XOS (operating system)
{{Short description|Android operating system by Infinix Mobility}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = XOS
| logo = XOS new logo.png
| logo_size = 100px
| logo caption = The logo of XOS
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| developer = Infinix Mobile
| family = Android
| working state = Current
| source model = Closed-source
| released = {{Start date and age|2015}}
| latest release version = 15.0.2 (Based on Android 15)
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2025|03|03}}
| language count = 49+
| language = {{Ubl |
| Azərbaycan (latın) – Azerbaijani (Latin)
| Bosanski (latinica) – Bosnian (Latin)
| English (United States) – English (United States)
| Español (Estados Unidos) – Spanish (United States)
| Filipino (Pilipinas) – Filipino (Philippines)
| Français – French
| Gaeilge – Irish
| Galego – Galician
| Hausa – Hausa
| Indonesia – Indonesian
| Italiano – Italian
| Kiswahili – Swahili
| Magyar – Hungarian
| Melayu – Malay
| O‘zbek (lotin) – Uzbek (Latin)
| Oromoo – Oromo
| Polski – Polish
| Português – Portuguese
| Română – Romanian
| Shqip – Albanian
| Slovenščina – Slovenian
| Srpski (latinica) – Serbian (Latin)
| Tiếng Việt – Vietnamese
| Türkçe – Turkish
| Български – Bulgarian
| Кыргызча – Kyrgyz
| Қазақ тілі – Kazakh
| Македонски – Macedonian
| Русский – Russian
| Українська – Ukrainian
| ქართული – Georgian
| עברית – Hebrew
| اردو – Urdu
| العربية – Arabic
| فارسی – Persian
| کوردیی ناوەندی – Central Kurdish/Sorani Kurdish
| ትግርኛ – Tigrinya
| አማርኛ – Amharic
| नेपाली – Nepali
| हिन्दी – Hindi
| বাংলা – Bangla
| தமிழ் – Tamil
| සිංහල – Sinhala
| ไทย – Thai
| ລາວ – Lao
| မြန်မာ – Burmese
| မွနျမာ (Qaag) – Burmese (Qaag)
| ខ្មែរ – Khmer
| 简体中文 – Simplified Chinese
| 繁體中文 – Traditional Chinese
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| update model = Firmware over-the-air (Through GMS OTA in Global, or Proprietary Transsion OTA in Russia)
Carlcare Service Center
| marketing target = Africa, South East Asia and South Asia
| programmed in = C
| website = {{URL|https://infinixmobility.com/xos}}
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XOS is an Android-based operating system developed by Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Infinix Mobile, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings. The operating system is developed for use in the company's smartphones.{{cite web|title=5 things to know about XOS, Infinix Customized User Interface|url=https://techcabal.com/2016/09/16/5-things-to-know-about-xos-infinix-customized-user-interface|website=Tech Cabal|date=16 September 2016|access-date=27 May 2020}} and a stripped-down version for its tablets{{Cite web |date=2024-11-04 |title=Infinix XPad Review |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/reviews/infinix-xpad-review-6940127#infinix-xpad-software-back-to-basics |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}
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. As with the original Android OS, XOS supports a wide range of customizations to the system interface.{{cite web|title=Infinix Mobility Starts Its Software Revolution With XUI|url=https://www.brandessencenigeria.com/infinix-mobility-starts-its-software-revolution-with-xui|website=Brandessence Nigeria|date=27 November 2015|access-date=27 May 2020}}{{cite web|title=Finally The Long Awaited XOS Is Here!|url=https://www.infinixauthority.com/finally-long-awaited-xos|website=Infinix Authority|last=Ndubuisi|first=Odira|date=16 August 2016|access-date=27 May 2020}}
The original XUI 1.0 is based on Android 5.0.{{cite web |date=1 June 2016 |title=Infinix Note 2 Review |url=https://www.yugatech.com/mobile/infinix-note-2-review |access-date=27 May 2020 |publisher=YugaTech}} Later releases are based on newer Android operating systems. The operating system includes pre-installed applications in all of its versions.{{cite web |last=Etoniru |first=Chibueze |date=17 August 2016 |title=Infinix XOS Chameleon Review |url=https://mobilityarena.com/infinix-xos-chameleon-review |access-date=27 May 2020 |publisher=Mobility Arena}}{{Cite news |last=O |first=Christopher |date=12 September 2019 |title=Infinix Hot 8 Specs and Price |url=https://www.naijatechguide.com/2019/09/infinix-hot-8.html |access-date=27 May 2020 |newspaper=Naijatechguide |publisher=Nigeria Technology Guide}}{{Cite web |last=Shinde |first=Mihir |date=19 May 2020 |title=Infinix S5 Pro Review: Popping Up the Style Quotient |url=https://gizmomaniacs.com/infinix-s5-pro-review-popping-up-the-style-quotient |access-date=27 May 2020 |publisher=Gizmo Maniacs}} XOS includes all functionalities seen in the original Android operating system, including fingerprint and facial recognition unlocking.{{Cite web |title=Infinix Hot 40 Pro review |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_hot_40_pro-review-2658.php |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}
Features
= Default apps and components =
The following is a list of Infinix's own software and functionalities that are included with XOS (as of version 15).
