Vivo has made a significant leap in the Android ecosystem by becoming the first smartphone manufacturer to offer a stable update for Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15. With this, the company breaks the long-standing tradition of Pixel devices receiving Android updates first. Vivo has released a roadmap for its Vivo and iQOO smartphones, detailing which devices will receive the Funtouch OS 15 update over the coming months. In this article, we’ll outline the devices that will get the update of the Funtouch OS 15.
Funtouch OS 15 Update Roadmap
The new update is initially available for select flagship devices from Vivo and iQOO, including the Vivo X100 series, Vivo X-Fold 3 Pro, and the iQOO 12. Following this, other flagship devices from 2023, such as the iQOO 11, Vivo X90, and Vivo X90 Pro, will begin receiving the update in mid-November.
Rollout for Vivo smartphone
Mid-October 2024
Mid-November 2024
Mid- Dec 2024
Mid- Jan 2025
Mid-February 2025
Mid-March 2025
Mid- April 2025
Mid- May 2025
Mid-June 2025
Rollout for iQOO smartphones
Mid-October 2024
Mid-November 2024
Mid-December 2024
Mid-January 2025
Mid-February 2025
What’s New in Funtouch OS 15?
Smooth User Experience
Funtouch OS 15 promises a smoother, more responsive experience, with over 700 touch scenarios optimized throughout the interface. The update also enhances app launch speed, reducing it by 15% compared to the previous version.
Moreover, Vivo’s new priority scheduling model and an advanced RAM compression algorithm improve memory management, delivering a 40% increase in compression speed.
Revamped Design and Personalization
Funtouch OS 15 introduces over 3,800 redesigned elements, including updated system colors, fonts, and illustrations. Additionally, you can now personalize your devices further with a range of customizable options, such as nine system themes, immersive video wallpapers, static wallpapers, and customizable app icon styles.
AI-Powered Features and Gaming Enhancements
The AI Image Lab introduces tools to enhance photo quality and remove shadows from documents. For gamers, the upgraded Ultra Game Mode adds a convenient sidebar that displays a performance panel, game tools, and the Game Small Window feature.
Funtouch OS 15 also includes an AI sleep mode that analyzes your sleep cycle reducing interruptions and conserving battery life.
Link to Windows and Cross-Device Collaboration
One of the standout features is ‘Link to Windows’, which enables seamless collaboration between Vivo devices and PCs. You can sync content in real-time, manage file sharing efficiently, and view recent photos across devices.
Enhanced Privacy and Security
Funtouch OS 15 takes privacy seriously by ensuring that sensitive data remains secure when using third-party apps for screen mirroring. Furthermore, the system also introduces a new safety feature that alerts you if nearby emergency sounds—such as an evacuation alarm or a baby crying—are detected.
With these improvements, Funtouch OS 15 enhances the overall performance, design, and functionality of Vivo and iQOO smartphones, offering a more refined and efficient user experience.
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