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Chinese smartphone giant Vivo on Wednesday officially announced the arrival of OriginOS 6 for its global users, including India. The new Android 16-based operating system is set to replace the existing
FuntouchOS on both Vivo and iQOO devices. According to the tech giant, the update aims to “redefine the way humans interact with devices in the age of AI.” The rollout is scheduled to begin soon and it brings a fresh interface, powerful AI features, and several system-level upgrades designed to make the user experience smoother and smarter. Here's everything you need to know.Top Features Of OriginOS 6The update introduces several notable features, starting with Origin Island, which cleverly makes use of the punch-hole notch and integrates Android 16’s Live Updates API. This feature provides real-time contextual suggestions, enabling quick actions like Copy and Go (instantly calling, messaging, or saving contacts after copying information) and Drag & Go (dragging images or data between apps for seamless multitasking). The lock screen and home interface have also received a major facelift. Users will find Flip Cards that dynamically shift with device tilt, a customisable Lock Screen Grid, and a new 4×7 Home Screen Grid layout for better organisation. System apps like iManager, Origin Health, and Immersive Weather have been redesigned to offer clearer task visibility.AI-Powered Tools AI is a big part of this update. Features like AI Retouch combine erase, expand, and enhance tools for image editing. AI Creation helps users write, summarise, or proofread content, while DocMaster makes editing PDFs and Word files a breeze. There’s also AI Search that understands natural language queries across apps, and AI Captions that offer real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation, a handy tool for meetings or videos.ALSO READ: 5 Best Google Pixel 10 Alternatives You Can Consider Right NowCross-Device Ecosystem Vivo is also expanding its ecosystem with OriginOS 6. The Vivo Office Suite allows seamless file sharing between phones, PCs, and the web. You can even transfer photos by simply shaking two devices together. Features like app continuity (à la iPad) and Small Window 2.0 for cars make the experience more fluid. On the power side, Global Direct Power Supply 2.0 and Micro Power Genie 2.0 are claimed to improve standby time by 7% and help resume tasks instantly.Rollout Timeline: Vivo And iQOO DevicesThe rollout will happen in phases over the next few months:November 2025: Vivo X Fold5, X200 series, iQOO 13 lineup, iQOO Neo10 seriesDecember 2025: Vivo X Fold3 Pro, X100 lineup, iQOO 12 and Neo9 seriesJanuary–March 2026: X90 series, S30 series, iQOO 11 and Z10 lineup, X Flip, S20, iQOO Z9April–May 2026: Mid-range phones including the Vivo S18 series, Y500, Y300 series, and iQOO Neo7The Vivo X300 series and iQOO 15 will ship with OriginOS 6 pre-installed.How To Download OriginOS 6Once the update reaches your device, you can check manually by heading to Settings- System- Software Update. If available, simply follow the on-screen instructions to download and install.
