Vivo X100 users recently reported receiving a new software update carrying the July 2026 security patch, and now, Vivo X200 FE users have also started receiving a similar update. However, following the rollout, some users have reported having some issues with it.
Read more about the update and reported issues below.
Vivo X200 FE – July 2026 Software Update
According to an X user, the Vivo X200 FE is receiving a 569MB software update based on the Android 16 operating system. The update carries the build number ‘PD2465BF_EX_A_16.1.14.0.U30’.
As per the official changelog, the update brings the July 2026 Google security patch to improve system security and further optimises system stability, network adaptability, third-party game performance, and third-party application compatibility.
An issue that caused applications to crash under certain scenarios has also been fixed with the new software version.
Issues Reported by Users
One Vivo X200 FE user reported that the theme application preview/progress layer is incorrectly rendered, where the black ‘Applying – 1/13’ progress overlay incorrectly extends outside the theme preview card and overlaps the ‘Manage’ and ‘More themes’ buttons. The applying animation is also said to remain stuck on the screen instead of disappearing after the theme has been applied.
Separately, tipster Sanju Choudhary claims that several Vivo and iQOO users have reported excessive battery drain, devices becoming stuck in boot loops, and, in certain cases, alleged motherboard failures.
So far, Vivo has not yet officially acknowledged these claims, and users whose devices are stuck in a boot loop, no longer power on, or appear to have suffered a hardware failure should contact an authorised service centre for inspection. Stay tuned for more updates!
