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Vivo Takes OriginOS Global With Android 16–Based OriginOS 6, Rollout Begins in November

The move unifies Vivo software across regions, replacing FuntouchOS on global devices.

Overview

  • OriginOS 6 debuts on the X300 and X300 Pro and will reach existing models in phases starting in early November 2025.
  • Initial updates target the X Fold5, X200 series, and iQOO 13, with more devices following through the first half of 2026.
  • The release brings a new transparency‑and‑blur design language, a revamped Vivo Sans font, and the Origin Island interface powered by Android 16 Live Updates.
  • Vivo highlights Google integrations such as the Gemini chatbot and Circle to Search, along with features like Copy & Go and Drag & Go for contextual actions.
  • Company figures tout faster app launches, improved frame stability, and expanded background app retention, while some outlets note strong visual similarities to Apple’s Liquid Glass design.