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- OriginOS 6, Vivo’s Android 16-based upgrade, introduces a sleek UI, smarter controls, and enhanced personalization.
- Powered by AI tools and the Origin Smooth Engine, it ensures faster app launches and smoother performance across devices.
- The global rollout starts in November 2025, bringing the refined experience to Vivo and iQOO smartphones worldwide.
Vivo has announced a worldwide rollout of OriginOS 6—its Android 16-based successor to FuntouchOS—marking a significant shift in design, AI integration, and day-to-day fluidity for Vivo and iQOO smartphones. Beyond a completely refreshed interface, OriginOS 6 emphasizes more extensive use of AI and improved sustained performance, aiming to reshape the Android experience across regions, including India.
Vivo has also shared a clear timeline and phased rollout schedule, giving users better visibility on when to expect the update. As with any staged release, availability may vary by device and region for a few days after the rollout starts. To check manually, go to Settings → System Update on your Vivo or iQOO device.
OriginOS 6 Timeline
Vivo ran a closed, phased preview program for select users over recent months. The stable rollout begins in November 2025, starting with flagships and expanding through H1 2026.
To be released in early November 2025:
- Vivo X Fold 5
- Vivo X200 Pro
- Vivo X200
- Vivo X200 FE
- Vivo V60
- iQOO 13
To be released in mid-November 2025:
- Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
- Vivo X100 Pro
- Vivo X100
- iQOO 12
To be released in mid-December 2025:
- Vivo V60e
- Vivo V50 series
- Vivo T4 Ultra, T4 Pro
- iQOO Neo 10 series
For the first half of 2026:
- Mid-range and budget devices, including Vivo V40, Vivo V30, broader T-series, and Y-series, will receive updates in waves beginning Q1 2026.
Note: Exact timing and eligible variants can differ by market and carrier. Availability may take a few days to appear for your specific device/region.
What’s New in OriginOS 6
After upgrading, users will notice a complete visual overhaul on the first boot. The UI looks cleaner, more modern, and more customizable.
Redesigned UI and Control Center
A refreshed layout and new Control Center provide finer, easier control over brightness, volume, and quick settings—while offering customization options that better reflect personal preferences.
Origin Island (Vivo’s Dynamic-Island-style UI)
Inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, Origin Island surfaces real-time app activity—calls, timers, music, and more—right at the top of the screen, boosting multitasking and glanceable interactions without switching apps.
Private Space for Your Data
Privacy gets a meaningful upgrade with Private Space, which lets you store sensitive files securely and run cloned apps privately—adding peace of mind that personal information remains protected.
New Widgets and Visual Enhancements
Expect Lock Screen Grid Widgets, improved charging animations, and upgraded Flip Cards for clearer navigation. The status bar has also been refined for better readability and organization.
AI + Performance Improvements
OriginOS 6 isn’t just a facelift—it’s designed to be faster and smarter.
- Origin Smooth Engine (with Memory Fusion and other under-the-hood tweaks) delivers the following, according to Vivo’s claims:
- 18.5% faster cold app start times
- 10.5% better frame-rate stability
- 106% faster data load times via Memory Fusion
- 35% better animation performance
- 41% better touch response time
In practical terms, apps launch more quickly, transitions feel smoother, and multitasking is more seamless.
Built-in AI Tools
OriginOS 6 adds several smart utilities to streamline daily tasks and creativity:
- AI Retouch for professional-looking camera enhancements
- Smart Call Assistant to handle calls with voice commands
- AI Creation and AI Search to speed up productivity
- Google Gemini integration for deeper, on-device, and cloud AI assistance
- DocMaster (regional; availability may vary) for scanning and editing documents
Attribution note: All performance percentages above are manufacturer claims from Vivo.
Vivo’s Global Software Shift
The launch of OriginOS 6 signals Vivo’s push toward a unified, worldwide software ecosystem, comparable to Samsung’s One UI and Oppo’s ColorOS, replacing FuntouchOS with a cohesive experience anchored to Android 16. Alongside increased investment in AI features and fluid design, Vivo is also emphasizing longer software support, aiming to compete more directly with premium Android brands.
Final Thought
With its sleek UI, meaningful privacy updates, helpful AI tools, and ambitious performance targets, OriginOS 6 ranks among Vivo’s most substantial software releases yet. Starting in November 2025 and rolling out in stages through 2026, it’s set to shape how Vivo and iQOO users interact with their phones—bringing a more polished, intelligent, and consistently smooth experience across price tiers.
