Oppo has previously published the official roadmap for smartphone models that will receive ColorOS 7 based on Android 10. The deployment has faced a slight delay due to the current epidemic crisis, but it seems that the company is now ready to release the stable ColorOS 7 for certain Global models.
ColorOS 7 stable spotted on different Oppo Global smartphones
The global Oppo smartphones models that started receiving the stable ColorOS 7 update are as follows (next to the name, you will also find the corresponding firmware version).
- Reno 2 – CPH1907PUEX_11.C.25_1250_ 202004131719
- Reno Z – CPH1979_C.21
- F11 -CPH1969EX_11.C.20_1200_202003220037
- F11-Pro – CPH1969EX_11.C.20_1200_202003220037
- F11-Pro Avengers – CPH1969EX_11.C.20_1200_202003220037
- A9 – CPH1969EX_11.C.20_1200_202003220037
- R17 – CPH1879EX_F.03
Some users of these smartphones have started receiving the OTA update, and son it will be deployed to all users. Here is the official changelog of the ColorOS 7 update for these phones:
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Visuals
- Brand new borderless design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
- Added OPPO Sans as the default font. The new font delivers a refreshing feel and fits well with OPPO’s pursuit of blending beauty and technology.
Smart Sidebar
- Optimised user interfaces and improved one-handed operation.
- Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen mode.
- Added two settings: Assistive Ball Opacity and Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App.
- Optimised the Floating Window feature for more apps.
- Added a bubble: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse and open the app.
Screenshot
- Optimised 3-Finger Screenshot: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers to adjust the screenshot size. Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
- Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
- Optimised screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.
Navigation Gestures 3.0
- New gesture: Swipe inward from both sides of the screen and then hold to switch to the previous app.
- Optimised gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.
System
- Added Dark Mode: Protects your eyes while reducing power consumption.
- Optimised the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
- Added Focus Mode: Shields you from outside distractions when you are learning or working.
- Added all new charging animation.
- Swipe left or right to ignore banner notifications.
- Added a pause function for screen recording.
- Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
- New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
- Optimised system pre-loaded ringtones.
- Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
- Colour Accessibility Mode added to improve the user experience for visually impaired users.
- New management function for recent tasks: You can view memory information about recent tasks and lock apps.
Games
- Optimised visual interaction for Game Space.
- Optimised the startup animation for Game Space.
Home Screen
- More live wallpapers.
- Added Art+ static wallpapers.
- Customise whether to open Global Search or the notification drawer when swiping down on the Home screen.
- Customise the size, shape, and style of app icons on the Home screen.
- Swipe up on the Lock screen to switch unlock methods.
- Optimised the graphic design of password unlocks to facilitate one-handed operations.
- Supported live wallpapers on the Lock screen.
- More screen-off clock styles.
- Added a simple Home screen mode, featuring larger fonts and icons and a clearer layout.
Security
- Connect your phone to Wi-Fi networks using a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.
Tools
- In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating
- Added the trim feature in Recordings.
- The Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.
- Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.
Camera
- Optimised the Camera UI for better user experience.
- Optimised the Timer UI and sound.
Photos
- Optimised the Album UI for a clear hierarchy and quick lookup of photos.
- Added Album Recommendations that recognises more than 80 different scenes.
Communications
- OPPO Share now supports sharing files with vivo and Xiaomi devices.
- Optimised the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.
Settings
- Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.
Applications
- Soloop Video Editor: Create your video with one tap.
- Added DocVault, an app for easy management and use of your digital ID cards (available only on phones sold in India).
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