Vivo will take the wraps off its new operating system, which is called OriginOS, on Tuesday, November 18. The new operating system is said to be based on Android just like Vivo’s current operating system, Funtouch OS.

There are unconfirmed reports that Vivo plans to make it possible for users to switch between OriginOS and Stock Android with ease. While dual-boot is usually associated with computers, there are ways or apps users can install multiple Android operating systems on their Android devices. Nevertheless, the news sounds really exciting as practically all phones come with a single operating system out of the box.

For this week’s poll, we want to ask our readers if they want more manufacturers to adopt a dual-boot system that allows for switching from the custom OS of the manufacturer to a stock version of Android. So please take the poll below and also drop a comment sharing any thoughts you have about the topic.

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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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Most smartphone manufacturers have their own custom user interface for the Android operating system and similarly, China-based Vivo has been offering FunTouch OS on its smartphones. But, that is about to change soon.

The company has confirmed that the FunTouch OS will be replaced by a new OriginOS, as confirmed by Vivo a couple of weeks ago during the 2020 Developer Conference.

Now, Vivo has teased this new OriginOS on its official Weibo account. The custom user interface, which is being developed under Origin Studio carries the tagline “Brave New World”, hinting at a complete rehaul of the UI.

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

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Recently, a product manager of iQOO, which is Vivo’s sub-brand for premium devices, revealed that the new user interface for the company has been designed by an Apple designer and it will offer several new features.

Vivo is expected to officially launch the OriginOS on 19th November in China, along with the announcement of several other products from the company, including apps, games, business partnerships, etc.

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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Vivo had recently confirmed that its upcoming Origin OS will be replacing its existing Funtouch OS. Despite its announcement, the company refrained from divulging any additional information. But now, a new leak has suggested that the company might be offering users to manually switch from Origin OS to stock Android on the fly.

According to a GSMArena report, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will offer users the option to switch to stock Android with ease. At least that is what the direct translation has suggested. On the other hand, it could also mean that Origin OS is a completely different OS built from the ground up, but will still offer the users a chance to switch to Android OS. But, that seems rather improbable.

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The company did state that the new OS will arrive on existing smartphones as well. So, it is safe to assume that it is a custom sin layered on top of the Android platform. The Vivo V20 with Funtouch OS 11 was the company’s first stepping stone to stock like UI. So, we can expect more along the same lines from future launches and Origin OS as well. But, this is still a leak so take this report with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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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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