Overview

• iQOO’s India chief said OriginOS 6 is coming to the market on Android 16, aligning local devices with the China software line.
• Vivo rebranded its @FuntouchOS_IN X account to OriginOS, providing official confirmation of the switch for Vivo and iQOO phones.
• Preview registration opens on September 29 in India and other global markets, with a full unveiling slated for October 10 at the vivo Developer Conference.
• iQOO indicated the new software will replace FuntouchOS on its Indian phones, starting with premium models before broader rollout.
• Industry reports expect the vivo X300 series and iQOO 15 to ship first with OriginOS 6, while questions remain on Google services integration and upgrade eligibility for existing devices.