decent amount of devices. You can check it out below.

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Batch 1:-

NEX 3, NEX 3 5G, X27, X27 Pro, X27 8 + 128GB version, NEX, NEX screen fingerprint version, NEX flagship version, NEX dual screen version, S5

Batch 2:-

Z5, Z5i, Z5x, S1, S1Pro

Batch 3:-

X21s, X23, X23 Symphony Edition, Z3, Z3i, Z3i Standard Edition

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A few weeks ago, the product manager for Funtouch OS shared a font design image with the words “Jovi OS”. Originally believed to be a teaser for a new OS, it turned out to be a rebranding for FunTouch OS. Now, it has been revealed they will not be going forward with the naming.

The product manager for FunTouch OS took to Weibo today to announce that after multiple consultations with team members, they have decided to suspend the plan to rename the OS. This means Vivo’s forked version of Android will remain Funtouch OS and not be called Jovi OS.

In the post, he apologized for the confusion the decision has caused. He also added that a new version of Funtouch OS will be announced on December 16, alongside the Vivo X30 series.

We are not surprised at the news that there will be a new version of Funtouch OS as that was expected with the launch of Jovi OS.

The new version of Funtouch OS will bring new features such as “Application Sharing”. This feature allows you to share an app available on your phone to another phone. Based on the demo video, the feature is actually a sort of screen-casting between devices where you have a “master” and “slave”. However, the video shows it is also possible to control the app from the “slave”.

The Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro should be the first devices to run this new version of Funtouch OS. Both phones will be powered by the Exynos 980 5G modem, have punch-hole AMOLED displays, and support 33W fast charge.

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Vivo’s forked version of Google’s Android operating system is called Funtouch OS. The latest is version 9.2 but there is a possibility the operating system may get a new name, albeit one that is familiar.

Today, the project manager for Funtouch OS shared a logo design image for what is called Jovi OS and a caption that translates to “Thank you for having us, we will definitely explore forward!”.

Jovi is the name of Vivo‘s smart assistant that ships with its phones. It offers features such as an image recognizer and a smart scene mode that automatically sends news or notification based on the selected scene/mode.

There are no details about Jovi OS but we believe more details will surface soon. We also presume it may be unveiled in December alongside the Vivo X30 phone and may even debut on the new phone. Hopefully, it brings Android 10 too and not just a name change.

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A month ago, Vivo rolled out Android Pie to its 2018 flagship, the NEX S. The update is now rolling out to the Snapdragon 710 version of the phone – the Vivo NEX A.

The update is pretty heavy at 3.30GB and brings a number of new features and a new UI to the device. Some of the new features are baked around the Jovi AI Assistant. There is also a revamped Dark Mode.

The Vivo NEX A has near identical specs to the NEX A. The key differences are the processor and the position of the fingerprint scanner.

The phone has a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 2316 display. It has no notch and very slim bezels, so it settles for a slide-out selfie camera. The 8MP sensor pops out from the left side of the top frame.

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There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. There are two cameras on the rear, a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The NEX A packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 22W fast-charging.

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Better late than never they say. Yesterday, Vivo announced its plan for Android 8.0 update and the devices that will be getting them. The list is pretty small and only includes the brand’s flagship devices.

The Android 8.0 update will come as an upgraded version of its FunTouch OS custom UI and will begin hitting devices starting mid-April. Below is the list of devices getting the update:

1. Vivo X20
2. Vivo X20 Plus
3. Vivo X9s
4. Vivo Xplay6
5. Vivo X9
6. Vivo X9 Plus
7. Vivo X9s Plus

It is surprising that none of the recently released mid-range phones are on the list. While Vivo is known to have a terrible track record when it comes to updates, it still comes as a surprise that nothing is being done to change things.

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The eligible phones will get beta versions of Oreo first but there is no time frame for that at the moment. Details about the beta recruitment are expected to be released on the official forum.

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While Vivo will soon release the powerful Vivo X5Max for the high-end market, they will also release a nother device for the low to mid-end market—The Vivo Y28L 4G cellphone.

The picture below is an ad for Vivo’s latest release. Its dimensions are 137.37 x 68.57 x 9.78mm. It also sports a 4.7-inch qHD display screen. The width and thickness are about average.

The Vivo Y28L uses a quad-core processor that supports 4G, 3G, and GSM internet. It also has support for dual-SIM cards. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/8mp dual-camera and is powered by a 2100mAh battery. It also has support for an electronic compass and other sensors. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Funtouch operating system.

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