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Oppo Unveils ColorOS 14 Global Version Based on Android 14: See Rollout Roadmap, Features

ColorOS 14 has been officially launched globally as the new custom skin by Oppo. The latest ColorOS version based on Android 14 comes with an Aquamorphic design. The ColorOS 14 update brings a new Trinity Engine to improve RAM and storage management. The new UI layer also includes several AI-powered features and new privacy functionalities. Oppo has revealed the names of the devices that will receive global beta versions of ColorOS 14 in the coming days. Models including the Oppo Find X5 series, Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G, and Oppo A77 had already started receiving public beta for the new version back in October.

Oppo announced Thursday the official rollout of the ColorOS 14 global version based on Android 14. The new UI layer has a water-inspired Aquamorphic design and offers AI-powered smart features and a new tool for safety and privacy protection.

ColorOS 14 features, changes

ColorOS 14 brings aquamorphic-themed ringtones for calls, alarms and notifications, as well as seven global UI sound designs. The new Aqua Dynamics design integrates common forms of interaction into bubbles, capsules, and panels that expand from the status bar to present information flawlessly. ColorOS 14 offers a Go Green Always-On Display to raise awareness about climate change and environmental protection. This includes three sets of Environment Vision pages, with five environment-related animations on each page that can change based on the user’s daily step count.

Further, ColorOS 14 has AI-powered Smart Touch that lets users select text, images, and videos from the system and third-party apps and collect them on the File Dock, or even consolidate them into a single note by selecting and dragging gestures. The new File Dock on the Smart Sidebar can be used to share content across apps quickly through split-screen, floating windows, or the Dock itself. The update brings a Smart Image Matting feature for cropping multiple subjects like persons and animals out from a single image or paused video.

Trinity Engine
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Oppo has bundled ColorOS 14 with a Trinity Engine to enhance the smartphone’s memory, and storage capabilities. The new ROM Vitalization feature of Trinity Engine can free up memory space by compressing app and file data through App Compression and File Compression within the Phone Manager setting. It is claimed to save up to 20GB of storage space. The RAM Vitalization functionality can accelerate memory performance to boost multi-app efficiency and keep more applications alive in the background, while the CPU Vitalization feature can manage power consumption without compromising on performance.

Furthermore, ColorOS 14 features an AI algorithm known as Smart Charging that can automatically adjust the charging current based on the smartphone’s usage status to help prevent unnecessary battery wear. Picture Keeper is a new privacy feature that prevents apps from misusing permissions for photos or video

ColorOS 14 release timeline, supported phones

ColorOS 14 was released for Oppo’s Find X5, and Find X5 Pro flagship phones, along with the Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G, Oppo A77 and Reno 8 Pro 5G phones in October. The Oppo Find X2 series, more Reno 10 series, and the Reno 8 series will get the update in November, followed by older Oppo phones in December and early next year.

Here is the list of smartphones that will be updated to beta ColorOS 14 along with their scheduled rollout timeline.

November 2023

December 2023

January 2024

April 2024

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Oppo’s New ODialer App Allows Stealth Call Recording on OnePlus, Realme, Oppo Smartphones

OnePlus, Realme, and Oppo devices running on Android 12 or higher will now be able to record calls without an on-call voice disclaimer through a downloadable dialer app called ODialer. The app, developed by Oppo’s ColorOS and released on January 16, is currently available on Google Play Store only to users of the aforementioned smartphone brands’ eligible devices. Call recording feature on stock dialer apps triggers a voice disclaimer when switched on during a call, which can be avoided with the latest app.

Android phones have generally been seen shipping their smartphones with a version of their own default dialer applications or with the Google Phone app loaded as the default dialer. However, Oppo seems to be looking to change this, with the brand’s ColorOS team listed as the developer of the ODialer app on Google Play Store.

ODialer also includes a speed dial feature, that allows users to contact their top contacts easily. Oppo ColorOS’s ODialer app requires Android 12 and above and bears version number 13.1.5. The dialer also features a dark mode.

According to the app’s ‘About’ section on Google Play Store, it comes with a call management feature that allows users to organise recent calls in groups. However, the main feature of the app remains the support for call recording without an on-call disclaimer announcement.

Voice recording feature on stock Android dialer apps generally has a disclaimer announcement that notes “this call is now being recorded”, which could put off some call receivers. ODialer seems to solve this problem by removing the disclaimer altogether and allowing for stealth call recording. The app could, thus, also spark privacy concerns.

The app is currently rated 3.8 out of 5 on Google Play Store, with reviews suggesting that there are plenty of bugs in the current version of the app.

However, a Gadgets360 staff member was also able to verify the functionality of the app’s stealth call recording feature on a OnePlus device.

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Oppo’s ColorOS 13 With Aquamorphic Design, Improved Multi-Screen Connect Unveiled: All Details

Oppo has unveiled its latest ColorOS 13 UI for the global market, and the Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G will be the first handset in India to get the new OS version. The ColorOS 13 is based on Android 13 beta version. It arrives with the Aquamorphic design, which the company claims is inspired by the fluidity of water. The update also features a new font that is said to improve readability of text in any language. ColorOS 13 also features the new Dynamic Computing Engine that improves battery life, according to Oppo.

ColorOS 13 availability

ColorOS 13 will begin rolling out in India with the Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G in September this year. The company is starting the global roll out of the new OS version today with the Oppo Find X5 Pro and Find X5. In October, the company will release the update to Reno 8 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G, Reno 7 5G, Reno 6 5G, Oppo F21 Pro, Oppo K10 5G, and Oppo A76.

