Realme has just unveiled its latest offering, the Realme GT 5 Pro smartphone in China, featuring the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and running on the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0. Excitingly, the GT 2 Pro is also on the radar for this update, with Realme kicking off the rollout of the Realme UI 5.0 open beta build for this smartphone. Here’s everything that’s onboard the new update.
Realme UI 5.0 Open Beta:
Enhanced Efficiency: Introducing File Dock – a feature simplifying content transfer between apps and devices through a drag-and-drop mechanism.
Seamless Connectivity: The Shelf gets an upgrade, offering additional widget recommendations to enhance cross-device connectivity.
Security and Privacy Boost: Improved permission management for photo and video access ensures a more secure interaction with apps.
Optimized Performance: Expect improvements in system stability, app launch speed, and animation smoothness, contributing to an overall enhanced performance.
Aesthetic Refinement with Aquamorphic Design: Aquamorphic Design sees updates in color style, ringtones, and system notification sounds for a visually improved experience.
Carbon-Conscious Living: A novel addition is the carbon tracking Always-On Display (AOD), visually representing carbon emissions saved by opting for walking over driving.
Open Beta Program known issues
For those eager to explore Android 14 before the official release, the Open Beta program offers a preview. However, be cautious, as bugs may be part of the experience.
- When using floating windows, sliding the desktop may not work. You can fix this by pulling down the status bar.
- Glance Lock-screen is not available in realme UI 5.0 Early Access; it will be introduced in future updates.
How to apply
The application channel opens on December 7, 2023. Applications will be accepted in batches. Follow the steps below to apply for Open Beta:
1. Ensure your realme GT 2 Pro has at least 60% battery.
2. Update your device to the required UI version (RMX3301_13.1.0.503 (EX01)).
3. Enable Developer Mode (Settings > About device > Version > Version Number > Tap version number seven times).
4. Apply for Open Beta via the Software Update Application channel (Settings > About device > Click on the “realme UI 4.0” banner at the top > Click on the three dots in the top right corner > Beta program > Open Beta > Apply Now > Submit your details and complete the application).
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