For two years, my Oppo F3 was my faithful companion. The “Selfie Expert” had captured countless memories with its dual front cameras. But by the summer of 2018, a familiar dread had set in. While my friends with Pixel and Samsung phones were showing off split-screen apps and inline reply notifications, my F3 was still stuck on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Given the F3’s selfie-centric hardware, the update improved:
Once downloaded, tap . The phone will reboot and install the system update. Do not touch any buttons during this process. Method 2: Manual Update via Recovery Mode
Installation & availability
The upgraded Doze mode drops the phone into a low-power state even when moving in your pocket. Limits background data and CPU usage for idle applications. Extends overall standby battery life significantly. 4. System Performance and Security Boosts
: Download firmware files exclusively using unmetered, high-speed Wi-Fi network hardware.
Once downloaded, your phone will reboot and initiate the installation process. Do not touch any buttons until the home screen appears. Method 2: Manual Update via Recovery Mode Oppo F3 Update Android Nougat 7.1.1
Is your phone currently during the update?
The Oppo F3, widely celebrated as the "Selfie Expert" at its launch, originally hit the market running Android 6.0 Marshmallow layered with Oppo's proprietary ColorOS 3.0. For a long time, users eagerly anticipated a major system overhaul to improve performance and battery life. The release of the Android Nougat 7.1.1 update, packaged within ColorOS 3.1, breathed new life into this dual-selfie-camera smartphone.
If you are experiencing issues with the update, let me know: For two years, my Oppo F3 was my faithful companion
No—OTA updates preserve user data. However, manual firmware flashes may erase data. Always backup.
If your phone fails to locate the OTA download, manually flash the official zip archive using the built-in system recovery console: Step 1: Download and Relocate Package
While Android Marshmallow introduced Doze Mode to save battery when the phone was completely still, Android Nougat improved this by triggering power-saving features even when the phone is moving in your pocket or bag. This drastically improved the standby battery life of the Oppo F3’s 3200mAh battery. 3. Redesigned Control Center and Notifications While my friends with Pixel and Samsung phones