Sign up for OPPO’s ColorOS 7 beta program to test Android 10 on your OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom
by Peter Holden
We reviewed the Reno 10x Zoom Edition from OPPO earlier this which impressed us in almost every aspect apart from the ColorOS software experience that felt a little clunky at times with missing features such as dark mode and full icon customization. OPPO would appear to have taken the complaints on board because it recently announced ColorOS 7 that is based on Android 10 with the promise of a lightweight visual approach as well as the inclusion of the all-important dark mode. If you have a Reno or Reno 10x Zoom you can get in on the ColorOS 7 action because OPPO has announced that beta programs for the two phones have gone live. Join us after the break for more details.
The ColorOS 7 beta trials for the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom will each accept a first batch of 5,000 participants. Both trials are already underway, so there is no time to lose if you want to experience Android 10 on your eligible handset sooner than everyone else.
To get the ColorOS 7 beta OTA, you’ll need to ensure that your handset is updated to the latest official software builds:
- Reno: CPH1917EX_11.A.12_0121_201909252249 or CPH1917EX_11.A.13_0130_201910282307
- Reno 10x Zoom: CPH1919EX_11.A.14_0140_201910221746 or CPH1919EX_11.A.13_0130_201909211214
Next, go to “Settings” and then “Software Updates” before tapping the settings icon in the upper right corner. Select “Trial Version” and fill in the required information, read and then click the “Must-know” checkbox, and select “Apply Now”. Now go back to “Settings – Software Update” and check to see if the beta firmware is available to download.
The ColorOS 7 beta will bring the following features customizations to your Reno or Reno 10x Zoom smartphone.
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.
• Optimised the Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager and removed No Notification Alerts.
• 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.
• Added Focus Mode: Shields you from outside distractions when you are learning or working.
• Added all new charging animation.
• Optimised the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
• 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 window.
• Added the trim feature in Recordings.
• Added 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.
Let us know in the comments below if you are going to sign up to the ColorOS 7 beta for your Reno or Reno 10x Zoom.
Source: OPPO
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