This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom…..
Original story (published on May 1) follows:
Although late to the party, Vivo has now switched gears in rolling out the Android 10 updates for its devices. A few of its devices are already running either beta or stable versions of Android 10 including, Vivo 5S, Vivo NEX series, X27/X27 Pro, and Vivo NEX 3 5G.
Not only this, but the company has also shared its plans to update its new iQOO series of devices (includes iQOO, iQOO Pro & iQOO Neo) with iQOO UI (Android 10) in the month of June in China.
And while the OEM, is slowly getting into the groove, Vivo has now started with the Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10) beta recruitment for the Vivo X30 and Vivo S1 (China Variant) smartphones in China.
Interestingly, the company has ruled out any plans for upgrading the Vivo S1 (Indian variant) with Android 10. While the update for the Vivo X30 was delayed due to some issues with the Samsung drivers.
Cut to now, the Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10) beta recruitment registrations for the Vivo S1 and X30 will open from May 1 to May 10, while the internal testing time has been scheduled between, May 16 – June 15.
Here is exactly what the announcement reads (translated):
【Schedule】
Registration time: May 1st-May 10th
Internal testing time: May 16-June 15(Source)
This beta recruitment quota is limited to 400 users for both the Vivo S1 and Vivo X30. In fact, there are some exclusive rewards for the beta testers based on the feedback and ranking they achieve during the internal testing process.
If you are also interested and own any of the Vivo S1 or the Vivo X30 in China, then you can quickly head over to the below-mentioned website to register yourself, as the quota is limited.
You just simply need to head over to the above signup link and enter information like your device’s model, name, age, occupation, email id, etc. for the beta recruitment and that’s it.
The update will be then, later pushed for all the users who were successful in registering themselves withing the specified quota of beta recruitment. Note that this recruitment is only for the Chinese users, other regions users should not apply.
Update 1 (May 16)
According to sources from Vivo’s R&D team, the Android 10 update for the Vivo S1 Pro is likely to arrive next week. Head here for more details.
Update 2 (May 18, 2020)
The beta update to Android 10 for the Vivo X30 is now live. Head here for more details.
Update 2 (June 16, 2020)
The beta update recruitment to Funtouch OS 10 is now open for the Vivo X30 and S1. Head here for more details.
Update 2 (June 29, 2020)
The beta update to Android 10 for the Vivo S1 is now live. Head here for more details.
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