How to use Circle to Search on an OPPO phone (ColorOS 16)

howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-use-circle-to-search-on-an-oppo-phone/ · Checked October 2026 · CPH2689, EEA), ColorOS 16.0.5, Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01) · OPPO Reno13 5G

3 of 3 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below

Device

Android

Shown on

OPPO Reno13 5G (CPH2689, EEA), ColorOS 16.0.5, Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01))

App

Settings

Real screenshots

3 of 3 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Search Settings for Circle

   The result shows its path: System & update > System navigation.

   Done

2. 

   Check Circle to Search is on

   Touch and hold the Home button, the gesture guide bar or the bottom of the screen.

   Done

3. 

   Touch and hold the bottom bar

   Google opens over the screen; the first time a card explains it. Then circle what you want to search.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Assistant opens instead? Swiping from a lower corner opens Digital assistant from Google; hold in the middle instead.

  

• Using three keys? Google says to touch and hold the Home button or the navigation handle at the bottom of the screen. Source: Search your screen with Circle to Search

If this does not work

• Nothing happens? Hold still; a swipe up goes Home instead.
• No Circle to Search row? Search Settings for Circle to find it.

About this guide

The screenshots are from our OPPO Reno13 5G, the European model CPH2689, with ColorOS 16.0.5 and Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01)), in Dark mode. Circle to Search was on.

Good to know

To switch navigation style, switch between gestures and buttons.

For a screenshot instead, take a screenshot.

In short: Hold the bottom bar, then circle.