iQOO Neo 7, Neo 7 Pro to get Android 16-powered OriginOS 6: How to install

Sumit007 Best of 2025

2025-11-08 14:20

Hey iQOO Fans,

iQOO has officially confirmed that the iQOO Neo 7 and iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be part of the OriginOS 6 rollout, set to arrive in the first half of 2026. The announcement was made via the company’s community forum on Saturday, where iQOO said the update would deliver a “refreshed design, enhanced performance, and an even smoother user experience powered by Android 16.”

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The confirmation follows earlier announcements from Vivo and iQOO, which revealed plans to roll out OriginOS 6 in India, replacing the long-running Funtouch OS.

Rollout Timeline and Eligible Devices

According to the updated roadmap, the rollout begins in November 2025 for flagship models:


November 2025: iQOO 13, iQOO 12

December 2025: iQOO Neo 10, iQOO Neo 10R, iQOO Neo 9 Pro

First Half of 2026: iQOO Neo 7, iQOO Neo 7 Pro, iQOO 11, iQOO Z10 5G, iQOO Z10R 5G, iQOO Z10x 5G, iQOO Z9 5G, iQOO Z9s Pro 5G, and iQOO Z9s 5G


How to Install the Update

Before beginning the update, iQOO recommends backing up important data, connecting to Wi-Fi, and ensuring the device is charged above 50%.

Steps to download and install OriginOS 6:

🔸Open Settings → System → Software update.

🔹Wait for the device to check for updates.

▫️If OriginOS 6 / Android 16 appears, tap Download or Download & Install.

🔹Once downloaded, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

🔸Allow the phone to reboot and complete installation.

🔹Verify the update via Settings → System → Software update.

Source:mint



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