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Following the official release of Android 12, smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to launch Android 12-based updates for their custom Android skins. For instance, Realme will be launching its Realme UI 3.0 on October 13th. Others like Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi are currently focusing on their respective Android 12 beta programs. Now, OPPO has finally unveiled ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 globally. The new update comes with tons of visual upgrades and picks up on the privacy features of Android 12. In this article, we will look at some of the best features of ColorOS 12, its release date and the list of supported devices.
ColorOS 12 Release Date
OPPO unveiled ColorOS 12 globally on Monday, October 11, at 2:30PM IST. The company held a virtual event that was live-streamed online on YouTube. This came a few days after Android 12 source code was added to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and a month after the ColorOS China launch.
ColorOS Best Features
The latest operating system from OPPO comes loaded with a host of interesting features like new inclusive design, new tools in the Sidebar, better privacy controls, and more. Let’s take a closer look at these features:
Refreshed UI
Starting with the UI, you will notice a lot of differences from the last gen ColorOS 11. The latest upgrade comes with a clean and uncluttered UI, with more white space between content. OPPO says it has also worked with linguistic experts to provide accurate UI text. ColorOS 12 supports over 13 Indian languages. OPPO has also put in a lot of work in animations. Thanks to Animation Engine 3.0, the animations are true to life in the update. There are also improvements in transitions.
OPPO has improved how the icons look in ColorOS 12. They have more details to them with added light and shadows, to make them look more life-like. Due to ColorOS and OxygenOS merger, you will also see a lot of OxygenOS elements in ColorOS 12.
Screen Translate in the Smart Sidebar
The smart sidebar in Color OS is getting a revamp as well. It now features new tools such as a three-finger screenshot option, Screen Translate and Background Stream. The new Screen Translate feature allows you to translate all the text on screen once you use it from the sidebar. The new Background Stream tool on the Sidebar enables you to run a video in the background, even when the screen is locked.
Cross-Screen Connection
Cross-screen connection is probably the biggest feature of ColorOS 12. It enables you to use your phone from your PC, and share files at blazing speeds. This feature can also be used to edit documents on PCs that are stored on your OPPO phone. OPPO says the feature will work with most Windows 10 devices.
ColorOS 12 Privacy features
The new Color OS upgrade will naturally feature Android 12 privacy features. For instance, you will see privacy indicators on the status bar if an app is using sensitive permissions including the camera, microphone and location.
You can also send an approximate location to the app, rather than sending your precise location. Other than that, there is a privacy dashboard that keeps track of permissions used by apps. When sharing photos or videos, you will now have the ability to remove private information such as data, location, etc. The anti-peeping notification system is also improved in ColorOS 12. In this, the phone automatically detects if the owner is viewing the notification content. If not, the content is not visible.
Wallpaper-based Theming System
The wallpaper based theming is one of the biggest features of Android 12, and it is coming in ColorOS 12. With this feature, the color of the settings and other menus changes based on the color of the wallpaper. In the new update, OPPO will automatically pick the wallpaper color using the algorithm.
Improved Battery Optimization
The battery dashboard has been revamped and gives a detailed view of how much power has been consumed. On top of that, there are more power saving options such as turning off edge lighting, turning off background activity, preventing notifications from waking up etc.
ColorOS 12 Supported Devices
Starting October 11, OPPO will begin the roll-out Android 12-based ColorOS 12. The beta update will first arrive on OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G and on other devices starting from November. Below is Oppo’s entire schedule for the release of ColorOS 12 globally –
October 11th 2021
- OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G
November 2021
- OPPO Find X2
- OPPO Find X2 Pro
- OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobile Lamborghini Edition
- OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
- OPPO Reno6 Pro Diwali Edition
- OPPO Reno6 5G
December 2021
- OPPO Reno6
- OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
- OPPO Reno5 Pro
- OPPO Reno5
- OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition
- OPPO Reno6 Z 5G
- OPPO F19 Pro+
- OPPO A74 5G
- OPPO A73 5G
2022 First Half
- OPPO Find X3 Lite 5G
- OPPO Find X3 Neo 5G
- OPPO Find X2 Neo
- OPPO Find X2 Lite
- OPPO Reno1Ox Zoom
- OPPO Reno5 5G
- OPPO Reno5 F
- OPPO Reno5 Lite
- OPPO Reno5 Z 5G
- OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G
- OPPO Reno4 5G
- OPPO Reno4 F
- OPPO Reno4 Lite
- OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
- OPPO Reno4 Pro
- OPPO Reno4
- OPPO Reno4 Mo Salah Edition
- OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G
- OPPO Reno3 Pro
- OPPO Reno3
- OPPO Reno5 A
- OPPO F19 Pro
- OPPO F17 Pro
- OPPO A94 5G
- OPPO A94, A93
- OPPO A54 54
- OPPO A53s 5G
2022 Second Half
- OPPO F19
- OPPO F19s
- OPPO F17
- OPPO A74
- OPPO A73
- OPPO A53
- OPPO A53s
- OPPO A16s
How to Install ColorOS 12 Beta
The #ColorOS12 upgrade roll-out timeline is here!
— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) October 11, 2021
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Discover how to apply for the beta version 
If you want to be one of the first ones to get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12, here is what you need to do –
- On your ColorOS 12 supported device, go to Settings.
- Tap on Software update.
- Tap on the cog-wheel icon at the top.
- Tap on the trial version and select the beta version.
- Fill in your details and tap on Submit.
- You will now find the ColorOS 12 update in the Software update section.
