Funtouch OS

Funtouch OS is an Android-based operating system developed by Vivo. It was initially released in 2013 and serves as the primary software on Vivo smartphones. The operating system is based on the Android platform and has been modified to improve the user experience. Some of the features specific to Vivo smartphones include a new user interface.

Funtouch OS
Developer	Vivo
Written in	C, C++, Java
OS family	Unix-like system, Android
Working state	Current
Source model	Partially open source
Initial release	1.0 (Based on Android 4.2), October 15, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-10-15) (China) 2.0 (Based on Android 4.3) (Global), September 30, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-09-30)
Latest release	15 (Based on Android 15) / September 30, 2024; 9 months ago (2024-09-30)
Package manager	V-Appstore[a] Google Play Store[b] APK
Instruction sets	32-bit ARM, MIPS architecture, x86, x64
Kernel type	Single kernel, modified Linux kernel
Default user interface	Graphical user interface (multi-touch)
License	GNU General Public License V3 Apache License 2.0 Proprietary
Preceded by	Funtouch 3D UI
Succeeded by	Origin OS (Only available in mainland China)
Official website	vivo.com (Global) vivo.com (China)

History

The Vivo X5 was the first device to run Funtouch OS 2.0 in 2014. Although it is based on Android 4.4.2, the operating system has been modified to provide functions and design elements exclusive to Vivo devices. Funtouch OS has seen numerous updates over the years, each of which has added new functionality and enhancements to the system.^[1][2]

On November 19, 2020, Vivo announced the launch of a new generation mobile phone system, Origin OS (the international version still uses Funtouch OS) at the Shenzhen Conference, replacing the current Funtouch OS user interface. OriginOS has improved the visual and tactile smoothness, and also strengthened RAM management, which can achieve the effect of increasing "virtual RAM" through better utilization of built-in storage space.^[3]

Version history

Firmware version	Android version	Ref.
Funtouch OS 2.0/2.1/2.5/2.6	Android 4.4/5.1/5.1.1/6.0	[1]
Funtouch OS 3.0/3.1/3.2	Android 6.0.1/7.1.1/7.1.2	[4]
Funtouch OS 4.0/4.5	Android 8.1	[5]
Funtouch OS 9.0/9.1/9.2	Android 9.0/10/11	[6]
Funtouch OS 10/10.5	Android 10	[7]
Funtouch OS 11/11.1	Android 11	[8][9]
Funtouch OS 12	Android 11/12	[10]
Funtouch OS 13	Android 13	[11]
Funtouch OS 14	Android 14	[12]
Funtouch OS 15	Android 15	[13]

Notes

1. (also called Vivo App Store) The V-Appstore that is installed on Chinese Vivo phones will be available only in Chinese.
2. It is not pre-installed on Vivo phones from the Chinese market that installed Funtouch OS, but it is supported to install or sideload the Google Play Store on the Vivo App Store (V-Appstore).