Vivo is gearing up to launch OriginOS 7, its next major Android skin, with a beta program already underway for select devices.
The stable rollout is expected within weeks, and many users are eager to know if their phone will get the update.
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This guide covers the list of eligible Vivo and iQOO smartphones, the anticipated release timeline, and the new features that OriginOS 7 is expected to bring.
Eligible Devices for OriginOS 7
Vivo has not published an official list, but based on update policies, the following devices are likely to receive OriginOS 7.
Vivo X series: X Fold 6, X Fold 5, X Fold 3 Pro, X300, X300 Pro, X300 Ultra, X300 FE, X200, X200 Pro, X200 FE, X200T, X100, X100 Pro.
Vivo V series: V70, V70 Lite, V70 FE, V70 Elite, V60, V60e, V60 Lite, V60 Lite 4G, V50, V50e, V50 Lite, V50 Lite 4G, V40, V40 Pro.
Vivo T series: T5, T5 Pro, T5 Lite, T5x, T5e, T4, T4 Pro, T4 Ultra, T4 Lite, T4x, T4R.
Vivo S series: S2.
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Vivo Y series: Y600, Y600 Turbo, Y500, Y500 Pro, Y500s, Y500i, Y400, Y400 4G, Y400 Pro, Y400 Pro+, Y300 GT, Y300t, Y300i, Y60, Y51 Pro, Y31d 4G, Y21 (2026), Y11 (2026), Y05 4G.
iQOO flagship series: iQOO 15, iQOO 15 Ultra, iQOO 15R, iQOO 13, iQOO 12, iQOO 12 Pro.
iQOO Z series: Z11, Z11 Lite, Z11x, Z11i, Z10, Z10x, Z10R, Z10 Lite. iQOO Neo series: Neo 10, Neo 10R, Neo 9 Pro.
Vivo's update policy is unclear for many entry-level and lower mid-range devices, so they were not included. However, some may still receive the update.
Expected Release Timeline
Vivo hasn't announced an official release date, but the beta program started earlier than last year's OriginOS 6.
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Last year, the global beta was announced on September 29, with stable rollout in early November.
This year, the global beta is expected to be announced in early September or earlier. If all goes smoothly, the stable rollout could begin in October.
New Features and Improvements
Details are scarce, but beta testers report a liquid glass effect applied system-wide, with highlights, shadows, refraction, and dynamic lighting.
App opening animations feel more natural and stretched out.
The beta also features bouncy, springy animations and adds new themes and customization options.
Tipster Digital Chat Station claims the overall experience is better than Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 and Oppo's ColorOS 17.
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We'll update this post as more information becomes available.