OPPO ColorOS 12 News
OPPO A74 5G Gets ColorOS 12 Beta Version in India (December 22, 2021)
OPPO has started rolling out the ColorOS 12 beta version based on the Android 12 operating system for its OPPO A74 5G smartphone. The brand has revealed that the beta version is available for 5,000 OPPO A74 5G users in India and Indonesia. The company has also revealed that the ColorOS 12 beta update is also available for OPPO Reno6, OPPO Reno 5 and Reno5 Marvel Edition in in Indonesia.
#ColorOS12 beta version based on #Android12 is now available for the following OPPO devices in these countries
OPPO Reno6
OPPO Reno5 & Reno5 Marvel Edition
OPPO A74 5G
Apply now！— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) December 21, 2021
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OPPO F19 Pro+ and Reno5 Pro 5G Get ColorOS 12 Beta Update in India (December 13, 2021)
OPPO has started rolling out the ColorOS 12 Beta update, which is based on Android 12, in India. The company has announced that it is rolling out the beta update for the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G and OPPO F19 Pro+ smartphones in India. Moreover, the company has also rolled out the beta update to OPPO Reno5 Pro in Pakistan and OPPO Renoo6 Z 5G in Thailand and Cambodia.
OPPO Rolls Out ColorOS 12 Stable Update Schedule for its Devices in India (December 6, 2021)
OPPO has revealed that it will be soon rolling out the stable version of the ColorOS 12 update in India starting from December 20th. The company has revealed that OPPO Find X2 Pro, Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition, and Find X2 smartphones will get the stable Android 12 update on December 20th. Moreover, the Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition and Reno6 Pro 5G will get a stable update on December 22nd. Lastly, the OPPO Reno6 5G will get the ColorOS 12 update on December 28th.
OPPO Rolls out Android 12 beta Update Schedule for OPPO F19 Pro+ and Reno5 Pro 5G in India (December 6, 2021)
OPPO has rolled out a new update schedule for the ColorOS 12 Beta update schedule for its new range of smartphones. As per the company, the OPPO F19 Pro+ and Reno5Pro 5G will get the Android 12 Beta update starting from December 10th. The OPPO A74 5G smartphone will get the beta update from December 28th.
OPPO Find X3 Pro Gets ColorOS 12 Stable Update
OPPO has started rolling out a stable ColorOS 12 update to its flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro. The company has now started rolling out the stable update in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The new update comes with version number CPH2173_11.C.33. Users can check for the update by going to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Trial version.
OPPO Rolls Out ColorOS 12 Beta for Reno6 Pro 5G in India (November 19, 2021)
OPPO has announced that it has started seeding the ColorOS 12 Beta update for its Reno6 Pro 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition in India. The company has confirmed that Indian users can apply for the ColorOS 12 Beta programme for both devices in the country.
Our #ColorOS12 beta upgrade (based on #Android12) is now available to Indian users on：
Go and apply now! pic.twitter.com/18p7gD6oUc— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) November 19, 2021
OPPO Rolls out ColorOS 12 Beta for Find X2 Series in India (November 15, 2021)
OPPO has started rolling out the ColorOS 12 Beta update for its Find X2 series in India and Indonesia. The company has revealed that the latest update is available for OPPO Find X2, Find X2 Pro, and Find X2 Proo Automobili Lamborghini Edition. The company is currently looking for 5,000 beta testers across all three smartphones. If you have a Find X2 series smartphone, then you can head over to Settings > Software Update and then tap on the gear icon. from there, you can click on Apply for Beta Version and then follow on-screen instructions to apply for the beta testing.
Our #ColorOS12 beta upgrade based on #Android12 is here!
If you are in 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚, the following devices are eligible to apply for the beta upgrade
— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) November 15, 2021
OPPO Reveals India November 2021 Roll-out Plan for ColorOS 12 (November 9, 2021)
OPPO has rolled out its November 2021 plan to roll out ColorOS 12 update to select OPPO smartphones. As per the company, the OPPO Find X2 Pro, Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition and Find X2 will get ColorOS 12 starting from November 17th in India. The OPPO Reno6 Pro will get the update on November 22nd in the country, while the OPPO Reno6 5G will get ColorOS 12 update on November 25th in India.
OPPO Begins ColorOS 12 Closed Beta Programme for Reno 6 Smartphone (October 18th, 2021)
OPPO has revealed that it has started the recruitment programme for its latest operating system. The company has kickstarted the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 closed beta programme in China. The company is currently recruiting OPPO Reno 6 users to test out the new operating system.
ColorOS 12 Based on Android 12 Will Launch Globally On October 11th (October 7th, 2021)
In a tweet, Oppo confirmed that it will keep the global launch of Android 12-based ColorOS 12 on October 11th, Monday at 9AM (GMT)/ 5PM(GMT+8)/2:30PM IST. This comes only a month after ColorOS 12 was first revealed in China. The company will hold a virtual event that can be live streamed on YouTube.
Along with revealing new features, the company will likely announce the roll-out schedule of ColorOS 12. The Oppo Find X3 series might be the first one to receive the update, as Oppo has already begun ColorOS 12 beta testing for device owners in Malaysia and Indonesia.
OPPO Might Introduce New Features for ColorOS 12 during OPPO Developer Conference (ODC) 2021 (September 26, 2021)
OPPO has confirmed that it will be holding its annual developer conference in October. The company has revealed that the OPPO Developer Conference (ODC) 2021 will be held on October 27th. During the conference, one might expect the brand to talk about its latest ColorOS 12 update and it is possible that it might add some new features to it as well. The brand might also reveal a roadmap for the rollout of ColorOS 12 at the global level and more.
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