The OPPO A9 2020 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. did not receive an official update to ColorOS 12 (Android 12). Despite interest from the user community, the device has officially reached its "end of life" for software support. Software Update Status
Availability: The Oppo A9 2020 is eligible for the ColorOS 12 update, which is based on Android 12. According to Oppo's official update roadmap, the device is scheduled to receive the update. oppo a9 2020 coloros 12 update
For reference, here is the hardware configuration that determines these software limits: Specification Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Original OS ColorOS 6.1 (Android 9) Current Max OS ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11) Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) Adreno 610 Troubleshooting Compatibility Issues The OPPO A9 2020 Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Since the A9 2020 is a budget/mid-range phone, it often receives the update later than flagship models, meaning many bugs are ironed out. However, some users report: Launched: September 2019 (Android 9 Pie) First Major
To understand why the A9 2020 isn't getting ColorOS 12, you have to look at OPPO’s software update hierarchy. Unlike Google or Samsung (who now offer 4+ years of updates), OPPO traditionally offered a "two major OS updates" policy for mid-range devices.