Funtouch

Funtouch, commonly referred to as Funtouch OS, is a mobile operating system skin developed by Vivo for its smartphones. Based on the Android platform, it provides a customized user interface with Vivo-specific apps, features, and design language intended to differentiate Vivo devices from stock Android and from other manufacturers.

History and development: The skin was introduced in the early 2010s as part of Vivo's strategy to tailor Android for its devices. Over the years it has undergone numerous revisions, adjusting visuals, navigation, and feature sets. In 2020 Vivo announced OriginOS, described as a successor to Funtouch OS for devices in China, and it began rolling out to compatible models. In many markets, however, Funtouch OS remained the default UI on new Vivo devices and continued to receive updates alongside or after OriginOS releases on certain models.

Features: Funtouch OS emphasizes customization options, including theme support and icon packs, along with Vivo-specific apps and services. The UI typically includes gesture navigation, a customized notification shade, multitasking and security/privacy controls, and features such as game mode and app cloning on some versions. The exact features vary by device and software version.

Reception and status: Critical reception has been mixed, with praise for visual design and smooth integration on some devices, and criticism for preinstalled apps and update cadence. With OriginOS introduced in China, Vivo has differentiated its software into two paths, while Funtouch OS remains in use on a large portion of Vivo devices outside China and on older models.