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Vivo Sets Oct. 15 Global Launch for OriginOS 6 as It Retires FuntouchOS Worldwide

The Android 16-based update marks a unified software shift for vivo and iQOO outside China.

Overview

  • Vivo has scheduled the OriginOS 6 global launch event for October 15 in Shanghai.
  • China gets the software first, with an OriginOS 6 introduction on October 10 and the X300 and X300 Pro shipping with it in China on October 13.
  • OriginOS 6 will replace Funtouch OS on vivo and iQOO devices globally, and new Funtouch versions will cease after the launch.
  • Built on Android 16, vivo claims a rebuilt core emphasizing compute performance, display rendering, memory management, smoother transitions, faster sharing, new AI features, and a translucent interface.
  • Preview programs have begun outside China, including for the Vivo X200 Pro, while specifics on global feature parity and Google Play Services integration await confirmation.