TL; DR
- vivo’s teaser video highlights smoother animations and some other changes in OriginOS 6 for the global market.
- Global launch is on October 15, 2025, in Shanghai, replacing Funtouch OS on vivo and iQOO devices worldwide, with a beta preview already live in India.
- We are also expecting other features like a revamped control center, notifications, lock screen customization, and more to make it to India.
vivo has shared a teaser video across different social media platforms including X, showcasing its upcoming Android 16-based skin, OriginOS 6 (which is replacing the infamous Funtouch OS). The clip demonstrates smooth swipes, refined app transitions, and the tagline “Smooth at Origin.” The UI shows a new settings layout, new app icons, and a dedicated Files app replacing reliance on Google Files.
Unlike the Chinese variant, the global build in the teaser does not display a traditional bottom dock. Also, the font seems to be Roboto by default. The status bar also seems to have remained unchanged.
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In another teaser, vivo showcases a feature for drag-and-drop image/file processing, something that was already available on OriginOS 5 in China. We also seem to be getting the Atomic Island (Dynamic Island clone) for live updates.
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Beta Testing and Launch Event
Ahead of launch, vivo has rolled out a closed beta program in India for the X200 Pro and iQOO 13. Registration is open through the system update menu, though slots are limited.
The global launch event is scheduled for October 15 in Shanghai, led by vivo CTO Shi Yujian. OriginOS 6 is expected to debut with the vivo X300 series, followed by a wider rollout.
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