Earlier this year, Oppo introduced its latest custom skin version ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12, with the recently launched OnePlus 10 Pro. This smartphone is the first device to receive the ColorOS 12.1. Further, this new OS version comes with several upgrades in many sectors over the ColorOS 12.
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It’s worth knowing that OxygenOS and ColorOS have collaborated with each other, but so far this all-new ColorOS 12 is currently available for some OPPO and OnePlus devices. And also it will be only limited to the Chinese users not global.
Now talking about the devices that have received the ColorOS 12.1, these are the Find X5 Pro, Oneplus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9, and the OnePlus 9 Pro that have already received the update in China. ColorOS 12.1 comes with several new features, let’s discuss them in detail.
Related Information:
- Oppo ColorOS 12 (Android 12) Update Roadmap for June 2022
- OPPO Android 13/ColorOS 13 Update Tracker: Eligible devices, release date, features, and more
- OPPO June 2022 security update rolled out for these devices [List]
ColorOS 12.1 Features
ColorOS 12.1 Features
Wallpaper-based theming
With the help of Wallpaper based theming you can Personalize your tab in Settings, you can also select portions of your wallpaper from which system accenting is applied. It’s great that Oppo is less opaque about how colors are selected.
Further, you’ll see a preview of where your color choices are applied. From in-app buttons to the Quick Settings tiles, everywhere is clear and obvious. The only downside is that unlike Dynamic Color in Material You for Pixel smartphones, individual apps may not adhere to the system-level colors.
Default Google apps
Oppo smartphones are not without bloat, so it’s great to see that a least the removal of a few duplicates with the usage of stock Google apps including Messages and Chrome. Google Messages alone will certainly help improve the adoption rate of RCS and, in turn, help push more of the excellent Chat features to people that have not yet tried them. The Google Phone app is now the default dialer within ColorOS 12 with enhanced features such as in-built caller ID and spam detection, plus more.
Deeper haptic controls
Exclusive to ColorOS 12.1 the “O-haptics” feature lets you adjust and tune the vibration feedback of the Find X5 Pro. You can increase the intensity of vibrations and even adjust whether vibrations feel “crisp” or “gentle” under your thumb. This applies to all areas of the device, so tweaking and tuning can result in something completely different depending on how you make these adjustments.
Privacy Dashboard + more controls
A new addition in Android 12 is the enhanced privacy controls which include the Privacy Dashboard settings page. This is just a hub for all sensor and on-device data access requests over a 24-hour period. While the Privacy Dashboard is a useful tool for managing and monitoring sensors, location, and other permissions, you have the ability to go a few steps further with the removal of personal information from photos with a “Privacy protection” feature built into ColorOS 12.
Other options include microphone and camera indicators. It must be stressed that these two are not limited to ColorOS 12 but are standard in Android 12 no matter the OEM. The toggles let you instantly block access to the camera and microphone from the Quick Settings panel.
Dark mode tuning
Oppo has added three layers of customization for the in-built dark theme in ColorOS 12 that allow you to adjust the color depth: “Enhanced,” “Medium,” and “Gentle.” It’s a shame you can’t fully tweak the dark theme but this added layer of tuning at least allows you to set it to a level that you prefer.
RAM expansion
It’s hard to fault the performance of any flagship-level smartphone these days but the ability to effectively “increase” the RAM available by using onboard storage could be a game-changer for lower-end devices. ColorOS 12 includes a built-in feature that lets you hardwire up to 7GB of your device storage to “act” as RAM and hopefully improve performance.
I can’t for certain say it does a great deal but who doesn’t want what amounts to 19GB of RAM on their brand new Oppo Find X5 Pro? I know I do. If you have an older Reno handset though, things might not fall out of the Recents app menu quite as often.
Canvas AOD
The Canvas AOD feature has jumped over from OnePlus phones and made it to ColorOS – provided you have a smartphone with an AMOLED screen. It’s just called “Portrait silhouette” here and works in the exact same way.
When you set an image as your lock screen this feature will create a line-style sketch of your subject. Unlocking your device will bring the image into full color with all details on your home screen. It’s a nice feature for family portraits that adds a nice layer of obfuscation or privacy on your lock screen for personal photos.
Floating window
The floating window feature has been around for a while, but it’s still a powerful multi-tasking option as you can pop out any app and stash running apps anywhere on your screen for quick access or re-opening. In combination with the built-in system split-screen mode, you can run up to three apps on-screen. Alternatively, it might be extra helpful to keep an app right there for quick access when you need it most.
What is your favorite ColorOS 12 feature?
The limited nature of Oppo smartphones in the Us means that only select global regions can catch a lot, which makes ColorOS 12 a pretty solid choice for the multitude of Android skins on the market. That said, which features of ColorOS 12 stand out to you? Would you like to see another Android skin coming? Tell us in the comment section below.
