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0:00Sup peeps, early Fig and coming right
0:02after our Hyper OS3 video, let’s now
0:04talk about what’s new with Oppo’s Color
0:06S16. Of course, we’re also throwing in
0:08some helpful tips. So, without further
0:10ado, let’s jump right in.
0:14Kicking things off, the home screen UI
0:16remains pretty much the same except for
0:18subtle changes here and there. Swiping
0:20from the left directs users to the
0:21discovery bar for news and weather.
0:23Swiping down from the top left leads to
0:24[music] notifications. By default, these
0:26are separated. If you want the classy
0:28look where they’re together, just click
0:30on these three dots next to the gear
0:31icon. From here, you can choose if you
0:33want the classic look or split look.
0:35Back to the home screen, you can hold it
0:36to make some preferred changes. For
0:38example, you can switch between having
0:39an app drawer or not. You can also add
0:41another column in there to add more
0:43icons in just one page of the home
0:45screen. If you haven’t noticed already,
0:47some app icons, particularly the first
0:48party ones, have gotten new looks. OPPO
0:51calls this luminous design, and they
0:52actually look good. This design language
0:54also extends on the system level such as
0:56adding subtle lighting effects when
0:57interacting with certain UI elements.
0:59For example, interacting with buttons on
1:01the calculator shows this halo effect
1:03adding a bit more flare. The play of
1:04light in depth here adds more character
1:06into these icons while still being
1:07familiar for users. On top folders, you
1:10can hold them and they can take up space
1:11up to three or four app sizes. You can
1:14go long, wide, boxy or up to you really.
1:16As you can see, the neighboring apps
1:18make space themselves and the animation
1:20set for these are really smooth.
1:21Similarly, you can also hold an app and
1:23get the same small bracket on the bottom
1:25right. What’s interesting about this is
1:27that you can make a folder with an app
1:29specific functions or features. This
1:31works for things like Chrome or the
1:32camera. Moving on, we have the home
1:34screen, lock screen, and style settings.
1:36Here you can see the various block
1:38themes and also the new ones that are
1:40available. There’s some variety here for
1:42text, clocks, and more. Swiping up also
1:44lets you fiddle with fonts, icons, and
1:46certain UI elements, making
1:47customization options more flexible.
1:49From here, there’s options for colors,
1:51fingerprint animations, edge lighting
1:53for calls or notifications, and texture
1:56blur toggles. Next, we have some choices
1:58for always on display. Users have
2:00options between seamless, classic, or
2:02full screen. Seamless is our go-to for
2:04this device as it comes with a clean
2:06transition. Full screen is there as
2:07well, and of course, the old reliable
2:09classic AOD. If you’re nitpicky about
2:11your lock screen, there’s also more
2:13options underneath like Bitmoji and
2:15types of clocks. You can also hop into
2:16display settings to schedule when you
2:18want AODD to be on. Certain apps support
2:21Oppo’s aquamnamics or simply their take
2:23on Apple’s dynamic island. You can tell
2:25if more than one app is running based on
2:27if there are brackets on the side. We
2:29tried this feature with up to four apps
2:30running at the same time. It’s really
2:32nifty for you when you just want to skip
2:34a song and well, the thing looks clean
2:36and smooth. Now we have one of the
2:37newest additions to the Fine X9 series,
2:39the snap key. It replaces the alert
2:41slider and works as a quick access key.
2:43By default, it’s a shortcut to mind
2:45space, which takes in what’s currently
2:47on your screen. You can click the button
2:48once to take a screenshot, long press to
2:50immediately record video, and double
2:52click to open mind space itself. Snap
2:55key can also be set as a quick toggle to
2:57stuff like the ND mode and flashlight to
2:59name a few. For gaming, similar to most
3:01devices, you can take a look at some
3:02extra settings by pulling the edge of
3:04the left side in game. You’ll see tabs
3:06for performance and tools, which gives
3:08you another overlay for frame rate,
3:09battery, and ping. There’s three presets
3:11for gameplay which include power saving,
3:13balance in pro gamer mode. For tools,
3:15you’ll still see your ping and frame
3:17rate, but now device temperatures as
3:19well. There’s even a nifty tool which
3:20you can use to play music while gaming.
3:23In terms of power saving and battery
3:24management, there’s some similar ground
3:26to cover. For instance, users can choose
3:28between balance mode, power saving mode,
3:31or high performance. It gives you a look
3:33at some nice icons with their estimated
3:34uptime. There’s also the option to use
3:36super power saving mode, which is fairly
3:38straightforward. It turns on dark mode,
3:40turns off all system animations, and
3:42will give users quick access to up to
3:44six apps only. That’s about it for this
3:47video. If you have your own tips and
3:48tricks, don’t forget to leave a comment
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4:04[music]
4:05this has been Earl and I’ll see you guys
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Just when we thought we’d seen all the Android skin updates for the season, OPPO rolls out ColorOS 16 with some genuinely slick tricks up its sleeve.

We’ve been playing with it, and honestly, it feels less like a simple update and more like OPPO giving its interface a fresh coat of paint with some clever new brushes.

Remember how we just explored HyperOS?

Well, ColorOS 16 is here to show it’s not playing catch-up, it’s doing its own thing.

In this video, we dive deep past the surface to show you what’s actually new, what’s subtly different, and share some tips you might have missed on your own phone.

Is it just a visual refresh, or are there functional upgrades that make your daily scrolling and tapping more enjoyable?

We break it all down, from the home screen tweaks that give you more control to those satisfying little animations that make your phone feel just a bit more alive.

If you’re an OPPO user wondering if the update is worth the hype, or just a tech enthusiast curious about where Android skins are headed, you’ll want to see this.

What You’ll See in This Video

  • The home screen gets more flexible with options for an app drawer and adjustable icon grid layouts.
  • OPPO’s new ‘Luminous Design’ refreshes first-party app icons with subtle lighting and depth effects.
  • Interactive elements, like calculator buttons, now have smooth ‘halo’ animations for better visual feedback.
  • Folders on the home screen are now resizable and can be shaped to fit your preferred layout.

Ready to see these smooth animations and clever UI tweaks in action? Don’t just read about it, watch our full video walkthrough to get the complete visual tour of ColorOS 16!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is ColorOS 16 available for my OPPO phone in the Philippines?

A: OPPO typically rolls out major updates in phases. The availability will depend on your specific model and region. Keep an eye on official OPPO Philippines channels for the rollout schedule.

Q: Does the update change how I use my phone’s notifications?

A: Yes, but it gives you the choice. The video shows how you can easily switch between the new split view and the classic combined notification shade to suit your preference.

Q: Are the new icon designs and animations a big battery drain?

A: From our initial look, these are subtle, system-level visual enhancements. OPPO designs these to be efficient, so they shouldn’t have a significant impact on battery life compared to previous versions.

 

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