ColorOS makes Android 11 Beta preview available on OPPO Find X2 Series

June 22, 2020, Singapore – ColorOS today announced the availability of the new Android 11 Beta update for its flagship, OPPO Find X2 Series. The Find X2 Series is among the first smartphones in the world to receive this update, placing users in prime position to continue to be early adopters of the latest software.

Available from today, the Android 11 Beta update on Find X2 Series is a testament to the close partnership between ColorOS and Google, allowing ColorOS to continue delivering a highly customised, efficient, intelligent, and richly designed Android-based mobile OS.

Announcing the Android 11 Beta update, Andy Wu, Vice President and President of Software Engineering Business Unit, OPPO, said, “With over 350 million users, OPPO is one of the key partners for Google globally that interacts with a huge and diverse user base. Working closely with the Android team, ColorOS will accumulate first-hand feedback on Android 11 Beta to identify, fix and enhance features for Android developers and end-users.”

Several features announced by Google on the Android 11 Beta are already present in ColorOS, such as a time scheduled system-wide Dark-mode and built-in screen recorder. The first preview of Android 11 Beta on the Find X2 Series will include these along with the following new features from stock Android:

1. A dedicated Conversations section in the notification shade where you can easily view, engage and prioritise chats from various apps.¹

2. A new floating Bubbles UI for messaging apps that enables users to create floating windows for individual chats to improve multitasking.²

3. Improved privacy protection with additional one-time permission, permission auto reset, and background location preferences for more control over sensitive permissions.

ColorOS will incorporate additional features from Android 11 Beta in its future beta releases.

Apart from the stock Android 11 features, the customisations ColorOS made for the Find X2 Series will continue to be available, including All Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF camera focus, HDR video Enhancement, AI Nature Tone Display, and OPPO Share.

Developers and early adopters can download the update here starting today across all Find X2 Series phones. Please note that the beta release may contain bugs and uncertainties; it is only for developer use and not for use as an everyday driver.

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About ColorOS

ColorOS is a highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and richly designed Android-based mobile OS from OPPO. With over 350 million global users, ColorOS supports more than 80 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Indonesian.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first smartphone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with ColorOS and Internet services like HeyTap and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and 4 R&D Centers worldwide, as well as an International Design Center in London. The recently opened, first-ever R&D centre outside of China, in Hyderabad, is playing a pivotal role in the development of 5G technologies. In line with OPPO's commitment to Make in India, the manufacturing at Greater Noida plant has been increased to 50 million smartphones per year. According to IDC, OPPO has ranked 4th among the top 5 smartphone brands in India with an 88.4% year on year growth in Q4 2019.

¹Certain features will be supported in subsequent beta versions.

²Bubbles are now only applicable on Google message