In November, the Android 13 beta-based ColorOS 13 will be released to Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G, Reno 6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, Reno 5 Pro 5G, Oppo F21 Pro 5G, Oppo F19Pro+, Oppo K10, and Oppo A96. The update will be released for Oppo Find X2 and Oppo A74 5G in December. In the first half of 2023, the company will roll out the update to Oppo Pad Air, Oppo F19 Pro, Oppo F19, Oppo F19s, Oppo A77, Oppo A57, Oppo A55, and Oppo A53s 5G.

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Currently, Oppo plans to release the update to nearly 35 smartphone models within the year. The update plan will cover over 60 countries and more than 160 million users, according to the company. ColorOS 13 will roll out to 20 more phone models from 2023.

ColorOS 13: What’s new

ColorOS 13 features the Aquamorphic design that is inspired by the water’s fluidity, according to Oppo. The new ColorOS 13 is based on Android 13 beta version. The update brings a redesigned user interface. It offers a new theme palette and a new font that is said to improve readability of text in any language, Oppo added. The ColorOS 13 features card-style layout for notifications and widgets, and the app icons have curved edges. It also brings the Quantum Animation Engine that enables Aquamorphic effects.

The new OS version from Oppo offers a new series of always-on display (AOD) images called Homeland. The AOD images show different animals in their natural habitats. The AOD also gets animations that are said to reveal changes in the habitats the animals live in. The company has also released the Dynamic Computing Engine with ColorOS 13. According to Oppo, The new engine will offer a smoother and more stable user experience by increasing the battery life of a phone and offering the ability to keep more tasks running in the background.

Oppo said that with the Smart AOD on ColorOS 13, users will be able to access information from music and food delivery apps directly from the lock screen. The company has partnered with several companies like Bitmoji, Spotify, Swiggy, and Zomato to integrate the above mentioned feature to the Smart AOD. Additionally, the company has reduced the AOD refresh rate to 1 hertz by using the LTPO 2.0 technology. The company claims that this could save about 30 percent power in “some scenarios”.

The company has also added a feature called Meeting Assistant, which can automatically prioritise wireless data packages to provide a stable connection. It also “simplifies” banner notifications to reduce distractions. With ColorOS 13 update, the multi-screen connect feature now supports sharing between Oppo handsets, Oppo Pad Air, and Oppo desktops. The improved version of the multi-screen connect will increase productivity, according to the company.

Moreover, ColorOS 13 integrates the underlying privacy features of Android 13. Oppo’s Auto Pixelate feature is also offered with the new OS version that recognises and blurs profile pictures and names in chat screenshots. ColorOS 13 also brings the new encrypted Private Safe feature with Advanced Encryption Standard, which is said to provide “high levels” of safety, according to the company.

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Oppo Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro Stable ColorOS 12 Rollout Announced for India

Oppo has announced in a post on its official community forum that the Oppo Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro smartphones have started receiving the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update. The update will be soon available for India and Indonesia. To try the official version, users have to submit an application with the company. The stable update is already available for users in China with Oppo Reno 3 Pro. Users running firmware version C.23 or above, are eligible for the update.

In a community forum post, the Chinese company Oppo has announced that it will soon start rolling the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro handsets in the Indian and Indonesian markets.

In a separate community forum post, the company said that Reno 3 users in China will also start receiving the update soon. Oppo Reno 3 Pro users in China have already received the said stable update. For India and Indonesia, if users wish to update their smartphones they must be running firmware version C.23 or above. For China, Reno 3 users must be running version C.14 or above to receive the ColorOS 12 update.

The Oppo smartphones should update automatically, but if they haven’t, eligible users can apply to update to stable ColorOS 12 by heading over to Settings > Software update to detect the ColorOS 12 version and update.

According to a report from ITHome, Oppo has also announced that it will be holding its OTalk developer forum session in China on June 8. The company is expected to announce its game plan for the adoption of Android 13 for its smartphones and other devices in China. This also includes the smartphones from Oppo’s sister company OnePlus. It is expected that the Chinese company will discuss the general roll out of Android 13, third-party compatibility of the Android version, and its first-party compatibility with ColorOS.

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Oppo F17, A73 Receiving Android 12-Based ColorOS Update

Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 has started receiving the official ColorOS 12 update. The latest update based on Android 12 is currently rolling out in India and Vietnam. However, the users are required to submit an application if they want to receive the ColorOS 12 update during the initial rollout phase, according to the company. Prior to this, both Oppo smartphone models had received the ColorOS 12 Beta version in April.

Oppo through a community news post announced the release of ColorOS 12 for the Oppo F17 in India. The company also separately announced the same for the Oppo A73 in Vietnam as well.

The smartphone maker has mentioned some points for the users to be noted before upgrading the phones, including preparing a backup before updating in order to avoid data loss caused by any unforeseen circumstances.

Meanwhile, if you want get the official version of the ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 on your Oppo phone, you can apply for it by going to Settings  >  About phone >  Software update > Detect the ColorOS 12 version > Trial Version.

The eligible users are also recommended to make sure that their device is on the latest official version of ColorOS.

As mentioned above, the Oppo F17 and the Oppo A73 had received the beta version of the ColorOS12 update based on Android 12 in April.

To recall, the Oppo F17 made its debut in India in September 2020, while the Oppo A73 was launched in October 2020 in Tunisia. The phone was quite similar to the F17 model.

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