Oppo F9, Oppo F9 Pro Start Receiving Android 10-Based ColorOS 7 Update in India

The ColorOS 7 update brings a host of new features such as Dark Mode, Focus Mode, enhanced camera UI, and more.

By Abhik Sengupta | Updated: 11 June 2020 11:05 IST

Oppo F9, Oppo F9 Pro Start Receiving Android 10-Based ColorOS 7 Update in India

ColorOS 7, based on Android 10, was unveiled in November 2019

Highlights

The update comes with build number CPH1823EX_11.F.09_2090_202006051759
Oppo F9, Oppo F9 Pro users can check settings for ColorOS 7 availability
Oppo F7 and Oppo A5 2020 will too receive ColorOS 7 soon

Oppo F9 and Oppo F9 Pro phones have started receiving Android 10-based ColorOS 7 system update. The Chinese tech company via its Twitter account has confirmed that Oppo F9 and Oppo F9 Pro users in India are also getting the latest software update starting Wednesday. The development comes days after Oppo released ColorOS 7 rollout roadmap for smartphones in India that includes the Oppo F9 series, Oppo F7, Oppo A5 2020, and more. The new system update brings a host of features and upgrades such as Dark Mode and Focus Mode along with other system improvements.

According to the changelog shared on Oppo community page, the ColorOS 7 update comes with the build number CPH1823EX_11.F.09_2090_202006051759. An Oppo executive on the community page also states that Oppo F9 and Oppo F9 Pro users who are on the "trial version" won't need to update the system twice as the operating system they are using is essentially the "official version." As mentioned the company has released the Android 10-based ColorOS7 over-the-air (OTA) update in India as well and users can check its availability by heading to Settings > Software Update > Update to the Latest Version. Users can also use this method: Settings > Software Update > Click on Settings gear icon at the right top corner > Apply Trial Version to get the new update.

Yes, the stable version of ColorOS 7 update for the OPPO F9 Pro has been released today. To get the update, follow these steps:
- Settings > Software Update > Update to the Latest Version
or
- Settings > Software Update > Click ⚙️ at the right top corner > Apply Trial Version
— OPPO Customer Care (at 🏡) (@OPPOCareIN) June 10, 2020

New Features on ColorOS 7

Having said that, the ColorOS 7 is a significant departure from the previous iterations of ColorOS, offering a cleaner and clutter-free UI with a host of new features. Oppo F9 and Oppo F9 Pro users are receiving new borderless design, new fonts, optimised gestures, new live and static wallpapers, enhanced camera UI, and enhanced Wi-Fi security.

Other features on Oppo F9 and Oppo F9 Pro with the new ColorOS 7 update include Dark Mode, Focus Mode, pause function for screen recording, floating window, customisable app icons on the Home screen, new screenshot settings, and a new Soloop Video Editor app. Lastly, Oppo Share now supports sharing files with Vivo and Xiaomi devices.

Oppo India Shares ColorOS 7 Update Roadmap for More Smartphones

Oppo recently announced a roadmap for Oppo devices eligible to get this software iteration. Along with Oppo F9 series, phones including Oppo F7, and Oppo A9 2020 will too receive ColorOS 7 in the first phase.

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Oppo F9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great battery life
Vivid display

Bad
No fast charging
Below-average low-light performance
Heats up under load

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771)

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android Oreo

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Oppo F9 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great battery life
Sharp screen with subtle notch
ColorOS is packed with features

Bad
Disappointing cameras
Below-average performance
Gets slightly warm under stress

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771)

Front Camera 25-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android Oreo

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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