New Delhi: Oppo has been actively working on its latest Android 16-based ColorOS 16 for months, and now it appears the brand is finally closing in on the stable release. It has begun the ColorOS 16 Open Beta Program, which is the final stage before the stable rollout. The program is currently limited to some high-end devices, including the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Find X8 Pro, and Reno 14. The ColorOS 16 Open Beta Program is available for Find X8, Find X8 Pro, and Reno 14 users in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Interested users can apply to be part of this program until October 13.
It is important to note that the open beta builds are generally safer and more stable than preview builds or closed beta builds; however, they are still beta builds and hence may contain bugs, errors, and stability problems. Users must also back up important data to prevent data loss due to firmware failure or any other technical difficulties. Once users’ applications are accepted, users will receive the ColorOS 16 beta through an OTA update. Users can manually check for updates by navigating to Settings > System and Update > Software Update.
Oppo was one of the first smartphone brands to release Android 16 beta, which is a pretty early build limited only to X8 users. The first beta arrived in April this year, followed by additional betas over the coming weeks and months. In August, the ColorOS 16 Closed Beta program went live, and now it’s time for the Open Beta experience. This is the final stage of the beta testing phase, indicating the imminent release of the stable build. Assuming no last-minute critical bugs, the ColorOS 16 stable rollout should begin later this month.
