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China-based smartphone company Vivo has released the latest Funtouch OS 15, which is based on the Android 15 operating system, in the global market. This new update from Vivo is now available on a few Vivo and iQOO devices. Vivo released its latest Android 15 version before Google and Samsung devices enabling its users to try all the novelties before others.
Funtouch OS 15 is designed to provide users with an improved and refined mobile experience. This blog will give you a comprehensive detail of this new software update, Funtouch OS 15. From features to supported devices and their rollout schedule, here’s everything you need to know. So, let’s get started:
FunTouchOS 15 features:
Funtouch OS 15 brings a series of major updates that improve the phone’s operation and the user interface. One of the enhancements includes the change of the scheduling mechanism from the default ‘Fair Scheduling’ of Android to ‘Priority Scheduling’. This adjustment preempts computing power and is said to have increased the average speed of app opening by up to 15%.
The new OS also comes with Memory Enhancement Technology that helps decrease graphics processing unit (GPU) memory for background applications thereby improving multitasking.
In addition to these performance enhancements, Vivo has overhauled more than 3,800 system components: system colors, icons, fonts, and illustrations. Currently, users can select from 9 system themes with features for static, immersive, and video wallpapers.
Further, Funtouch OS 15 includes a new fingerprint recognition animation, a resizable app icon, and new big app icons for managing multiple apps. Aside from the looks, the new OS is quicker and lighter and it boots 20% faster app startup response, an average of 15% faster under load. It also has 40% better memory compression efficiency.
Gamers, in particular, will find improved Ultra Game Mode, where a new sidebar with a performance panel and game tools is added; it becomes easy to change settings such as refresh rate or touch sampling right during the game. Another new feature is the S-Capture mode, which can be used to draw on a screen while recording.
Finally, the AI Image Lab feature introduces new AI-driven tools the optimize photo quality; thus, the Funtouch OS 15 is a powerful set of changes that make the interface more attractive and optimized for the device’s performance.
Funtouch OS 15 availability:
The Funtouch OS 15 update will be available for an upgrade starting in mid-October on vivo X Fold3 Pro, X100 Series, and iQOO 12.
FunTouchOS 15 supported phones and rollout schedule:
| October 2024 | Vivo: X Fold 3, X100 Pro, X100
iQOO: iQOO 12 |
| November 2024 | Vivo: X90 Pro and X90
iQOO: iQOO 11 |
| December 2024 | Vivo: V40 Pro, V40, V40e, V30 Pro, V30, V30e, V29 Pro, V29, V29e, Y200 Pro, and T3 Ultra
iQOO: Neo 9 Pro |
January 2025
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Vivo: X80 Pro, X80, v27 Pro, V27, T3 Pro, and T3
iQOO: 9 Pro, 9T, Z9S Pro, Z9S, and Z9 |
February, 2025
|
Vivo: Y300, Y200 Plus, and T3x
iQOO: Neo 7 Pro, Neo 7, and Z9x |
| March 2025 | Vivo: Y200e, Y100, Y100A, T2 Pro, and T2
iQOO: Z7 Pro, Z7, and Z7s |
April 2025 |
Vivo: Vivo Y200 |
| May 2025 | Vivo: Y58, Y56, Y29, Y28s, T3 Lite, T2X
iQOO: iQOO Z9 Lite |
| June 2025 | Vivo: Y36 and Y28 |
How to install FunTouch OS 15:
- In your Vivo or iQOO device, go to the Settings app.
- Tap on the System Update option and the smartphone will automatically check for updates.
- Check if the FunTouchOS 15 update is available.
- If the newly launched software update is available, tap on the Download icon.
- After the downloading is done, install to initiate the update process and follow any on-screen instructions.
- Once the installation process is complete, the smartphone may reboot.
