New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on March 05, 2020) follows:
Oppo announced its latest custom Android skin – ColorOS 7 in China last November. Initially, the Chinese company revealed a preliminary update schedule for many of its devices.
However, a few weeks back, Oppo came up with an updated timeline (to account for issues due to coronavirus outbreak) on when it plans to release ColorOS 7 update, which is based on Android 10.
In the updated schedule, several Oppo devices are scheduled to get ColorOS 7 update next week, specifically on March 10. It seems that the company is now well on track to release the update, following the initial setback due to the outbreak.
Today, the company rolled out a fresh round of ColorOS 7 updates for early adopters. These ColorOS 7 updates for early adopters are basically an invitation for the next batch of testers for the devices, including Reno 10x Zoom, Reno 2, Reno Ace, Find X, R17 and R17 Pro.
For some devices, the invitation is for the “second batch” of limited early adopters, while for others, the invitation is for the “Third Batch” of limited early adopters. The recruitment channel opening time for all devices is 10:00 am on March 7.
For Reno 10x Zoom, the invitation is for the “Second Batch” of limited early bird adopters (30000 people). The qualifying devices are Reno 10x zoom version and Reno Barcelona customized version.
For Reno Ace, the invitation is for the “Third Batch” Limited Early adopters. The qualifying devices are Reno Ace and Reno Ace Gundam Edition.
For Find X also, the invitation is for the “Third Batch” limited early adopters (13000 people). The qualifying devices are Find X, Find X Lamborghini, and Find X Super Flash Charger.
For Reno 2, the invitation is for the “second batch” limited early adopters (10000 people).
For R17 Pro also, the invitation is for the “second batch” limited early adopters (3000 people). The qualifying devices are R17 Pro, R17 Pro New Year Edition, and R17 Pro King Custom Edition.
For R17, the invitation is for the “second batch” limited early adopters (8000 people). The qualifying devices are R17 and R17 New Year Edition.
If you are planning to apply, make sure you are aware of all the requirements and with the application process. More importantly, you should stick to the timeline given as the seats are limited.
Update (March 06, 2020)
OPPO has revealed that the Reno2 Z will receive an Android 10 update on March 16 while the Reno2 F and RX17 Pro aka R17 Pro will get it on March 27. The company also has some fresh details on its ColorOS 7 plans this coming Q2 2020. See the full details here.
Update (March 07, 2020)
The rollout has sadly been suspended. Head here for the complete coverage.
Update (March 09, 2020)
The suspended update is now rolling out again.
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