New update on June 16, 2020: Good news for the Oppo A9 2020 smartphone users, because the OEM has now made the Android 10 (ColorOS 7) stable update live for the users. There is no set quota for this push and all the users of the Oppo A9 2020 are eligible to pick up the update. The update will be arriving with version number C.65 via OTA. In order to check for the update, you need to head over to Settings > Software Updates and click on “Trial Version” from the gear menu located in the upper right corner. Here is the complete changelog of the update;
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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. • 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 • 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. • 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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New update on June 12, 2020: The Chinese variant of the Oppo A9 2020 which is known as Oppo A11x is now getting served with the stable Android 10 update along with ColorOS 7. And while the users in China are picking up the update, it should soon be expected to arrive for the users of the Oppo A9 2020 in other regions as well. Going by the official roadmap, the Android 10 stable update is expected to arrive starting from June 15, which is not far away.
New update on June 10, 2020: The early adopter’s program for Android 10 (ColorOS 7) beta update has been increased by Oppo for the Oppo A9 2020. The early adopter’s program has now been increased to a quota of 10,000 users and the recruitment has begun from June 9, 10 AM. Notably, beta recruitment is live only for the users of Oppo A9 2020 in China. In order to enroll yourself, click Settings> Software Update> Settings button in the upper right corner, then Upgrade early adopters> ColorOS 7 official version early adopters, and fill in the required information, check the early adopters notice and privacy policy, click on “Apply now”. And those who have successfully registered will be receiving the updates within three days.
New update on May 23, 2020: The Android 10 (ColorOS 7) beta update is now live for the Oppo A9 2020. As per the official roadmap, the update was scheduled to roll out on May 28. But, by the looks of it, the OEM seems to have been in a rush and has rolled out the update for the users of the Oppo A9 2020. The first batch of the registration is limited to around 5000 users and those who have registered successfully with the beta program, are receiving the update with version number CPH1931EX_11.C.60. For those who wish to apply for the update, can head over to Settings»Software Updates»tap the gear icon»Trial Version»fill in the required information and click on Apply Now. Here is the complete list of changes and features this new update brings in for the Oppo A9 2020:
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New update on May 2, 2020: So, Oppo has now finally shared a new timeline that specifically depicts the date on which the Oppo A9 2020 will get the beta rollout of the Android 10 as well as the Android 10 stable update. As per the newly released update plan, the A9 2020 will get a stable update in Singapore and Taiwan somewhere in Q3 2020. While talking about the beta rollout plan, the Oppo A9 2020 is scheduled to get the beta rollout on May 28.
New update on April 30, 2020: Oppo has revealed the exact dates on which the users of the Oppo smartphones can expect the ColorOS 7 (Android 10) updates on their phones. Notably, the Oppo A9 2020 will be updated with the best of ColorOS 7 (Android 10) in May 2020. So, users can expect to enroll themselves with the beta program and later get the update as soon as the program kicks off.
New Update on April 11, 2020: Amidst Coronavirus crisis, Oppo decided to change the release date of ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 to a few of their devices. In which, Oppo released a new update plan where the Oppo A9 2020 will be eligible to receive the stable ColorOS 7 on April 18 along with Oppo F9 Series.
Here is their new update plan where a bunch of Oppo phones is now scheduled to be upgraded to Android 10 under their ColorOS 7 stable version by April
As the name suggests the Oppo A9 2020 is the next-gen smartphone released in September 2019 which is also known as Oppo A11x. The handset runs on Android 9.0 Pie on the top of ColorOS 6.1 skin. Whereas Google has released the latest Android 10 version in September 2019 and then Oppo has released ColorOS 7 based on Android 10. So, if you’re an Oppo A9 2020 user and want to enroll for the Android 10 beta testing, the Oppo A9 2020 Android 10 ColorOS 7: First Early Build Coming Soon.
According to the recent development, Oppo has also enlisted some of its eligible devices that are compatible to run the ColorOS 7 and the Oppo A9 2020 model is one of them. The Oppo A9 has already received the Android 10 trial update recently. Now, it’s time for the Oppo A9 2020 and the update timeline indicates that the first early beta build will come in Q2 2020.
ColorOS 7 Features (Android 10)
Oppo has launched its new custom skin version called ColorOS 7 officially a couple of months ago. If you’re one of the Oppo Reno 2 users then you should wait for the official stable update based on Android 10. It features plenty of customized features or options specific for the Oppo devices along with most of the native Android 10 features. Let’s take a quick look below.
- Redesigned UI
- New icons pack with a custom shape, size
- Breeno Smart Voice Assistant
- Improved RAM management
- New sound effects
- Portrait Mode 2.0
- Soloop video editor
- Improved visual design and UI elements
- ART+ Wallpapers
- System-wide Dark Mode
- Improved notification center
What’s on Android 10?
Google has announced the 10th iteration of Android OS in September 2019. It comes with several features and system improvements. To be very specific, the Android 10 version mainly offers better user experience and privacy/security features.
It features System-wide Dark Mode, Gestures Navigation, Wi-Fi & QR Code scanning, improved app sharing menu, improved app permissions, enhanced location privacy control, easy security updates, Focus mode, live caption, family link, multi-camera API, built-in call screening, sound amplifier, better notification control, and more. It also offers 5G support, foldable support, improved lock screen, smart reply, etc.
Oppo A9 2020 Android 10 ColorOS 7 Update Status
We’ve provided the update timeline screenshot below and all the Oppo A9 (2020) unit users can be able to apply & receive the ColorOS 7 based Android 10 early beta build in Q2 2020. So, the interested beta testers should have to wait for a couple of weeks or so to receive the beta update notification.
#ColorOS fans, rejoice! ? Now that March is here, we understand that many fans have been waiting for more #ColorOS7 + #Android10 trial version batches. Check our Q2 plan and stay tuned for more announcements! How to apply?save it for future use：https://t.co/nDQhBfcnXC pic.twitter.com/JJ244dScW6
— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) March 6, 2020
The beta testing recruitment process will start in China initially and after a successful application, users will get the beta update within 3 days or so.
Oppo A9 2020 Specifications
The device came with a 6.5-inches IPS LCD display with 720×1600 pixels resolution. It’s equipped with Snapdragon 665 chipset, Android 9.0 Pie (ColorOS 6.1), Adreno 610 GPU, 4GB/8GB RAM, 128GB of internal storage with a dedicated microSD card slot. The handset packs a huge 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.
In terms of the camera segment, the device sports a quad rear camera setup of a 48MP (wide, f/1.8) + an 8MP (ultrawide, f/2.3) + a 2MP (f/2.4) + a 2MP (depth, f/2.4) lens. The rear camera setup also features PDAF, AutoFocus, Gyro-EIS, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flashlight, etc. While the front packs a single 16MP (wide, f/2.0) selfie camera with HDR mode.
It has a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, FM Radio, MicroUSB 2.0 port, USB OTG, etc. The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, an ambient light, an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass sensor.