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!Software !Description |
| Google
|Support for Circle to Search as part of Infinix AI in XOS 15 |
| Google Messages (In some regions) |
| Messages
|Support RCS through XMessages |
| Calendar
|Ability to display your favorite Sports Scores |
| Calculator
|A calculator with Unit Conversion, History and XCurrency for converting currency across different types |
| Clock
|Countdown timer in floating mode when the clock is in the background and Support for Muslim Alarm Clock through 3 dots > Settings > Version Number similar to how you enable developer options |
| Phone & Contacts
|Cellular and VoIP calling client, with WhatsApp Calling Integration, AI Translate, let the other person understand you and AI Calls let the AI take the call for you |
| File Manager
|File manager including FTP/SFTP client and integration with XHide (for hiding files with password) |
| Google Files
|File manager from Google |
| Camera
|Photo and video camera (including integrated additions) like Skyshop, Dual Video, AIGC Portrait, AR Mode, Vlog Mode (may vary depending on the device) |
| AI Gallery
|Photo and video gallery and integration with XHide (for hiding photos and videos with password) AI Cutouts and AI Video Maker using Clipper and a memories feature that builds your photos and videos into one at a glance look |
| Clipper
|A build in video editor app found in AI Gallery that automatically edits your selected videos or photos through templates. |
| AI Wallpaper Generator
|In Settings > Personalization, Users can submit their own image to be reimagined in different styles or generate through text |
| Google Photos
|Photo and video gallery from Google |
| Sound Recorder
|Voice recording in ACC & AMR format and ability to summarize the recording |
| Gmail
|Email client from Google |
| Hola Browser
|Transsion's Web browser based on Chromium |
| Google Chrome
|Web browser from Google |
| Notepad
|Note-taking, and creating To-Do List, AI Art Generator and AI Background |
| Folax
|Infinix's Phone Assistant powered by DeepSeek R1, It can help in phone tasks and more |
| Instant Share
|File transfer tool by Transsion Added in XOS 14, able to transfer seamlessly across Transsion Devices. |
| Quick Share (renamed from Nearby Share for all Android devices in partnership with Google){{Cite web |last=Vlad |title=Google announces unified Quick Share system for Android in partnership with Samsung |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_unified_quick_share_system_for_android_developed_in_partnership_with_samsung-news-61167.php |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}
|File transfer tool with nearby Infinix or Android devices and other devices using link or QR code.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=What is Samsung Quick Share and how to use it |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-samsung-quick-share-3346701 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Android Authority |language=en}} |
| Visha Player
|Audio (with LRC Support), Video Player and Video Downloader (except YouTube) |
| Cast (via Settings)
|Screen mirroring and casting using Miracast and Google Cast. |
| Device Control & Media Output
|Control home connected devices or switch media output to different devices (integrated in quick panel) |
| XArena
|A game launcher to boost performance and control several gaming tools such as voice changer, touch sensitivity, performance modes, notification barrel |
| Weather
|Weather information provided by The Weather Channel{{Cite web |first=Cam |last=Bunton |title=The Weather Channel and Samsung join forces to create a new app, here's what it looks like |url=https://9to5google.com/2016/04/22/samsung-weather-channel-app-gallery |date=2016-04-22 |access-date=2023-09-29}} |
| Mobile Cloner
|Data transfer tool to move content to a new Infinix device from any Android phone and iPhones |
| Palm Store
|Downloadable apps, games, themes and customizations,events and several utilities |
| Wallet
|Digital wallet (Pay payment system, Pass password manager) |
| My Health
|Personal health tracking tool, used for linking Infinix Watches, AI Ring and more Transsion Devices |
| Digital Wellbeing
|Google's Device usage tracker and parental tools |
| XClub
|Community support, forum and exclusive content, Has its own digital currency named XCoin |
| XPark
|Is an e-commerce platform offering better quality products at lower cost |
| XHide
|Private and encrypted storage folder (can access through AI Gallery and File Manager and swiping up by 2 fingers while in the home screen) |
| Manual Guide (via Settings > System > Manual Guide)
|Device information, manual and remote support, Gets updates remotely |
History
= Version History =
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See also
- Android OS, the operating system XOS is based on
- HiOS, Transsion's other android skin similar to XOS
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