After months of anticipation, Oppo finally released the official Nougat update for the F3 Plus in June 2018. The update, carrying the firmware version "CPH1723EX_11_020," brought Android 7.1.1, along with Oppo's ColorOS 3.2 skin. Users on XDA shared their experiences with the update, reporting improved performance, new features, and a more refined interface.

On XDA, users started sharing information about the update, including rumors, leaks, and alleged changelogs. One thread, started by a user named "needshroud," gained significant traction, with over 1,000 posts and 50,000 views. The thread discussed possible update dates, firmware versions, and even included unofficial Nougat builds.

In response to Oppo's slow update process, some XDA developers took on the task of creating unofficial Nougat builds for the F3 Plus. One such build, based on Android 7.1.2, was released in April 2018, giving users a taste of Nougat ahead of the official update.

The XDA community breathed a collective sigh of relief as users began to download and install the official Nougat update. Many expressed gratitude to Oppo for finally delivering the update, while others praised the XDA community for keeping the pressure on.