vivo X300 Ultra gets OriginOS 7 update with camera and battery improvements
The Chinese model of the vivo X300 Ultra is receiving OriginOS 7, based on Android 17, with a redesigned Camera app and power optimisations, according to GSMArena.
Key takeaways
- OriginOS 7, based on Android 17, is rolling out to the Chinese vivo X300 Ultra.
- The Camera app has a new interface plus a camera toolbox, and Video mode gets better brightness stability.
- Power optimisations aim to improve heat management and battery life.
- The download is about 1GB and can be checked manually in Settings > System Update.
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What the update brings
The vivo X300 Ultra is getting a new software version in China. The phone launched with OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16, and the new OriginOS 7 moves it to Android 17, according to GSMArena.
The main changes are on the camera side. vivo has redesigned the interface of the default Camera app and added a camera toolbox, which should make features easier to find.
Video recording also gets attention. vivo says brightness stability in Video mode has been optimised for a better shooting experience.
Battery and thermal improvements
The update also targets power consumption in specific scenarios. According to GSMArena, this improves thermal performance and battery life, though the exact scenarios are listed only in the full changelog.
The download is around 1GB in size, so users may want to be on a stable connection when installing it.
Who gets it and how to install
The rollout is limited to the Chinese model of the vivo X300 Ultra for now. There is no word on when or if a global release will follow.
Owners can check manually by opening Settings and going to the System Update menu. GSMArena notes the firmware carries the build number PD2547C_A_17.1.13.4.W10.V000L1.
Why it matters
The X300 Ultra is vivo's camera-focused flagship, so software changes to the Camera app are significant for its audience. A cleaner interface and a toolbox reduce the need to dig through menus while shooting.
Battery and heat optimisations are also welcome on a phone aimed at long video sessions. Users outside China will have to wait for news of a wider rollout, which vivo has not confirmed.
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