Cherry OS (operating system)
{{short description|Android-based mobile User interface developed by Cherry Mobile}}{{Infobox OS
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| developer = Cherry Mobile
| family = Android
| working state = Discontinued
| source model = Closed-source
| released = 1.0 (Based on Android 7.0) / {{Start date and age|2017}}
| latest release version = 2.0 (Based on Android 9)
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2019}}
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| programmed in = C
| website = {{URL|https://www.cherryshop.com.ph}}
}}Cherry OS is an discontinued Android-based operating system developed by Cherry Mobile, a leading mobile phone manufacturer in the Philippines. It was introduced in October 2017.
History
=Version history=
==Cherry OS 1.0==
Cherry OS 1.0 includes a suite of features aimed at improving both security and usability. The 360 Security app gives antivirus protection as well as the tools for Boost and Clean, optimizing device performance through memory management and battery consumption.{{Cite web |url=https://www.yugatech.com/software/top-features-of-cherry-mobiles-cherry-os |title=Top Features of Cherry Mobile's Cherry OS |last=Diangson |first=Louie |date=October 14, 2017 |website= |publisher=YugaTech |access-date= }}
For privacy, Cherry OS features a password-protected system that allows users to protect private messages, media, and apps; access to storage is through a passcode accessed through the dialer app.{{Cite web |url=https://unbox.ph/gadget/cherry-os-quick-overview-what-makes-it-different-from-other-android-overlays |title=Cherry OS Quick Overview: What Makes it Different from other Android Overlays? |last=Guison |first=Duey |date=October 13, 2017 |website= |publisher=Unbox.ph |access-date= }}
Avatar Mode allows users to log into multiple social media accounts on a single device, keeping personal and work accounts separate.
==Cherry OS 2.0==
Cherry OS 2.0 is an improvement over the first version, with better performance, stability, and security. The 360 Security app is further optimized and protected. The UI design is also more refined for smoother navigation, and the OS integrates better with Android 9 features, such as adaptive battery and app actions.
Development and launch
Cherry Mobile announced Cherry OS in October 2017, along with the launch of the Flare S6 series. This was a custom UI that was implemented into the Flare S6 phones, aiming to give users more secure and stable performance.{{Cite web |url=https://www.megabites.com.ph/cherry-mobile-launches-user-interface-the-cherry-os/ |title=Cherry Mobile Launches Very Own Operating System: The Cherry OS |last= |first= |date= |website= |publisher=MegaBites |access-date= }}
In July 2019, Cherry Mobile released the Flare S8 series, which came equipped with Cherry OS V2.0, which was based on Android 9. This new version continued to expand on the features of the original Cherry OS.{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=Vaughn |date=16 September 2019|title=Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Review|url=https://www.yugatech.com/mobile/cherry-mobile-flare-s8-review/|access-date=16 September 2019|website=YugaTech}}
Discontinuation
After the Flare S8 series, Cherry Mobile stopped the further development of the Cherry OS platform. Before its release of the Flare S8 series, Cherry Mobile skipped the Flare S7 series and ran on near-stock Android 8.1 Oreo without adding any heavy theme or additional functionality. Cherry Mobile has not announced anything or continued with developing or even pushing Cherry OS onto future devices.
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