Vivo has officially unveiled its latest iteration of its Android OS based OriginOS custom skin. The new version is dubbed the OriginOS 4, which was announced during the 2023 Vivo Developer conference. So here’s everything you need to know.

Vivo OriginOS 4 Features

The Chinese tech giant released its custom Android 14 based skin with a new customized font. For those unaware, OriginOS is the China exclusive custom skin, unlike the FunTouchOS platform in the global market. OriginOS arrives with the new screen off and lock screen customizations (basically lets you personalize ock screen clock style, offering various layouts and font styles). Another new feature is the Vivo Smart Car 4.0 technology, which improves car connectivity and offers features like voice controlled navigation, music, and calling control among other things. Through this feature, users also get access to the Parking assistant features that help easy navigation to nearby parking lots. It also simplifies payments and offers instant location recognition.

Since it’s based on Android 14, you also get access to the latest software upgrades of the platform. Furthermore, the company is introducing new features that will make life easier for the users in both their professional and personal lives. This includes the Vivo Office suite, full link conference assistant, a trip planning assistant, and the Family Health manager. OriginOS 4 brings brand-new wallpapers along with new additions like a virtual graphics card, Unfair Scheduling 2.0 technology, Memory Fisoon 4.0 technology, and Quick Start.

The software has improved Smooth Envision which optimizes system performance by lowering persistent processes and improved RAM utilization. It also adds up to 600MB of extra RAM space for devices with 8GB or more. With the App Retainer, users can whitelist certain apps to make sure they seamlessly enter their crucial apps exactly where they left off. The brand is offering enhancements in multitasking with an upgraded small window feature, supporting up to 12 active windows and side-swipe suspension. Other notable features include improved animation smoothness along with new functionalities.

Vivo OriginOS 4 Release Timeline

December 2023

• Vivo X Fold 2
• Vivo X Flip
• Vivo X90 Pro+
• Vivo X90 Pro
• Vivo X90
• Vivo X90s
• iQOO 11 Pro
• iQOO 11s
• iQOO 11

January 2024

• Vivo X Fold+
• Vivo X Fold
• Vivo X Note
• iQOO 10 Pro
• iQOO 10
• iQOO Neo 8 Pro
• iQOO Neo 8

February 2024

• Vivo X80 Pro
• Vivo X90 Pro Dimensity Edition
• Vivo X80
• Vivo S17 Pro
• S17
• S17e
• S17t
• iQOO 9 Pro
• iQOO 9
• iQOO Neo 7 Racing
• iQOO Neo 7
• iQOO Neo 7 SE

March 2024

• Vivo X70 Pro+
• X70 Pro
• X70t
• X70
• Vivo S16 Pro
• S16
• S16e
• iQOO 8 Pro
• iQOO 8
• iQOO Neo 6
• iQOO Neo 6 SE
• iQOO Z8

April 2024

• Vivo X60 Pro+
• X60t Pro+
• X60 Pro
• X60t
• X60s
• X60
• Vivo S15 Pro
• S15
• S15e
• Vivo Pad 2
• Vivo Pad Air
• Vivo Pad
• iQOO 7
• iQOO Z7
• iQOO Pad

May 2024

• Vivo S12 Pro
• S12
• iQOO Z6

June 2024

• Vivo Y100
• Vivo Y78

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Vivo has announced that it will hold the Vivo Developer Conference on Nov. 1. One of the major announcements during the event will be the launch of OriginOS 4, which is Vivo’s latest custom skin based on the latest Android 14.

OriginOS 4: What to expect?

As it is known, the OriginOS UI is restricted to Vivo and iQOO phones launched in China, whereas the company offers the FunTouch OS in the global market for its smartphones. Vivo recently unveiled the FunTouch OS 14 based on the Android 14 for India.

FunTouch OS 14 brings significant improvements to enhance the overall user experience. The introduction of Smooth Envision optimizes system performance by reducing persistent processes and enhancing RAM utilization, adding up to 600 MB of extra RAM space for devices with 8G B or more. The App Retainer feature ensures that whitelisted apps are restored to their last state for seamless multitasking.

Motion Blur is introduced to create smoother visual transitions, even on screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering an 18.7 percent improvement in smoothness. Enhanced multitasking features include an upgraded small window feature, supporting up to 12 active windows and side-swipe suspension.

Personalization options allow users to customize their lock screen clock style, offering various layouts and font styles. New always-on-display styles and a minimalist theme are also available. Advanced video editing tools provide users with options for lossless video export, customizable quality settings up to 4K at 60FPS, and 25 video filters. FunTouch OS 14 prioritizes user privacy and security with the Smart Mirroring feature for screen sharing without revealing personal information. Additional password protection is added to hidden photos for added security.

OriginOS 4 is expected to inherit these features while further enhancing animation smoothness and introducing new functionalities. Additionally, OriginOS 4.0 is rumored to integrate AI-driven recommendations to enhance the overall smartphone experience.

The upcoming iQOO 12 lineup and Vivo X100 series will come preinstalled with the OriginOS 4-based Android 14. Apart from OriginOS 4, the company is also expected to announce its self-developed AI for mobile platforms and the new in-house OS for IoT devices.

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