vivo just equipped their V25 Series and their other devices with the newest update, Funtouch OS 13. The new update is based on the newly released Android 13. The upgraded operating system is combined with vivo’s design-driven value.
This new update allows users to further make the phone their own. To make their devices more personal and aligns with their personality and aesthetics. But still be able to use it more efficiently.
Funtouch OS 13 features
Improved personalization options
The Funtouch OS 13 gives the users more visual control with their home screen. The update features a monochrome icon system that allows users to change the color of their home screen icons. This is for them to be able to match the icons to their wallpaper, system and app interfaces. This feature gives way for the users’ creativity and self-expression.
Aside from home screen icons, this new system also allows users to customize the colors on their system’s UI and built-in apps. This includes the notification panels, volume control, calculator and even the clock. The system can use the color from the user’s chosen wallpaper and theme to determine the right color tint. It allows the device to have a more personal look and feel.
Better protection and security
The Funtouch OS 13 update helps keep sensitive data secure, giving the users more privacy and peace of mind regarding their data’s security. The two-level pinning function helps owners to control the allowed actions within the pinned app when other people use the phone. This prevents other people to access other apps on the device and only let them access the pinned app.
It also allows users to hide chosen photos and videos as well as choose specific applications’ access to the chosen photos. Which prevents other people from viewing photos from other applications allowed for them to use. Therefore, giving more privacy protection.
Enhanced convenience with controls and easy-to-use features
To give users a more efficient experience, the Funtouch OS 13 introduces the iManager for improved application management. The app can specifically help the user to monitor other apps’ usage time. When an app is using the CPU too much, the usres can shut the application down with one tap. The iManager can also prevent your phone from overheating by reducing the number of active appications. Also adjusts CPU frequency based on the phone’s cooling feature.
A feature for health-conscious users is also added to the update. Aside from the weather updates, the dashboard also features an AQI card for users who wants to instantly check the latest information about air quality along with a detailed PM2.5 index available.
Media experience
New photo and video upgrades are to be expected with vivo’s well-known premium mobile photography experience. A new stabilization ring is added to the professional viewfinder which helps mitigate the effects of shaky hands. This makes photography easier especially for people who always have wet and shaky hands.
The new Funtouch OS 13 update allows users to mute the sound of the video while editing for them to be able to make more precise volume adjustments on each part of the video. Since the update features a more refined video editing process, to help with the creation of professional-grade videos.
Upgrades have also been made with the color correcting and inversion in terms of the accessibility controls. Along with the option to remove animations for people with specific needs, such as visual impairments.
To see if your phone has already been updated to the newest update, Android 13, go to “Settings,” and click “System update,” to verify. To successfully update your vivo phone, make sure you have a stable internet connection and sufficient battery power. For more information check their official website.
