Realme has made the switch from ColorOS to Realme UI, which is its own custom UI skin. Owners of eligible devices have complained that the update has been rolling out slowly. The CEO of Realme, Madhav Sheth, revealed that the reason why they are taking their time with rolling out the update is that they have to be careful not to brick devices since the update not only brings a change from one UI to another but also upgrades the phone(s) from Android 9 Pie to Android 10. The latest devices to get the new UI and a new version of Android are the Realme 5 Pro and Realme X.
The update comes as version RMX1971EX_11_C.01 for the Realme 5 Pro and RMX1901EX_11_C.01 for the Realme X. It changes the user interface, brings new features, and optimizes others. Below is the changelog (similar for both phones) detailing what’s new:
Visuals
- Updated UI to Realme UI.
- Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
Homescreen
- Added new live wallpapers.
- Added artistic wallpapers.
- Added option to open Global Search or the notification panel when swiping down on the homescreen.
- Added option to customize the size, shape, and style of app icons on the homescreen.
- Optimized the graphic design of password unlock to facilitate one-handed operation.
- Support for animated wallpapers on the lockscreen.
- Added a Simple Mode for the homescreen, featuring larger fonts, icons, and a clearer layout.
Smart Sidebar
- Optimized user interface and improved one-handed operation.
- Optimized Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager; removed OSIE Visual Effect and No Notification Alerts.
- Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen Mode.
- Added two new features: “Assistive Ball Opacity” and “Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App”.
- Optimized the Floating Window feature for more apps.
- Added Bubbles: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse or open the app.
Screenshot
- Optimized 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe to take a screenshot of the selected part of the screen (partial screen capture). Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
- Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
- Optimized screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.
Navigation Gestures 3.0
- Optimized gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.
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System
- Added Focus Mode: Minimizes outside distractions when you are learning or working.
- Added whole new charging animation.
- Optimized the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
- Added pause feature for screen recording.
- Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
- New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
- Optimized system built-in ringtones.
- Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
- New management feature for recent tasks: You can view memory of recent tasks and locked apps.
Security
- Random MAC address Generator: When your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the system generates a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.
Camera
- Optimized the Camera UI for a better user experience.
- Optimized the Timer UI and sound.
Communications
- Realme Share now supports sharing files with OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi devices.
- Optimized the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.
Realme says this is a staged rollout but a broader roll-out will begin after a few days once it has been determined that there are no critical bugs. Realme adds that a manual download link will be posted on the website soon.
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