Finally, Today Vivo started pushing their new major OS update, Funtouch OS 12 for the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the globe.
As per some reports, it is said to be rolling with build number PD2046F_EX_A_6.73.18 for users globally and will soon reach other users around the globe. With this, Vivo has included the latest April 2022 Security patch, which fixes many security bugs and vulnerabilities.
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Vivo X60 Device Overview:
The Vivo X60 features a 6.56-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a resolution of 1080×2376 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.8:9. Under the hood, we get the new Samsung Exynos 1080 processor, which is an octa-core processor. It has one core clocked at 2.8 GHz, three cores clocked at 2.6 GHz, and 4 cores clocked at 2 GHz. In terms of RAM and storage, we get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor coupled with an f/1.79 lens, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor coupled with an f/2.2 lens, and a 13-megapixel sensor coupled with an f/2.46 lens. For the front, we get a 32-megapixel sensor coupled with an f/2.45 lens. The battery inside the device is a 4,300 mAh cell that supports proprietary fast charging.
In terms of connectivity, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes, GPS, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G and 5G. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone runs on OriginOS 1.0, which is based on Android 11. The smartphone is available in three color options: Grey, Purple, and White colors. For now, we only have news of this device launching in Chinese markets starting from the 8th of January. Soon this will go out to the international market.
Android 12: What’s New and Its Features:
Android 12 is all about improved personalization and revamped user interface that changes the way to bring more dynamic expression and a whole new design element. It’s a successor of the last-gen Android 11 which was basically focused on the privacy and security of the user data. While the Android 12 not only focused on privacy features but also on visual treatment.
Talking about the features, it has all new and colorful yet minimal widgets that are now more dynamic than ever before. While the dynamic theme with the wallpapers is more expressive as per your mood. The notification shade, lock screen, and its notifications, glance screen, volume controls, quick shortcut tiles, new power menu, transitions or animations, etc everything looks & feels great whatsoever with the ‘Material You’ design.
Meanwhile, the impressive Privacy Dashboard feature, the privacy indicator on the top of the screen is also great. Whereas scrolling screenshot support, improved notifications, quick reply feature, on-device search feature, easy Wi-Fi sharing, one-handed mode, quick back tap feature, haptic-coupled audio effect, Android 12 updates via Google Play, App hibernation, all-new emojis, improved auto-rotate, and a lot more.
Android 12 Funtouch OS 12 Update Tracker:
Updated on October 16, 2022: Today, Vivo rolled out their first Funtouch OS 12 update to global users with software version PD2142F_EX_A_12.0.9.4. The update comes with September 2022 security patch.
Download Android 12 | Funtouch OS 12 Update:
Vivo X60 Android 12 Update:
| Build Number: PD2046F_EX_A_6.74.17 | Download File |
| Build Number: PD2046F_EX_A_6.74.14 | Download File |
| Build Number: PD2046F_EX_A_6.74.12 | Download File |
| Build Number: PD2046F_EX_A_6.73.18 | Download File |
Vivo X60 Pro Android 12 Update:
| Build Number: PD2059F_EX_A_6.73.16 | Download File |
| Build Number: PD2059F_EX_A_6.73.12 | Download File |
Steps to Install Android 12 on Vivo X60 and X60 Pro
Before we get straight to the steps to flash the Funtouch OS 12 update based on Android 12 on your Vivo X60 and X60 Pro, let us look at the prerequisites first.
Pre-Requirements:
- The stock firmware provided here is for Vivo X60 and X60 Pro. Do not flash it on any other phone.
- We recommend having at least a 50% charge on your device before installing the firmware.
- A PC or Laptop.
- Make sure to take a backup of your device data. You can back up your phone without root.
- Alternatively, if you have TWRP Recovery installed on your device, you can create Nandroid Backup through TWRP Recovery.
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Now, let’s look at the Steps to flash Stock ROM on Vivo X60 and X60 Pro.
Instructions to Flash The ROM:
To install Funtouch OS 12 files on your Vivo X60 and X60 Pro, we have given two methods, either you can follow the recovery method, or you can follow the Fastboot method. A detailed guide on both methods is given down below:
Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:
First, you can try the official method to install the OTA stock ROM update via Vivo device recovery. Follow the guide link below to install the OTA update on the Vivo device.
Guide to Install Vivo Firmware on any Vivo smartphone
Method 2: Instructions to Install via SP Flash Tool:
- Ensure you follow and download all the required files and flash tools on your PC.
- Open the flash tool exe file to open the SP Flash Tool User Interface
- Tap on the Download option and load both the download agent and the scatter text file in the scatter-loading section.
- Once you load the file, click the Download button.
- To start the upgrade process of stock ROM on your Vivo X60 and X60 Pro PD2083F, you need to turn off your device and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up keys together and Connect your Phone to your PC/Laptop using a USB Cable (Keep the Volume Down and Volume Up button until your computer detects the phone.)
- When the phone connects, your device will start upgrading the stock firmware
- Wait for a few minutes; if you see a green button on your flash tool, it means the upgrading process has been completed.
- That’s it! You can reboot your Vivo X60 and X60 Pro PD2083F
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Method 3: Instructions to Install via MSM Download tool:
- Download the MSM Download tool, firmware, and drivers on your PC.
- Now install the USB drivers.
- Place the MSM download tool and firmware in the same folder
- Open the MSM download tool and connect your device to a PC/Laptop
- Once you connect, it will automatically load the firmware; if not, select it manually.
- Click on the start button and wait patiently to complete the installation process.
- Once it is done! remove your device from your PC. That’s it!
We hope that this guide will be helpful to you. If in case you’re facing any issues, feel free to ask in the comments below.