OPPO Opens ColorOS 17 Beta to 300 Testers per Device, Ending OxygenOS and Realme UI
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Updated · Memeburn · Aug 11
OPPO Opens ColorOS 17 Beta to 300 Testers per Device, Ending OxygenOS and Realme UI
3 articles · Updated · Memeburn · Aug 11
Summary
ColorOS 17 closed beta opened on Aug. 6 across China, India and global markets for OPPO, OnePlus and Realme flagships, with applications capped at 300 users per device.
Aug. 11 marks the first rollout wave for the Find X9 Pro series, while all other eligible models—including OnePlus 15 phones and Realme GT 8 Pro variants—are scheduled to receive builds on Aug. 13.
OxygenOS and Realme UI are being retired as BBK consolidates software under ColorOS, making Android 17 the first official transition point for eligible OnePlus and Realme devices.
ColorOS 17 is expected to add a 'liquid acrylic' redesign, Xiaobu Next AI assistant upgrades and Android 17 performance and privacy changes, with OPPO citing up to 13% better battery life and 3-6C lower gaming temperatures.
A stable release date has not been announced, but OPPO is expected to debut the final version with the Find X10 series in Q4 2026 before a broader rollout in early 2027.