Update | Oppo A9 2020 Coloros 12
Improved multi-tasking features like resizable floating windows and a 3-finger swipe to translate text were part of the upgrade. However, on a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 60Hz refresh rate, the experience would have been sluggish.
A significant amount of confusion exists online. Common user reports include:
| Claim | Verification Status | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "I saw a ColorOS 12 beta on Telegram." | False / Malware Risk | No official beta exists. Files shared are either modified custom ROMs or malicious software. | | "My friend got the update in India/Indonesia." | Misidentification | User likely confused with Oppo A9 (2020) vs Oppo A95 or A96 (which do have ColorOS 12). | | "Oppo promised 3 years of updates." | False | Oppo’s 3-year update promise started with devices launched in 2022 (e.g., Reno8 series). The A9 2020 predates this. | | "The Software Updater app shows an update." | Security patches only | The device may receive rare, critical security patches (if any), but not a full OS upgrade. |
Should you update? Yes.
The ColorOS 12 update keeps the Oppo A9 2020 relevant. It transforms the phone from looking like a 2019 budget device to looking like a modern 2022/2023 device. The cleaner UI, better privacy controls, and smoother animations outweigh the slight performance overhead on the aging processor.
Score: 7.5/10
Tip: After updating, perform a "Wipe Cache Partition" from the recovery menu to ensure the phone runs smoothly without old system files clashing with the new update. oppo a9 2020 coloros 12 update
Some developers on XDA Forums may have created an unofficial Android 12/ColorOS-style ROM. This is NOT recommended for daily use because:
Before OPPO ended support, the last official update (firmware version CPH1937_11_F.67 or similar, depending on region) included:
You can check for any final patches by going to Settings > Software Updates > Gear icon (⚙️) > Current version. Tip: After updating, perform a "Wipe Cache Partition"
Even if OPPO wanted to push the update, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm process) and 4GB base RAM would struggle with ColorOS 12’s resource demands. Here’s why:
Since this phone is older, support has tapered off, and some bugs remain:
While the A9 2020 remains perfectly usable on ColorOS 11, ColorOS 12 introduced several features that users were eager to experience: Before OPPO ended support, the last official update