The Oppo F3 officially received an update to Android 7.1.1 Nougat with ColorOS 3.1 in early 2018. This update was a major milestone for the device, which originally launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. While the official OTA (Over-The-Air) rollout has long since concluded, users often turn to the Oppo F3 XDA Forums to find manual installation packages or troubleshoot update issues. Official Nougat Update Features
Manual Update: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are attempting the update, do not rely on random YouTube tutorials. Visit the official thread: oppo f3 nougat update forum xda
Performance: Reports from the /e/OS community suggest this official Nougat build was often "laggy" with no further significant updates provided by Oppo. The Oppo F3 officially received an update to Android 7
[ROM] [F3] Nougat (To find custom ROMs)CPH1609 Firmware (To find stock files if you need to unbrick)TWRP Oppo F3 (To find the custom recovery needed to install ROMs)Official Update: As of the latest manufacturer cycles, there is no official OTA update for Android 7.0 Nougat on the Oppo F3. Users must rely on manual firmware flashing or custom ROMs. [ROM] [F3] Nougat (To find custom ROMs) CPH1609
For users who have rooted their OPPO F3 or installed custom ROMs, the Nougat update may require additional steps to ensure a smooth transition. XDA forum users have reported that rooting the device after updating to Nougat can be challenging, and some have encountered issues with custom ROMs.