iQOO has announced its planned update schedule for 13 smartphones, with the Android 17-based OriginOS 7 rollout set to begin in October 2026 and continue until February 2027.
iQOO has confirmed when 13 eligible smartphones in India are expected to receive OriginOS 7, the company’s latest smartphone software. The update will reach different models in phases, starting with the iQOO 15 by the end of October 2026.
The rollout schedule was shared by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on X. It covers several models across the company’s flagship, Neo and Z series. The update will continue into early 2027, with the iQOO Z10x 5G scheduled to receive the software by the end of February.
iQOO OriginOS 7 Update Timeline
According to the announced schedule, the iQOO 15 will be the first phone on the list to receive OriginOS 7. The company plans to release the update for the iQOO 15R and iQOO 13 in mid-November 2026.
The next phase is scheduled for mid-December 2026. It will include the iQOO 12, iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10R. The rollout will then expand to more Neo and Z series smartphones in January 2027.
Here is the complete announced update schedule for the 13 eligible smartphones.
| Smartphone | Expected update timeline |
|---|---|
| iQOO 15 | By the end of October 2026 |
| iQOO 15R | Mid-November 2026 |
| iQOO 13 | Mid-November 2026 |
| iQOO 12 | Mid-December 2026 |
| iQOO Neo 10 | Mid-December 2026 |
| iQOO Neo 10R | Mid-December 2026 |
| iQOO Neo9 Pro | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z11 5G | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z11x 5G | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z11xa 5G | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z10 5G | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z10R 5G | By the end of January 2027 |
| iQOO Z10x 5G | By the end of February 2027 |
Which iQOO Phones Will Get OriginOS 7 First?
The iQOO 15 is scheduled to receive OriginOS 7 first among the 13 smartphones covered by the announcement. Its update is planned for release by the end of October 2026.
The iQOO 15R and iQOO 13 are next in line, with the rollout planned for mid-November. Owners of these phones will need to wait for the update to become available for their devices.
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The iQOO 12, iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10R are scheduled for the following phase in mid-December. These dates represent the company’s planned rollout, and the actual availability may vary by device.
OriginOS 7 Update for iQOO Neo and Z Series
The January 2027 phase will cover six smartphones from the iQOO Neo and Z series. These include the iQOO Neo9 Pro, Z11 5G, Z11x 5G, Z11xa 5G, Z10 5G and Z10R 5G.
According to the announced timeline, these devices are expected to receive OriginOS 7 by the end of January 2027. The iQOO Z10x 5G is scheduled for a later release, by the end of February 2027.
This phased rollout means that not all eligible iQOO users will receive the update at the same time. Owners should check their phone’s system update settings to see when the new software becomes available.
OriginOS 7 Is Based on Android 17
OriginOS 7 is based on Android 17, according to the information provided in the announcement. The update will bring the new software to eligible iQOO smartphones through a phased release.
The rollout follows Vivo’s recent announcement about the Vivo V80 and Vivo X Fold 6 in India. Both phones are set to ship with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
The iQOO update schedule gives existing users an expected timeframe for receiving the new software. However, the announced dates should be treated as planned timelines rather than confirmation that every device will receive the update on a specific day.
Carrier-Exclusive Models Are Excluded
iQOO has excluded carrier-exclusive models from the announced schedule. The update timeline for these devices will be decided by the respective carriers.
As a result, users with carrier-exclusive phones should not assume that their devices will follow the same dates as the standard models listed above. They may need to wait for a separate announcement from their carrier.
Other eligible users can check for the update through their phone’s system settings as the rollout progresses. Availability will depend on the release reaching their particular device.
iQOO 16 May Launch With OriginOS 7 in India
iQOO has also confirmed that the iQOO 16 will launch in India soon. The upcoming flagship is expected to be the brand’s first smartphone in the Indian market to come with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17 preinstalled.
Unlike existing models that will receive the software through an update, the iQOO 16 is expected to offer OriginOS 7 straight out of the box. This means buyers would not need to wait for a separate software update to access the new operating system.
However, the iQOO 16’s expected software configuration should be distinguished from the confirmed rollout schedule for existing phones. The information provided does not specify an exact launch date for the upcoming flagship.
How to Check for the OriginOS 7 Update
Eligible iQOO users can check their phone’s system update settings to find out whether OriginOS 7 is available. The company has advised users to check their devices as the rollout progresses.
If the update does not appear immediately, users should refer to the announced timeline for their model. A phone’s inclusion in the schedule does not mean the update will be available to every owner on the same day.
Users with carrier-exclusive models should follow updates from their respective carriers, as those devices are not covered by the announced schedule.
