Vivo, iQOO To Replace Funtouch OS With OriginOS 6 In India, Rollout Coming Soon

iQOO has officially confirmed that its upcoming software skin, OriginOS 6, will soon make its way to India. The announcement was made by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya through a social media post, finally putting an end to speculation about whether Vivo and iQOO will bring the Android 16-based interface to the country. Also Read: iQOO 15 Specifications And Design Leaked Again: What's New?

Until now, smartphones from Vivo and iQOO in India have shipped with Funtouch OS, while their Chinese counterparts ran on OriginOS. With this move, the company is set to unify its software experience across markets. OriginOS 6, which replaces Funtouch OS 15 (based on Android 15), is expected to deliver a refined design, fluid animations, and closer integration of Android 16 features. Also Read: Vivo X300 Series Launch Set For THIS Date In China: What We Know About India Launch?

The announcement comes after weeks of leaks and reports hinting at the change. In fact, just hours before the official confirmation, the company quietly renamed the official Funtouch OS account on X (formerly Twitter) to OriginOS (@FuntouchOS_IN) – a clear hint at what was coming. Also Read: iQOO 15 Launching Soon With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, LED Camera Ring, And Sleek Design

While the rollout details are yet to be disclosed, industry reports suggest that premium smartphones from Vivo and iQOO will be the first to get the update, followed by mid-range and budget devices in phases. An alleged Vivo India employee also hinted at this timeline in a recent Reddit discussion, further adding weight to the speculation.

In China, Vivo has already announced that OriginOS 6 will launch on October 10, debuting on the upcoming Vivo X300 and X300 Pro smartphones. These devices will be the first to ship with the new Android 16-based custom skin out of the box, while older models will get the update in the coming months.

For Indian users, this marks an important shift as OriginOS 6 could bring a more polished experience compared to Funtouch OS, aligning Vivo and iQOO devices here with their global counterparts.