The officially launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow based on ColorOS 3.0 . While many users sought an official Android 7.0 Nougat update, development for this specific device largely shifted to community forums like XDA Developers due to the age of the hardware and the end of official software support cycles. Update Status and Options
: Some users report that the Nougat update can feel "laggy" on the F3's hardware compared to the original Marshmallow firmware.
, but many users—particularly in India—reported that it was not available via standard OTA settings Manual Installation
For users who couldn't access the official update or wanted newer features, the XDA Developers forum became the primary hub for alternative solutions: Custom ROMs