XOS (operating system)

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XOS
DeveloperInfinix Mobile
Written inC
OS familyAndroid
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed-source
Initial release2015; 9 years ago (2015)
Latest release14 / March 19, 2024; 55 days ago (2024-03-19)
Marketing targetAfrica, South East Asia and South Asia
Preceded by13.5 [clarification needed]
Official websitewww.infinixmobility.com/xos/

XOS is an Android-based operating system developed by Hong Kong mobile phone manufacturer Infinix Mobile, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings. The operating system is developed for use in the company’s smartphones.[1]

Debuted initially as XUI in 2015, the operating system changed its name to XOS in 2016. Claims from the company about unique user customization capabilities are made. The OS is said to feature a wide range of customizations without requiring rooting.[2][3] Pre-installed utility applications are claimed to allow for better privacy protection, improved system performance, and others.[1]

History[edit]

In 2015, Infinix Mobile released XUI 1.0. Based on Android 5.0 "Lollipop", it featured some pre-installed applications unique to the OS.[4]

In July 2016, XOS 2.0 Chameleon was released. Based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the OS was launched on HOT S. It featured a new home screen app and added support for fingerprint authentication.[5]

In 2017, the XOS 2.2 Chameleon upgrade was released. It is based on Android 8.1.0 "oreo" and comes pre-installed in the company’s Note 3 and Smart X5010 phones.[6][7] The company claims to have added more features into the new OS.[8]

In August 2017, XOS 3.0 Hummingbird was released, based on Android 7.0. It was launched on Zero 5.

Another OS named XOS 3.0 was later launched in 2018 on Hot S3 based on Android 8.0 "Oreo".[9][10]

The XOS 3.2 was based on Android 8.1. It was launched on Hot 6.[11] New features are claimed by the company.[12][13]

XOS 4.0 Honeybee

In May 2018, XOS 4.0 Honeybee was released, based on Android 8.0. The OS was launched on the company’s Hot 7 and Zero 6.[14][15][16] An upgraded version, XOS 4.1, was based on Android 8.1 and later launched on Hot 7 Pro.[17]

In 2019, XOS 5.0 Cheetah was released. Based on Android 9.0 "Pie", it launched on the company’s Hot S4 and Hot 8.[18][19][20]

In December 2019, XOS 5.5 based on Android 9.0 was released to Hot 8.[21]

In February 2020, XOS 6.0 Dolphin was released. Based on Android 10, it launched on the company’s S5 Pro and Note 7.[22][23][24][25]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "5 things to know about XOS, Infinix Customized User Interface". Tech Cabal. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Infinix Mobility Starts Its Software Revolution With XUI". Brandessence Nigeria. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  3. ^ Ndubuisi, Odira (16 August 2016). "Finally The Long Awaited XOS Is Here!". Infinix Authority. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Infinix Note 2 Review". YugaTech. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  5. ^ Etoniru, Chibueze (17 August 2016). "Infinix XOS Chameleon Review". Mobility Arena. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ Harris, Brian (14 December 2017). "Infinix Smart X623 - Specs, Features, Price". Infinix Authority. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Infinix Note 4 And it's Bezel-less Display". SoNaija. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Android Nougat Beta 2 Now Available For Infinix Hot S X521". Android Villaz. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  9. ^ Odunayo, Ezekiel. "Infinix Hot S3 Specs and Price". Nigeria Technology Guide. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  10. ^ Vijayasarathy, Sanket (15 November 2017). "Infinix Zero 5 quick review: Big screen, big battery and dual cameras make it worth a look". India Today. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Infinix Hot 6 Pro Review". Communications Today. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  12. ^ Kisekka, John Ivan (24 April 2018). "Infinix S3: Top reasons that make the Infinix S3 a must buy". TechJaja. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  13. ^ Mallick, Subhrojit (22 May 2019). "Infinix Hot 6 Pro Review". TechJaja. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  14. ^ Adepoju, Adekunle. "Infinix Hot 7 Specs and Price". Nigeria Technology Guide. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Infinix Zero 6 Pro Price in Pakistan & Specs". ProPakistani. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  16. ^ Kikonyogo, Douglas Albert (15 March 2019). "XOS 4 Honeybee: A review of Infinix's self learning OS". TechJaja. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  17. ^ Adepoju, Adekunle. "Infinix Hot 7 Pro Specs and Price". Nigeria Technology Guide. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  18. ^ Ekpa, Stephen Monday (23 April 2019). "Infinix XOS 5.0 Cheetah Review: 12 Interesting Features You Should Know". DroidAfrica. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  19. ^ Adepoju, Adekunle. "Infinix S4 Specs and Price". Nigeria Technology Guide. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  20. ^ O, Christopher. "Infinix Hot 8 Specs and Price". Nigeria Technology Guide. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  21. ^ Sarwar, Nadeem. "Infinix Hot 8 Starts Receiving XOS 5.5 Update With Social Turbo, Game Assistant, and More". NDTV. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  22. ^ Valiyathara, Anvinraj (5 April 2020). "Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite announced; Specifications, features and price". GizmoChina. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  23. ^ Rana, Meenu (6 March 2020). "Infinix S5 Pro with 16MP pop-up selfie camera launched for Rs 9,999". The Mobile Indian. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Davido, Patoranking, Ini Edo, others partner for Infinix Note 7 launch, live on YouTube". The Nation Newspaper. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  25. ^ Shinde, Mihir (19 May 2020). "Infinix S5 Pro Review: Popping Up the Style Quotient". Gizmo Maniacs. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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